Articles from Saga Communications, Inc.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend will be paid on June 27, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 6, 2025. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly dividend will be approximately $1.6 million. The quarterly dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet. Including this dividend, the Company will have paid over $138 million in dividends to shareholders since the first special dividend was paid in 2012.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga”, “we” or “our”) today reported that net revenue decreased 4.3% to $24.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to $25.3 million for the same period last year. Station operating expense decreased 2.2% for the quarter to $22.0 million compared to the same period last year. For the quarter, our operating loss was $2.3 million compared to an operating loss of $2.4 million for the same quarter last year and station operating income (a non-GAAP financial measure) decreased to $2.2 million from $2.8 million for the same period last year. Capital expenditures were $700 thousand for the quarter compared to $1.1 million for the same period last year. We had a net loss of $1.6 million for the quarter consistent with the same period last year. Diluted loss per share was $0.25 in the first quarter of 2025.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGA) announced today that it will release its 1st Quarter 2025 results at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The company will be holding a conference call on the same date at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The dial-in numbers are as follows:

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company,” “Saga,” “we,” or “our”) today reported that net revenue decreased 1.3% to $28.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 compared to $29.1 million for the same period last year. Station operating expense increased 4.1% for the quarter to $24.3 million compared to the same period last year. For the quarter, operating income was $984 thousand compared to $2.8 million for the same quarter last year and station operating income (a non-GAAP financial measure) decreased 17.2% to $5.9 million. Capital expenditures were $600 thousand for the quarter compared to $1.0 million for the same period last year. We had net income of $1.3 million for the quarter compared to net income of $2.5 million for the fourth quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.20 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., March 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGA) (the “Company,” “Saga,” “we” or “our”) today provided its shareholders with an update on the Company’s ongoing execution of its strategic plan in advance of its earnings call on March 11, 2025.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGA) announced today that it will release its 4th Quarter and Year End 2024 results at 9:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The company will be holding a conference call on the same date at 11:00 a.m. EST. The dial-in numbers are as follows:

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 7, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 18, 2025. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly dividend will be approximately $1.6 million. The quarterly dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet. Including this dividend, the Company will have paid approximately $137 million in dividends to shareholders since the first special dividend was paid in 2012.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend will be paid on December 13, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 25, 2024. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly dividend will be approximately $1.6 million. The quarterly dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet. Including this dividend, the Company will have paid approximately $135 million in dividends to shareholders since the first special dividend was paid in 2012.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company” or “Saga”) today reported that net revenue decreased 3.5% to $28.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 compared to $29.1 million for the same period last year. Station operating expense increased 3.1% for the quarter to $23.5 million compared to the same period last year. For the quarter, operating income was $1.6 million compared to $3.5 million for the same quarter last year and station operating income (a non-GAAP financial measure) decreased 21.2% to $6.0 million. Capital expenditures were $625 thousand for the quarter compared to $760 thousand for the same period last year. We had net income of $1.3 million for the quarter compared to net income of $2.7 million for the third quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.20 in the third quarter of 2024.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGA) announced today that it will release its 3rd Quarter 2024 results at 9:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The company will be holding a conference call on the same date at 11:00 a.m. EST. The dial-in numbers are as follows:

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company” or “Saga”) today announced the promotions of Samuel D. Bush to Executive Vice President as well as continuing his position as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Mr. Bush joined Saga in 1997 as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer later being promoted to Senior Vice President in 2002.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend will be paid on October 18, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 25, 2024. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly dividend will be approximately $1.6 million. The quarterly dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet. Including this dividend, the Company will have paid approximately $134 million in dividends to shareholders since the first special dividend was paid in 2012.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company” or “Saga”) today reported that net revenue decreased 1.5% to $28.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 compared to $29.2 million for the same period last year. Station operating expense increased 5.1% for the quarter to $23.5 million compared to the same period last year. For the quarter, operating income was $2.1 million compared to $4.3 million for the same quarter last year and station operating income (a non-GAAP financial measure) decreased to $6.4 million from $8.0 million for the same period last year. Capital expenditures were $1.5 million for the quarter compared to $1.3 million for the same period last year. We had net income of $2.5 million for the quarter compared to net income of $3.4 million for the second quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.40 in the second quarter of 2024.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., July 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGA) announced today that it will release its 2nd Quarter 2024 results at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The company will be holding a conference call on the same date at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The dial-in numbers are as follows:

