Like 11 Local Television Stations

closed 9/19/2019 via BusinessWire

TEGNA Inc., purchased 11 Local Television Stations from Nexstar Media Group

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synopsis: TEGNA Inc. announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of 11 local television stations, including eight Big Four affiliates, from Nexstar Media Group. The stations include WTIC/WCCT, WPMT, WATN/WLMT, WNEP, WOI/KCWI, WZDX, WQAD and KFSM.
buyer: TEGNA Inc. (TGNA:$2,991.09)
TEGNA Inc. is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 49 television stations and two radio stations in 41 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. "
 seller: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
The acquisition includes 11 local television stations from Nexstar Media. The stations include WTIC/WCCT, WPMT, WATN/WLMT, WNEP, WOI/KCWI, WZDX, WQAD and KFSM.
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announced 2/23/2022 via PR Newswire

Standard General L.P., will acquire WFXT Boston

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synopsis: Standard General, a company that manages capital for public and private pension funds, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, is to acquire Cox Media Group's WFXT/Boston, a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Boston, Massachusetts.
buyer: Standard General L.P.
Standard General was founded in 2007 and manages capital for public and private pension funds, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. "
 target parent: Apollo Global Management
target: WFXT Boston
WFXT, virtual channel 25 (UHF digital channel 34), is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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announced 2/23/2022 via PR Newswire

Cox Media Group, Inc., will acquire Community News Media LLC

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synopsis: Cox Media Group is to acquire the station group currently owned by Standard General's affiliate, Community News Media LLC. Community News Media LLC is comprised of the television stations KBSI (Fox) – Cape Girardeau, Missouri, KLKN (ABC) – Lincoln, Nebraska, WDKA (MyNet) – Paducah, Kentucky, and WLNE-TV(ABC) – New Bedford, Massachusetts.
buyer parent: Apollo Global Management
buyer: Cox Media Group, Inc.
Cox Media Group (CMG) is an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media company. The company's operations include broadcast television stations, radio stations, daily newspapers and non-daily publications. "
 target parent: Standard General L.P.
target: Community News Media LLC
Community News Media LLC is comprised of the television stations KBSI (Fox) – Cape Girardeau, Missouri, KLKN (ABC) – Lincoln, Nebraska, WDKA (MyNet) – Paducah, Kentucky, and WLNE-TV(ABC) – New Bedford, Massachusetts.
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closed 12/1/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Gray Television, Inc., purchased TV Station Division from Meredith Corporation

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synopsis: Magazine publisher and multimedia company Meredith Corp. has sold its Local Media Group which owns 17 television stations in 12 local markets, to Gray Television Inc., a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 94 television markets.
buyer: Gray Television, Inc. (GTN:$2,391.00)
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 94 television markets. With a rich history of over a century and more than 70 years of broadcast television specific expertise, Gray Television delivers meaningful content to millions of viewers each day. "
 seller: Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP:$2,879.70)
The acquisition includes the Local Media Group of Meredith Corporation consisting of 17 television stations in 12 local markets. Meredith Corporation is an American media conglomerate based in Des Moines, Iowa. The company owns magazines, television stations, websites, and radio stations.
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closed 5/28/2020 via BNC Analysis

Gray Television, Inc., acquired KATH-TV and KSCT-TV

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synopsis: GCI subsidiary Denali Media Holdings has announced the sale of its NBC affiliates in southeast Alaska to Gray Television. The sale includes KATH and KSCT stations in the Juneau and Sitka markets. Denali Media Holdings was established in 2012 and owns KTVA (CBS) in Anchorage along with three CBS stations in Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan.
buyer: Gray Television, Inc. (GTN:$2,391.00)
Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 91 television markets, including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. "
 target parent: General Communication, Inc
target: KATH-TV and KSCT-TV
KATH and KSCT serve NBC "Must See TV" to viewers in Alaska's capital city of Juneau, as well as to Sitka, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Wrangell, Angoon and other communities throughout Southeast Alaska, via broadcast, GCI cable, DishNet and DirecTV.
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closed 12/31/2019 via BNC Analysis

Urban One, Inc., acquired WQMC-LD

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synopsis: Urban One, the largest diversified media company that primarily targets Black Americans and urban consumers in the US, has acquired WQMC-LD (GTN or Media Columbus), a low-power independent commercial television station in Columbus, Ohio.
buyer: Urban One, Inc. (ROIAK:$387.79)
Urban One, Inc., formerly known as Radio One, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is the largest diversified media company that primarily targets Black Americans and urban consumers in the United States. "
 target: WQMC-LD
WQMC-LD (GTN or Media Columbus) is a low-power independent commercial television station in Columbus, Ohio. It broadcasts locally on channel 23. They broadcast in the Columbus metro area which reaches a majority of the 2.5 million residents of the overall Columbus DMA.
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announced 11/25/2019 via Company Press Release

Standard Media Group LLC, will purchase Nine Television Stations from Waypoint Media, LLC

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synopsis: Standard Media Group, an innovative and diverse broadcast media company, has announced its agreement to acquire nine television stations across six markets from Waypoint Media and Vision Communications.
buyer: Standard Media Group LLC
Standard Media Group is an innovative and diverse broadcast media company committed to serving local communities. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Standard Media’s leadership team has a long history of building strong, local television and digital media properties. "
 seller: Waypoint Media, LLC
The transaction includes the following stations from Waypoint Media: FOX & NBC affiliate WGBC-TV; FOX affiliate WHPM-LD; NBC affiliate WNBJ-LD; FOX and CBS affiliate KJNB-LD and KJNE-LD; FOX and NBC WPBI-LD, along with ABC affiliate WPBY-LD; as well as FOX affiliate WYDC-TV and MyNet affiliate WJKP.
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closed 11/20/2019 via BNC Analysis

Lilly Broadcasting LLC, acquired WCVI

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synopsis: Lilly Broadcasting, a privately owned American broadcasting company headquartered in Erie, Pa., has acquired WCVI in the U.S. Virgin Islands. WCVI is an ABC affiliate, and recently added CBS programming. Family Broadcasting Corporation is the seller and the price was not disclosed.
buyer: Lilly Broadcasting LLC
Lilly Broadcasting, LLC is a privately owned American broadcasting company headquartered in Erie, Pa. and its stations include WICU Erie and WENY Elmira. It also owns and operates One Caribbean Television. "
 target parent: Family Broadcasting Group, Inc.
target: WCVI
WCVI-TV is a dual CBS/ABC-affiliated television station serving the United States Virgin Islands that is licensed to Christiansted, Saint Croix.
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announced 11/5/2019 via BusinessWire

