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Nexstar closes Tegna acquisition following US FCC, DOJ approvals

( March 20, 2026, 09:54 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Nexstar Media Group announced on Thursday that it has closed its acquisition of Tegna, following approval of the transaction from the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice. “This transaction is essential to sustaining strong local journalism in the communities we serve. By bringing these two outstanding companies together, Nexstar will be a stronger, more dynamic enterprise — better positioned to deliver exceptional journalism and local programming with enhanced assets, capabilities, and talent," said Nexstar CEO Perry Sook. "We are grateful to President [Donald] Trump, [FCC chairman Brendan] Carr, and the DOJ for recognizing the dynamic forces shaping the media landscape and enabling this transaction to move forward.”...

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