Judge orders Nexstar-Tegna to pause merger
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A judge ordered Nexstar and Tegna to pause their $6.2 billion merger, citing potential price hikes for consumers.
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The injunction prevents the merger, which a judge stated would force national pay-TV providers like DirecTV to lift prices on consumers, causing irreparable harm.
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A U.S. district judge on Friday issued a preliminary injunction requiring Nexstar and Tegna to remain separate, despite closing their $6.2 billion megamerger last month. District Judge Troy Nunley stated the merger would force national pay-TV providers like DirecTV to lift prices on consumers, causing "irreparable harm." This ruling significantly dampens the consolidation outlook for the entire local broadcast industry. The injunction goes into effect at 5pm PT on April 21, when a previous temporary restraining order expires. While in place, Nexstar must permit Tegna to continue operating as a separate and distinct, independently managed business unit.
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A U.S. district judge issued a preliminary injunction, effective April 21, requiring Nexstar to allow Tegna to operate independently.
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