Nexstar Media Group, will purchase WJZY and WMYT from Fox Television Stations

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synopsis: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Fox Television Stations, LLC, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation, whereby Nexstar will purchase from FOX, the FOX Affiliate WJZY and MyNetworkTV Affiliate WMYT, both located in Charlotte, NC.
buyer: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
Nexstar Media Group is one of the largest local TV station operators in the country. They have 174 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.7% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation. "
 seller parent: The Walt Disney Company
seller: Fox Television Stations
The acquisition includes the Charlotte FOX Affiliate WJZY and MyNetworkTV Affiliate WMYT from Fox Television Stations, LLC, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation. Both stations are located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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announced 11/5/2019 via BusinessWire

Fox Television Stations, will purchase KCPQ, KZJO and WITI from Nexstar Media Group

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synopsis: Nexstar Media Group, one of the largest local TV station operators in the country, is to divest the Seattle FOX Affiliate KCPQ and MyNetworkTV Affiliate KZJO and the Milwaukee FOX Affiliate WITI to Fox Television Stations, LLC, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation.
buyer parent: The Walt Disney Company
buyer: Fox Television Stations
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 28 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in nine of the top ten largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). "
 seller: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
The acquisition includes the Seattle FOX Affiliate KCPQ and MyNetworkTV Affiliate KZJO and the Milwaukee FOX Affiliate WITI from Nexstar Media Group, one of the largest local TV station operators in the country.
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announced 10/23/2019 via PR Newswire

Entertainment Studios, will purchase 11 Television Stations from Heartland Media LLC

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synopsis: Entertainment Studios, one of the largest independent producers and distributors of film and television, with 64 shows on the air, will acquire 11 broadcast television stations from Heartland Media (USA Television Holdings). The 11 broadcast television stations from Heartland Media (USA TV) include stations across multiple US markets.
buyer: Entertainment Studios
Byron Allen founded Entertainment Studios in 1993. Headquartered in Los Angeles, it has offices in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Raleigh. Entertainment Studios owns 15 U.S. broadcast television stations and nine 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 160 million subscribers. "
 seller: Heartland Media LLC
The 11 broadcast television stations from Heartland Media (USA TV) include stations across multiple US markets. They include WAAY (Huntsville, AL), WFFT (Ft. Wayne, IN), KEZI (Eugene, OR), KNVN (Chico-Redding, CA), KIMT (Rochester, MN), WLFI (Lafayette, IN) and more.
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announced 5/22/2019 via Company Press Release

Standard Media Group LLC, will purchase WLNE-TV and KLKN-TV from Citadel Communications Ltd.

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synopsis: Standard Media, an innovative and diverse broadcast media company, will acquire WLNE-TV, the ABC affiliate for the Providence, RI – New Bedford, MA market (DMA 52) and KLKN(TV), the ABC affiliate for the Lincoln & Hastings-Kearney, NE market (DMA 105), from Citadel Communications.
buyer: Standard Media Group LLC
Standard Media Group is an innovative and diverse broadcast media company committed to serving local communities. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Standard Media’s leadership team has a long history of building strong, local television and digital media properties. "
 seller: Citadel Communications Ltd.
WLNE-TV is the ABC affiliate for the Providence, RI – New Bedford, MA market (DMA 52) and KLKN(TV) is the ABC affiliate for the Lincoln & Hastings-Kearney, NE market (DMA 105). Citadel Communications Ltd. is an American private broadcasting company based in New York.
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announced 4/4/2019 via Company Press Release

News-Press & Gazette Company, will acquire KQTV

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synopsis: News-Press & Gazette Company (NPG), a family owned and operated media company, will acquire KQTV (KQ2) from Heartland Media, LLC, a broadcast media company. KQ2 is a television station in St. Joseph, MO. KQ2 is the leading provider of local news, weather, sports, community events and breaking news in the Northwest Missouri and the four-state area.
buyer: News-Press & Gazette Company
News-Press & Gazette Company (NPG) is a family owned and operated media company based in St. Joseph, MO. NPG owns and operates 13 daily and weekly newspapers in Missouri and Kansas. NPG also operates 15 radio and television stations in 6 states. "
 target parent: Heartland Media LLC
target: KQTV
KQTV (KQ2) is a television station in St. Joseph, MO. KQ2 is the leading provider of local news, weather, sports, community events and breaking news in the Northwest Missouri and the four-state area. KQ2 has a broadcast radius of 100 miles and reaches more than 100,000 households in 32 counties.
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announced 3/20/2019 via PR Newswire

The E.W. Scripps Company, will purchase Eight Television Stations from Nexstar Media Group

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synopsis: The E.W. Scripps Company is acquiring eight television stations in seven markets from the Nexstar Media Group, Inc., one of the largest local TV station operators in the country. The acquisition includes WPIX, KASW, WSFL, KSTU, WTKR, WGNT, WTVR and WXMI.
buyer: The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP:$1,599.45)
The E.W. Scripps Company serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of local and national media brands. With 36 television stations, Scripps is one of the nation's largest independent TV station owners. "
 seller: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
The acquisition includes eight television stations in seven markets from the Nexstar Media Group, one of the largest local TV station operators in the country. They are acquiring WPIX, KASW, WSFL, KSTU, WTKR, WGNT, WTVR and WXMI.
price ($mm)
$580
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$263
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$56
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10.4x
announced 3/6/2019 via Yahoo, Inc.

Lockwood Broadcast Group, will purchase WCAV and WVAW from Gray Television, Inc.