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend will be paid on June 28, 2024, to shareholders of record on June 3, 2024. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly dividend will be approximately $1.6 million. The quarterly dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet. Including this dividend, the Company will have paid approximately $132 million in dividends to shareholders since the first special dividend was paid in 2012.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company” or “Saga”) today reported that net revenue decreased 2.5% to $24.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 compared to $25.3 million for the same period last year. Station operating expense increased 5.9% for the quarter to $23.0 million compared to the same period last year. For the quarter, the operating loss was $2.4 million compared to operating income of $905 thousand for the same period last year and station operating income (a non-GAAP financial measure) decreased 40.9% to $2.8 million. The operating loss for the quarter included a $971 thousand other operating expense which was a non-cash write-off on the sale and abandonment of non-productive broadcast assets/licenses during the quarter. Capital expenditures were $1.1 million for the quarter compared to $1.4 million for the same period last year. We had a net loss of $1.6 million for the quarter compared to net income of $920 thousand for the first quarter last year. Diluted loss per share was $0.25 in the first quarter of 2024.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGA) announced today that it will release its 1st Quarter 2024 results at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 9, 2024. The company will be holding a conference call on the same date at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The dial-in numbers are as follows:

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” or “Saga”) announced today that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a variable dividend of $0.60 per share in conjunction with the Company’s variable dividend policy. The dividend will be paid on April 5, 2024 with a record date of March 18, 2024. The aggregate amount of the payment will be approximately $3.8 million and the variable dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGA) announced today that it will release its 4th Quarter and Year End 2023 results at 9:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The company will be holding a conference call on the same date at 11:00 a.m. EST. The dial-in numbers are as follows:

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq -SGA) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the assets of WKOA (FM), WKHY (FM), WASK (FM), WXXB (FM), WASK (AM) and W269DJ from Neuhoff Communications, Inc. serving the Greater Lafayette, IN radio market.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 8, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 20, 2024. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly dividend will be approximately $1.6 million. The quarterly dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet. Including this dividend, the Company will have paid approximately $127 million in dividends to shareholders since the first special dividend was paid in 2012.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share. The dividend will be paid on January 12, 2024, to shareholders of record on December 20, 2023. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the special dividend will be approximately $12.5 million. The special cash dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet and is in line with the Board’s goal of reducing our ongoing cash and short-term investment balances to approximately $25 million prior to future cash flows being recognized. The Board continues to have discussions relative to the right level of cash to maintain on our balance sheet and this may change based on global, national, and local economic conditions, changes in the radio industry, and the potential for strategic acquisitions.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2023, to shareholders of record on November 27, 2023. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly dividend will be approximately $1.5 million. The quarterly dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet. Including this dividend, the Company will have paid approximately $113 million in dividends to shareholders since the first special dividend was paid in 2012.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company” or “Saga”) today reported that net revenue decreased 2.8% to $29.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 compared to $30.0 million for the same period last year. Station operating expense increased 2.1% for the quarter to $22.8 million compared to the same period last year. For the quarter, operating income was $3.5 million compared to $1.1 million for the same quarter last year and station operating income (a non-GAAP financial measure) decreased 14.7% to $7.6 million. Capital expenditures were $760 thousand for the quarter compared to $1.2 million for the same period last year. We had net income of $2.7 million for the quarter compared to a net loss of $104 thousand for the third quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.45 in the third quarter of 2023.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGA) announced today that it will release its 3rd Quarter 2023 results at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, November 2, 2023. The company will be holding a conference call on the same date at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The dial-in numbers are as follows:

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend will be paid on November 3, 2023, to shareholders of record on October 11, 2023. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly dividend will be approximately $1.5 million. The quarterly dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet. Including this dividend, the Company will have paid approximately $111 million in dividends to shareholders since the first special dividend was paid in 2012.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company” or “Saga”) today reported that net revenue decreased 2.2% to $29.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 compared to $29.8 million for the same period last year. Station operating expense increased 2.9% for the quarter to $22.4 million compared to the same period last year. For the quarter, operating income was $4.3 million compared to $5.4 million for the same quarter last year and station operating income (a non-GAAP financial measure) decreased 14.1% to $8.0 million. Capital expenditures were $1.3 million for the quarter compared to $2.6 million for the same period last year. We had net income of $3.4 million for the quarter compared to net income of $3.8 million for the second quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.55 in the second quarter of 2023.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGA) announced today that it will release its 2nd Quarter 2023 results at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The company will be holding a conference call on the same date at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The dial-in numbers are as follows:

