Nexstar Claims Its $6.2 Billion Deal for Tegna Has Closed Following DOJ, FCC Approvals — After Eight States, DirecTV Sued to Block It
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Nexstar Media Group said it “has closed its acquisition” of Tegna in a $6.2 billion deal that would following approval of the transaction from the FCC and the Department of Justice. The deal would augment Nexstar, already the biggest TV station group in the U.S., with Tegna’s footprint — resulting in a company with nearly […]
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Mar 19, 2026 4:20pm PT Nexstar Claims Its $6.2 Billion Deal for Tegna Has Closed Following DOJ, FCC Approvals — After Eight States, DirecTV Sued to Block It By Todd Spangler Plus Icon Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor xpangler Latest Nexstar Claims Its $6.2 Billion Deal for Tegna Has Closed Following DOJ, FCC Approvals — After Eight States, DirecTV Sued to Block It 7 minutes ago Metallica Drove 40,000 Blood Donations in the Past Year, American Red Cross Says 3 hours ago DirecTV Sues to Block Nexstar-Tegna Local TV Deal on Heels of Antitrust Lawsuit From 8 States: ‘DirecTV and Its Subscribers Will End Up Paying More for Less’ 6 hours ago See All Nexstar Media Group said it “has closed its acquisition” of Tegna in a $6.2 billion deal that would following approval of the transaction from the FCC and the Department of Justice. The deal would augment Nexstar, already the biggest TV station group in the U.S., with Tegna’s footprint — resulting in a company with nearly 260 full-power stations, variously affiliated with networks including ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC. Related Stories India Mullen Taps Irish Talent, Including 'Normal People' and 'The Quiet Girl' Creatives, for Debut Short 'Lia & Ro'
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