Scripps Closes Acquisition of Eight TV Stations From Nexstar-Tribune Merger Divestitures
September 19, 2019
September 19, 2019
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 19 -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has closed its acquisition of eight television stations in seven markets divested from the Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) transaction with Tribune Media (NYSE: TRCO).
The acquisition grows the Scripps local television station footprint to 60 stations in 42 markets, making it the nation's fourth-largest independent br . . .
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has closed its acquisition of eight television stations in seven markets divested from the Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) transaction with Tribune Media (NYSE: TRCO).
The acquisition grows the Scripps local television station footprint to 60 stations in 42 markets, making it the nation's fourth-largest independent br . . .