iHeartMedia, Inc.

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•natural catastrophes such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, and floods, which could damage our facilities, interrupt our services and harm our business; and

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•natural catastrophes such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, and floods, which could damage our facilities, interrupt our services and harm our business (including to the extent climate change increases the frequency or intensity of such events, or results in chronic changes to meteorological or hydrological patterns that pose similar risks); and

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Further, radio acquisitions are subject to FCC approval. Such transactions must comply with the Communications Act and FCC regulatory requirements and policies. The FCC’s media ownership rules remain subject to ongoing agency and court proceedings. Future changes could restrict our ability to dispose of or acquire new radio assets or businesses. See Regulation of our Business in Part I, Item 1, Business, included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Further, radio acquisitions are subject to FCC approval. Such transactions must comply with the Communications Act and FCC regulatory requirements and policies. The FCC’s media ownership rules remain subject to ongoing agency proceedings. Future changes could restrict our ability to dispose of or acquire new radio assets or businesses. See Regulation of our Business in Part I, Item 1, Business, included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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A security breach could occur due to the actions of outside parties, employee error, malfeasance or a combination of these or other actions. Any failure to maintain performance, reliability, security, and availability of our services and technical infrastructure to the satisfaction of our listeners may harm our reputation and our ability to retain existing listeners and attract new listeners. We or third parties we rely on may not be able to implement security controls as intended for various reasons, including if we do not recognize or underestimate a particular risk. We cannot assure you that our cybersecurity risk management program or the policies, controls, and/or processes that we or our third-party providers have designed to protect our Confidential Information and IT Systems will be effective. In addition, security controls, no matter how well designed or implemented, may only mitigate and not fully eliminate risks and events, when detected by security tools or third parties, may not always be immediately understood or acted upon. Cyberattacks that disrupt or result in unauthorized access to third party IT Systems can materially impact our operations and financial results. If there is an actual or perceived adverse impact to the availability, integrity, or confidentiality of our IT Systems or Confidential Information, we may incur significant response and remediation costs in protecting against or remediating cyber-attacks and we may face regulatory or civil liability, lose Confidential Information, personal information, or suffer disruptions to our business operations, information processes and internal controls. In addition, the public perception of the effectiveness of our security measures or services could be harmed and we could lose listeners, consumers, business partners and advertisers. In the event of a security breach, we could suffer financial exposure in connection with penalties, remediation and restoration efforts, investigations and legal proceedings (such as class action lawsuits) and changes in our security and system protection measures.

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A security breach could occur due to the actions of outside parties, employee error, malfeasance or a combination of these or other actions. Any failure to maintain performance, reliability, security, and availability of our services and technical infrastructure to the satisfaction of our listeners may harm our reputation and our ability to retain existing listeners and attract new listeners. We or third parties we rely on may not be able to implement security controls as intended for various reasons, including if we do not recognize or underestimate a particular risk. We cannot assure you that our cybersecurity risk management program or the policies, controls, and/or processes that we or our third-party providers have designed to protect our Confidential Information and IT Systems will be effective. In addition, security controls, no matter how well designed or implemented, may only mitigate and not fully eliminate risks and events and, when detected by security tools or third parties, risks and events may not always be immediately understood or acted upon. Cyberattacks that disrupt or result in unauthorized access to third party IT Systems can materially impact our operations and financial results. If there is an actual or perceived adverse impact to the availability, integrity, or confidentiality of our IT Systems or Confidential Information, we may incur significant response and remediation costs in protecting against or remediating cyber-attacks and we may face regulatory or civil liability, lose Confidential Information, personal information, or suffer disruptions to our business operations, information processes and internal controls. In addition, the public perception of the effectiveness of our security measures or services could be harmed and we could lose listeners, consumers, business partners and advertisers. In the event of a security breach, we could suffer financial exposure in connection with penalties, remediation and restoration efforts, investigations and legal proceedings (such as class action lawsuits) and changes in our security and system protection measures.

