On October 12, 2021, Columbia announced that it had entered into an agreement to merge with Umpqua in an all-stock transaction. Tallett earned a dual first-class honors degree in mathematics and economics from NottinghamUniversity. "I am excited about the great opportunities ahead for Meredith and working with my Board colleagues to help bring them to life," said Baer. NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. | Source: Chairman, Board of Directors May 2019 to present; previous: Director, Chair of Compensation/HR (May 2017-2109), Member of Audit/Finance Committee; Nom/Gov Committee Director Meredith Corporation The dividend will be payable on September 13, 2019, to shareholders of record on August 30, 2019. Baer has been a member of the Meredith Board since 2014. A self-proclaimed Chief Happiness Officer, I am an avid network builder and a self-motivated individual with an entrepreneurial mindset.<br> <br>Passionate about digital marketing, my expertise . These were: Meredith Corporation(MDP: NYSE), a leading media company for nearly 120 years, produces service journalism that engages audiences with essential, inspiring and trusted content. Attorney advertising. Tallett was elected to serve as a Class III Director with a term expiring in 2022. Meredith's Local Media Group includes 17 television stations reaching 11 percent of U.S. households and 30 million viewers. Accordingly, the firm is investigating all relevant aspects of the deal and is committed to securing the best result possible for Merediths stockholders. 1 U.S. magazine operator with 36 million subscribers, and the No. Create your Watchlist to save your favorite quotes on Nasdaq.com. To learn more about the Flexion investigation go to: https://bespc.com/cases/flxn. Elsa A. Murano, Ph.D. Director of Norman . . This release contains certain forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Meredith's National Media Group reaches nearly 95 percent of all U.S. women and more than 190 million unduplicated American consumers every month through such iconic brands as PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Allrecipes, Southern Living, and REAL SIMPLE. David L. Jahnke has been a director since September 2011, Chair of the Board since May 2020, and Vice Chair of the Board from August 2019 to May 2020. Meredith Corporation. Investors are encouraged to read the information statement filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Registration Statement because it contains more complete information about New Meredith and its separation from the Company, as well as a description of the conditions that must be satisfied in order to consummate the proposed Distribution. Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB), Buyer: Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ). Its publications had a readership of more than 120 million and paid circulation of more than 40 million, and its websites had nearly 135 million monthly unique visitors. Non-Executive Directors. Meredith's portfolio is concentrated in large, fast-growing markets, with seven stations in the nation's Top 25 markets including Atlanta, Phoenix, St. Louis and Portland and 13 in the Top 50. Beth J. Kaplan Elected Chairman of Meredith's Human Resource and Compensation Committee. Dr. Alec Gallimore, Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering, University of Michigan Tom Nelson, Chairman, President & CEO, National Gypsum Company Dan Warmenhoven, Former Executive Chairman, NetApp Meredith's dividend currently yields approximately 6 percent. Meredith's portfolio is concentrated in large, fast-growing markets, with seven stations in the nation's Top 25 marketsincluding Atlanta, Phoenix, St. Louis and Portlandand 13 in the Top 50. Elizabeth E. Tallett, Donald C. Berg and Gregory Coleman Elected to New Board Terms. Meredith's leading national brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, InStyle, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, SHAPE, Southern Living and Martha Stewart Living. These statements are based on management's current knowledge and estimates of factors affecting the Company and its operations. The company is the No. "We look forward to working together with Liz in her expanded board role at Meredith.". To learn more about the Meredith Corporation investigation go to: http://bespc.com/cases/iac. Don Baer joined Brunswick Group in 2021, based in Washington, D.C., building on a career that has spanned leadership roles in business, media, government, politics and the non-profit sector. Kaplan joins Mell Meredith Frasier (Nominating/Governance) and Donald C. Berg (Audit) as Meredith Board Committee chairs. Advanced corporate and business objectives through . announces to investors that it is investigating potential claims on behalf of stockholders of Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP), Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN) (AspenTech), Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLXN), and Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB). He became President and Chief Operating Officer of . Meredith'sNational Media Groupreaches over 185 million unduplicated American consumers every month, including nearly 90 percent of U.S. millennial women. 1 magazine operator in the U.S., and owner of the largest premium content digital network for American consumers. Meredith'sNational Media Groupreaches over 180 million unduplicated American consumers every month, including nearly 90 percent of U.S. millennial women. Selected as DC Liaison between Board of Directors, corporate foundation, senior executives, philanthropic partners, and government stakeholders. Meredith's Local Media Group portfolio includes 17 television stations reaching 11 percent of U.S. households and 30 million viewers. Bragar Eagel & Squire is concerned that Flexions board of directors oversaw an unfair process and ultimately agreed to an inadequate merger agreement. from 8 AM - 9 PM ET. "On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Meredith family, I would like to thank Steve for the 22 years of relentless passion, dedication and commitment to excellence he delivered in service of MeredithCorporation," said Vice Chairman Mell MeredithFrazier. Contact Information:Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.Brandon Walker, Esq. DES MOINES, IA (November 11, 2020) - The Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP) Board of Directors announced several actions following its Annual Shareholders Meeting today: Thomas H. Harty Elected Chairman and Elizabeth E. Tallett Elected Lead Independent Director Request Information. 