08:39 AM EST, 11/17/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Sinclair (SBGI) said in a regulatory filing Monday it has acquired 8.2% of the outstanding class A shares of fellow broadcaster E.W. Scripps (SSP).

Sinclair said it has engaged for several months in "constructive discussions" with E.W. Scripps "in contemplation of a possible combination."

E.W. Scripps said separately that it remains focused on "execution of its strategic plan" in the best interests of shareholders and other stakeholders.

E.W. Scripps shares were up 23% in recent premarket activity while Sinclair shares were up 1.9%.