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We may be subject to rapidly evolving data security frameworks and/or laws that require us to maintain a certain level of security. For example, the Federal Trade Commission expects a company’s data security measures to be reasonable and appropriate in light of the sensitivity and volume of consumer information it holds, the size and complexity of its business, and the cost of available tools to improve security and reduce vulnerabilities. In the event a domestic or EU/UK regulator or court were to determine we had not adequately complied with the security requirements under state privacy laws, the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), and/or other data privacy, cybersecurity, consumer protection or related rules or regulations, we may be subject to regulatory and litigation proceedings, financial fines and penalties, injunctive requirements that negatively affect our business model, and/or costly remediation requirements. We may also be required to notify affected individuals and authorities in the event of a personal information breach. For example, the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act provide a private right of action to individuals and statutory damages for certain types of data breaches, and the GDPR provides potential fines up to EUR 20 million or 4% of worldwide annual turnover of the preceding financial year, whichever is greater. We expect these and other developing rules and regulations to increase both upfront compliance costs and liability exposure in the event of a cyberattack or security incident.

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We may be subject to rapidly evolving data security frameworks and/or laws that require us to maintain a certain level of security. For example, the Federal Trade Commission expects a company’s data security measures to be reasonable and appropriate in light of the sensitivity and volume of consumer information it holds, the size and complexity of its business, and the cost of available tools to improve security and reduce vulnerabilities. In the event a regulator or court were to determine we had not adequately complied with the security requirements under U.S. state privacy laws, the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), and/or other international, federal, or state data privacy, cybersecurity, consumer protection or related rules or regulations, we may be subject to regulatory and litigation proceedings, financial fines and penalties, injunctive requirements that negatively affect our business model, and/or costly remediation requirements. We may also be required to notify affected individuals and authorities in the event of a personal information breach. For example, the California Consumer Privacy Act provides for per-violation fines, as well as a private right of action to individuals and statutory damages for certain types of data breaches, and the GDPR provides potential fines up to EUR 20 million or 4% of worldwide annual turnover of the preceding financial year, whichever is greater. We expect these and other developing rules and regulations to increase both upfront compliance costs and liability exposure in the event of a cyberattack or security incident.

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We use artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions in our business operations and these applications and our future use of AI in our business may become increasingly important to our operations over time. Our competitors or other third parties may incorporate AI into their products more quickly or more successfully than us, which could impair our ability to compete effectively and adversely affect our results of operations. Additionally, if the content, analyses, search results or recommendations that AI applications assist in producing are, or are alleged to be, deficient, inaccurate, or biased, our business, reputation, financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely affected.

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AI solutions are increasingly integrated into our business operations and are expected to become even more important to our operations over time. Our competitors or other third parties may adopt AI more quickly or more effectively than we do, which could impair our ability to compete and negatively impact our results of operations. Additionally, if our AI-generated content, analyses, search results, or recommendations are, or are alleged to be, inaccurate, biased, infringing, harmful, or otherwise deficient, our business, reputation, financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely affected.

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The use of AI applications may result in cybersecurity incidents that implicate the personal data of consumers. Any such cybersecurity incidents related to our use of AI applications could adversely affect our reputation and results of operations. AI also presents emerging ethical issues, such as the proper use of copyrighted material with AI applications, and if our use of AI becomes controversial, we may experience brand or reputational harm, competitive harm, or legal liability. The rapid evolution of AI will require significant resources to develop, test and maintain our platform, offerings, services, and features to help us implement AI ethically in order to minimize unintended, harmful impact.

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AI also raises emerging ethical and legal challenges, including issues related to the use of copyrighted material and potential violations of name, image, and likeness rights. If our use of AI becomes controversial, we could face brand or reputational harm, competitive disadvantage, or legal liability. In addition, the rapid evolution of AI will require significant resources to develop, test and maintain our platforms, offerings, services, and features to help us ensure responsible implementation and to minimize unintended, harmful impacts.