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synopsis: Gray Television, Inc. announced that they have entered into agreements to sell their Charlottesville, Virginia, television stations WCAV (CBS/FOX) and WVAW (ABC) to an affiliate of Lockwood Broadcasting, Inc., a television broadcasting company that primarily owns CW affiliates in several markets.
buyer: Lockwood Broadcast Group
Lockwood Broadcast Group is a television broadcasting company that primarily owns CW affiliates in several markets. Lockwood Broadcast main offices are located in Hampton, VA with Operation Headquarters in Richmond, VA. "
 seller: Gray Television, Inc. (GTN:$2,391.00)
The acquisition includes the Charlottesville, Virginia, television stations WCAV (CBS/FOX) and WVAW (ABC) from Gray Television, an American publicly traded television broadcasting company based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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announced 3/4/2019 via Company Press Release

Gray Television, Inc., will acquire WVIR-TV

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synopsis: Florida-based Waterman Broadcasting, is selling WVIR-TV NBC29 to Gray Television. WVIR-TV NBC29 is a local news NBC affiliate in Charlottesville VA. They offer local news, weather, sports and more.
buyer: Gray Television, Inc. (GTN:$2,391.00)
Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 91 television markets, including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. "
 target parent: Waterman Broadcasting
target: WVIR-TV
WVIR-TV NBC29 is a local news NBC affiliate in Charlottesville VA. They offer local news, weather, sports and more.
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announced 2/13/2019 via Company Press Release

Gray Television, Inc., will purchase WWNY, WNYF and KEYC from United Communications Corporation

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synopsis: Gray Television, Inc. announced that it has reached an agreement with United Communications to acquire United’s television stations, WWNY-TV (CBS) and WNYF-CD (FOX) in Watertown, New York (DMA 178) and KEYC-TV (CBS/FOX) in Mankato, Minnesota (DMA 199).
buyer: Gray Television, Inc. (GTN:$2,391.00)
Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 91 television markets, including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. "
 seller: United Communications Corporation
The acquisition includes three television stations from United Communications, including WWNY-TV (CBS) and WNYF-CD (FOX) in Watertown, New York (DMA 178) and KEYC-TV (CBS/FOX) in Mankato, Minnesota (DMA 199).
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$45
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announced 10/30/2018 via Market Watch

The E.W. Scripps Company, will purchase 15 TV Stations from Cordillera Communications

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synopsis: E.W. Scripps is to buy 15 television stations in 10 markets from Cordillera Communications, a company based in Saint Paul, MN that owns and operates television stations and digital news platforms in 11 geographically diverse small and medium-sized markets, serving more than 2.3 million U.S. households.
buyer: The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP:$1,599.45)
The E.W. Scripps Company serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of local and national media brands. With 33 television stations, Scripps is one of the nation’s largest independent TV station owners. "
 seller parent: Evening Post Industries
seller: Cordillera Communications
The acquisition includes 15 television stations in 10 markets from Cordillera Communications. Cordillera owns and operates television stations and digital news platforms in 11 geographically diverse small- and medium-sized markets, serving more than 2.3 million U.S. households.
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$521
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announced 10/30/2018 via BNC Analysis

Quincy Media, will acquire KVOA-TV

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synopsis: Cordillera Communications, a leader in broadcast markets across the United States, announced it will sell KVOA Tuscan to Quincy Media. KVOA Tuscan is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Tucson, Arizona. It is Tucson’s second-oldest TV station, dating back to September 1953, and serves more than one million people.
buyer: Quincy Media
Quincy Media, Inc., formerly known as Quincy Newspapers, Inc., is a family-owned media company that owns and operates television stations in 14 markets, newspapers in two markets, radio in one and digital platforms in all. "
 target parent: Evening Post Industries
target: KVOA-TV
KVOA Tuscan is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Tucson, Arizona. It is Tucson’s second-oldest TV station, dating back to September 1953, and serves more than one million people.
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closed 10/30/2018 via BNC Analysis

Quincy Media, acquired WSIL-TV

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synopsis: Quincy Media , one of the largest local journalism companies in the country, has acquired WSIL-TV, the ABC Network affiliate serving southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. This acquisition will extend QMI ownership to 15 television markets. The company owns one additional newspaper, the Quincy Herald-Whig, in Illinois.
buyer: Quincy Media
Quincy Media Inc. is one of the largest local journalism companies in the country. The family-owned company began as Quincy Newspapers Inc. in 1926. The company changed its name to Quincy Media Inc. in 2016 and now has properties in 16 television markets. "
 target parent: Mel Wheeler, Inc.
target: WSIL-TV
WSIL-TV is the ABC Network affiliate serving southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WSIL broadcasts a high definition digital signal and operates a full-time satellite, KPOB-TV in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, airing a high definition digital signal.
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closed 8/20/2021 via Company Press Release

Nexstar Media Group, acquired The Hill

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synopsis: Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc., announced that it has acquired The Hill, the nation’s leading, independent, political digital media platform. The Hill is the premier source for policy and political coverage, reporting on every aspect of the business of Washington and the campaign trail.
buyer: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
Nexstar Media Group is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital, and mobile media platforms. "
 target parent: News Communications, Inc.
target: The Hill
The Hill is the premier source for policy and political coverage, reporting on every aspect of the business of Washington and the campaign trail. It is the largest independent political news site in the United States, and is second in online political news readership behind CNN.
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closed 1/11/2021 via BusinessWire

Verve Group, Inc., acquired Nexstar Digital

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synopsis: Verve Group, a global brand performance ad platform, announced the acquisition of Nexstar Inc.’s digital video advertising technology platform, formerly known as LKQD. Nexstar's digital media products and services focus on providing innovative solutions to media companies and advertisers looking to gain an edge in the shifting digital landscape.
buyer parent: Media and Games Invest plc
buyer: Verve Group, Inc.
Verve is a location-based mobile marketing platform that connects advertisers with consumers to deliver successful business outcomes. They empower marketers to identify, reach, and engage consumers with compelling mobile advertising experiences. "
 target parent: Nexstar Media Group
target: Nexstar Digital
Nexstar's digital media products and services focus on providing innovative solutions to media companies and advertisers looking to gain an edge in the shifting digital landscape.
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announced 12/16/2020 via BusinessWire

Nexstar Media Group, will acquire BestReviews LLC

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synopsis: Nexstar Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc., announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire leading consumer product recommendations company BestReviews from Tribune Publishing Company.
buyer: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
Nexstar Media Group is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital, and mobile media platforms. "
 target parent: Tribune Publishing Company, LLC
target: BestReviews LLC
BestReviews simplifies the way consumers buy products and services across thousands of categories by independently researching, analyzing, and testing products and recommending the best picks.
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announced 11/5/2019 via BusinessWire

