Nexstar's FCF and Capital Allocation
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In September 2022, Nexstar acquired a 75% interest in The CW Network for no consideration.
Nexstar is the #1 CW affiliate* covering 32% of TVHH, including 5 of the top 10 DMAS.
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The CW Network provides 14 hours of primetime
programming per week and 3 hours on Saturdays
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The CW Plus provides
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CW Digital offers its network
content and a library of third-
party content on cwtv.com
and all major OTT platforms
with over 90MM downloads
Path to Profitability
Improve and diversify programming to align with audiences
Accelerate digital growth
Reduce costs and focus on execution
Achieve profitability by 2025
Interim losses primarily funded by recent real estate
asset sale net proceeds
The Nexstar - CW Opportunity
✓ Solidifies and Creates Better Revenue Opportunities for
Nexstar CW Stations and Other CW Affiliates
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Protects existing television advertising and distribution
revenue generated by Nexstar's
37 CW-affiliated stations
Improved CW ratings will create opportunities to increase
local advertising revenue
Recently signed LIV Golf to an exclusive broadcast deal
Positions Nexstar to Respond to Future Changes in the
Network/Affiliate Ecosystem
Owning our own network/content will provide Nexstar with
additional leverage in future negotiations with producers,
networks, MVPDs and vMVPDS
Increases Nexstar's Exposure to the Lucrative National
Advertising Market
✓ Establishes Nexstar as a Player in AVOD
The CW App is available on all major platforms with over
90 million downloads
Value Creation Opportunity from Improving Profitability of the
Network
*Including partner stations.
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