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The regulatory framework for AI technologies is also rapidly evolving as many federal, state and foreign government bodies and agencies have introduced or are currently considering additional laws and regulations relating to AI. Existing laws and regulations may be interpreted in ways that could affect the operation of our AI applications. As a result, implementation standards and enforcement practices are likely to remain uncertain for the foreseeable future, and we cannot yet determine the impact future laws, regulations, standards, or market perception of their requirements may have on our business and may not always be able to anticipate how to respond to these laws or regulations. The cost to comply with such laws, regulations, or decisions and/or guidance interpreting existing laws, could be significant and would increase our operating expenses (such as by imposing additional reporting obligations regarding our use of AI applications and technologies). Such an increase in operating expenses, as well as any actual or perceived failure to comply with such laws and regulations, could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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The legal and regulatory framework for AI technologies is also evolving rapidly. Federal, state, and foreign governments and authorities have introduced or are currently considering laws and regulations governing AI. Existing laws and regulations may be interpreted in ways that impact our use of AI, and industry standards and best practices remain unsettled. As a result, implementation standards and enforcement practices are likely to remain uncertain for the foreseeable future. We cannot predict the impact that future laws, regulations, standards, or market expectations may have on our business. Compliance costs could be significant and may increase our operating expenses, including through imposing additional AI reporting obligations. Any such increase in operating expenses, as well as any actual or perceived failure to comply with such laws and regulations, could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Our subsidiary, iHeartCommunications currently has a $450.0 million undrawn senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility that matures in 2027, approximately $4.7 billion in principal amount of secured debt, of which approximately $21.7 million matures in 2025, approximately $28.2 million matures in 2026, approximately $21.6 million matures in 2027, approximately $298.4 million matures in 2028, approximately $2.8 billion matures in 2029, and approximately $1.5 billion has various subsequent maturity dates, and approximately $126.0 million in principal amount of unsecured debt, of which approximately $0.8 million matures in 2025, approximately $45.1 million matures in 2026, approximately $79.8 million matures in 2027 and approximately $0.2 million matures in 2028. This substantial amount of indebtedness could have important consequences to us, including:

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Our subsidiary, iHeartCommunications currently has a $450.0 million senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility with $50.0 million outstanding that matures in 2027, approximately $4.7 billion in principal amount of secured debt, of which approximately $28.2 million matures in 2026, approximately $71.5 million matures in 2027, approximately $298.4 million matures in 2028, approximately $2.8 billion matures in 2029, approximately $1.3 billion matures in 2030, and approximately $180.8 million has various subsequent maturity dates, and approximately $125.2 million in principal amount of unsecured debt, of which approximately $45.2 million matures in 2026, approximately $79.8 million matures in 2027, and approximately $0.2 million matures in 2028. This substantial amount of indebtedness could have important consequences to us, including:

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Legislation and certain ongoing litigation and royalty audits may require us to pay additional royalties, including to additional parties such as record labels or recording artists.

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Legislation and royalty audits may require us to pay additional royalties, including to additional parties such as record labels or recording artists.

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Moreover, it is possible that our licensing fees and negotiating costs associated with obtaining rights to use musical compositions and sound recordings in our programming could materially increase as a result of private negotiations, one or more rate-setting processes, or administrative and court decisions. For example, we are involved in negotiations with one or more performing rights organizations related to royalty payments for the public performance of musical compositions, the outcome of which could cause us to owe increased royalty payments and adversely impact our business. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that applicable direct licenses will be renewed in the future or that such licenses will be available on the same economic terms associated with the current licenses.

