Judge Puts the Brakes on Nexstar-Tegna Television Merger

Federal Judge Pauses Nexstar/Tegna Merger

The temporary restraining order prevents Nexstar from integrating Tegna's operations until at least April 7

Judge halts Nexstar/Tegna merger after FCC let firms exceed TV ownership limit

Defendants must immediately cease" actions to integrate and consolidate the firms.

Nexstar Stock Drops Sharply After Judge Puts Brakes On Tegna Merger

Nexstar stock fell 11% as Monday’s trading day neared its end, reflecting investor angst over a federal judge’s decision temporarily blocking the company’s merger with Tegna. The drop is a stunner for the shares, which have been among the steadiest in the media sector. Over the past five years, they have risen by 94%. In […]

Judge Halts Nexstar-Tegna Merger, Ruling That Deal Is ‘Presumed Likely to ‌Violate Antitrust Laws’

Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of rival TV station group owner Tegna is on hold after a federal judge ruled that the proposed merger "is presumed likely to ‌violate ⁠antitrust laws based on the combined firm market share alone."

Judge puts the brakes on Nexstar-Tegna television merger

A judge has temporarily blocked the merger of Nexstar and Tegna, which would create a company that controls 260 television stations across the U.S.

Judge pauses blockbuster merger between TV station owners Nexstar and Tegna

A federal judge late Friday put a hold on the $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, a deal that would create the largest operator of local television stations in the country.U.S.