USA TODAY Co., Inc. current report, 27 October 2016

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: October 27, 2016
Reporting Period: Third quarter ended September 25, 2016

This filing serves as a notification that the Company issued a press release on October 27, 2016, announcing its financial results for the third quarter. The detailed results are contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference.

Key Financial Metrics

The provided text is a cover sheet for the Form 8-K and does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are located in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text.

Material Changes

The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the announcement of third-quarter results.

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 Disclaimer: The information furnished in this Current 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 October 27, 2016) for specific Q3 2016 financial figures.
  • Check filings from Fortress Investment Group LLC and Newcastle Investment Corp. for potential prior disclosures of financial data.
  • Verify if the Company has subsequently incorporated this information by reference in other filings to establish liability under Section 18.