2023, Nasdaq, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP)Board of Directors announced several actions following its Annual Shareholders Meeting today: Thomas H. Harty Elected Chairman and Elizabeth E. Tallett Elected Lead Independent Director. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors can be found in Meredith, Gray and IAC's filings with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The dividend will be payable on December 13, 2019, to shareholders of record on November 29, 2019. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning), Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy, Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American. "Don's career has included leadership roles as a media and communications executive for a wide range of business, government, political and non-profit enterprises," said Lacy. Today, Meredith uses multiple distribution platformsincluding broadcast television, print, digital, mobile and videoto provide consumers with content they desire and to deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners. Former Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Meredith Corporation . The firm represents individual and institutional investors in commercial, securities, derivative, and other complex litigation in state and federal courts across the country. Meredith is a leader in creating content across media platforms and life stages in key consumer interest areas such as entertainment, food, lifestyle, parenting and home. Meredith Corporation Board Elects Don Baer Lead Independent Director, For further information: Media Contact: Art Slusark, Chief Communications Officer (515) 284-3404; Art.Slusark@meredith.com; Shareholder/Financial Analyst Contact: Mike Lovell; Director of Investor Relations (515) 284-3622; Mike.Lovell@meredith.com, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, London School of Economics and Political Science. from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Phi Beta Kappa), a Master's in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a J.D. Company has paid a regular quarterly dividend for 69 consecutive years The Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com ) Board of Directors yesterday declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.4950 per share, or $1.98 on an annual basis. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include the following: receipt of and evaluation of additional unsolicited proposals; market conditions; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the parties' ability to consummate the proposed merger and spin-off; the conditions to the completion of the transactions, including the receipt of approval of Meredith's shareholders; the regulatory approvals required for the proposed merger not being obtained on the terms expected or on the anticipated schedule; the parties' ability to meet expectations regarding the timing, completion and accounting and tax treatments of the transactions; potential inability to retain key employees; the ability to obtain financing on the expected terms; changes in interest rates; the consequences of acquisitions and/or dispositions; and Meredith's ability to comply with the terms of its debt financing; and market conditions. "Liz brings broad board and independent director experience to Meredith, supported by a career focused on operational and strategic leadership roles at large and complex organizations in the consumer products and biopharmaceutical industries," said Harty. This company has a Corporate Social Responsibility Report available to view on our partner site, ResponsibilityReports.com, Meredith Corporation operates as a diversified media company that focuses primarily on the home and family marketplace in the United States. from 8 AM - 9 PM ET. The dividend will be payable on September 13, 2019, to shareholders of record on August 30, 2019. Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLXN), Buyer: Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCRX). Meredith Corporationhas been committed to service journalism for more than 115 years. These were: Meredith Corporation(MDP: NYSE), a leading media company for nearly 120 years, produces service journalism that engages audiences with essential, inspiring and trusted content. The Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP) Board of Directors announced several actions following its Annual Shareholders Meeting today: Thomas H. Harty Elected Chairman and Elizabeth E. Tallett Elected Lead Independent Director Harty, a member of Meredith Corporation's Board of Directors since 2017, will also retain his post as President and Chief Harty joined Meredith in 2004 as Vice President of its Magazine Group and was named National Media Group President in 2010. Cision Distribution 888-776-0942 Chief Business Officer & President of Lifestyle, Health & Finance, President of Entertainment and Beauty & Style Group, Chief Revenue Officer, Beauty and Style Group, Editorial Content Director/Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Living, VP/Group Editorial Director & Editor-in-Chief, Better Homes & Gardens, VP & Group GM, Travel + Leisure & Tripsavvy, Editor-in-Chief, Traditional Home & Editorial Director, Dotdash Meredith Premium Publishing, Chief Financial Officer & Head of Strategy, CRO, Programmatic Advertising & Partnerships, SVP, Finance, Strategy & Corporate Development, SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. Meredith Corporation has reached its limit for free report views. When the symbol you want to add appears, add it to My Quotes by selecting it and pressing Enter/Return. Bragar Eagel & Squire is concerned that Merediths board of directors oversaw an unfair process and ultimately agreed to an inadequate merger agreement. These were: Meredith Corporation(MDP: NYSE), a leading media company for nearly 120 years, produces service journalism that engages audiences with essential, inspiring and trusted content. Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP; meredith.com) has been a leading media company for nearly 120 years, and produces service journalism that engages audiences with essential, inspiring, and trusted . Meredith is a leader in creating content across media platforms and life stages in key consumer interest areas such as entertainment, food, lifestyle, parenting and home. NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Baer, 65, is the Founder and CEO of Palisades Strategic Advisors and former CEO and Worldwide Chair of Burson-Marsteller, where he served on the senior leadership team for 12 years, including the last two as Global Chair of BCW following a 2018 merger with Cohn & Wolfe. Copy and paste multiple symbols separated by spaces. The Local Media segment consists of 14 owned television stations, such as 7 CBS affiliates, 3 FOX affiliates, 2 MyNetworkTV affiliates, 1 NBC affiliate, and 1 independent station, as well. He became President and Chief Operating Officer of Meredith Corp. in 2016 and its Chief Executive Officer in 2018. DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP) Board of Directors announced several actions following its Ann. "On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Meredith family, I would like to thank Steve for the 22 years of relentless passion, dedication and commitment to excellence he delivered in service of MeredithCorporation," said Vice Chairman Mell MeredithFrazier. Meredith's premium digital network reaches more than 150 million consumers each month. The most recent increase happened in February 2019, when Meredith's Board of Directors increased it by 5.5 percent. Meredith is the No. Accordingly, the firm is investigating all relevant aspects of the deal and is committed to securing the best result possible for AspenTechs stockholders. DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP;www.meredith.com) Board of Directors yesterday declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.575 per share, or $2.30 on an annual basis. "We look forward to working together with Liz in her expanded board role at Meredith.". Buyer: InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ: IAC) (IAC). 1 magazine operator in the U.S., and owner of the largest premium content digital network for American consumers. We reach consumers where they are across multiple platforms including digital, video, print, and broadcast television. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning), Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy, Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American. /PRNewswire/ -- The Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com) Board of Directors yesterday declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.575 per share,. Alexandra Raymond, Esq.investigations@bespc.comwww.bespc.com. "Liz brings broad board and independent director experience to Meredith, supported by a career focused on operational and strategic leadership roles at large and complex organizations in the consumer products and biopharmaceutical industries," said Harty. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THESE MATERIALS BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY, NEW MEREDITH, GRAY, IAC, THE GRAY MERGER, THE DOTDASH MERGER AND THE SPIN-OFF. All Rights Reserved. /PRNewswire/ -- The Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share, or. Harty succeeds Stephen M. Lacy, who is retiring from Meredith's Board after 16 years ofservice as a Director. The company is the No. Tallett earned a dual first-class honors degree in mathematics and economics from NottinghamUniversity. Tallett currently serves as Chair of Anthem Inc. and is a member of the boards at Moderna Inc., Qiagen Inc.,and Principal Financial Group. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Flexion stockholders will receive $8.50 in cash, plus one non-tradeable contingent value right (CVR) worth up to $8.00 in cash in the event of certain sales and/or regulatory milestones, for each share of Flexion common stock owned. The dividend will be payable on December 15, 2016 , to shareholders of record on November 30, 2016 . Since launching its Total Shareholder Return strategy in October 2011, Meredith has increased its annual dividend by $1.28, a 125 percent increase. The deal is scheduled to close in the fourth quarter of 2021. Meredith also features robust brand licensing activities including more than 3,000 SKUs of branded products at 4,000 Walmart stores across the U.S. and at walmart.com. The consummation of the Gray Merger is subject to certain closing conditions as provided in the Gray Merger Agreement, including approval by the Company's shareholders at a special meeting scheduled to be held on November 30, 2021 and receipt of approval from the Federal Communications Commission. Meredith's leading national brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, InStyle, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, SHAPE, Southern Living and Martha Stewart Living. The Distribution is subject to the fulfillment or waiver of certain conditions, including each of the conditions to consummation of the Gray Merger as provided in the Gray Merger Agreement and each of the conditions to the Distribution as provided in the related Separation and Distribution Agreement. Other information regarding the participants and description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the Proxy Statement and the Registration Statement regarding the proposed Gray Merger, Dotdash Merger and Distribution that the Company and New Meredith have filed with the SEC. In her new role, she will collaborate with Chairman Harty and Vice Chairman Frazier on setting agendas for Board meetings, including executive sessions; facilitate discussion among the independent directors on key issues outside of Board meetings; and provide advice and counsel to the Board as requested. Meredith is a leader in creating content across media platforms and life stages in key consumer interest areas such as entertainment, food, lifestyle, parenting and home. When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. 