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Leadership changes at Cumulus Media Inc (2026)

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Who joined and who left Cumulus Media Inc (CMLS)? 2 filings reported from 2026-04-17 to 2026-10-16, each cited to the company's own filing.

As of November 6, 2026, Cumulus Media Inc has reported 2 leadership change filings to the SEC under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K, from April 17, 2026 to October 16, 2026 (Form 8-K, October 16, 2026).

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Latest filing2026-10-16

Cumulus Media Inc reported changes in 2 filings among its directors and officers to the SEC on Form 8-K, Item 5.02, from 2026-04-17 to 2026-10-16. Every row below is cited to the filing it comes from, and this page adds each new change as Cumulus Media Inc files it.

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DateRecordFigureOur pageSource
August 14, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by ZAZOVE ASSOCIATES LLC7.9% of the class5%+ stakesSource
November 12, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13G, by Barclays PLC5.23% of the class5%+ stakesSource
October 2, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by Seaport Global Asset Management LLC1.8% of the class5%+ stakesSource

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Filed 2026-10-16 · 8-K

Reported

Board of Directors On the Effective Date, in accordance with the Plan, Andrew W. Hobson, Elizabeth Abrams, Deborah A. Farrington, Carol Flaton, Steven M. Galbraith and David M. Tolley ceased serving on the Company's board of directors, and Mary G. Berner, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, and the following directors were appointed to the Company's board of directors (the "New Board"): Heath B. Freeman, Philip A. Hudson, Greg Stuecheli and Scott Manson.

Also stated in this filing

  • Heath B. Freeman, age 46, is the Managing Member of Next Gen Radio Enterprises LLC.
  • Mr. Freeman is one of the founding members of Alden Global Capital LLC and has been its President since 2014.
  • He has been managing and investing in companies with an opportunistic and catalyst-driven approach since 2006 when he joined Smith Management LLC, which was a prior affiliate of Alden Global.
  • Prior to joining Smith Management, Mr. Freeman was an investment banker at Peter J. Solomon Company, where he specialized in mergers & acquisitions, restructurings and financings.
  • In addition to his investment research and operational responsibilities at Alden Global, within the media platform, Mr. Freeman currently serves as Chairman of Tribune Enterprises LLC, a company that owns and manages media properties such as The Chicago Tribune, South Florida Sun Sentinel and The Hartford Courant and Vice Chairman of MNG Enterprises, Inc., a company that owns and manages media properties such as The Denver Post, San Jose Mercury News, Orange County Register and the Boston Herald.
  • Within the sports platform, Mr. Freeman serves as Managing Partner of the Florida Freedom of the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) and Executive Chairman of the AVP, the premier beach volleyball league.
Filed 2026-04-17 · 8-K

Reported

The A&R Employment Agreements each have an initial term that will continue through December 31, 2026, and contain mirror provisions that provide for automatic extensions of one-year periods thereafter, unless terminated in advance by either party in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

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  • On April 15, 2026, in connection with the Confirmation Order and effective as of the Confirmation Date, the Company entered into amended and restated employment agreements with Mary G. Berner, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, and Francisco ("Frank") J. Lopez-Balboa, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (together, the "A&R Employment Agreements").
  • The A&R Employment Agreements are substantiality consistent with the employment agreements that the Company previously entered into with Ms. Berner and Mr. Lopez-Balboa, respectively, except as set forth below: Base Salary: Ms. Berner's and Mr. Lopez-Balboa's base salary will be reduced to $1,250,000 and $700,000, respectively.
  • Non-CIC Severance Multiple: The severance multiple applicable to Ms. Berner and Mr. Lopez-Balboa in a non-change in control qualifying termination will be modified to 1.75x and 1.0x, respectively.
  • CIC Severance Multiple: The severance multiple applicable to Ms. Berner and Mr. Lopez-Balboa in a change in control qualifying termination will be modified to 2.25x and 1.5x, respectively.
  • Good Reason: Each of Ms. Berner and Mr. Lopez-Balboa will have the right to resign with Good Reason and receive severance if the New Board does not allocate a grant from the MIP Pool (as defined below) within 90 days of the Effective Date.

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A public company must file a current report on Form 8-K with the SEC within four business days when a director leaves or is elected, or when its chief executive, chief financial, chief accounting or chief operating officer, or another named executive, departs or is appointed. That disclosure goes under Item 5.02 of the report.

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