Nexstar Media Group, will purchase WJZY and WMYT from Fox Television Stations

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synopsis: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Fox Television Stations, LLC, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation, whereby Nexstar will purchase from FOX, the FOX Affiliate WJZY and MyNetworkTV Affiliate WMYT, both located in Charlotte, NC.
buyer: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
Nexstar Media Group is one of the largest local TV station operators in the country. They have 174 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.7% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation. "
 seller parent: The Walt Disney Company
seller: Fox Television Stations
The acquisition includes the Charlotte FOX Affiliate WJZY and MyNetworkTV Affiliate WMYT from Fox Television Stations, LLC, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation. Both stations are located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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announced 11/5/2019 via BusinessWire

Fox Television Stations, will purchase KCPQ, KZJO and WITI from Nexstar Media Group

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synopsis: Nexstar Media Group, one of the largest local TV station operators in the country, is to divest the Seattle FOX Affiliate KCPQ and MyNetworkTV Affiliate KZJO and the Milwaukee FOX Affiliate WITI to Fox Television Stations, LLC, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation.
buyer parent: The Walt Disney Company
buyer: Fox Television Stations
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 28 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in nine of the top ten largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). "
 seller: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
The acquisition includes the Seattle FOX Affiliate KCPQ and MyNetworkTV Affiliate KZJO and the Milwaukee FOX Affiliate WITI from Nexstar Media Group, one of the largest local TV station operators in the country.
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announced 4/8/2019 via BNC Analysis

Circle City Broadcasting I, Inc, will purchase WISH and WNDY from Nexstar Media Group

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synopsis: Nexstar, one of the largest local TV station operators in the country, announced that it was selling WISH, the CW affiliate and WNDY, the MyNetworkTV affiliate, to Circle City Broadcasting, a newly formed minority-led broadcaster owned by DuJuan McCoy.
buyer: Circle City Broadcasting I, Inc
Circle City Broadcasting I is a newly-formed minority-led broadcaster. Owned by DuJuan McCoy, the broadcaster is set to focus on the Indianapolis area. "
 seller: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
Nexstar Media Group is one of the largest local TV station operators in the country. They have 174 full power television stations in 100 markets, and a diversified, growing digital media operation. They own two stations in Indianapolis, WISH, the CW affiliate and WNDY, the MyNetworkTV affiliate.
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closed 9/19/2019 via BusinessWire

TEGNA Inc., purchased 11 Local Television Stations from Nexstar Media Group

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synopsis: TEGNA Inc. announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of 11 local television stations, including eight Big Four affiliates, from Nexstar Media Group. The stations include WTIC/WCCT, WPMT, WATN/WLMT, WNEP, WOI/KCWI, WZDX, WQAD and KFSM.
buyer: TEGNA Inc. (TGNA:$2,991.09)
TEGNA Inc. is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 49 television stations and two radio stations in 41 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. "
 seller: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
The acquisition includes 11 local television stations from Nexstar Media. The stations include WTIC/WCCT, WPMT, WATN/WLMT, WNEP, WOI/KCWI, WZDX, WQAD and KFSM.
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announced 3/20/2019 via PR Newswire

The E.W. Scripps Company, will purchase Eight Television Stations from Nexstar Media Group

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synopsis: The E.W. Scripps Company is acquiring eight television stations in seven markets from the Nexstar Media Group, Inc., one of the largest local TV station operators in the country. The acquisition includes WPIX, KASW, WSFL, KSTU, WTKR, WGNT, WTVR and WXMI.
buyer: The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP:$1,599.45)
The E.W. Scripps Company serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of local and national media brands. With 36 television stations, Scripps is one of the nation's largest independent TV station owners. "
 seller: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
The acquisition includes eight television stations in seven markets from the Nexstar Media Group, one of the largest local TV station operators in the country. They are acquiring WPIX, KASW, WSFL, KSTU, WTKR, WGNT, WTVR and WXMI.
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$580
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$263
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$56
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closed 9/19/2019 via BusinessWire

Nexstar Media Group, acquired Tribune Media Company

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synopsis: Nexstar Media Group, a leading diversified media company, has completed the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Tribune Media, a company that is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment and sports programming.
buyer: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
Nexstar Media Group is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers & advertisers through its traditional media, digital & mobile media platforms. They own, operate, program or provide sales and other services to 170 television stations. "
 target: Tribune Media Company (TRCO:$1,920.00)
Tribune Media Company is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment and sports programming. Tribune is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting’s 42 local TV stations, WGN America, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications & websites.
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$4,152 [$6,188]
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$1,920
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$720
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announced 8/2/2018 via BusinessWire

Nexstar Media Group, will acquire KRBK-TV

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synopsis: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KRBK-TV. FOX 5 KRBK is Springfield, Missouri and the Ozark's destination for local news, weather and all of the hottest FOX shows.
buyer: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
Nexstar Media Group is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers & advertisers through its traditional media, digital & mobile media platforms. They own, operate, program or provide sales and other services to 170 television stations. "
 target parent: Koplar Communications
target: KRBK-TV
FOX 5 KRBK is Springfield, Missouri and the Ozark's destination for local news, weather and all of the hottest FOX shows.
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announced 8/2/2018 via BusinessWire

Nexstar Media Group, will acquire WHDF-TV

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synopsis: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WHDF-TV (The Valley's CW), a CW-affiliated television station licensed to Florence, Alabama, United States, serving Huntsville and North Alabama's Tennessee Valley.
buyer: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
Nexstar Media Group is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers & advertisers through its traditional media, digital & mobile media platforms. They own, operate, program or provide sales and other services to 170 television stations. "
 target parent: Lockwood Broadcast Group
target: WHDF-TV
WHDF (The Valley's CW) is a CW-affiliated television station licensed to Florence, Alabama, United States, serving Huntsville and North Alabama's Tennessee Valley.
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$19
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announced 12/7/2017 via BusinessWire