1 magazine operator in the U.S., and owner of the largest premium content digital network for American consumers. Please fill out the form below and click "Place Order" to complete your order. A Certified Practising Marketer with the Australian Institute of Marketing (AMI), I am a highly active member of the marketing community and currently Director of Marketing at Digital Marketing AOK. Kaplan joins Mell Meredith Frasier (Nominating/Governance) and Donald C. Berg (Audit) as Meredith Board Committee chairs. When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. 1 U.S. magazine operator with 36 million subscribers, and the No. When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. Immediately following the Distribution, the Company (then holding only the local media group) is expected to become a subsidiary of Gray Television, Inc. ("Gray") pursuant to the previously-announced Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 3, 2021 (as amended, the "Gray Merger Agreement"), by and among the Company, Gray, and Gray Hawkeye Stations, Inc. (the "Gray Merger"). Additional information about each potential action can be found at the link provided. Harty joined Meredith in 2004 as Vice President of its Magazine Group and was named National Media Group President in 2010. Meredith Corporation has been committed to service journalism for 118 years. The deal is scheduled to close by the end of 2021. Meredith Corporation has reached its limit for free report views. Meredith's National Media Group reaches 180 million unduplicated American consumers every month, including nearly 90 percent of U.S. millennial women. In addition, New Meredith has filed the Registration Statement with respect to its common stock. Director since September 2011 . Meredith's stations produce more than 700 hours of local news and entertainment content each week, and operate leading local digital destinations. The Distribution is currently anticipated to be made on December 1, 2021 and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Gray Merger Agreement and the Separation and Distribution Agreement referenced below. Meredith shareholders approved four proposals, all of which were supported by the Board. The documents filed by the Company may also be obtained for free from the Company's Investor Relations web site (http://ir.meredith.com) or by directing a request to the Company's Shareholder/Financial Analyst contact, Mike Lovell, Executive Director of Corporate Communications, at 515-284-3622. Before that, Baer was a journalist at U.S. News & World Report and The American Lawyer, and a media lawyer in New York City. Meredith's National Media Group also includes leading affinity marketer Synapse, and The Foundry, the company's state-of-the-art creative lab and content studio. Statements in this release that are forward-looking include, but are not limited to, statements related to the proposed merger, distribution and spin-off and the timing of the transactions. The Registration Statement is subject to amendment and completion and has not yet been declared effective by the SEC. View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/meredith-corporation-board-of-directors-elects-thomas-harty-chairman-and-elizabeth-tallett-lead-independent-director-301171324.html, Plus500. :Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Berg and Coleman were elected to serve as Class I Directors with terms expiring in 2023. The Company and Gray and their respective executive officers and directors may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the security holders of the Company in connection with the proposed Gray Merger. Riley Bechtel, Former Chairman and CEO, Bechtel Group, Inc. Eric Dachs, Founder and CEO of X2X, LLC. Kaplan joins Mell Meredith Frasier (Nominating/Governance) and Donald C. Berg (Audit) as Meredith Board Committee chairs. is a nationally recognized law firm with offices in New York, California, and South Carolina. You'll now be able to see real-time price and activity for your symbols on the My Quotes of Nasdaq.com. The dividend will be payable on September 15, 2016 , to shareholders of record on August 31, 2016 . In addition to Meredith, Baer serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of PBS. Before joining Discovery, Baer served as a senior advisor to President Bill Clinton, including roles as White House Director of Strategic Planning and Communications and Chief Speechwriter. