Sinclair, Inc.
A broadcaster that owns and runs local television stations across the United States, delivering local news, sports, and entertainment to communities through network affiliates. It began in 1971 as Chesapeake Television Corporation, when founder Julian Sinclair Smith launched Baltimore's WBFF-TV; it later took the name Sinclair from his middle name. A fun twist: the same company behind local newscasts also owns the Tennis Channel, a niche sports network it picked up in 2016.
This Amendment No. 32 ("Amendment No. 32") amends the Schedule 13D initially filed on July 24, 1996 (together, with all amendments thereto, the "Schedule 13D") and is filed to report changes in the beneficial ownership of shares by David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith, and Robert E. Smith, each of whom is a member of the Group, as defined in the Schedule 13D. Item 4 of this Schedule 13D is amended by adding the following: The Group is filing this Amendment No. 32 to report a decrease in the percentage of shares beneficially owned by the Group due to an increase in the outstanding shares of the Issuer.
This Amendment No. 32 ("Amendment No. 32") amends the Schedule 13D initially filed on July 24, 1996 (together, with all amendments thereto, the "Schedule 13D") and is filed to report changes in the beneficial ownership of shares by David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith, and Robert E. Smith, each of whom is a member of the Group, as defined in the Schedule 13D. Item 4 of this Schedule 13D is amended by adding the following: The Group is filing this Amendment No. 32 to report a decrease in the percentage of shares beneficially owned by the Group due to an increase in the outstanding shares of the Issuer.
This Amendment No. 32 ("Amendment No. 32") amends the Schedule 13D initially filed on July 24, 1996 (together, with all amendments thereto, the "Schedule 13D") and is filed to report changes in the beneficial ownership of shares by David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith, and Robert E. Smith, each of whom is a member of the Group, as defined in the Schedule 13D. Item 4 of this Schedule 13D is amended by adding the following: The Group is filing this Amendment No. 32 to report a decrease in the percentage of shares beneficially owned by the Group due to an increase in the outstanding shares of the Issuer.
This Amendment No. 32 ("Amendment No. 32") amends the Schedule 13D initially filed on July 24, 1996 (together, with all amendments thereto, the "Schedule 13D") and is filed to report changes in the beneficial ownership of shares by David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith, and Robert E. Smith, each of whom is a member of the Group, as defined in the Schedule 13D. Item 4 of this Schedule 13D is amended by adding the following: The Group is filing this Amendment No. 32 to report a decrease in the percentage of shares beneficially owned by the Group due to an increase in the outstanding shares of the Issuer.
The Reporting Persons file the long form Schedule 13D pursuant to Section 13d-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") even though they may be technically eligible to file the short form Schedule G. Because the Reporting Persons may regularly communicate with the Issuer's management, filing the Schedule 13D ensures that these conversations are compliant with the reporting obligations under the Exchange Act.
The Reporting Persons file the long form Schedule 13D pursuant to Section 13d-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") even though they may be technically eligible to file the short form Schedule G. Because the Reporting Persons may regularly communicate with the Issuer's management, filing the Schedule 13D ensures that these conversations are compliant with the reporting obligations under the Exchange Act.
The Reporting Persons file the long form Schedule 13D pursuant to Section 13d-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") even though they may be technically eligible to file the short form Schedule G. Because the Reporting Persons may regularly communicate with the Issuer's management, filing the Schedule 13D ensures that these conversations are compliant with the reporting obligations under the Exchange Act.
The Reporting Persons file the long form Schedule 13D pursuant to Section 13d-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") even though they may be technically eligible to file the short form Schedule G. Because the Reporting Persons may regularly communicate with the Issuer's management, filing the Schedule 13D ensures that these conversations are compliant with the reporting obligations under the Exchange Act.
The Reporting Persons file the long form Schedule 13D pursuant to Section 13d-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") even though they may be technically eligible to file the short form Schedule G. Because the Reporting Persons may regularly communicate with the Issuer's management, filing the Schedule 13D ensures that these conversations are compliant with the reporting obligations under the Exchange Act.
