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Nexstar Media Group and PBF Energy Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Sabre and Nu Skin Enterprises to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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Monday, November 28, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Thursday, December 1:

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Thursday, December 1:
    Nexstar Media Group Inc. (NASD:NXST) will replace Sabre Corp. (NASD:SABR) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Sabre will replace Flagstar Bancorp Inc. (NYSE:FBC) in the S&P SmallCap 600.
  • S&P MidCap 400 constituent New York Community Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: NYCB) is acquiring Flagstar Bancorp in a deal expected to be completed soon pending final conditions.
  • S&P SmallCap 600 constituent PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) will replace Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:NUS) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Nu Skin Enterprises will replace PBF Energy in the S&P SmallCap 600.
  • PBF is more representative of the mid-cap market space, and Nu Skin is more representative of the small-cap market space.

Nexstar Media Group to Participate in the Stephens Investment Conference

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that Tom Carter, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Lee Ann Gliha, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be participating in the Stephens Investment Conference, including a fireside chat question-and-answer session on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that Tom Carter, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Lee Ann Gliha, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be participating in the Stephens Investment Conference, including a fireside chat question-and-answer session on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m.
  • Please contact your Stephens sales representative to register for the conference.
  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year.
  • Nexstar owns Americas largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people.

Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV on Six Local Television Stations in Honolulu

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

The leading television stations serving the Honolulu market have begun broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • The leading television stations serving the Honolulu market have begun broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • NEXTGEN TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.
  • Features available on NEXTGEN TV will vary by device and station as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
  • Launch of ATSC 3.0 service in Honolulu follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.

The CW Network Names Beth Feldman Senior Vice President of Network Communications

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The CW Network LLC today named Beth Feldman as Senior Vice President of Network Communication, overseeing internal and external communication and program publicity.

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  • The CW Network LLC today named Beth Feldman as Senior Vice President of Network Communication, overseeing internal and external communication and program publicity.
  • Feldman takes over the communications role from Paul Hewitt, who is leaving the network after 22 years.
  • From 1996 to 2007, she held positions of increasing responsibility with the CBS Television Network and served as Vice President for the CBS Communications Group.
  • The CW Network, LLC is Americas fifth major broadcast network, offering 14 hours of primetime programming, Monday through Sunday.

The CW Network Appoints Rebekah Dopp as Executive Vice President of Distribution, Strategy, and Affiliate Relations

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The CW Network, LLC (The CW The CW Network) today announced the appointment of Rebekah Dopp as Executive Vice President of Distribution, Strategy, and Affiliate Relations, responsible for negotiating and managing the networks distribution and overseeing affiliate relations with its station group partners.

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  • The CW Network, LLC (The CW The CW Network) today announced the appointment of Rebekah Dopp as Executive Vice President of Distribution, Strategy, and Affiliate Relations, responsible for negotiating and managing the networks distribution and overseeing affiliate relations with its station group partners.
  • Rebekah is a leader and strategic thinker who will bring an incredible skill set to The CW, said Ms. Zimmer.
  • Prior to Google, Ms. Dopp worked at CBS Television and HBO and held multiple executive roles in affiliate relations.
  • The CW Network, together with Nexstars diverse media portfolio, reach, and dedication to localism, is an unbeatable combination, said Ms. Dopp.

Nexstar and Verizon FiOS Reach Multi-Year Distribution Agreement

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Friday, October 28, 2022

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (Nexstar), and Verizon FiOS (NYSE: VZ) (Verizon) today announced that they have reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement regarding local television stations in 10 markets and Nexstars fast-growing national cable news network, NewsNation.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (Nexstar), and Verizon FiOS (NYSE: VZ) (Verizon) today announced that they have reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement regarding local television stations in 10 markets and Nexstars fast-growing national cable news network, NewsNation.
  • The agreement will ensure that Verizon subscribers wont miss a moment of Major League Baseballs World Series, which begins tonight, or any of this weekends college and NFL Football games.
  • These 13 local television stations and related cable and multi-cast networks had been off of Verizons platform system since October 14 at midnight.
  • Nexstar owns Americas largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people.

Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.90 Per Share

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Friday, October 28, 2022

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.90 per share of its common stock.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.90 per share of its common stock.
  • The dividend is payable on Monday, November 28, 2022, to shareholders of record on Monday, November 14, 2022.
  • While the Company intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, all subsequent dividends will be reviewed quarterly and declared by the Board of Directors at its discretion.
  • Nexstar owns Americas largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people.

Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV on Seven Local Television Stations in Wichita-Hutchinson

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

The leading television stations serving the Wichita-Hutchinson market yesterday began broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • The leading television stations serving the Wichita-Hutchinson market yesterday began broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • Features available on NEXTGEN TV will vary by device and station as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
  • Shoppers should look for the NEXTGEN TV logo to be sure a TV or device is compatible with ATSC 3.0 signals.
  • Those stations are broadcasting their own programming, as well as the programming of the other participating stations, in NEXTGEN TV format.

Viewers Deprived of Critical National and Local News, Important Weather Updates, College and NFL Football, Following Verizon FIOS’ Removal of Nexstar Local TV Stations in Ten Markets and National Cable News Network NewsNation

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Saturday, October 15, 2022

Verizon FiOS is refusing to reach a new distribution agreement allowing the cable company the right to continue airing the highly-rated programming on Nexstars local stations.

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  • Verizon FiOS is refusing to reach a new distribution agreement allowing the cable company the right to continue airing the highly-rated programming on Nexstars local stations.
  • In addition, Verizon FiOS also removed Nexstars national cable news network, NewsNation, from its cable systems, denying subscribers access to the news and analysis of such shows as Cuomo, Dan Abrams Live, and Banfield.
  • Viewers in Nexstar markets are being urged to call Verizon FiOS and ask for refunds to compensate them for the loss of this highly-rated valuable programming.
  • Nexstar owns Americas largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people.

Nexstar Media Hosts Nearly 50 Candidate Debates and Forums, Delivering Critical Information to Voters Ahead of the 2022 Midterm Elections

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Nexstar owns Americas largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people.

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  • Nexstar owns Americas largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people.
  • Many of the Nexstar-hosted debates, including for the U.S. Senate races in Georgia and Pennsylvania and the Governors race in Texas, represent the only face-to-face meetings between the candidates ahead of the November elections.
  • This mid-term election season, Nexstar is proud to harness the power of our scale and resources to bring more candidate debates and forums to prospective voters across more platforms than ever before.
  • Nexstar stations are hosting nearly 50 candidate debates and forums, allowing voters to hear directly from candidates about their plans to address current local, regional and national issues.