Versant Media Group Inc (VSNT)

Versant to Present at the 2026 Evercore Global TMT ConferenceMay 18, 2026 4:30 PM
Business Wire Versant Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSNT) today announced that Anand Kini, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, is scheduled to present on June 2, 2026, at 9:10 a.m. PT at the 2026 Evercore Global TMT Conference in San Francisco, CA. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Versant Media Investor Relations website at investors.versantmedia.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website for a limited time following the conclusion of the presentation. To automatically receive Versant financial news by email, please visit the Investor Relations website and subscribe to email alerts. About Versant
Versant (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, and GolfPass. Visit www.VersantMedia.com for more information. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260518735966/en/ Investor Contacts: Wylie Collins
Wylie.Collins@VersantMedia.com Natalie Candela
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Versant Media Shares Jump After Strong Platform Growth and Solid ProfitabilityMay 14, 2026 9:39 AM
IH Market News Versant Media Group (NASDAQ:VSNT) shares surged more than 8% in premarket trading Thursday after the company reported first-quarter results supported by strong platform growth and improving audience engagement.The media group posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.99 on revenue of $1.69 billion. Revenue declined 1.1% from $1.71 billion in the same period last year. Platforms Segment Delivers Strong Growth Versant’s Platforms division was a major contributor to quarterly momentum, with revenue rising 9.5% year-on-year to $192 million.The company said growth was driven by stronger movie ticket sales at Fandango and higher bookings through GolfNow.Content licensing revenue also posted significant gains, more than doubling to $121 million following a major licensing agreement involving Keeping Up with the Kardashians and other library content. Traditional Media Revenue Faces Pressure Despite growth in digital and platform-related businesses, some legacy segments remained under pressure.Linear distribution revenue fell 7.3% to $1.01 billion as subscriber numbers continued to decline.Advertising revenue also dropped 5.2% to $368 million, which the company attributed to ratings-related challenges. Net Income Falls Following Comcast Separation Net income attributable to Versant totaled $286 million, representing a 22.1% decline from the prior-year period.The company said the decrease primarily reflected higher public-company costs and increased interest expenses following its separation from Comcast.Adjusted EBITDA reached $704 million, down 7.0% year-on-year but up 4.8% compared with standalone adjusted EBITDA, helped by lower programming and administrative costs. CEO Highlights Strong Start as Independent Company Chief executive Mark Lazarus said the company’s first quarter as an independent business delivered encouraging operational momentum.“Our first quarter as an independent company marks an important milestone for Versant and reflects a solid start to the year,” Lazarus said. “From day one, our teams have operated with urgency and delivered strong financial results, exceptional audience engagement, and impressive momentum in our Platforms business.” Company Expands Shareholder Returns Versant generated $558 million in free cash flow during the quarter.The company repurchased $100 million of its Class A shares and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.375 per share, scheduled for payment on July 22, 2026.Versant also announced plans for an additional $100 million accelerated share repurchase program expected to be completed during the second quarter. Audience Metrics Improve Across Key Properties The company highlighted strong audience performance across several of its media assets.MS NOW recorded its most-watched quarter since 2024, while Golf Channel attracted its largest audience for The Players Championship in 20 years.Versant Media Group stock price Original: Versant Media Shares Jump After Strong Platform Growth and Solid Profitability

Versant to Present at the 2026 J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications ConferenceMay 4, 2026 4:30 PM
Business Wire Versant Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSNT) today announced that Mark Lazarus, Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present on May 20, 2026, at 8:40 a.m. ET at the 2026 J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference in Boston, MA. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Versant Media Investor Relations website at investors.versantmedia.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website for a limited time following the conclusion of the presentation. To automatically receive Versant financial news by email, please visit the Investor Relations website and subscribe to email alerts. About Versant
Versant (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, and GolfPass. Visit www.VersantMedia.com for more information. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260504800545/en/ Investor Contacts:

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Keith@VersantMedia.com Hollie Tracz
Hollie.Tracz@VersantMedia.com Original: Versant to Present at the 2026 J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference

Versant to Report First Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial ResultsApril 13, 2026 4:30 PM
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Versant Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSNT) today announced it will report first quarter 2026 operating and financial results on Thursday, May 14, 2026, and will hold a conference call on the same day at 8:00 a.m. ET. The call will be hosted by Versant’s Chief Executive Officer, Mark Lazarus, and Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Anand Kini.


