Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: New Media Investment Group Inc. (USA TODAY Co., Inc.)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 21, 2017
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and full year ended December 25, 2016.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing serves as a notification of the release of financial results. The specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not contained within the text of this Form 8-K. These figures are disclosed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference.
Material Changes
The filing does not detail specific material changes or comparative financial data within its body text. It directs investors to the attached press release for the results of operations and financial condition for the period ended December 25, 2016.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing notes that certain financial information may be disclosed by Fortress Investment Group LLC and Newcastle Investment Corp. in their own public filings prior to the Company's release.
Legal Status: The information furnished in this report (including the exhibit) is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that section unless expressly incorporated by reference in a future filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated February 21, 2017) for specific revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Check filings by Fortress Investment Group LLC and Newcastle Investment Corp. for potential prior disclosures of financial data.
- Verify the exact fiscal year-end date (December 25, 2016) when comparing to standard calendar year reports.
- Confirm whether the press release has been subsequently incorporated by reference into other SEC filings to establish liability under Section 18.