Nexstar Media Group, will acquire LKQD Technologies

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synopsis: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LKQD Technologies, a leading independent video advertising infrastructure company. LKQD Technologies’ video advertising platform has the largest reach in the US to viewers across digital devices.
buyer: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
Nexstar Media Group is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers & advertisers through its traditional media, digital & mobile media platforms. They own, operate, program or provide sales and other services to 170 television stations. "
 target: LKQD Technologies
LKQD Technologies is a leading independent video advertising infrastructure company. Founded in 2014 by industry veterans, LKQD Technologies’ video advertising platform has the largest reach in the US to viewers across digital devices.
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$90
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announced 8/8/2017 via BusinessWire

Nexstar Media Group, will purchase Non-spectrum operating assets of WLWC-TV from OTA Broadcasting LLC

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synopsis: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the non-spectrum operating assets of WLWC-TV, the CW affiliate serving Providence, RI (DMA #52) from OTA Broadcasting (PVD), LLC.
buyer: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
Nexstar Media Group is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers & advertisers through its traditional media, digital & mobile media platforms. They own, operate, program or provide sales and other services to 170 television stations. "
 seller: OTA Broadcasting LLC
WLWC-TV is the CW affiliate serving Providence, RI (DMA #52). WLWC-TV has a legacy of local programming and community orientation and delivers exceptional primetime, syndicated, sports and local news programming to Providence viewers.
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$4.10
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closed 1/17/2017 via BusinessWire

Graham Media Group, acquired WCWJ

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synopsis: Graham Media Group, Inc. and Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. reported that they have completed the transaction announced May 27, 2016 in which Graham Media Group, Inc. (GMG) has acquired WCWJ, the CW affiliate television station. WCWJ maintains studio and transmitter facilities located on Hogan Road in the Kilarney Shores section of Jacksonville.
buyer parent: Graham Holdings Company
buyer: Graham Media Group
Graham Media Group, a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Co., owns five local TV stations: KPRC–Houston and WDIV–Detroit (NBC); KSAT–San Antonio (ABC); WKMG–Orlando (CBS); and WJXT–Jacksonville (independent) — each in a top-50 market and all recognized as news leaders—reaching 6.2% of US TV households. "
 target parent: Nexstar Broadcasting
target: WCWJ
WCWJ is a CW-affiliated television station located in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. WCWJ maintains studio and transmitter facilities located on Hogan Road in the Kilarney Shores section of Jacksonville.
price ($mm)
$120
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announced 6/13/2016 via BusinessWire

Heartland Media LLC, MSouth Equity Partners, will purchase 5 Television Stations from Nexstar Broadcasting

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synopsis: Heartland Media, LLC and MSouth Equity Partners announced that they have entered into an agreement to purchase five television stations from Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and Media General, Inc. following the acquisition of Media General by Nexstar. The stations being acquired include WFFT-TV, KIMT, WTHI-TV, WLFI-TV, and KQTV.
buyer: MSouth Equity Partners
buyer: Heartland Media LLC
Heartland Media, LLC is a television broadcasting company. It plans to build a television group by acquiring Number 1 rated stations, Big Four affiliates with strong local news operations targeting university towns and state capitals that are deeply ingrained in the fabric of their communities. "
 seller: Nexstar Broadcasting (NXST:$4,740.34)
WFFT-TV, KIMT, WTHI-TV, WLFI-TV, and KQTV are television stations owned by Nexstar Broadcasting Group and Media General. Nexstar is a diversified media company that brings new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, eMedia, digital and mobile media platforms.
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$115
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announced 6/3/2016 via BusinessWire

Gray Television, Inc., will purchase WBAY-TV & KWQC-TV from Nexstar Broadcasting

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synopsis: Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell WBAY-TV, the ABC affiliate serving the Green Bay, Wisconsin market, and KWQC-TV, the NBC affiliate serving the Davenport -Moline-Rock Island, Iowa market, to Gray Television Group, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gray Television, Inc.).
buyer: Gray Television, Inc. (GTN:$2,391.00)
Gray Television is a television broadcast company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, that owns and operates television stations and leading digital assets in markets throughout the US. They own and operate television stations in 50 television markets broadcasting a total of 180 programming streams. "
 seller: Nexstar Broadcasting (NXST:$4,740.34)
WBAY-TV is the ABC affiliate serving the Green Bay, Wisconsin market, and KWQC-TV is the NBC affiliate serving the Davenport -Moline-Rock Island, (Quad Cities) Iowa market. Nexstar Broadcasting Group is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism.
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$270
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announced 5/27/2016 via BNC Analysis

Bayou City Broadcasting LLC, will purchase KADN-TV and KLAF-LD TV Stations from Nexstar Broadcasting

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synopsis: Bayou City Broadcasting is expanding its corporate footprint. The company has entered into an agreement to purchase the FOX affiliate KADN, KADN.2 – NBC affiliate and NBC affiliate KLAF-LD in Lafayette, Louisiana. Bayou City is purchasing the Louisiana stations from Nexstar Broadcasting Group.
buyer: Bayou City Broadcasting LLC
Bayou City Broadcasting, LLC is a Texas based company founded by Mr. DuJuan McCoy in December 2007. The company’s sole purpose was to purchase and operate broadcast TV stations in America. "
 seller: Nexstar Broadcasting (NXST:$4,740.34)
KADN-TV channel 15, is a Fox Broadcasting Company/NBC-affiliated television station located in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. KLAF-LD, channel 46 is an NBC-affiliated low-powered television station located in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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announced 5/27/2016 via BNC Analysis

Marquee Broadcasting, Inc., will purchase KREG-TV from Nexstar Broadcasting

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synopsis: Nexstar is selling KREG Denver (DMA 17) to Marquee Broadcasting. KREG currently operates as a satellite station of Nexstar-owned CBS affiliate KREX and, upon consummation of the sale, will no longer operate as a satellite of KREX.
buyer: Marquee Broadcasting, Inc.
Marquee Broadcasting is owned by Patricia Lane. The company owns owns three TV stations in Maryland, Georgia and Delaware, including WMDT-TV, the ABC/CW/Me-TV affiliate in Salisbury, Maryland. "
 seller: Nexstar Broadcasting (NXST:$4,740.34)
KREG-TV, virtual channel 3 (digital channel 23), is a television station located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. KREG currently operates as a satellite station of Nexstar-owned CBS affiliate KREX and, upon consummation of the sale, will no longer operate as a satellite of KREX.
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closed 1/17/2017 via BusinessWire

Nexstar Broadcasting, acquired Media General, Inc.