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Moreover, our licensing fees and related costs for rights to use musical compositions and sound recordings in our programming could materially increase as a result of private negotiations, rate-setting processes, or administrative and judicial decisions. While we are not currently engaged in active negotiations with major performing rights organizations, our existing agreements have limited durations, and future negotiations could result in significantly higher royalty obligations. In addition, there is no assurance that direct licenses will be renewed or that future licenses will be available on terms comparable to those under our current agreements.

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In addition, the rates for the royalties that we pay to SoundExchange for certain types of digital music transmissions are the subject of a pending rate-setting proceeding before the Copyright Royalty Board that will determine statutory rates and terms for the public performance and ephemeral reproduction of sound recordings by various non-interactive webcasters, including us, for the period from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030. The outcome of this proceeding may result in an increase to our licensing costs.

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In addition, the rates for the royalties that we pay to SoundExchange for certain types of digital music transmissions are periodically the subject of rate-setting proceedings before the Copyright Royalty Board to determine statutory rates and terms for the public performance and ephemeral reproduction of sound recordings by various non-interactive webcasters, including us. The outcome of these proceedings may result in an increase to our licensing costs.

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These requirements, and their application, interpretation and amendment, are constantly evolving and developing and have increased upfront compliance costs and liability exposure in the event of a cyberattack or security incident, which costs are likely to further increase in the future.

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These requirements, and their application, interpretation and amendment, are constantly evolving and developing and have increased upfront compliance costs and liability exposure in the event of a cyberattack or security incident, which costs are likely to further increase in the future. In some cases, these requirements may be either unclear in their interpretation and application or they may have inconsistent or conflicting requirements with each other. Further, there has been a substantial increase in legislative activity and regulatory focus on data privacy and security in the United States and elsewhere, including in relation to cybersecurity incidents.

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Moreover, further changes in consumer rights, expectations and demands regarding privacy and data protection could restrict our ability to collect, use, disclose and derive economic value from demographic and other information related to our listeners, consumers, business partners and advertisers, or to transfer employee data within the corporate group. New consumer rights, including the right for consumers to opt-out of targeted advertising and the sale of their personal information, to prevent the "sharing" of their personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, or to have their personal information deleted could lead to a depletion of our consumer database. Such new consumer rights and restrictions on our use of consumer data could limit our ability to provide customized music content to our listeners, interact directly with our listeners and consumers and offer targeted advertising opportunities to our business partners and advertisers.

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Moreover, further changes in consumer rights, expectations and demands regarding privacy and data protection could restrict our ability to collect, use, disclose and derive economic value from demographic and other information related to our listeners, consumers, business partners and advertisers, or to transfer employee data within the corporate group. New consumer rights, including the right for consumers to opt out of the use or sharing of their personal information for targeted advertising purposes, to opt out of the sale of their personal information, or to have their personal information deleted could lead to a depletion of our consumer database. Such new consumer rights and restrictions on our use of consumer data could limit our ability to provide customized music content to our listeners, interact directly with our listeners and consumers and offer targeted advertising opportunities to our business partners and advertisers and otherwise hinder our ability to grow our business by extracting value from our data assets.

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Companies across industries are facing increasing scrutiny from a variety of stakeholders, including policymakers, related to their sustainability or environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) practices, such as climate change and human capital, among others. For example, various groups produce ESG scores or ratings based at least in part on a company’s ESG disclosures, and certain market participants, including institutional investors and capital providers, use such ratings to assess companies’ ESG profiles. Unfavorable perceptions of our ESG performance could negatively impact our business, whether from a reputational perspective, through a reduction in interest in purchasing our stock or products, issues in attracting/retaining employees, customers and business partners, or otherwise. Simultaneously, there are efforts by some stakeholders to reduce companies’ efforts on certain ESG-related matters. Increasingly, different stakeholder groups have divergent (or conflicting) views on ESG matters, which increases the risk that any action, or lack thereof, with respect to ESG matters will be perceived negatively by at least some stakeholders and adversely impact our reputation and business. Both advocates and opponents to certain ESG matters are increasingly resorting to a range of activism forms, including media campaigns and litigation, to advance their perspectives. To the extent we are subject to such activism, it may require us to incur material costs or otherwise adversely impact our business.

