Nexstar Media Group Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend by 50% to $1.35 Per Share

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Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) has announced a 50% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $1.35 per share, starting with the first quarter of 2023. The dividend will be payable on February 24, 2023, to shareholders of record on February 10, 2023. This increase marks the tenth consecutive annual cash dividend increase and reflects the company's confidence in its ability to generate significant free cash flow. The company continues to prioritize returning capital to shareholders while also focusing on share repurchases and debt reduction.

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• 50% increase in quarterly cash dividend to $1.35.
• Tenth consecutive annual cash dividend increase.
• Strong free cash flow supports capital return to shareholders.

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• None.

Dividend Represents a 2.8% Annualized Yield Based on the Closing Stock Price on January 26, 2023

Increase Marks Tenth Consecutive Annual Cash Dividend Increase

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a 50% increase to its quarterly cash dividend to $1.35 per share beginning with the dividend declared for the first quarter of 2023. The dividend is payable on Friday, February 24, 2023, to shareholders of record on Friday, February 10, 2023.

Perry Sook, Nexstar Media Group’s Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer stated, “The 50% increase in our 2023 quarterly cash dividend substantially exceeds our historical compound annual dividend growth rate of 25%. This outsized increase highlights our confidence in Nexstar’s ability to continue to generate significant free cash flow and our commitment to return capital to shareholders.

“Our strong free cash flow enables us to not only increase the percentage of capital returned to shareholders in the form of dividends but also continue to opportunistically repurchase shares, as well as reduce debt and pursue strategic opportunities to create shareholder value.”

While the Company intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, all subsequent dividends will be reviewed quarterly and declared by the Board of Directors at its discretion.

About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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Investor:

Lee Ann Gliha

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

972/373-8800

Joseph Jaffoni or Jennifer Neuman

JCIR

212/835-8500 or nxst@jcir.com

Media:

Gary Weitman

EVP and Chief Communications Officer

972/373-8800

gweitman@nexstar.tv

Source: Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

FAQ

When is the dividend payment date for NXST?

The dividend payment date for NXST is February 24, 2023.

What is the new quarterly cash dividend amount for NXST?

The new quarterly cash dividend amount for NXST is $1.35 per share.

How often does NXST pay dividends?

NXST pays dividends quarterly, subject to review by the Board of Directors.

What percentage increase did NXST announce for its dividend?

NXST announced a 50% increase in its quarterly cash dividend.

What is the significance of this dividend increase for NXST?

This dividend increase marks the tenth consecutive annual increase, indicating strong financial performance and confidence in future cash flow.