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Federal Judge extends temporary restraining order slowing Tegna-Nexstar merger another week

Coloradosun · · 435 words · By Nicole Vap; Dana Coffield
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“A federal judge in California extended a temporary restraining order (TRO) that keeps Nexstar Media Group separate from Tegna Inc. for another week.”
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“Chief U.S. District Judge Troy A. Nunley is considering issuing an injunction to keep Nexstar Media Group and Tegna Inc. separate during the antitrust lawsuit.”
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“Lawyers for eight states and DirecTV requested the court to continue the antitrust suit and force Nexstar Media Group and Tegna Inc. to remain separate entities.”
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“Nexstar will be allowed to 'undertake ordinary-course cash management' as part of the TRO modifications.”
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“Tegna is granted control over all retransmission consent contracts, while Nexstar retains the ability to manage debt from the transaction.”
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“Nexstar must appoint or reappoint officers to maintain Tegna’s day-to-day operations.”
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“The judge ruled that Nexstar should not appoint current or former Nexstar employees (within six months) as Tegna officers, and no Tegna officer can hold a position at Nexstar.”
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“The merger could combine KDVR Fox31 and KUSA 9News in the Denver television market.”
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“The Department of Justice approved the merger in March 2023 after the FCC granted a waiver of the broadcast ownership rule.”
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“The merger would give Nexstar 80% of the national TV audience.”
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“The TRO extension lasted seven days and did not authorize additional filings in the case.”
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