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Companies across industries continue to face scrutiny from a variety of stakeholders, including government officials and other policymakers, related to their sustainability or environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) practices, such as climate change and human capital, among others. Unfavorable perceptions of our approach to or performance regarding such matters could negatively impact our business, whether from a reputational perspective, through a reduction in interest in purchasing our stock or products, issues in attracting/retaining employees, customers and business partners, or otherwise. As with other companies, our approach to such matters is expected to continue to evolve over time, and we cannot guarantee that our approach will align with the preferences or expectations of any particular stakeholder. Stakeholder expectations vary and, increasingly different stakeholder groups have divergent (or conflicting) views on ESG matters, which increases the risk that any action, or lack thereof, with respect to ESG matters will be perceived negatively by at least some stakeholders and adversely impact our reputation and business. Both advocates and opponents to certain ESG matters are increasingly resorting to a range of activism forms, including legislation, regulation, media campaigns and litigation, to advance their perspectives. To the extent we are subject to such activism, it may require us to incur material costs and any failure to successfully navigate such stakeholder expectations may harm our reputation, including our relationships with various stakeholders, or result in other adverse impacts.

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While we have engaged, and expect to continue to engage in, certain voluntary initiatives (such as voluntary disclosures, certifications, and/or goals) to improve the ESG profile of our company and/or products or respond to stakeholder concerns, such initiatives may be costly and may not have the desired effect. Expectations around company’s management of ESG matters continues to evolve rapidly, in many instances due to factors that are out of our control. For example, actions or statements that we may take based on expectations, assumptions, or third-party information that we currently believe to be reasonable may subsequently be determined, or perceived, to be erroneous or not in keeping with best practice. We may also modify or terminate certain initiatives or targets, or may be unable to complete them, either on timelines/costs initially anticipated or at all. If we fail to, or are perceived to fail to, comply with or advance certain ESG initiatives (including the manner in which we complete such initiatives), we may be subject to various adverse impacts, including reputational damage and potential stakeholder engagement and/or litigation, even if such initiatives are currently voluntary.

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While we have engaged, and expect to continue to engage in, certain voluntary initiatives (such as voluntary disclosures, certifications, and/or goals) to address sustainability matters or respond to stakeholder concerns, such initiatives may be costly and may not have the desired effect. For example, actions or statements that we may take based on expectations, assumptions, or third-party information that we currently believe to be reasonable may subsequently be determined, or perceived, to be erroneous or not in keeping with best practice. We may also modify or terminate certain initiatives or targets, or may be unable to complete them, either on timelines/costs initially anticipated or at all. If we fail to, or are perceived to fail to, comply with or advance certain ESG initiatives (including the manner in which we complete such initiatives), we may be subject to various adverse impacts, including reputational damage and potential stakeholder engagement and/or litigation, even if such initiatives are currently voluntary.

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There are also increasing and changing regulatory expectations for ESG matters. Various policymakers are imposing domestic and international laws and regulations relating to climate change and sustainability that might require additional investments, disclosure, and the attention of our management team, in connection with implementation and oversight of new practices and reporting processes. These requirements are not always uniform across jurisdictions, and combined with other stakeholder expectations, will likely lead to increased costs as well as scrutiny that could heighten all of the risks identified in this risk factor. Additionally, many of our customers, business partners, and suppliers may be subject to similar expectations, which may augment or create additional risks, including risks that may not be known to us.

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There are also increasing and changing regulatory expectations for ESG matters. Various policymakers are imposing domestic and international laws and regulations relating to climate change and sustainability that might require additional investments, disclosure, and the attention of our management team, in connection with implementation and oversight of new practices and reporting processes. These requirements are not always uniform across jurisdictions, and other policymakers have sought to constrain companies' consideration of such matters. Both of these developments, particularly when combined with other stakeholder expectations, will likely lead to increased costs as well as scrutiny that could heighten all of the risks identified in this risk factor. Additionally, many of our customers, business partners, and suppliers may be subject to similar expectations, which may augment or create additional risks, including risks that may not be known to us.

