San Antonio, TX – March 22, 2019 – iHeartMedia, Inc. (PINK: IHRTQ)(the “Company”) today announced that it is evaluating potential paths to achieve its listing following emergence from its restructuring process in the second quarter of this year.
As previously announced, pursuant to its Plan of Reorganization iHeartMedia is required to use reasonable best efforts to obtain listing of the Company’s Class A common stock on a recognized U.S. stock exchange following the completion of its restructuring process. Potential alternative paths to achieving that objective for the Company’s Class A common stock include a direct listing on a recognized U.S. stock exchange or an initial public offering. The company is currently in the process of evaluating all such potential paths.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Any offers, solicitations or offers to buy, or any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”). This announcement is being issued in accordance with Rule 135 under the Securities Act.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contacts:
Wendy Goldberg
EVP and Chief Communications Officer
iHeartMedia, Inc.
(212) 377-1105
WendyGoldberg@iheartmedia.com
Eileen McLaughlin
Vice President Investor Relations
iHeartMedia Inc.
212.377.1116
EileenMcLaughlin@iheartmedia.com