EW SCRIPPS Co
For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Feb 23, 2024.
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FY2023 · Filed Feb 23, 2024
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8. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
| For the years ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | |||
| Net income (loss) | $(947,784) | $195,902 | $122,712 |
| Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | — | — | 6,813 |
| Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax | (947,784) | 195,902 | 115,899 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash flows from operating activities: | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 155,105 | 160,433 | 161,922 |
| Impairment of goodwill | 952,000 | — | — |
| Losses (gains), net on disposal of property and equipment | 2,344 | 5,866 | (30,275) |
| Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt | — | (8,589) | 15,347 |
| Gain on sale of Triton business | — | — | (81,784) |
| Losses on stock warrant | — | — | 99,118 |
| Programming assets and liabilities | (20,504) | (27,144) | (59,233) |
| Restructuring impairment charges | 14,933 | — | 7,050 |
| Deferred income taxes | (63,698) | 12,915 | 9,725 |
| Stock and deferred compensation plans | 25,631 | 19,461 | 25,963 |
| Pension contributions, net of income/expense | (2,107) | (29,196) | (24,707) |
| Other changes in certain working capital accounts, net | (16,275) | (35,800) | (4,221) |
| Miscellaneous, net | 11,959 | 17,575 | (3,867) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations | 111,604 | 311,423 | 230,937 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations | — | — | 6,063 |
| Net operating activities | 111,604 | 311,423 | 237,000 |
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | |||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | — | (13,797) | (2,677,755) |
| Proceeds from sale of Triton Digital, net of cash disposed | — | — | 224,990 |
| Additions to property and equipment | (59,627) | (45,792) | (60,744) |
| Acquisition of intangible assets | — | — | (430) |
| Purchase of investments | (1,000) | (7,373) | (12,030) |
| Proceeds from FCC repack | — | 2,670 | 20,062 |
| Miscellaneous, net | 21 | (2,101) | 39,911 |
| Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations | (60,606) | (66,393) | (2,465,996) |
| Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations | — | — | 10,000 |
| Net investing activities | (60,606) | (66,393) | (2,455,996) |
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | |||
| Net borrowings under revolving credit facility | 330,000 | — | — |
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | — | — | 800,000 |
| Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock | — | — | 600,000 |
| Payments on long-term debt | (299,862) | (278,095) | (580,999) |
| Premium paid on debt extinguishment | — | — | (11,106) |
| Payments for capitalized preferred stock issuance costs | — | — | (11,526) |
| Payments on financing costs | — | — | (50,597) |
| Dividends paid on preferred stock | (48,000) | (48,000) | (45,067) |
| Tax payments related to shares withheld for vested stock and RSUs | (4,955) | (8,872) | (7,174) |
| Miscellaneous, net | (10,889) | 7,484 | (56) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuing operations | (33,706) | (327,483) | 693,475 |
| Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | — | — | (20) |
| Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 17,292 | (82,453) | (1,525,541) |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash: | |||
| Beginning of year | 18,027 | 100,480 | 1,626,021 |
| End of year | $35,319 | $18,027 | $100,480 |
| Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures | |||
| Interest paid | $195,832 | $150,796 | $126,257 |
| Income taxes paid | $31,121 | $61,744 | $102,473 |
| Non-cash investing and financing information | |||
| Accrued capital expenditures | $5,130 | $2,254 | $4,145 |
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