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Nexstar acquires TEGNA (2026)
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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 8, 2026BroadcastingSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
TEGNA
Nexstar
TEGNA · Nexstar

Nexstar acquires TEGNA

David Najork
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
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Deal value
Target
TEGNA
TEGNA
NYSE: TGNA · Mc Lean, Virginia
Acquirer
Nexstar
Nexstar
Full Acquisition
Status
Pending

Nexstar agreed to acquire TEGNA. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Pending. Sector: Broadcasting. Target headquarters context: Mc Lean, Virginia, United States.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-08. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

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Deal timeline

Announced
Feb 8, 2026 · intellectia.ai
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context

This transaction is classified in Broadcasting. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: intellectia.ai · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index