Versant Media Group, Inc.
- VSNT · Nasdaq
- Television Broadcasting Stations
- Philadelphia, PA
- 4,400 employees
- CIK 0002067876
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
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Mark Lazarus Chief Executive Officer 8-K, 2026-11-03 - Mark H. Lazarus Chief Executive Officer 4, 2026-07-30
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Anand Kini Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer 8-K, 2026-11-03 - Anand M. Kini Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer 10-K, 2026-03-03
- Jason Armstrong Chief Financial Officer 3, 2025-12-08
- Gregory Michael Wright Chief Accounting Officer 4, 2026-04-07
What leadership is saying
“Versant’s momentum continues, with audience growth and the completion of all planned pay television distribution renewals for the year, underscoring the value and enduring appeal of our brands”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed November 3, 2026
Versant Media Group, Inc. is a U.S. public company in television broadcasting stations (SIC 4833), headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. It trades as VSNT on Nasdaq. Revenue was $6.7B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, -5.3% from the year before. It reported about 4,400 employees. Mark Lazarus is Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.7B 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $7.1B 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $7.4B 10-K, 2026-03-03 |
| Operating income | $1.3B 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $1.8B 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $2.1B 10-K, 2026-03-03 |
| SG&A | $1.5B 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $1.2B 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $1.2B 10-K, 2026-03-03 |
| Net income | $930M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $1.4B 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $1.5B 10-K, 2026-03-03 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Lazarus Chief Executive Officer at Versant Media | Chief Executive Officer | 8-K, 2026-11-03 |
| Mark H. Lazarus | Chief Executive Officer | 4, 2026-07-30 |
| Anand Kini Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Versant | Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer | 8-K, 2026-11-03 |
| Anand M. Kini | Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer | 10-K, 2026-03-03 |
| Jason Armstrong | Chief Financial Officer | 3, 2025-12-08 |
| Gregory Michael Wright | Chief Accounting Officer | 4, 2026-04-07 |
| Gregory Wright | Chief Accounting Officer and Controller | 10-K, 2026-03-03 |
| Michael J. Cavanagh | President | 3, 2025-12-08 |
| Daniel C. Murdock | Chief Accounting Officer | 3, 2025-12-08 |
| Jordan Fasbender | General Counsel & Corp. Sec. | 4, 2026-05-05 |
| Jordan R. Fasbender General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Versant Media | Named in proxy bio: General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | DEF 14A, 2026-04-23 |
| Thomas J. Reid | CLO and Secretary | 3, 2025-12-08 |
| David Novak | Board member (per proxy) bio: Independent Chairman of the Board | DEF 14A, 2026-04-23 |
| Creighton Condon | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-03 |
| David Eun | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-03 |
| Gerald L. Hassell | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-03 |
What Versant Media Group, Inc. does
Versant is a media and entertainment business that operates in four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf and athletics participation and sports and genre entertainment., SYFY and Oxygen, and our complementary digital platforms GolfNow, Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Public float | $0 (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, March 3, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Reportable segments | 1 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 3, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting December 31, 2025 (filed April 23, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 23, 2026 |
| Auditor | Deloitte & Touche LLP (New York, New York) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | Leonard Potter Director | Buy | 13,500 | $510K | Form 4, March 16, 2026 |
| March 9, 2026 | Michael Aaron Conway Director | Buy | 1,350 | $49K | Form 4, March 10, 2026 |
| March 9, 2026 | Gerald L. Hassell Director | Buy | 10,000 | $361K | Form 4, March 10, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 | David C. Novak Director | Buy | 143,000 | $5.3M | Form 4, March 9, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-03
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-08-06
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-07-06
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-06-26
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-05-14
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-03-03
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-01-07
- Item 5.03 Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year
- 8-K filed 2026-01-05
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.01 Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- Item 5.01 Changes in control of registrant
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 5.03 Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2025-12-08
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
Frequently asked questions about Versant Media Group, Inc.
- What does Versant Media Group, Inc. do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Versant is a media and entertainment business that operates in four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf and athletics participation and sports and genre entertainment., SYFY and Oxygen, and our complementary digital platforms GolfNow, Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes."
- What is Versant Media Group, Inc.'s revenue?
- $6.7B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed March 3, 2026.
- Is Versant Media Group, Inc. profitable?
- Versant Media Group, Inc. reported net income of $930M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Versant Media Group, Inc. have?
- About 4,400 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Versant Media Group, Inc.?
- Mark Lazarus, Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 8-K filed November 3, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Versant Media Group, Inc.?
- Anand Kini, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, as named in a 8-K filed November 3, 2026.
- Where is Versant Media Group, Inc. headquartered?
- Philadelphia, PA.
- What is Versant Media Group, Inc.'s stock ticker?
- VSNT on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Versant Media Group, Inc. in?
- Television Broadcasting Stations, SIC code 4833.
- What is Versant Media Group, Inc.'s website?
- versantmedia.com.
- When does Versant Media Group, Inc. report earnings next?
- January 26, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Versant Media Group, Inc. a public company?
- Yes. Versant Media Group, Inc. files with the SEC under CIK 0002067876 and trades as VSNT.
- Who audits Versant Media Group, Inc.?
- Deloitte & Touche LLP, New York, New York, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- What is Versant Media Group, Inc.'s public float?
- $0 as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed March 3, 2026.
- How many business segments does Versant Media Group, Inc. report?
- 1 reportable segment for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 3, 2026.
- When is Versant Media Group, Inc.'s annual shareholder meeting?
- December 31, 2025, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 23, 2026.
- Have Versant Media Group, Inc. insiders traded stock recently?
- Since March 5, 2026, officers and directors reported 0 open-market sales and 4 purchases worth about $6.2M on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Leonard Potter (Director) bought 13,500 shares on March 13, 2026.