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About Sinclair Broadcast Group INC

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. (ticker: SBGI) is a U.S. media company listed on the NASDAQ and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States. For French-speaking investors, it is best understood as a major local television and media platform operator whose business is centered on broadcast distribution, news and sports content, and monetization across multiple screens. Sinclair describes itself as a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports, with operations spanning traditional television, digital content, multicast networks, and specialized content brands. ([sbgi.net](https://sbgi.net/)) The company’s roots go back to the former Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., founded in 1986. After a corporate reorganization completed in 2023, Sinclair, Inc. became the public parent and successor issuer. The group therefore combines a long operating history in local broadcasting with a newer corporate structure. Its core economics remain tied to local television stations, retransmission and distribution agreements, advertising sales, and original programming. As of December 31, 2024, the company reported 185 broadcast television stations across 86 markets and 641 channels, illustrating the scale of its national footprint. Its 2025 communications continued to show a large station and market base, although the exact mix can change over time through asset sales and portfolio optimization. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1971213/000197121325000031/finalannualreport2024.pdf)) Operationally, Sinclair is organized around Local Media and Tennis. Local Media includes the broadcast television stations, multicast networks, and original content. The Tennis segment is anchored by Tennis Channel and related assets such as Tennis Channel International, the streaming service, and TennisChannel 2. In addition, Sinclair owns and operates free, ad-supported multicast brands including CHARGE!, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. This portfolio gives the company a mix of retransmission revenue, local and national advertising, and content licensing income, while also providing some diversification beyond pure local broadcast economics. ([sbgi.net](https://sbgi.net/)) From a competitive standpoint, Sinclair is one of the largest local broadcast operators in the United States, with meaningful scale, broad geographic reach, and long-standing relationships with major network affiliates. Its competitive advantages come from its station footprint, its ability to package local audiences for advertisers, and its push into digital and streaming-adjacent distribution. The company also emphasizes broadcast technology innovation through ONE Media Technologies and NEXTGEN Broadcast (ATSC 3.0), signaling an effort to preserve relevance as viewing habits evolve. ([sbgi.net](https://sbgi.net/)) Recent developments have highlighted both the cyclicality and the strategic optionality of the business. In 2025, Sinclair reported consolidated revenue of $3.169 billion, with political advertising falling sharply versus the prior election year, underscoring how dependent results can be on the U.S. political cycle. The company has also been active strategically in the broader U.S. broadcast landscape, including consolidation-related moves and discussions that point to ongoing industry restructuring. For investors, SBGI remains a cyclical U.S. media and communication name, heavily exposed to advertising trends, retransmission economics, and regulatory shifts. ([sbgi.net](https://sbgi.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Sinclair-4Q25-Earnings-Press-Release.pdf))