ATLANTA, Oct. 11, 2018 — Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQ: CMLS) (the “Company”) announced today that it has completed a discounted prepayment of a portion of its $1.3 billion senior secured term loan facility due May 2022 (the “Facility”).

The Company successfully purchased $50.2 million aggregate principal amount of term loans under the Facility for $50.0 million, a discount to par value of 0.40%. The transaction closed on October 11, 2018 and was funded with cash from operations.  As of the closing of this transaction, the $50.0 revolving credit facility remains undrawn.

The Company will recognize a one-time non-operating gain of approximately $0.2 million in its fourth quarter 2018 earnings, and the Company’s annual interest expense will be reduced, as a result of this transaction.

About Cumulus Media

A leader in the radio broadcasting industry, Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) combines high-quality local programming with iconic, nationally syndicated media, sports and entertainment brands to deliver premium content choices to the 245 million people reached each week through its 441 owned-and-operated stations broadcasting in 90 U.S. media markets (including eight of the top 10), approximately 8,000 broadcast radio stations affiliated with its Westwood One network and numerous digital channels. Together, the Cumulus Radio Station Group and Westwood One platforms make Cumulus Media one of the few media companies that can provide advertisers with national reach and local impact. The Cumulus Radio Station Group and Westwood One are the exclusive radio broadcast partners to some of the largest brands in sports, entertainment, news, and talk, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, the Olympics, the GRAMMYs, the Academy of Country Music Awards, the American Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, and more. Additionally, it is the nation’s leading provider of country music and lifestyle content through its NASH brand, which serves country fans nationwide through radio programming, exclusive digital content, and live events. For more information, visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

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Contact Information

Investor Relations
Collin Jones
Cumulus Media, Inc.
404-260-6600