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Gray Announces AR Securitization Facility increase to $400 million and extension to 2028 and Revolving Credit Facility increase to $700 million

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Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) has announced significant enhancements to its financing facilities. The company has increased its accounts receivable securitization facility (AR Facility) by $100 million to reach $400 million total commitments, extending its maturity from February 2026 to March 2028.

Additionally, Gray has expanded its revolving credit facility (Revolver) by $20 million, bringing the total commitments to $700 million. These combined amendments boost Gray's available liquidity by approximately $120 million.

Gray Media operates as the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations, serving 113 television markets reaching about 37% of US television households. The company maintains the top-rated television station in 78 markets and first/second highest-rated stations in 99 markets during 2024.

Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) ha annunciato significativi miglioramenti alle sue strutture di finanziamento. L'azienda ha aumentato la sua struttura di cartolarizzazione dei crediti (AR Facility) di 100 milioni di dollari, raggiungendo un totale di 400 milioni di dollari in impegni, estendendo la scadenza da febbraio 2026 a marzo 2028.

Inoltre, Gray ha ampliato la sua linea di credito revolving (Revolver) di 20 milioni di dollari, portando il totale degli impegni a 700 milioni di dollari. Queste modifiche combinate aumentano la liquidità disponibile di Gray di circa 120 milioni di dollari.

Gray Media è il più grande proprietario di stazioni televisive locali di alta qualità negli Stati Uniti, servendo 113 mercati televisivi e raggiungendo circa il 37% delle famiglie statunitensi. L'azienda mantiene la stazione televisiva più apprezzata in 78 mercati e le stazioni con il primo e secondo punteggio più alto in 99 mercati nel 2024.

Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) ha anunciado mejoras significativas en sus instalaciones de financiamiento. La compañía ha incrementado su facilidad de titulización de cuentas por cobrar (AR Facility) en 100 millones de dólares, alcanzando un total de 400 millones de dólares en compromisos, extendiendo su vencimiento de febrero de 2026 a marzo de 2028.

Además, Gray ha ampliado su línea de crédito revolvente (Revolver) en 20 millones de dólares, llevando el total de compromisos a 700 millones de dólares. Estas enmiendas combinadas aumentan la liquidez disponible de Gray en aproximadamente 120 millones de dólares.

Gray Media opera como el mayor propietario de estaciones de televisión locales de alta calidad del país, sirviendo a 113 mercados televisivos y alcanzando aproximadamente el 37% de los hogares de televisión en EE. UU. La compañía mantiene la estación de televisión mejor valorada en 78 mercados y las estaciones con la primera y segunda calificación más alta en 99 mercados durante 2024.

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그레� 미디어는 미국에서 가� � 평점� 높은 지� 텔레비전 방송국의 소유주로, 113개의 텔레비전 시장� 서비스를 제공하며 � 37%� 미국 텔레비전 가구에 도달합니�. � 회사� 2024� 동안 78� 시장에서 가� 높은 평점� 받은 텔레비전 방송국을 유지하고, 99� 시장에서 � 번째 � � 번째� 높은 평점� 받은 방송국을 운영합니�.

Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) a annoncé des améliorations significatives de ses installations de financement. L'entreprise a augmenté sa facilité de titrisation des comptes clients (AR Facility) de 100 millions de dollars, atteignant un total de 400 millions de dollars d'engagements, prolongeant son échéance de février 2026 à mars 2028.

De plus, Gray a élargi sa ligne de crédit revolving (Revolver) de 20 millions de dollars, portant le total des engagements à 700 millions de dollars. Ces modifications combinées augmentent la liquidité disponible de Gray d'environ 120 millions de dollars.

Gray Media est le plus grand propriétaire de stations de télévision locales hautement cotées du pays, desservant 113 marchés télévisuels et atteignant environ 37 % des foyers américains. L'entreprise maintient la station de télévision la mieux notée dans 78 marchés et les stations les mieux notées en première et deuxième position dans 99 marchés en 2024.

Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) hat bedeutende Verbesserungen seiner Finanzierungsanlagen angekündigt. Das Unternehmen hat seine Forderungsbesicherungsanlage (AR Facility) um 100 Millionen Dollar erhöht und erreicht damit insgesamt 400 Millionen Dollar an Verpflichtungen, wobei die Fälligkeit von Februar 2026 auf März 2028 verlängert wurde.

Darüber hinaus hat Gray seine Revolvierende Kreditlinie (Revolver) um 20 Millionen Dollar erweitert, was die Gesamtverpflichtungen auf 700 Millionen Dollar erhöht. Diese kombinierten Änderungen erhöhen die verfügbare Liquidität von Gray um etwa 120 Millionen Dollar.

Gray Media ist der größte Eigentümer von hochbewerteten lokalen Fernsehsendern im Land und bedient 113 Fernsehmärkte, die etwa 37% der US-Fernsehhaushalte erreichen. Das Unternehmen hält die am besten bewertete Fernsehsender in 78 Märkten und die erst- und zweitbestbewerteten Sender in 99 Märkten im Jahr 2024.

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  • Increased available liquidity by $120 million through facility amendments
  • Extended AR facility maturity by 2 years to 2028
  • Expanded AR facility by $100 million to $400 million total
  • Increased revolving credit facility by $20 million to $700 million
  • Market leadership position with top-rated stations in 78 markets
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Gray Media's expansion of its credit facilities represents a meaningful enhancement to its financial flexibility. The $100 million increase in the AR securitization facility to $400 million and the $20 million expansion of the revolving credit facility to $700 million collectively provide an additional $120 million in liquidity - a significant amount for a company with a $474 million market capitalization.

The extension of the AR facility's maturity by two years to 2028 is particularly valuable as it reduces refinancing risk and creates a more stable long-term capital structure. For media companies operating in a rapidly evolving landscape, this type of financial cushion provides important operational stability.

The willingness of lenders to not only maintain but increase these facilities signals external confidence in Gray's financial health and business model. For a company that reaches approximately 37% of US television households through its extensive network of stations, having robust liquidity supports both defensive and offensive strategic options.

While the announcement doesn't specify interest rates or other terms, the successful expansion and extension of these facilities during the current interest rate environment suggests Gray maintained reasonable borrowing costs while enhancing its financial position. This improved liquidity profile gives management more options to navigate industry challenges or pursue strategic opportunities.

ATLANTA, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media, Inc. (“Gray� or the “Company�) (NYSE: GTN) today announced that it has increased the aggregate commitments under its revolving accounts receivable securitization facility (the “AR Facility�) by $100 million, resulting in aggregate commitments under the AR Facility of up to $400 million, and extended the maturity of the facility from February 23, 2026 to March 31, 2028.

The Company also announced that it has increased the commitments under its revolving credit facility (the “Revolver�) by $20 million, resulting in aggregate commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility of $700 million.

Both the AR Facility and the Revolver are available on a revolving basis and, together, such amendments enhance Gray’s available liquidity by approximately $120 million.

About Gray:

Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 37 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 78 markets with the top-rated television station and 99 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station during 2024, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 44 markets. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.

Gray Contacts:

Jeffrey R. Gignac, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, 404-504-9828
Kevin P. Latek, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Development Officer, 404-266-8333

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FAQ

How much did Gray Media (GTN) increase its AR securitization facility to in March 2025?

Gray Media increased its AR securitization facility by $100 million to reach $400 million in total commitments.

What is the new maturity date for Gray Media's (GTN) AR facility?

The AR facility's maturity date has been extended to March 31, 2028, from the previous date of February 23, 2026.

How much additional liquidity did Gray Media (GTN) secure through these facility amendments?

The combined amendments to the AR Facility and Revolver enhanced Gray's available liquidity by approximately $120 million.

What is the new total commitment amount for Gray Media's (GTN) revolving credit facility?

Gray Media's revolving credit facility was increased by $20 million to reach $700 million in total commitments.

How many US television markets does Gray Media (GTN) currently serve?

Gray Media serves 113 television markets, reaching approximately 37% of US television households.
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