TEGNA
TEGNA ($TGNA) is a local broadcast company that operates more than five dozen local television stations in 66 markets across the country. The company is based in Arlington County, Virginia.
Until 2015, TEGNA was part of Gannett Company.
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
Judge extends, modifies restraining order in Nexstar-TEGNA legal challenge
A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order, modifying it to give Nexstar greater ability to make routine payments associated with TEGNA.
California DOJ warned Nexstar of probe into TEGNA merger before deal closed
Nexstar proceeded with its deal after federal approvals, prompting lawsuits from states and DIRECTV over antitrust concerns.
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Federal judge delays order on injunction in Nexstar-TEGNA merger lawsuit
A federal judge delayed ruling on an injunction in the Nexstar-TEGNA case after hearing arguments from both sides.
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Nexstar stock drops after judge blocks TEGNA deal
Shares of Nexstar Media Group traded sharply lower on Monday, the first full day of trading since a federal judge blocked the broadcaster's acquisition of TEGNA.
Judge grants restraining order blocking Nexstar-TEGNA deal from taking effect
A federal judge in California has granted DIRECTV a temporary restraining order in a legal challenge brought over Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion merger with TEGNA.
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Nexstar to operate TEGNA as subsidiary business while lawsuits proceed
The move will allow Nexstar to spin-out TEGNA if lawsuits are successful; on Monday, Newsmax and several broadband groups filed a request for a preliminary injunction.
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States seek court restraining order to block Nexstar-TEGNA merger
Officials argue the merger violates antitrust laws and prioritizes corporate interests over consumers.
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Lawsuits against Nexstar will continue after company closes TEGNA deal
Plaintiffs argue the merger creates excessive market concentration and could lead to higher TV distribution fees.
EXCLUSIVE
FCC Commissioner Gomez criticizes agency’s approval of Nexstar-TEGNA deal
Gomez said the decision was rushed and should have undergone a full Commission vote and public review.
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FCC says it granted ownership rule waivers to approve Nexstar-TEGNA deal
Regulators said the deal serves the public interest amid growing competition from large media and streaming companies.
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Nexstar says it closes TEGNA acquisition, despite lawsuits
Nexstar Media Group on Thursday said it closed on its $6 billion acquisition of peer broadcaster TEGNA, despite two federal lawsuits that were recently filed meant to prevent the transaction from moving forward.