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Nexstar Media Group acquires TEGNA (2026)
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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 7, 2026BroadcastingSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
TEGNA
Nexstar Media Group
TEGNA · Nexstar Media Group

Nexstar Media Group acquires TEGNA

David Najork
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
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Deal value
$6.2B
Target
TEGNA
TEGNA
NYSE: TGNA · Mc Lean, Virginia
Acquirer
Nexstar Media Group
Nexstar Media Group
Full Acquisition
Status
Pending

Nexstar Media Group agreed to acquire TEGNA. Reported deal value: $6.2B. Status: Pending. Sector: Broadcasting. Target headquarters context: Mc Lean, Virginia, United States.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-07. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

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Deal timeline

Announced
Feb 7, 2026 · livemint.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context

This transaction is classified in Broadcasting with a reported deal value of $6.2B. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: livemint.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index