COMSCORE, INC. 8-K
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Comscore, Inc. Announces Sale of Box Office & Hollywood Software
What Happened
- Comscore, Inc. announced it entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement with Flix Buyer Inc., an affiliate of Advaya Capital, and sold its box office measurement, reporting and analytics business and its Hollywood Software business for an aggregate base purchase price of $70.0 million in cash. The transaction closed concurrently with signing on May 27, 2026.
- On the Closing Date the company used part of the proceeds to repay in full approximately $40.1 million of obligations under its Financing Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") dated December 31, 2024, among Comscore, certain subsidiaries, Blue Torch Finance LLC and the lenders. Upon repayment, the Credit Agreement and related guarantees, liens and security interests were terminated.
- Comscore disclosed this information under Regulation FD (Item 7.01) and said it will file a more detailed Closing 8-K on or before June 2, 2026.
Key Details
- Purchaser: Flix Buyer Inc., an affiliate of Advaya Capital.
- Purchase price: $70.0 million in cash (subject to customary adjustments).
- Debt repaid: ~ $40.1 million, resulting in termination of the Credit Agreement and related lender obligations.
- Closing date: May 27, 2026; additional detailed 8-K expected by June 2, 2026.
Why It Matters
- The sale monetizes Comscore’s box office and Hollywood Software operations, providing immediate cash proceeds and reducing company leverage through the full repayment and termination of its credit facility.
- For investors, the transaction could materially change Comscore’s business mix and balance sheet (less debt, fewer reporting assets). The company’s forthcoming Closing 8-K will provide further financial details and any adjustments to the purchase price that could affect net proceeds.
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