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Forward-Looking Statements 2 Certain statements in this communication may constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the statements regarding the receipt and consideration by the Board of Directors of TEGNA (the “Board”) of the unsolicited acquisition proposals or the actions of third parties with respect thereto. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to a number of risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results or company actions to differ materially from what is expressed or implied by these statements, including risks relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its effect on U.S. and world financial markets, potential regulatory actions, changes in consumer behaviors and impacts on and modifications to TEGNA’s operations and business relating thereto, TEGNA’s ability to execute on its standalone plan and potential developments involving one or more of the unsolicited acquisition proposals. Other economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors and risks that may affect TEGNA’s operations or financial results are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, and in subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). We disclaim any obligation to update these forward-looking statements other than as required by law.
Standard General Has Made False Claims – Here are the Facts 3 TEGNA’s Board and management have been delivering significant value to its shareholders by executing a strategy built on operational excellence, strategic and accretive M&A, and an openness to consider all opportunities to maximize value for all TEGNA shareholders. We have a strong balance sheet and are positioned to weather current market challenges and deliver long-term value to our shareholders.Despite the success of this strategy, a hedge fund with a questionable investment track record and interests in other broadcasting companies is seeking to destabilize your Board of Directors by nominating a slate of candidates that we believe lack qualifications and experience that would be additive to TEGNA’s highly qualified and experienced Board and/or have conflicts of interest. This hedge fund has targeted TEGNA’s independent Chair and key Board Committee Chairs, seeking to remove the relevant expertise and experience of these directors in order to advance its own agenda.To further its ill-considered proxy fight, Standard General has made numerous false statements and mischaracterizations designed to mislead TEGNA shareholders.Here are the facts.
Setting the Record Straight 31) Standard General’s Misstatements and Mischaracterizations False and Misleading Attacks on Total Shareholder Return False and Misleading Attacks on Operations and Financial Metrics False and Misleading Attacks on M&A