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Nexstar Media Group is buying broadcast rival Tegna for $6.2 billion, bringing together two major players in U.S. television and the country's local news landscape.If the transaction is approved, Nexstar will pay $22 in cash for each share of Tegna's outstanding stock. And the regulatory greenlight could be likely under President Donald Trump's administration, which has long-advocated for loosening industry restrictions.Announcing the proposed merger Tuesday, Nexstar CEO Perry Sook pointed directly to actions being pursued by the Trump administration, which he said “offer local broadcasters the opportunity to expand reach, level the playing field, and compete more effectively with the Big Tech and legacy Big Media companies that have unchecked reach and vast financial resources.

TYSONS, Va., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced that Brent Denny has been named president and general manager at WTHR, TEGNA's NBC affiliate, and WALV, TEGNA's MeTV affiliate serving Indianapolis, effective immediately.

Another day, another major media merger. The Nexstar Media Group, already the largest owner of broadcast television stations in the U.S., announced yesterday that they will be purchasing Tegna, Inc. for $6.2 billion.

NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:

NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NXST). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of TEGNA will receive $22.00 in cash for each share of TEGNA that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequ.

Nextstar is looking to buy Tegna in a $6.2 billion cash deal — but will the FCC allow it despite a conflict with current TV ownership rules?

Nexstar Media Group has announced the acquisition of rival TV station operator Tegna for $6.2 billion, marking one of the year's most substantial and strategic deals in the media sector. The agreement is set to reshape the US local television landscape, tripling Nexstar's reach and consolidating coverage over 80% of American TV households.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. for $22.00 per share in cash is fair to TEGNA shareholders. Halper Sadeh encourages TEGNA shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com. The investigation concerns whether TEGNA and its board.

Perry Sook, Nexstar chairman and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the $6.2 billion Nedeal to buy rival Tegna, rationale behind the deal, future of newsroom autonomy, unsolicited offer from Sinclair, and more.

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ademi Firm is investigating TEGNA (NYSE: TEGNA) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its going-private transaction. Click here to learn how to join our investigation and obtain additional information or contact us at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995. There is no cost or obligation to you. Shareholders of TEGNA will receive $22.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.2 billion, including TEGNA's net debt.