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Saga Communications Noble Capital Markets Emerging Growth Conference summary

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Noble Capital Markets Emerging Growth Conference summary3 Dec, 2025

Company overview and financial position

  • Operates in 28 local markets, focusing on radio and digital after divesting TV assets in 2017.

  • Maintains a conservative financial approach with $32 million in cash, $5 million in debt, and a $40 million credit facility.

  • Pays a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share and has a history of special and variable dividends.

  • Plans to increase stock repurchases using cash from tower site sales, while retaining free use of those sites.

  • Leadership transition in late 2022 led to a stronger focus on digital transformation.

Digital transformation and growth

  • Digital ad revenue grew 32.6% year-over-year in Q3, outpacing industry peers facing declines.

  • Combined radio and digital revenue declined just 2.1% year-to-date, outperforming sector averages.

  • Digital ad revenue up 17.1% year-to-date, with growth accelerating each quarter.

  • Blended campaigns led to a 27% increase in overall spend from local advertisers.

  • Digital strategy aims to disrupt the market by focusing on customer trust and local relationships.

Strategic vision and market positioning

  • Five-year plan targets revenue mix of one-third radio, one-third search, and one-third display, aiming for 67% digital.

  • Sees opportunity to double annual gross income by capturing 5% of local digital search and display spend.

  • Focuses on small to medium markets for hyper-local engagement and community involvement.

  • Differentiates through simple, customer-focused digital solutions and strong local presence.

  • No current plans to expand into larger markets, citing challenges in maintaining localism.

Saga's path to 67% digital revenue in 5 years
Impact of buybacks on dividend sustainability
Hyper-local strategy vs. market competition
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Saga Communications, Inc. is a broadcasting company focused on operating radio stations across the United States. The company owns and operates FM and AM radio stations, offering a variety of programming formats that include music, news, sports, and talk shows. Saga Communications primarily serves mid-sized markets, catering to local audiences with content tailored to community interests. The company is headquartered in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

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