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January 3, 2017 9:14 AM EST


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
____________________________ 
FORM 8-K
 
____________________________ 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 3, 2017 (December 30, 2016)
 
______________________________ 
CUMULUS MEDIA INC.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
______________________________ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Delaware
  
000-24525
  
36-4159663
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  
(Commission
File Number)
  
(IRS employer
Identification No.)
 
 
3280 Peachtree Road, N.W., Suite 2300, Atlanta GA
  
30305
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (404) 949-0700
n/a
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
  
 _________________________________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o
   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o
   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o
   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o
   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))






Item 8.01 — Other Events
On December 30, 2016, Cumulus Media Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the completion of a discounted prepayment of a portion of amounts outstanding under the Company's $1.8 billion senior secured term loan facility due December 2020. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits.
Number
  
Exhibit
 
 
99.1
  
Press release dated December 30, 2016






SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CUMULUS MEDIA INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ John Abbot
 
 
 
 
 
Name: John Abbot
 
 
 
 
 
Title: Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Date: January 3, 2017





Exhibit Index
 
 
 
 
Number
  
Exhibit
 
 
99.1
  
Press release dated December 30, 2016
 





Exhibit 99.1
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Cumulus Media Inc. Announces Discounted
Prepayment of a Portion of Senior Secured Term Loan Facility

ATLANTA, December 30, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQ: CMLS) announced today that it has completed a discounted prepayment of a portion of its $1.8 billion senior secured term loan facility due December 2020.

The Company successfully purchased $28.7 million of face value of its senior secured term loan for $20.0 million, a discount to par value of 30%. The transaction closed on December 30, 2016.

The Company will recognize a one-time non-operating gain of approximately $8.7 million in its fourth quarter and full year 2016 earnings as a result of this transaction, and the Company's annual interest expense will be reduced as a result of the completion of this transaction.

J.P. Morgan Securities acted as sole advisor to the Company regarding this transaction.

About Cumulus Media:

A leader in the radio broadcasting industry, Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) combines high-quality local programming with iconic, nationally syndicated media, sports and entertainment brands to deliver premium content choices to the 245 million people reached each week through its 447 owned-and-operated stations broadcasting in 90 US media markets (including eight of the top 10), more than 8,200 broadcast radio stations affiliated with its Westwood One network and numerous digital channels. Together, the Cumulus/Westwood One platforms make Cumulus Media one of the few media companies that can provide advertisers with national reach and local impact. Cumulus/Westwood One is the exclusive radio broadcast partner to some of the largest brands in sports, entertainment, news, and talk, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, the Olympics, the GRAMMYs, the Academy of Country Music Awards, the American Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, Westwood One News, and more. Additionally, it is the nation's leading provider of country music and lifestyle content through its NASH brand, which serves country fans nationwide through radio programming, exclusive digital content, and live events.

Investor Relations Contact:

Collin Jones
Investor Relations
Cumulus Media Inc.
404-260-6600




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