One of the Largest Owners of FM & Am Radio Stations Is in Bankruptcy & New Owners Will Soon Take Over
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In a significant move that marks the end of an era for one of America’s largest radio broadcasters, Cumulus Media has unveiled plans to transition to private ownership as part of a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. ..., aims to shed its public trading status, eliminate existing shareholder equity, and install an entirely new board of directors upon exiting bankruptcy.... ... A key aspect of the reorganization involves a complete overhaul of the boardroom. The current board, .. will be dissolved. All directors are deemed to have resigned effective upon the plan’s closing, paving the way for a new, creditor-backed board. While the identities of the incoming directors have not yet been disclosed... ..The prepackaged nature of the Chapter 11 plan is noteworthy for its efficiency. Unlike traditional bankruptcies that can drag on for months or years.... The company will deregister under the Securities Exchange Act, delist from any exchanges, and cease public financial reporting. Its new securities will not be traded on any U.S. or foreign markets, shifting the focus from short-term stock performance to sustainable growth .... ...Creditors, now in the driver’s seat, are poised to prioritize profitability and innovation to recapture market share lost to tech giants like Spotify and Apple Music.....