Cumulus Media Inc. (CMLS) Announces Proposal for Strategic Merger
Cumulus Media Inc., the nation’s second largest radio broadcaster based on station count, today announced that Cumulus and Citadel Broadcasting Corp. have entered into an exclusivity agreement in regards to a merger agreement in which Cumulus will acquire all of the outstanding common stock and warrants of Citadel for $37 per share. The merger of Cumulus, Citadel and CMP would provide Cumulus with approximately 120 U.S. markets, including eight of the Top 10 markets, bringing Cumulus’ station ownership count to 570 radio stations. The deal will also result in Cumulus having a balance sheet with lower overall leverage and simplified…