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Gray Announces Closing of Offering of $775 Million of 7.250% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2033

1. Gray Media issued $775M in senior secured notes due 2033. 2. Proceeds will reduce debt, improving Gray's financial stability. 3. Remaining term loan balances are $739M and $10M for Term Loan D and F. 4. $750M remains undrawn in the revolving credit facility. 5. Interest will be paid semiannually starting February 2026.

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The debt reduction strategy should enhance Gray's financial health, potentially increasing stock value. Historically, reduced debt has led to positive stock market performance for similar companies.

How important is it?

This significant debt management effort reflects positively on GTN’s future profitability and risk profile, attracting potential investors.

Why Long Term?

Improving financial stability and decreasing interest burden position GTN for future growth. Historical examples include companies that improved credit ratings following debt reduction initiatives.

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July 25, 2025 16:30 ET  | Source: Gray Media ATLANTA, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that it has completed its previously announced offering of $775 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior secured first lien notes due 2033 (the “Notes”). The Notes were issued at par. The net proceeds from the Notes are being used (i) to repay a portion of Gray’s term loan D due December 1, 2028 (the “Term Loan D”), (ii) to repay a portion of Gray’s term loan F due June 4, 2029 (the “Term Loan F”), (iii) to repay all outstanding indebtedness drawn under Gray’s revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), (iv) to pay fees and expenses in connection with the offering, and (v) for general corporate purposes. As a result, Gray used the net proceeds of the Notes to repay: $630 million of the Term Loan D, leaving an outstanding Term Loan D balance of $739 million;$80 million of the Term Loan F, leaving an outstanding Term Loan F balance of $10 million; andall $50 million outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility, leaving $750 million of undrawn availability thereunder (excluding approximately $8 million of outstanding letters of credit). The Notes are guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured first lien basis, by each existing and future restricted subsidiary of Gray that guarantees Gray’s existing senior credit facility. Interest on the Notes accrues from July 25, 2025 and is payable semiannually, on February 15 and August 15 of each year, commencing February 15, 2026. The Notes mature on August 15, 2033. The Notes and related guarantees have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption therefrom. The Notes were offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to persons outside the United States under Regulation S. Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based largely on Gray’s current expectations and reflect various estimates and assumptions by Gray. These statements are statements other than those of historical fact and may be identified by words such as “estimates,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “will,” “implied,” “intend,” “assume” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results and achievements to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such risks, trends and uncertainties, which in some instances are beyond Gray’s control, include the intended use of proceeds of the offering; and other future events. Gray is subject to additional risks and uncertainties described in Gray’s quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including in the “Risk Factors,” and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations sections contained therein, which reports are made publicly available via its website, www.graymedia.com. Any forward-looking statements in this communication should be evaluated in light of these important risk factors. This press release reflects management’s views as of the date hereof. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Gray undertakes no obligation to update or revise any information contained in this communication beyond the date hereof, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Gray Contacts:Jeffrey R. Gignac, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, 404-504-9828Kevin P. Latek, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Development Officer, 404-266-8333 # # #

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