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As of February 24, 2025, we had 125,991,823 shares of Class A common stock, 21,187,567 shares of Class B common stock and 5,039,323 Special Warrants outstanding. Each Special Warrant is currently exercisable for one share of Class A common stock or Class B common stock and each share of Class B common stock is currently convertible into one share of Class A common stock, in each case subject to the media ownership rules and alien ownership restrictions described in Part I, Item 1, Business, included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Upon the exercise of any Special Warrants or the conversion of any shares of Class B common stock, your voting rights as a holder of Class A common stock will be proportionately diluted. The issuance of additional shares of Class A common stock would increase the number of our publicly traded shares, which could depress the market price of our Class A common stock.

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As of February 25, 2026, we had 129,552,146 shares of Class A common stock, 21,090,196 shares of Class B common stock and 5,038,369 Special Warrants outstanding. Each Special Warrant is currently exercisable for one share of Class A common stock or Class B common stock and each share of Class B common stock is currently convertible into one share of Class A common stock, in each case subject to the media ownership rules and alien ownership restrictions described in Part I, Item 1, Business, included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Upon the exercise of any Special Warrants or the conversion of any shares of Class B common stock, your voting rights as a holder of Class A common stock will be proportionately diluted. The issuance of additional shares of Class A common stock would increase the number of our publicly traded shares, which could depress the market price of our Class A common stock.

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The FCC calculates foreign voting rights separately from equity ownership, and both must be at or below the 25 percent threshold absent a foreign ownership declaratory ruling. To the extent that our aggregate foreign ownership or voting percentages exceed 25 percent, any individual foreign holder of our common stock whose ownership or voting percentage would exceed 5 percent or 10 percent (with the applicable percentage determined pursuant to FCC rules) will additionally be required to obtain the FCC’s specific approval. The FCC has issued declaratory rulings that permit us to be up to 100% foreign-owned and specifically approve certain of our foreign shareholders, subject to certain conditions. The acquisition of a significant amount of our stock by a new foreign holder could require us to request additional or modified declaratory rulings from the FCC and to take actions under our certificate of incorporation to ensure our compliance with the Communications Act and FCC regulations until such rulings are granted.

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The FCC calculates foreign voting rights separately from equity ownership, and both must be at or below the 25 percent threshold absent a foreign ownership declaratory ruling. To the extent that our aggregate foreign ownership or voting percentages exceed 25 percent, any individual foreign holder of our common stock whose ownership or voting percentage would exceed 5 percent or 10 percent (with the applicable percentage determined pursuant to FCC rules) will additionally be required to obtain the FCC’s specific approval. The FCC has issued declaratory rulings that permit us to be up to 100% foreign-owned and specifically approve certain of our foreign shareholders, subject to certain conditions. We also have pending a petition for declaratory ruling seeking approval for one of our existing, approved foreign investors to reorganize its ownership interest. The acquisition of a significant amount of our stock by a new foreign holder could require us to request additional or modified declaratory rulings from the FCC and to take actions under our certificate of incorporation to ensure our compliance with the Communications Act and FCC regulations until such rulings are granted.

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To the extent necessary to comply with the Communications Act, FCC rules, policies, and orders, and in accordance with our certificate of incorporation, we may request information from any stockholder or proposed stockholder to determine whether such stockholder’s ownership of shares of capital stock may result in a violation of the Communications Act, FCC rules and policies, or any FCC declaratory ruling. We may further take the following actions, among others, to help ensure compliance with and to remedy any actual or potential violation of the Communications Act, FCC rules and policies, or any FCC declaratory ruling, or to prevent the loss or impairment of any of our FCC licenses: (i) prohibit, suspend or rescind the ownership, voting or transfer of any portion of our outstanding capital stock; (ii) redeem capital stock; and (iii) exercise any and all appropriate remedies, at law or in equity, in any court of competent jurisdiction, against any stockholder, to cure any such actual or potential violation or impairment.