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synopsis: Nexstar Broadcasting Group announced that it completed the acquisition of Media General, one of the nation's largest local media companies. The combination creates a leading, diversified local marketing and content platform. Reflecting its broadened base of operations and capabilities, Nexstar has changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
buyer: Nexstar Broadcasting (NXST:$4,740.34)
Nexstar Broadcasting Group is a leading diversified media firm that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers & advertisers through its traditional media, digital & mobile media platforms. They own, operate, program or provide sales & other services to 171 television stations. "
 target: Media General, Inc. (MEG:$1,351.67)
Media General is one of the nation's largest local media companies that operates or services 71 television stations in 48 markets, along with the industry's leading digital media business. Its portfolio of broadcast, digital and mobile products informs and engages 23% of U.S. TV households.
price ($mm)[EV]
$2,267 [$4,500]
rev ($mm)
$1,305
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$332
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announced 11/17/2015 via BusinessWire

Nexstar Broadcasting, will purchase 4 WVA TV Stations from West Virginia Media Holdings LLC

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synopsis: Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., a leading diversified media company, announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of three CBS- and one NBC-affiliated television stations from West Virginia Media Holdings LLC., a company that operates television stations in West Virginia.
buyer: Nexstar Broadcasting (NXST:$4,740.34)
Nexstar Broadcasting Group is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. "
 seller: West Virginia Media Holdings LLC
West Virginia Media Holdings, LLC operates television stations, and a weekly statewide business and leadership publication in West Virginia.They own television stations serving Charleston/Huntington, WV, Wheeling, WV/Steubenville, OH, Bluefield/Beckley, WV, and Clarksburg/Weston, WV.
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announced 2/22/2022 via Company Press Release

Standard General L.P., will acquire TEGNA Inc.

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synopsis: TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, is to be acquired by Standard General L.P., which manages capital for public and private pension funds, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.
buyer: Standard General L.P.
Standard General was founded in 2007 and manages capital for public and private pension funds, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. "
 target: TEGNA Inc. (TGNA:$2,991.09)
TEGNA Inc. is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of communities. With 64 television stations and two radio stations in 51 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms.
price ($mm)[EV]
$5,214 [$8,490]*
rev ($mm)
$2,991
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$969
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2.9x
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9.0x
closed 1/27/2021 via BusinessWire

TEGNA Inc., acquired Locked On Podcast Network

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synopsis: TEGNA Inc. announced that it has acquired Locked On Podcast Network, the leading and innovative podcast network for local sports. Locked On produces daily shows for every team across the four major professional sports leagues, as well as more than 30 college sports programs.
buyer: TEGNA Inc. (TGNA:$2,991.09)
TEGNA Inc. is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of communities. With 64 television stations and two radio stations in 51 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. "
 target: Locked On Podcast Network
Locked On Podcast Network is the leading and innovative podcast network for local sports. Locked On produces daily shows for every team across the four major professional sports leagues, as well as more than 30 college sports programs.
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closed 8/8/2019 via BusinessWire

TEGNA Inc., acquired Dispatch Broadcast Group

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synopsis: TEGNA Inc. has completed its acquisition of Dispatch Broadcast Group’s #1 rated stations in Indianapolis, Indiana and Columbus, Ohio. TEGNA acquired NBC affiliate WTHR in Indianapolis, CBS affiliate WBNS in Columbus, and WBNS radio (1460 AM and 97.1 FM), the leader in sports radio in Central Ohio.
buyer: TEGNA Inc. (TGNA:$2,991.09)
TEGNA Inc. is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of communities. With 49 television stations and two radio stations in 41 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. "
 target: Dispatch Broadcast Group
The Dispatch Broadcast Group is a highly-respected group of television and radio stations in the Midwest. It is composed of the WBNS television (CBS-affiliate WBNS-TV) and WBNS Radio (WBNS-AM and WBNS-FM) stations in Columbus, and NBC-affiliate WTHR television in Indianapolis formerly (WLW-I).
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closed 6/18/2019 via BusinessWire

TEGNA Inc., acquired Justice Network and Quest

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synopsis: TEGNA Inc. has acquired the leading 24/7 multicast networks Justice Network and Quest from Cooper Media. Justice Network is a television network that airs gripping crime and investigation programming. Quest is a television network that airs exhilarating adventure programming.
buyer: TEGNA Inc. (TGNA:$2,991.09)
TEGNA Inc. is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 49 television stations and two radio stations in 41 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. "
 target parent: Cooper Holdings, Inc.
target: Justice Network and Quest
Justice Network is a television network that airs gripping crime and investigation programming while making communities safer. Quest is a television network that airs exhilarating adventure programming about nature's greatest dangers, history's greatest mysteries, and man's greatest achievements.
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closed 9/19/2019 via BusinessWire

TEGNA Inc., purchased 11 Local Television Stations from Nexstar Media Group

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synopsis: TEGNA Inc. announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of 11 local television stations, including eight Big Four affiliates, from Nexstar Media Group. The stations include WTIC/WCCT, WPMT, WATN/WLMT, WNEP, WOI/KCWI, WZDX, WQAD and KFSM.
buyer: TEGNA Inc. (TGNA:$2,991.09)
TEGNA Inc. is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 49 television stations and two radio stations in 41 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. "
 seller: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
The acquisition includes 11 local television stations from Nexstar Media. The stations include WTIC/WCCT, WPMT, WATN/WLMT, WNEP, WOI/KCWI, WZDX, WQAD and KFSM.
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$740
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closed 1/2/2019 via BusinessWire

TEGNA Inc., purchased WTOL and KWES from Gray Television, Inc.

