Perry Sook
Federal judge issues preliminary injunction blocking Nexstar-TEGNA deal
A federal judge in California has issued a preliminary injunction blocking Nexstar's acquisition of TEGNA while a lawsuit filed by DIRECTV and several states proceeds.
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Viewpoint: What happens next for Nexstar and TEGNA?
Will Nexstar be forced to make some compromises to settle a federal antitrust lawsuit and finally close on its merger with TEGNA? Or will the deal collapse?
By:
Kirk Varner
OPINION
Opponents of Nexstar-TEGNA merger accuse CEO of “doublespeak”
Two organization said Nexstar CEO Perry Sook’s comments to investors contradict claims made to regulators about market challenges and economic studies.
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Gray Media CEO: Optimistic FCC will approve local TV swaps, acquisitions
Gray Media CEO Hilton Howell, Jr. says the company is optimistic about its own business deals and those involving other broadcasters, saying the regulatory environment is favorable to consolidation.
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Nexstar CEO: TEGNA deal expected to close in late 2026, station sales possible
Nexstar has provided federal and state regulators with proprietary information about its proposed acquisition of TEGNA; it could be required to sell off some stations to close the deal.
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Nexstar CEO says Trump, Congress favor broadcast deregulation
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook said he expects support from the Trump administration for the company’s $6.2 billion proposed merger with TEGNA.
Nexstar to discuss TEGNA merger with DOJ, CEO confirms
"We wouldn’t be contemplating this transaction if he weren’t in the White House," Sook said, referencing President Trump.
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Nexstar readies FCC applications to acquire TEGNA stations
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook reiterated that broadcast TV consolidation needs to happen to effectively compete against streaming platforms.
TEGNA shareholders approve proposed Nexstar acquisition
Shareholders of TEGNA have signaled their approval of a proposed merger involving Nexstar Media Group, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Nexstar CEO: Still optimistic about TEGNA deal, NextGen TV push
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook said the regulatory environment favors mass-media consolidation and the launch of NextGen TV as the new digital broadcast standard.
Nexstar grabs $1.2 billion during Q3, advertising revenue drops
Nexstar saw its overall revenue dip more than 12 percent during the third financial quarter of the year.
EARNINGS REPORT
Nexstar renews employment contract of founder, CEO Perry Sook
Sook's core annual salary is $3 million, with another $5 million in discretionary, performance-based bonuses.