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Nexstar, Tegna merger closes after winning regulatory approval
Nexstar has closed its $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna after winning approval from the Federal Communications Commission and Department of Justice.
TL;DR
- Nexstar has finalized its $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna.
- Regulatory approval was granted by the FCC and DOJ, overcoming decades-old ownership rules.
- The merger combines over 260 local broadcast TV affiliate stations nationwide.
- The companies aim to consolidate to address challenges from the rise of streaming and tech options.
- Antitrust lawsuits were filed by eight states' attorneys general and DirecTV, arguing the merger is anticompetitive.
- Opponents claim the deal could increase customer costs, reduce competition, harm local newsrooms, and lead to station blackouts.