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synopsis: TEGNA Inc., an American publicly traded broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of WTOL, the CBS affiliate in Toledo, OH, and KWES, the NBC affiliate in Midland-Odessa, TX, from Gray Television,.
buyer: TEGNA Inc. (TGNA:$2,991.09)
TEGNA Inc. is a media company innovating in the digital age. Their purpose is to serve the greater good of their communities. As one of the most geographically diverse broadcasters in the U.S., TEGNA is a best-in-class operator with 46 television stations in 38 markets from coast to coast. "
 seller: Gray Television, Inc. (GTN:$2,391.00)
The acquisition includes the leading local stations WTOL, the CBS affiliate in Toledo, OH, and KWES, the NBC affiliate in Odessa-Midland, TX, from Gray Television, a television broadcast company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
price ($mm)
$105
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closed 2/15/2018 via BusinessWire

TEGNA Inc., purchased KFMB-TV, KFMB-D2, KFMB-AM, and KFMB-FM from Midwest Television, Inc.

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synopsis: TEGNA, an innovative media company, has acquired four broadcasting stations from Midwest Television, Inc., a family-owned company that owns and operates TV and radio stations. The deal includes KFMB-TV and KFMB-D2, CBS and CW affiliated TV stations. The radio stations included are KFMB-AM, a talk radio station, and KFMB-FM, a rock music station.
buyer: TEGNA Inc. (TGNA:$2,991.09)
TEGNA Inc. is a media company innovating in the digital age. Their purpose is to serve the greater good of their communities. As one of the most geographically diverse broadcasters in the U.S., TEGNA is a best-in-class operator with 46 television stations in 38 markets from coast to coast. "
 seller: Midwest Television, Inc.
KFMB-TV and KFMB-D2 are TV stations affiliated with CBS and CW. KFMB-AM is a talk radio station, and KFMB-FM is a rock music radio station. All broadcasting stations belong to Midwest Television, Inc., a family-owned company in San Diego. The company owns and operates numerous TV and radio stations.
price ($mm)
$325
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announced 6/19/2017 via BusinessWire

Apollo Global Management, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, will acquire CareerBuilder, LLC.

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synopsis: An investor group led by Apollo Global Management and The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan have agreed to acquire a majority of the outstanding equity interests in CareerBuilder, a global, end-to-end human capital solutions company focused on helping employers find, hire and manage great talent.
buyer: Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO:$5,981.01)
buyer: Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Apollo Global Management, LLC and its subsidiaries is a leading global alternative investment manager. The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is Canada's largest single-profession pension plan. "
 target parent: TEGNA Inc.
target: CareerBuilder, LLC.
CareerBuilder is a global, end-to-end human capital solutions company focused on helping employers find, hire and manage great talent. Combining advertising, software and services, CareerBuilder leads the industry in recruiting solutions, employment screening and human capital management.
price ($mm)
$475*
rev ($mm)
$714
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closed 12/15/2016 via BusinessWire

Liquidus Marketing, acquired Cofactor

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synopsis: TEGNA Inc. announced it has sold ShopLocal LLC, which has been doing business as Cofactor, to Liquidus Marketing, a digital marketing solutions company. Cofactor is a digital marketing company that connects online and offline shoppers across all channels and devices.
buyer: Liquidus Marketing
Liquidus delivers the power to drive scalable, multi-screen digital advertising campaigns using an innovative solutions platform of dynamic, technologically advanced products and highly-targeted programmatic media services. "
 target parent: TEGNA Inc.
target: Cofactor
Cofactor help marketers easily onboard all their content, activate it, and then dynamically distribute it to drive sales. Cofactor helps bridge the divide between digital and physical worlds, and enables brands to intelligently deliver content everywhere, driving sales locally.
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announced 9/14/2016 via Company Press Release

CareerBuilder, LLC., will acquire Workterra

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synopsis: CareerBuilder announced that it is acquiring Workterra, a leading innovator in cloud-based benefits administration and talent management. From onboarding and benefits administration to wellness and compliance, Workterra offers a configurable, unified system with one login and no outsourcing or third-party apps.
buyer parent: TEGNA Inc.
buyer: CareerBuilder, LLC.
CareerBuilder specializes in HR software as a service to help companies with every step of the recruitment process from acquire to hire. CareerBuilder works with top employers across industries, providing job distribution, sourcing, workflow, CRM, data and analytics in one pre-hire platform. "
 target: Workterra
Workterra provides a cloud-based technology built from the inside out to handle the most complex human capital management (HCM) challenges. The unified, elegant solution makes HCM easier, less confusing, and more efficient — no matter the size of the company.
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closed 8/1/2016 via PR Newswire

Cars.com, acquired DealerRater

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synopsis: Cars.com, a TEGNA Inc. company, has closed the acquisition of DealerRater, the industry's largest automotive consumer review website. DealerRater is uniquely positioned to lead the industry transition to finding not only the right dealer, but connecting consumers with the right person at the right dealer.
buyer parent: TEGNA Inc.
buyer: Cars.com (CARS:$618.39)
Cars.com is the leading destination for online car shoppers. It allows consumers to search, compare and connect with sellers and dealers, and provides buyers with greater control over the shopping process. It has approximately 30 million visits per month. "
 target: DealerRater
DealerRater is the world’s leading car dealer review website that helps connect consumers with the right person at the right dealership. DealerRater.com provides more than two million service and sales reviews across 41,000 U.S. and Canadian dealerships.
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closed 3/21/2016 via BNC Analysis

Regent Equity Partners, acquired Sightline Media Group, LLC

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synopsis: Tegna sold its military and defense publishing division, Sightline Media Group, to California-based private equity firm Regent Equity Partners, which owns companies in digital technology, retail and media. Sightline is a global provider of news, information and marketing solutions in the military, defense, federal technology and C4ISR markets.
buyer: Regent Equity Partners
Regent Equity Partners is a multi-sector private equity firm focused on event driven transactions where capital solutions are required on a certain and often accelerated basis. They partner with management teams to build leading companies that generate sustainably high returns on invested capital. "
 target parent: TEGNA Inc.
target: Sightline Media Group, LLC
Sightline Media Group, formerly Gannett Government Media, is a global provider of news, information and marketing solutions in the military, defense, federal technology and C4ISR markets. Their 4 major brands include the Military Times, Defense News, Federal Times, and C4ISR & Networks.
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closed 3/2/2016 via PR Newswire

CareerBuilder, LLC., acquired Aurico Reports Inc.

