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Nexstar should submit economic studies presented to US DOJ, DIRECTV argues

By Wesley Brown ( March 9, 2026, 19:52 GMT | Insight) -- Nexstar should submit its studies and reports in favor of its acquisition of Tegna to the current proceedings, DIRECTV argued in a filing with the US Federal Communications Commission. DIRECTV added that the US FCC cannot consider materials not in the proceedings’ record when evaluating the merger after Nexstar Chief Executive Perry Sook noted on a call with investors that the company provided documents, including economic studies, favorable to the transaction to the US Department of Justice.Nexstar should submit its studies and reports in favor of its acquisition of Tegna to the current proceedings, DIRECTV argued in a filing with the US Federal Communications Commission....

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