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as may, should, expects, provides, anticipates, assumes, can, will, meets, could, likely, intends, might, predicts, seeks, would, believes, estimates, plans, continues, guidance, or outlook, or variations of these words or similar expressions. Our leaders empower all of us to bring more to the table for employees, consumers, investors and the communities we call home. DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP) (the "Company" or "Meredith") announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the distribution. from 8 AM - 9 PM ET. Holders of the Company's common stock and class B stock as of the Record Date will not be required to take any action to participate in the Distribution. Our management team fosters an environment where careers flourish and innovative ideas come to life. 001-40987) (the "Registration Statement") filed by New Meredith with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for the proposed Distribution. Meredith's National Media Group also includes leading affinity marketer Synapse, and The Foundry, the Company's state-of-the-art creative lab and content studio. The Distribution will effectuate the previously-announced spin-off of the Company's national media group, which comprises its digital and magazine businesses, the MNI and People TV businesses, and corporate operations, from the Company's local media group. Meredith also features robust brand licensing activities including more than 3,000 SKUs of branded products at 4,000 Walmart stores across the U.S. and at walmart.com. Meredith also features robust brand licensing activities including more than 3,000 SKUs of branded products at 4,000 Walmart stores across the U.S. and at walmart.com. We reach consumers where they are across multiple platforms including digital, video, print, and broadcast television. Harty succeeds Stephen M. Lacy, who is retiring from Meredith's Board after 16 years ofservice as a Director. Accordingly, the firm is investigating all relevant aspects of the deal and is committed to securing the best result possible for Columbias stockholders. We reach consumers where they are across multiple platforms including digital, video, print, and broadcast television. Meredith's portfolio is concentrated in large, fast-growing markets, with seven stations in the nation's Top 25 markets, including Atlanta, Phoenix, St. Louis and Portland, and 13 stations in the Top 50. Meredith also owns MNI Targeted Media, which delivers targeted advertising solutions to more than 1,200 clients on a local, regional and national level. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Meredith stockholders will receive $42.18 in cash for each share of Meredith common stock owned. Meredith's leading national brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, InStyle, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, SHAPE, Southern Living and Martha Stewart Living. Meredith's portfolio is concentrated in large, fast-growing markets, with seven stations in the nation's Top 25 markets, including Atlanta, Phoenix, St. Louis and Portland, and 13 stations in the Top 50. Meredith Corporation Board Of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 8, 2018 / PRNewswire / -- The Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.545 per share, or $2.18 on an annual basis. In her new role, she will collaborate with Chairman Harty and Vice Chairman Frazier on setting agendas for Board meetings, including executive sessions; facilitate discussion among the independent directors on key issues outside of Board meetings; and provide advice and counsel to the Board as requested. The consummation of the Dotdash Merger is subject to receipt of certain regulatory approvals and other closing conditions as provided in the Dotdash Merger Agreement. About Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Tallett currently serves as Chair of Anthem Inc. and is a member of the boards at Moderna Inc., Qiagen Inc.,and Principal Financial Group. Click the button below to request a report when hardcopies become available. Bragar Eagel & Squire In 2010, Mr. Jahnke completed a 35-year career as a partner of KPMG with a focus on global clients, especially in the financial services industry. Hormel Foods 45-Day Satisfaction Guarantee, California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010. He became President and Chief Operating Officer of Meredith Corp. in 2016 and its Chief Executive Officer in 2018. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning), Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy, Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American. Meredith, New Meredith, Gray, and IAC assume no obligation to update or revise publicly the information in this communication, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. Bragar Eagel & Squire is concerned that Columbias board of directors oversaw an unfair process and ultimately agreed to an inadequate merger agreement. CHESTERBROOK, Pa., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boomi, the intelligent connectivity and automation leader, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed David Meredith as Chief . DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 5, 2020 / PRNewswire / -- Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP) announced today that the Meredith Board of Directors has elected Donald A. Baer as Lead Independent Director, effective Feb. 1, 2020. Meredith is the No. Type a symbol or company name. In connection with the proposed merger and spin-off, the Company has filed relevant materials with the SEC, including a proxy statement (File No. /PRNewswire/ -- The Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com) Board of Directors yesterday declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.575 per share,. At the close of the merger Umpqua stockholders will own 62% and Columbia stockholders will own 38% of the combined company. . Meredith's Local Media Group includes 17 television stations reaching 11 percent of U.S. households and 30 million viewers. The information statement is an exhibit to a registration statement on Form 10 (File No. Today, Meredith uses multiple distribution platformsincluding broadcast television, print, digital, mobile and videoto provide consumers with content they desire and to deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners. Meredith Corporation does not currently have any hardcopy reports on AnnualReports.com. Our Board of Directors is critical to the growth and development of our employees, our consistent returns to shareholders and the long-term success of the company.