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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 23, 2026BroadcastingSource · Community DiscussionsArticle · Expectations
Nexstar acquires TEGNA
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Published · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
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Target
TEGNA
NYSE: TGNA · Mc Lean, Virginia
Acquirer
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 2026-01-23. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Sinclair claimed that if any party was potentially aggrieved by the proposed merger between Nexstar and TEGNA , it would be us,” since Sinclair local TV stations compete against those owned or operated by Nexstar or TEGNA in more than a dozen markets
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 23, 2026 · thedesk.net
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: thedesk.net · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index