Cumulus Media amends employment deals with Mary Berner and Frank Lopez-Balboa
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Cumulus Media has amended employment agreements with Mary G. Berner and Francisco "Frank" J. Lopez-Balboa, effective April 15, 2026. Berner, as CEO, will have a reduced base salary of $1,250,000, while Lopez-Balboa, as CFO, will have a base salary of $700,000. Both agreements extend through December 31, 2026, with automatic one-year renewals. Changes include modified severance multiples and Good Reason resignation rights tied to MIP allocation. The agreements were entered in connection with the Confirmation Order.
Cumulus Media entered into amended and restated employment agreements with Mary G. Berner as President and Chief Executive Officer and Francisco "Frank" J. Lopez-Balboa as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective as of the Confirmation Date.
| Individual | Mary G. Berner | Francisco "Frank" J. Lopez-Balboa |
| Role | President and Chief Executive Officer | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| Type of Change | Amended and restated employment agreement | Amended and restated employment agreement |
| Effective Date | Effective as of the Confirmation Date (entered into April 15, 2026) | Effective as of the Confirmation Date (entered into April 15, 2026) |
| Reason | Agreement entered in connection with Confirmation Order | Agreement entered in connection with Confirmation Order |
| Replacement Info | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Background Details | Agreement term through Dec 31, 2026 with automatic one-year extensions; base salary reduced to $1,250,000; severance multiples modified; Good Reason resignation rights tied to MIP allocation | Agreement term through Dec 31, 2026 with automatic one-year extensions; base salary reduced to $700,000; severance multiples modified; Good Reason resignation rights tied to MIP allocation |
| Board/Committee Role Changes | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
Original SEC Filing: CUMULUS MEDIA INC [ CMLSQ ] - 8-K - Apr. 17, 2026
