Tribune Publishing Announces $1.50 Per Share Special Cash Dividend

CHICAGO, May 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tribune Publishing Company TPCO today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $1.50 per share, or approximately $56 million in the aggregate. The dividend will be payable on July 2, 2019 to Tribune Publishing common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 12, 2019. The special dividend will be funded through existing cash on hand.

David Dreier, Tribune Publishing Chairman commented, "Over the past year, we have taken advantage of opportunities to sell assets at favorable prices. This has allowed us to eliminate debt and reduce pension liabilities. The payment of a special cash dividend underscores the Company's financial strength and commitment to returning capital to shareholders."

Timothy P. Knight, Tribune Publishing Chief Executive Officer and President added, "Today's announcement also reflects our confidence in future performance as we continue investing in our award-winning journalism, building our digital subscribership, and enhancing our platform for advertisers. We believe these investments will deliver long-term value for our shareholders."

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About Tribune Publishing Company
Tribune Publishing TPCO is a media company rooted in award-winning journalism. Headquartered in Chicago, Tribune Publishing operates local media businesses in eight markets with titles including the Chicago Tribune, New York Daily News, The Baltimore Sun, Orlando Sentinel, South Florida's Sun-Sentinel, Virginia's Daily Press and The Virginian-Pilot, The Morning Call of Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, and the Hartford Courant.

In addition to award-winning local media businesses, Tribune Publishing operates national and international brands such as Tribune Content Agency and The Daily Meal, and is the majority owner of the product review website BestReviews.

Our brands are committed to informing, inspiring and engaging local communities. We create and distribute content across our media portfolio, offering integrated marketing, media, and business services to consumers and advertisers, including digital solutions and advertising opportunities.

Investor Relations Contact:
Terry Jimenez
Tribune Publishing, EVP/CFO
312.222.5787
tjimenez@tribpub.com

Media Contact:
Tilden Katz
Tribune Publishing Corporate Communications
312.606.2614
tilden.katz@fticonsulting.com