A live audio webcast of the call will be available on Versant’s Investor Relations website at investors.versantmedia.com. A replay of the audio webcast will also be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website following the conference call.


To participate by telephone, dial (877) 407-0832 (toll-free) or +1 (201) 689-8433 (local). Please dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call and request to be connected to the Versant earnings conference call.


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About Versant


Versant Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates in four core markets: political news and opinion; business news and personal finance; golf and athletics participation; and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including MS NOW, CNBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, E!, SYFY and Oxygen, and complementary digital platforms Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass. Visit www.versantmedia.com for more information.

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Natalie Candela

Natalie.Candela@VersantMedia.com


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Keith Cocozza

Keith@VersantMedia.com


Hollie Tracz

Hollie.Tracz@VersantMedia.com


Original: Versant to Report First Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial Results

Versant Acquires AI-Driven Financial Insights Platform to Support CNBC’s Digital Platform GrowthApril 2, 2026 10:35 AM
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Acquisition strengthens Versant’s ability to extend its core brands into digital platforms and services while enhancing CNBC’s data-driven capabilities


Versant Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSNT) today announced it has acquired StockStory, an AI-powered platform delivering financial analysis, market insights, and stock recommendations, further building on the company's leadership in business news and personal finance.


The acquisition reflects Versant’s continued expansion of its core businesses into digital platforms, evolving its business model and driving growth.


StockStory’s AI-driven technology will strengthen CNBC’s ability to provide data-driven insights with faster, more actionable analysis to help investors make informed investment decisions in real time.


“At Versant, we’re focused on extending our core brands into new platforms and services to drive growth across our portfolio,” said Deep Bagchee, Chief Product and Technology Officer for News at Versant. “This acquisition builds on that approach, adding capabilities that will enhance how we deliver insights and deepen engagement among retail investors across CNBC’s digital offerings.”


"We’re proud of what our team has built at StockStory - a platform combining AI and data-driven insights to help investors make better decisions," said Adam Hejl, Founder and CEO of StockStory. “We’re excited to join CNBC, a defining and deeply respected global brand, and contribute to its next chapter of digital growth."


StockStory’s technology focuses on scalable analysis of public companies, combining data, machine learning, AI, and editorial frameworks to generate investment insights. These capabilities will further enhance the depth and quality of CNBC’s coverage.


As part of the transaction, Adam Hejl will join Versant and report to Deep Bagchee, Chief Product and Technology Officer for News. StockStory’s team will support ongoing product and technology initiatives, with an initial focus on enhancing CNBC’s digital investing capabilities.


About Versant Media Group, Inc.


Versant Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates in four core markets: political news and opinion; business news and personal finance; golf and athletics participation; and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including MS NOW, CNBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, E!, SYFY and Oxygen, and complementary digital platforms Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass. Visit www.versantmedia.com for more information.


Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements


This press release includes statements that may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “might,” “would,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” “opportunity,” “strategy,” “future,” “goal,” “commit,” or “continue,” the negative of these terms and other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events and reflect our beliefs regarding such future events and do not represent historical facts or statements of current condition.


Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including risks relating the anticipated benefits of the acquisition of StockStory and the integration of StockStory into CNBC, our vertical and technology growth strategies, the ability to expand monetization and other factors the risks and uncertainties we describe in the “Risk Factors” sections of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).


Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Natalie Candela

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Keith Cocozza

Keith@VersantMedia.com


Hollie Tracz

Hollie.Tracz@VersantMedia.com


Original: Versant Acquires AI-Driven Financial Insights Platform to Support CNBC’s Digital Platform Growth

Bloomberg 500 (B500) Index Adds Eleven Securities Following March ReconstitutionMarch 5, 2026 8:30 AM
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NEW YORK, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg Indices announced the following changes to the Bloomberg 500 (B500) Index effective prior to the open of trading on Thursday, March 12, 2026, to coincide with the March reconstitution of the index. The B500 contains the 500 most highly capitalized US companies weighted by float market cap, reflecting a market capitalization of $58.19 trillion.







AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS UW), Bloom Energy Corporation (BE UN), Ciena Corporation (CIEN UN), Coherent Corp.S (COHR UN), EchoStar Corporation (SATS UW), Flutter Entertainment PLC (FLUT UN), FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI UW), Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE UW), Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS UW), Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD UW), and Sandisk Corporation of Delaware (SNDK UW) will enter the index. These equities span a variety of sectors, but Technology is most represented amongst this set.Changes to the B500 Index reflect the results of a purely rules-based index design focused on measuring markets with transparency and representativeness beyond market capitalization alone. As a result, the B500 mitigates potential biases and systematically evaluates potential members, which may lead to earlier additions of qualified companies when compared to indices using a committee-based approach.Following is the list of membership changes:Index EventSecurity TickerCompany NameBICS SectorAdditionASTS UWAST SpaceMobile IncCommunicationsAdditionBE UNBloom Energy CorpIndustrialsAdditionCIEN UNCiena CorpTechnologyAdditionCOHR UNCoherent CorpTechnologyAdditionSATS UWEchoStar CorpCommunicationsAdditionFLUT UNFlutter Entertainment PLCConsumer DiscretionaryAdditionFTAI UWFTAI Aviation LtdIndustrialsAdditionLITE UWLumentum Holdings IncTechnologyAdditionNBIS UWNebius Group NVTechnologyAdditionRGLD UWRoyal Gold IncMaterialsAdditionSNDK UWSandisk Corp/DETechnologyDeletionALGN UWAlign Technology IncHealth CareDeletionARE UNAlexandria Real Estate Equities IncReal EstateDeletionBAH UNBooz Allen Hamilton Holding CorpTechnologyDeletionBAX UNBaxter International IncHealth CareDeletionBF/A UNBrown-Forman CorpConsumer StaplesDeletionBF/B UNBrown-Forman CorpConsumer StaplesDeletionBLDR UNBuilders FirstSource IncConsumer DiscretionaryDeletionBSY UWBentley Systems IncTechnologyDeletionCLX UNClorox Co/TheConsumer StaplesDeletionFDS UNFactSet Research Systems IncFinancialsDeletionNTNX UWNutanix IncTechnologyDeletionSNAP UNSnap IncCommunicationsDeletionSOLS UWSolstice Advanced Materials IncMaterialsDeletionUDR UNUDR IncReal EstateDeletionVSNT UWVersant Media Group IncCommunicationsDeletionZBRA UWZebra Technologies CorpTechnologyThe B500 is available to Terminal clients at {B500 INDEX }. All research and methodology for the indices are available at bloombergindices.com.About Bloomberg Index Services Limited
Bloomberg's index team has a proven track record in creating industry-leading and bespoke indices across asset classes, including their flagship fixed income, commodity and equity indices. BISL takes an innovative approach to delivering strategic benchmarks that help market participants address their evolving investment needs. The indices, which are seamlessly integrated with other Bloomberg solutions, draw on a comprehensive range of trusted data and reliable technology for calculations, analytics and workflow automation, along with distribution capabilities that can help amplify the visibility of our customers' products.About Bloomberg
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Versant Media Gains 4% After Launching Dividend and $1B BuybackMarch 3, 2026 11:00 AM
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Versant Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSNT) shares climbed more than 4% on Tuesday after the newly independent media company unveiled its first quarterly dividend and authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program, despite reporting lower full-year revenue.For 2025, Versant posted revenue of $6.69 billion, down 5.3% from $7.06 billion in 2024. Net income attributable to the company fell 31.8% year over year to $930 million, compared with $1.36 billion in the prior year.Adjusted EBITDA declined 14.5% to $2.43 billion. On a standalone basis—reflecting the costs associated with operating independently from former parent Comcast—Adjusted EBITDA decreased 9.1% to $2.18 billion.Investors focused on the company’s capital return strategy. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 per share, equivalent to an annualized payout of $1.50 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 22, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 1, 2026.In addition, Versant authorized the repurchase of up to $1 billion of its outstanding Class A common stock.“Versant enters this next chapter as an independent, well-positioned media and entertainment company with strong momentum and clear strategic focus,” said Mark Lazarus, Chief Executive Officer. “In 2025, we strengthened our leadership in premium programming, expanded our audience, grew our platforms businesses, and successfully established ourselves as a standalone company.”Segment performance was mixed. Linear distribution revenue declined 5.4% to $4.09 billion, while advertising revenue dropped 8.9% to $1.58 billion. Platforms revenue rose 3.9% to $826 million, partially offsetting weakness elsewhere. Content licensing and other revenue fell 8.5% to $193 million.The announcement marks Versant’s first major shareholder return initiative since becoming an independent public company.Versant Media Group stock price

