Comscore Completes Recapitalization Transaction to Enhance Financial Flexibility
RESTON, Va., January 6, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR) has successfully finalized its recapitalization transaction with preferred stockholders, following approval from common stockholders. The deal, which took place on December 29, 2025, was voted for overwhelmingly at a special meeting held on December 19, 2025. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company’s financial position and corporate governance.
Transaction Benefits and Implications for SCOR
Comscore CEO Jon Carpenter emphasized the significance of this recapitalization as a major turning point for the company. “We greatly appreciate the support of our stockholders,” he stated. “The completed recapitalization will strengthen our corporate governance, provide greater financial flexibility, and better position us to invest in long-term growth as a leader in the transformation of media buying and performance through AI.”
Key Features of the Recapitalization Transaction
The recapitalization involved the exchange of preferred shares for common stock and new preferred stock:
- Preferred stockholders exchanged 31,928,301 Series B preferred shares.
- In return, they received 3,286,825 shares of common stock and 4,223,621 shares of Series C preferred stock.
- The Company issued a total of 9,860,475 shares of common stock and 12,670,863 shares of Series C preferred stock.
- All Series B preferred stock was eliminated, resulting in significant changes to the overall structure.
Financially, the recapitalization translates to the following:
- The exchange involved a liquidation preference of $80.8 million for common stock at an effective price of $8.19 per share, which represents a nearly 50% premium over the 90-day VWAP of $5.465 as of September 26, 2025.
- An additional $183.7 million in remaining liquidation preference was exchanged for Series C preferred stock priced at $14.50 per share.
- The new preferred shares are convertible to common stock at a 1:1 ratio and come with no annual dividends.
Looking Ahead
With this recapitalization, Comscore aims to enhance market interest in its common stock and improve its public market capitalization. The company’s strategy emphasizes generating shareholder value while positioning itself as a reliable partner in media evaluation and performance.
About Comscore
Comscore is a global leader in media measurement and analytics, providing insights across digital, linear TV, over-the-top, and theatrical viewership. By combining extensive data resources, the company empowers media buyers and sellers to navigate the complexity of audience behavior, ensuring confident decision-making based on comprehensive metrics.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This article contains forward-looking statements regarding Comscore’s expectations and plans, including the benefits derived from the recapitalization. Factors such as market conditions and the company’s operational capabilities could lead to actual results differing from those anticipated. Investors should consult Comscore’s SEC filings for more comprehensive risk factors.
Contact Information
For media inquiries, contact Marie Scoutas at Comscore, Inc. at press@comscore.com. For investor relations, reach out to Jackie Marcus or Nick Nelson from Alpha IR Group at (617) 466-9257 or via email at investor@comscore.com.