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend will be paid on June 16, 2023, to shareholders of record on May 22, 2023. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly dividend will be approximately $1.5 million. The quarterly dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet. Including this dividend, the Company will have paid approximately $110 million in dividends to shareholders since the first special dividend was paid in 2012.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company” or “Saga”) today reported that net revenue increased 1.3% to $25.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 compared to $25.0 million for the same period last year. Station operating expense increased $1.1 million for the quarter to $21.7 million compared to the same period last year. A significant part of the increase in station operating expense for the quarter was due to a $272 thousand increase in our self-insured health care costs and a $446 thousand increase in employee compensation including payroll taxes at the station level. After a number of years of holding the Company’s compensation expenses flat, we decided that adjustments in our employee compensation were warranted in consideration of the economic times and inflationary environment. For the quarter, station operating income decreased $770 thousand to $4.8 million, and operating income was $905 thousand compared to $1.7 million for the same quarter last year. Free cash flow was $1.1 million for the quarter compared to $1.9 million for the same period last year. Capital expenditures were $1.4 million for the quarter compared to $923 thousand for the same period last year. We had net income of $920 thousand for the quarter compared to net income of $1.2 million for the first quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.15 in the first quarter of 2023.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGA) announced today that it will release its 1st Quarter 2023 results at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The company will be holding a conference call on the same date at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The dial-in numbers are as follows:

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company” or “Saga”) reported today that net revenue increased 6.0% to $114.9 million for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2022 compared to $108.3 million for the same period last year. Despite strong underlying performance the results were impacted by one-time payments during the 3rd Quarter related to the passing in August of our founder Ed Christian. The actual results as well as the results adjusted for the impact of his passing are reported in this financial results release. Station operating expense increased 5.2% for the twelve-month period to $87.5 million compared to the same period last year. For the twelve-month period, station operating income increased 5.7% to $32.3 million and operating income was $13.1 million compared to $15.1 million for the same period last year. Free cash flow was $10.5 million for the twelve-month period compared to $13.8 million for the same period last year. Capital expenditures for the twelve months were $6.0 million compared to $4.0 million for the same period last year. Net income was $9.2 million for the twelve-month period compared to $11.2 million for the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share were $1.52 for the twelve month period.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 7, 2023, to shareholders of record on March 20, 2023. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly dividend will be approximately $1.5 million. The quarterly dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet. Including this dividend, the Company will have paid over $108.3 million in dividends to shareholders since the first special dividend was paid in 2012.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGA) announced today that it will release its 4th Quarter and Year End 2022 results at 9:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The company will be holding a conference call on the same date at 11:00 a.m. EST. The dial-in numbers are as follows:

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company,” “Saga,” “us,” or “our”) today announced the declaration of a quarterly and special cash dividend, a new variable dividend policy, changes to leadership on the Board of Directors, and an update on the Company’s strategic initiatives.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company” or “Saga”) today announced the confirmation of Christopher Forgy as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) effective December 7, 2022. He will lead the company in continuing the strategy to acquire, develop and operate radio stations in unique markets where Saga can impact and connect with the communities where we operate as Ed Christian directed since founding the Company in 1986. Chris has served as Saga’s Senior Vice President/Operations since 2018.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company” or “Saga”) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. Despite strong underlying performance the results were impacted by one-time payments related to the passing of our founder Ed Christian. The actual results as well as the results adjusted for the impact of his passing are reported in this financial results release. Net revenue increased 3.9% to $30.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared to $28.8 million for the same period last year. Station operating expense increased 2.8% for the quarter to $22.3 million compared to the same period last year. For the quarter, station operating income increased 4.1% to $8.9 million, and operating income was $1.1 million compared to $4.6 million for the same quarter last year. Free cash flow was $1.6 million for the quarter compared to $4.0 million for the same period last year. Capital expenditures for the quarter and the same period last year were $1.2 million. We had a net loss of $104 thousand for the quarter compared to net income of $3.5 million for the third quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share were $(0.01) in the third quarter of 2022.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGA) announced today that it will release its 3rd Quarter 2022 results at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022. The company will be holding a conference call on the same date at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The dial-in numbers are as follows: