SBGI - Sinclair, Inc.

Insider Purchase by Smith David D (Exec COB, 10%)

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Trade Summary

1 year ago, Smith David D, serving as Exec COB, 10% owner at Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI), purchased 97,285 shares at $15.42 per share, for a total transaction value of $1,500,135.00. Following this transaction, Smith David D now holds 1,380,525 shares of SBGI.

This purchase represents a 8.00% increase in Smith David D's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Friday, March 28, 2025 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, 349 days after the trade was made.

Sinclair, Inc. operates in the COMMUNICATION SERVICES sector, specifically within the BROADCASTING industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Smith David D

Smith David D

Exec COB, 10%

David D. Smith (born 1950 or 1951, age 74) is an American businessman and Executive Chairman of Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) since January 2017, and Chairman of the Board since September 1990.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SBGI/people/david-d-smith)[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_D._Smith)[[4]](https://sbgi.net/who-we-are/leadership/) He previously served as President and CEO from 1988 to 2017, during which he expanded Sinclair into the largest U.S. owner of television stations, building on its founding in 1986.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SBGI/people/david-d-smith)[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_D._Smith)[[3]](https://thedailyrecord.com/2025/07/31/david-smith-2/) Earlier, Smith founded Comark Communications in 1978, a UHF transmitter manufacturer, and served as General Manager of WPMY (formerly WCWB-TV) from 1984 to 1986.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SBGI/people/david-d-smith)[[3]](https://thedailyrecord.com/2025/07/31/david-smith-2/)[[5]](https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=David_D._Smith&mobileaction=toggle_view_desktop) His career began at WBFF-TV from 1971 to 1978.[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_D._Smith) Smith holds external roles including Director at MileOne Autogroup, Cunningham Communications, and Keyser Investment Group, and Partner at Gerstell Development, LP.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SBGI/people/david-d-smith)[[3]](https://thedailyrecord.com/2025/07/31/david-smith-2/) In 2024, he acquired majority ownership of *The Baltimore Sun* and affiliated newspapers.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SBGI/people/david-d-smith)[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_D._Smith)[[3]](https://thedailyrecord.com/2025/07/31/david-smith-2/) As a corporate insider, he has significant beneficial ownership in SBGI, with family control exceeding 50% voting power.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SBGI/people/david-d-smith)

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Trade Price

$15.42

Quantity

97,285

Total Value

$1,500,135.00

Shares Owned

1,380,525

Trade Date

Friday, March 28, 2025

398 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Filed 349 days after trade

COMMUNICATION SERVICESBROADCASTING

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