Sinclair Exchanges Series D Convertible Exchangeable Preferred Securities

Sinclair Exchanges Series D Convertible Exchangeable Preferred Securities

BALTIMORE, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBGI) announced that it has completed its exchange of the $3.00 Series D Convertible Exchangeable Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock") (NASDAQ:SBGIP) into Exchange Debentures effective June 15, 2005 ("Exchange Date").

Pursuant to the terms of the Preferred Stock, a holder of the Preferred Stock received $1,000 principal amount of Exchange Debentures for each $1,000 of liquidation preference of Preferred Stock held by such holder at the Exchange Date, plus accrued but unpaid dividends thereon on the Exchange Date.

The Exchange Debentures mature September 15, 2012 and bear interest at a rate of 6% per annum, payable quarterly on each March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15, beginning September 15, 2005. The Exchange Debentures are convertible into Class A Common Stock on substantially the same conversion terms as the Preferred Stock.

This announcement is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. The Preferred Stock exchange was made pursuant to the terms applicable to the Preferred Stock.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies, owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 61 television stations in 38 markets. Sinclair's television group includes FOX, WB, ABC, CBS, NBC, and UPN affiliates and reaches approximately 23.0% of all U.S. television households. For more information, please visit Sinclair's website at http://www.sbgi.net/.

Source: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

CONTACT: David Amy, EVP & Chief Financial Officer, or Lucy Rutishauser,
VP Corporate Finance & Treasurer, of Sinclair Broadcast Group,
+1-410-568-1592

Web site: http://www.sbgi.net/

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