Nexstar answers amended DirecTV complaint against Tegna deal
( May 22, 2026, 15:57 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Nexstar Media Group answered an amended complaint submitted by DirecTV, which is seeking to block the company's acquisition of Tegna. Nexstar acknowledged that the merger increases its reach but argued that the scaling is necessary for the company to compete in today's media landscape.See document attached....
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