Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto contain certain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on management’s current knowledge and estimates of factors affecting Meredith and its operations. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as may, should, expects, provides, anticipates, assumes, can, will, meets, could, likely, intends, might, predicts, seeks, would, believes, estimates, plans, continues, guidance or outlook, or variations of these words or similar expressions. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated.
Statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto regarding Meredith, Gray and NMG SpinCo that are forward-looking, including the manner in which the transactions will be effected, are based on management’s estimates, assumptions and projections, and are subject to significant uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Meredith, Gray, and NMG SpinCo. None of this information should be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the historical financial statements of Meredith or Gray. Important risk factors could cause actual future results and other future events to differ materially from those currently estimated by management, including, but not limited to: the timing to consummate the proposed transactions; the risk that a condition to closing of the proposed transactions may not be satisfied and the transactions may not close; the risk that a regulatory approval that may be required for the proposed transactions is delayed, is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; management’s ability to separate the national media business into an independent publicly-traded company; the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; change in national and regional economic conditions; pricing fluctuations in advertising; changes in paper and postage prices; reliance on printing suppliers; changes in magazine circulation sales; industry consolidation; technological developments; and major world news events.
For more discussion of important risk factors that may materially affect Meredith, Gray and NMG SpinCo, please see the risk factors contained in Gray’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and Meredith’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, both of which are on file with the SEC. You should also read Meredith’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 and Gray’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, which are also on file with the SEC.
No assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do occur, what impact they will have on the results of operations, financial condition or cash flows of Meredith, Gray and NMG SpinCo. None of Meredith, Gray or NMG SpinCo assumes any duty to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, as of any future date.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This communication is not a solicitation of a proxy from any shareholder of Meredith. In connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, Meredith intends to file relevant materials with the SEC, including a proxy statement. In addition, NMG SpinCo intends to file a registration statement on Form 10 with respect to its common stock. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THESE MATERIALS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MEREDITH, NMG SPINCO, GRAY, MERGER SUB AND THE MERGER AND SPIN-OFF. The proxy statement and Form 10, and other relevant materials (when they become available), and any other documents filed by Meredith, NMG SpinCo and Gray with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. The documents filed by Meredith may also be obtained for free from the Meredith’s Investor Relations web site (http://ir.meredith.com) or by directing a request to the Meredith’s Shareholder/Financial Analyst contact, Mike Lovell, Executive Director Corporate Communications, at 515-284-3622.
Participants in the Solicitation
Meredith and Gray and their respective executive officers and directors may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the security holders of Meredith in connection with the merger and spin-off. Information about Gray’s directors and executive officers is available in Gray’s definitive proxy statement, dated March 25, 2021, for its 2021 annual meeting of shareholders. Information about Meredith’s directors and executive officers is available in Meredith’s definitive proxy statement, dated September 25, 2020, for its 2020 annual meeting of shareholders. Other information regarding the participants and description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement regarding the merger and spin-off that Meredith will file with the SEC and Form 10 registration statement that NMG SpinCo will file with the SEC when they become available.