Original: Versant Media Gains 4% After Launching Dividend and $1B Buyback

Versant to Present at Deutsche Bank’s 34th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom ConferenceFebruary 18, 2026 4:30 PM
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Versant Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSNT) today announced that Anand Kini, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present on March 10, 2026, at 11:40 a.m. ET at Deutsche Bank’s 34th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference in Palm Beach, FL.


A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Versant Media Investor Relations website at investors.versantmedia.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website for a limited time following the conclusion of the presentation.


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About VERSANT


VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf and athletics participation and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass. Visit www.VersantMedia.com for more information.

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Wylie.Collins@VersantMedia.com


Natalie Candela

Natalie.Candela@VersantMedia.com


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Keith Cocozza

Keith@VersantMedia.com


Hollie Tracz

Hollie.Tracz@VersantMedia.com


Original: Versant to Present at Deutsche Bank’s 34th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference

VERSANT to Report Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Operating and Financial ResultsFebruary 2, 2026 4:30 PM
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Versant Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSNT) today announced it will report fourth quarter and full-year 2025 operating and financial results on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and will hold a conference call on the same day at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results.


A live audio webcast of the call will be available on VERSANT’s Investor Relations website at investors.versantmedia.com. A replay of the audio webcast will also be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website following the conference call.


To join via dial-in, call (877) 407-0832 (toll-free) or +1 (201) 689-8433 (local). Please dial-in 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the VERSANT Media earnings conference call.


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About VERSANT

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf and athletics participation and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass. Visit www.VersantMedia.com for more information.

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Wylie.Collins@VersantMedia.com


Natalie Candela

Natalie.Candela@VersantMedia.com


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Keith Cocozza

Keith@VersantMedia.com


Hollie Tracz

Hollie.Tracz@VersantMedia.com


Original: VERSANT to Report Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Operating and Financial Results

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VSNT Versant Corporation is a provider of data management software. The Company designs, develops, markets and supports database management system products that companies use to solve data management and data integration issues. It also provides related product support, training and consulting services to assist users of the Company’s products in developing and deploying software applications based on its products. The Company’s Versant Object Database product is used primarily by enterprises, which have data management requirements, such as technology providers, telecommunications carriers, Government defense agencies, defense contractors, healthcare companies and companies in the financial services and transportation industries. In addition to its product offerings, to assist users in their development and deployment of applications based on the Versant Object Database, FastObjects and db4o, it offers related professional services.

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