On April 27, 2018, the Board of Directors of tronc, Inc. appointed current independent director Philip G. Franklin as the Board’s independent Lead Director. Mr. Franklin’s responsibilities as Lead Director include, among other things, chairing executive sessions of the independent directors, calling meetings of independent directors (if appropriate), providing input on agendas and schedules for Board meetings and serving as a liaison between the Chairman and the independent directors. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Justin C. Dearborn, will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board.