Nexstar arguments for Tegna deal strong, but firm still open to settlement, CEO says
By Curtis Eichelberger ( August 6, 2026, 16:38 GMT | Insight) -- Nexstar Chief Executive Officer Perry Sook told investors on Thursday that the company remains committed to defending its acquisition of Tegna against “baseless attacks” and will prove that lawsuits filed by DirecTV and a coalition state attorneys general are without merit. Later, he said an out-of-court settlement is still possible, without providing further details.Nexstar Chief Executive Officer Perry Sook told investors on Thursday that the company remains committed to defending its acquisition of Tegna against “baseless attacks” and will prove that lawsuits filed by DirecTV and a coalition state attorneys general are without merit. ...
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