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Dec 31, 2022

TEGNA Q4 2022 Earnings Report

TEGNA reported an increase in revenue driven by political and subscription revenue, partially offset by a decrease in AMS revenue. Net income and Adjusted EBITDA also increased.

Key Takeaways

TEGNA Inc. reported fourth-quarter results with an 18% increase in total company revenue, driven by political revenue growth. Subscription revenue also reached a record for the quarter. The company achieved a net income of $219 million on a GAAP basis and an adjusted EBITDA of $361 million.

Total company revenue increased by 18% year-over-year to $917 million, driven by political revenue.

Subscription revenue reached a record $372 million, up 11% year-over-year.

Net income was $219 million on a GAAP basis, or $221 million on a non-GAAP basis.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 47% year-over-year to $361 million.

Total Revenue
$917M
Previous year: $775M
+18.4%
EPS
$0.98
Previous year: $0.57
+71.9%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
39.3%
Previous year: 31.7%
+24.0%
Gross Profit
$484M
Previous year: $367M
+31.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$552M
Previous year: $57M
+868.4%
Free Cash Flow
$297M
Previous year: $189M
+57.1%
Total Assets
$7.33B
Previous year: $6.92B
+5.9%

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Forward Guidance

TEGNA elected to extend the Outside Date from February 22, 2023 to May 22, 2023. The closing of the transaction remains subject to the approval of the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC") and customary closing conditions. On February 24, 2023, the FCC issued a hearing designation order with respect to the transaction. TEGNA is currently evaluating its options.

Revenue & Expenses

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