| Holder | Schedule | % of class | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID D. SMITH | 13D/AActivist | 38% | 27.01M | May 8, 2026 |
This Amendment No. 32 ("Amendment No. 32") amends the Schedule 13D initially filed on July 24, 1996 (together, with all amendments thereto, the "Schedule 13D") and is filed to report changes in the beneficial ownership of shares by David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith, and Robert E. Smith, each of whom is a member of the Group, as defined in the Schedule 13D. Item 4 of this Schedule 13D is amended by adding the following: The Group is filing this Amendment No. 32 to report a decrease in the percentage of shares beneficially owned by the Group due to an increase in the outstanding shares of the Issuer. | ||||
| FREDERICK G. SMITH | 13D/AActivist | 38% | 27.01M | May 8, 2026 |
This Amendment No. 32 ("Amendment No. 32") amends the Schedule 13D initially filed on July 24, 1996 (together, with all amendments thereto, the "Schedule 13D") and is filed to report changes in the beneficial ownership of shares by David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith, and Robert E. Smith, each of whom is a member of the Group, as defined in the Schedule 13D. Item 4 of this Schedule 13D is amended by adding the following: The Group is filing this Amendment No. 32 to report a decrease in the percentage of shares beneficially owned by the Group due to an increase in the outstanding shares of the Issuer. | ||||
| J. DUNCAN SMITH | 13D/AActivist | 38% | 27.01M | May 8, 2026 |
This Amendment No. 32 ("Amendment No. 32") amends the Schedule 13D initially filed on July 24, 1996 (together, with all amendments thereto, the "Schedule 13D") and is filed to report changes in the beneficial ownership of shares by David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith, and Robert E. Smith, each of whom is a member of the Group, as defined in the Schedule 13D. Item 4 of this Schedule 13D is amended by adding the following: The Group is filing this Amendment No. 32 to report a decrease in the percentage of shares beneficially owned by the Group due to an increase in the outstanding shares of the Issuer. | ||||
| ROBERT E. SMITH | 13D/AActivist | 38% | 27.01M | May 8, 2026 |
This Amendment No. 32 ("Amendment No. 32") amends the Schedule 13D initially filed on July 24, 1996 (together, with all amendments thereto, the "Schedule 13D") and is filed to report changes in the beneficial ownership of shares by David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith, and Robert E. Smith, each of whom is a member of the Group, as defined in the Schedule 13D. Item 4 of this Schedule 13D is amended by adding the following: The Group is filing this Amendment No. 32 to report a decrease in the percentage of shares beneficially owned by the Group due to an increase in the outstanding shares of the Issuer. | ||||
| BlackRock, Inc. | 13G/APassive | 5.9% | 2.82M | Apr 27, 2026 |
| GAMCO Asset Management Inc. | 13D/AActivist | 8% | 3.82M | Apr 2, 2026 |
The Reporting Persons file the long form Schedule 13D pursuant to Section 13d-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") even though they may be technically eligible to file the short form Schedule G. Because the Reporting Persons may regularly communicate with the Issuer's management, filing the Schedule 13D ensures that these conversations are compliant with the reporting obligations under the Exchange Act. | ||||
| GABELLI FUNDS LLC | 13D/AActivist | 2.4% | 1.12M | Apr 2, 2026 |
The Reporting Persons file the long form Schedule 13D pursuant to Section 13d-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") even though they may be technically eligible to file the short form Schedule G. Because the Reporting Persons may regularly communicate with the Issuer's management, filing the Schedule 13D ensures that these conversations are compliant with the reporting obligations under the Exchange Act. | ||||
| GABELLI FOUNDATION, INC. | 13D/AActivist | 0.2% | 100.0K | Apr 2, 2026 |
The Reporting Persons file the long form Schedule 13D pursuant to Section 13d-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") even though they may be technically eligible to file the short form Schedule G. Because the Reporting Persons may regularly communicate with the Issuer's management, filing the Schedule 13D ensures that these conversations are compliant with the reporting obligations under the Exchange Act. | ||||
| MJG ASSOCIATES, INC. | 13D/AActivist | 0.2% | 80.0K | Apr 2, 2026 |
The Reporting Persons file the long form Schedule 13D pursuant to Section 13d-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") even though they may be technically eligible to file the short form Schedule G. Because the Reporting Persons may regularly communicate with the Issuer's management, filing the Schedule 13D ensures that these conversations are compliant with the reporting obligations under the Exchange Act. | ||||
| Teton Advisors, LLC | 13D/AActivist | 0.1% | 28.8K | Apr 2, 2026 |
The Reporting Persons file the long form Schedule 13D pursuant to Section 13d-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") even though they may be technically eligible to file the short form Schedule G. Because the Reporting Persons may regularly communicate with the Issuer's management, filing the Schedule 13D ensures that these conversations are compliant with the reporting obligations under the Exchange Act. | ||||