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To the extent necessary to comply with the Communications Act and FCC rules, policies, and orders, and in accordance with our certificate of incorporation, we may request information from any stockholder or proposed stockholder to determine whether such stockholder’s ownership of shares of capital stock may result in a violation of the Communications Act, FCC rules and policies, or any FCC declaratory ruling. We may further take the following actions, among others, to help ensure compliance with and to remedy any actual or potential violation of the Communications Act, FCC rules and policies, or any FCC declaratory ruling, or to prevent the loss or impairment of any of our FCC licenses: (i) prohibit, suspend or rescind the ownership, voting or transfer of any portion of our outstanding capital stock; (ii) redeem capital stock; and (iii) exercise any and all appropriate remedies, at law or in equity, in any court of competent jurisdiction, against any stockholder, to cure any such actual or potential violation or impairment.

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These statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” "commit," “believe,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “can have,” “likely” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. For example, all statements we make relating to our estimated and projected costs, expenditures, cash flows, growth rates and financial results, our plans and objectives for future operations, growth or initiatives, strategies, potential impacts from inflation and economic trends, or the expected outcome or impact of pending or threatened litigation are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that we expected, including:

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This report contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this report are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “commit,” “believe,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “can have,” “dedicated to,” “likely” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. For example, all statements we make relating to our estimated and projected costs, expenditures, cash flows, growth rates and financial results, our plans and objectives for future operations, growth or initiatives, strategies, potential impacts from inflation and economic trends, or the expected outcome or impact of pending or threatened litigation are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that we expected, including:

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We caution you that the important factors referenced above may not contain all of the factors that are important to you. In addition, we cannot assure you that we will realize the results or developments we expect or anticipate or, even if substantially realized, that they will result in the consequences or affect us or our operations in the way we expect. The forward-looking statements included in this report are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. Additionally, our discussion of certain ESG assessments, goals and related issues in this or other disclosures is informed by various ESG standards and frameworks (including standards for the measurement of underlying data) and the interests of various stakeholders. As such, such information may not, and should not be interpreted as necessarily being, “material”; any references to “materiality” in the context of such discussions and any related assessment of ESG “materiality” may differ from the definition of “materiality” under the federal securities laws for SEC reporting purposes. Furthermore, much of this information is subject to assumptions, estimates or third-party information that is still evolving and subject to change. Similarly, we cannot guarantee strict adherence to standard recommendations, and our disclosures based on any standards may change due to revisions in framework or legal requirements, availability of information, changes in our business or applicable government policies, or other factors, some of which may be beyond our control.

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We caution you that the important factors referenced above may not contain all of the factors that are important to you. In addition, we cannot assure you that we will realize the results or developments we expect or anticipate or, even if substantially realized, that they will result in the consequences or affect us or our operations in the way we expect. The forward-looking statements included in this report are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. Additionally, our discussion of certain sustainability assessments, goals and related issues in this or other disclosures is informed by various sustainability standards and frameworks (including standards for the measurement of underlying data) and the interests of various stakeholders. As such, such information may not, and should not be interpreted as necessarily being, “material”; any references to “materiality” in the context of such discussions and any related assessment of sustainability “materiality” may differ from the definition of “materiality” under the federal securities laws for SEC reporting purposes. Furthermore, much of this information is subject to assumptions, estimates or third-party information that is still evolving and subject to change. Similarly, we cannot guarantee strict adherence to standard recommendations, and our disclosures based on any standards may change due to revisions in framework or legal requirements, availability of information, changes in our business or applicable government policies, or other factors, some of which may be beyond our control.