Nexstar-Tegna merger challengers claim board appointments violate US hold-separate order
( July 22, 2026, 19:10 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Nexstar-Tegna merger challenge plaintiffs have asked Chief US District Judge Troy Nunley to clarify whether the hold-separate order for the deal allows Nexstar executives to serve on the board of Tegna. Plaintiffs contend Nexstar is violating the order by claiming Tegna board seats, and they have asked Nunley to affirm that view.Full statement follows. See attached document....
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