Nexstar to acquire TEGNA in $6.2 billion deal, forming nation’s largest local media company

Nexstar, the biggest owner of US TV stations, is trying to get even bigger, believing the Trump administration will allow it to do so. On Tuesday, Nexstar announced a deal to acquire another broadcast station heavyweight, Tegna, in a $6.2 billion deal including debt.

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Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 407d ago

Nexstar agrees to acquire Tegna in $6.8 billion TV station group deal

CNNLean Left· 407d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Nexstar agrees to buy Tegna for $6.2 billion, a massive consolidation of local TV stations

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WFMZ AllentownCenter· 407d ago

Nexstar Media Group buying Tegna in deal worth $6.2 billion

WHEC RochesterCenter· 407d ago

Nexstar Media Group buying Tegna in deal worth $6.2 billion

KOB 4Center· 407d ago

Nexstar Media Group buying Tegna in deal worth $6.2 billion

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WTOL ToledoCenter· 407d ago

Nexstar to acquire TEGNA in $6.2 billion deal, forming nation’s largest local media company

CBS 19 TylerCenter· 407d ago

Nexstar to acquire TEGNA in $6.2 billion deal, forming nation’s largest local media company

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Nexstar to acquire TEGNA in $6.2 billion deal, forming nation’s largest local media company

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Nexstar to acquire TEGNA in $6.2 billion deal, forming nation’s largest local media company

AdweekCenter· 407d ago

Nexstar Announces Deal to Buy Tegna for $6.2 Billion

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KTVZ BendCenter· 407d ago

Nexstar agrees to buy Tegna for $6.2 billion, a massive consolidation of local TV stations

East Idaho NewsCenter· 407d ago

Nexstar agrees to buy Tegna for $6.2 billion, a massive consolidation of local TV stations

CBS NewsCenter· 407d ago

Nexstar to acquire rival broadcast company Tegna in $6.2 billion deal

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New York PostLean Right· 407d ago

Nexstar to buy rival Tegna for $6.2B — creating nationwide local TV giant

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DeadlineLean Left· 407d ago

Nexstar To Acquire Tegna For $6.2B In Local TV Megadeal Fueled By Donald Trump Deregulation

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 407d ago

Nexstar Seals Merger With Tegna in $6.2 Billion Local TV Mega-Deal

VarietyLean Left· 407d ago

Nexstar to Acquire Tegna in $6.2 Billion Deal, Marking Big Move to Consolidate Local TV Biz

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