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synopsis: CareerBuilder, the world's first and only pre-hire platform, has acquired Aurico, a leading provider of background screening and drug testing serving U.S. and international clients. Aurico provides clients with high-quality screening, compliance support, and paperless solutions.
buyer parent: TEGNA Inc.
buyer: CareerBuilder, LLC.
CareerBuilder specializes in HR software as a service to help companies with every step of the recruitment process from acquire to hire. CareerBuilder works with top employers across industries, providing job distribution, sourcing, workflow, CRM, data and analytics in one pre-hire platform. "
 target: Aurico Reports Inc.
Aurico is an NAPBS accredited and ISO 9001:2008 certified background screening and drug testing company. Aurico provides clients with high-quality screening, compliance support and paperless solutions. Its WebACE™ screening platform is pre-integrated with applicant tracking systems for screening.
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closed 12/3/2015 via BNC Analysis

TEGNA Inc., purchased three TV stations from Sander Media LLC

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synopsis: Tegna Media, a company that is comprised of a dynamic portfolio of media and digital businesses that provide content that matters and brands that deliver, announced it has completed its acquisition of three Sander Media TV stations — KGW Portland, Ore.; WHAS Louisville, Ky.; and KMSB Tucson, Ariz.
buyer: TEGNA Inc. (TGNA:$2,991.09)
TEGNA is comprised of a dynamic portfolio of media and digital businesses that provide content that matters and brands that deliver. TEGNA reaches more than 90 million Americans and delivers highly relevant, useful and smart content, when and how people need it, to make the best decisions possible. "
 seller: Sander Media LLC
The aquisition includes television stations KGW Portland, Ore.; WHAS Louisville, Ky.; and KMSB Tucson, Ariz. Sander Media LLC owns and operates television stations. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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announced 11/12/2015 via BusinessWire

Sizmek Inc, will acquire PointRoll, Inc.

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synopsis: TEGNA Inc., a company with a portfolio of media and digital businesses, announced it has sold PointRoll to Sizmek, an open ad management company. PointRoll's rich media technology and service enable advertisers to connect with consumers by creating an interactive online environment.
buyer: Sizmek Inc (SZMK:$185.18)
Sizmek Inc. fuels digital advertising campaigns for advertisers and agencies around the world with cutting-edge technology to engage audiences across any screen. Sizmek has proudly pioneered industry firsts in digital, including rich media, video and online targeted advertising across channels. "
 target parent: TEGNA Inc.
target: PointRoll, Inc.
PointRoll offers a solution to the limited performance of standard banner ads by effectively bringing a mini Web site to the user without requiring a click. PointRoll’s rich media technology and service enable advertisers to connect with consumers by creating an interactive online environment.
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$20
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closed 11/5/2015 via BusinessWire

Valassis Communications, Inc., acquired Clipper Magazine

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synopsis: Valassis, a leader in intelligent media delivery, announced the acquisition of Clipper Magazine, the leading provider of multi-channel marketing and promotional solutions to local businesses. Clipper Magazine is widely recognized by small business owners and consumers for its ability to create awareness and deliver results.
buyer parent: MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
buyer: Valassis Communications, Inc. (VCI:$2,081.67)
Valassis, a leader in intelligent media delivery, provides over 15,000 clients with innovative media solutions to influence consumers wherever they plan, shop, buy and share. Integrating online and offline data with powerful insights, Valassis precisely targets its clients’ most valuable shoppers. "
 target parent: TEGNA Inc.
target: Clipper Magazine
Clipper Magazine, one of the largest direct-mail publishers in the country, publishes 332 local editions in 27 states, delivering response-driven, full-color glossy ads and money-saving offers. The magazine comprises local merchants and services as well as major regional and national advertisers.
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closed 9/19/2019 via BusinessWire

TEGNA Inc., purchased 11 Local Television Stations from Nexstar Media Group

See 111 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TEGNA Inc. announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of 11 local television stations, including eight Big Four affiliates, from Nexstar Media Group. The stations include WTIC/WCCT, WPMT, WATN/WLMT, WNEP, WOI/KCWI, WZDX, WQAD and KFSM.
buyer: TEGNA Inc. (TGNA:$2,991.09)
TEGNA Inc. is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 49 television stations and two radio stations in 41 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. "
 seller: Nexstar Media Group (NXST:$4,740.34)
The acquisition includes 11 local television stations from Nexstar Media. The stations include WTIC/WCCT, WPMT, WATN/WLMT, WNEP, WOI/KCWI, WZDX, WQAD and KFSM.
price ($mm)
$740
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announced 3/30/2022 via BNC Analysis

Nuttaphong Sitaworarat and Boonuea Jitthanom, will acquire Nation Broadcasting Corporation

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synopsis: Mr. Boonuea Jitthanom and Mr. Nuttaphong Sitaworarat, Thai investors with shares in various major companies, will acquire a 61% stake in Nation Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) from Nation Group, one of Thailand's largest media companies. NBC is a media company in Thailand that operates a 24-hour news channel dedicated to providing up-to-date news.
buyer: Nuttaphong Sitaworarat and Boonuea Jitthanom
Mr. Boonuea Jitthanom and Mr. Nuttaphong Sitaworarat are shareholders in various major companies, including One To One Contacts Plc., Trinity Public Company Limited and Wow Factor Plc. "
 target parent: Nation Group
target: Nation Broadcasting Corporation (NBC.BK:$394.87)
Nation Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) is media company in Thailand focused on producing news programs. NBC's Nation TV 22 is a 24-hour news channel that is dedicated to providing up-to-date news with in-depth and unbiased coverage.
price ($mm)[EV]
$27 [$31]*
rev ($mm)
$14
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
3.4x
EV / EBITDA
announced 2/23/2022 via PR Newswire

Standard General L.P., will acquire WFXT Boston

See 111 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Standard General, a company that manages capital for public and private pension funds, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, is to acquire Cox Media Group's WFXT/Boston, a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Boston, Massachusetts.
buyer: Standard General L.P.
Standard General was founded in 2007 and manages capital for public and private pension funds, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. "
 target parent: Apollo Global Management
target: WFXT Boston
WFXT, virtual channel 25 (UHF digital channel 34), is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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announced 2/23/2022 via PR Newswire

Cox Media Group, Inc., will acquire Community News Media LLC

See 123 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cox Media Group is to acquire the station group currently owned by Standard General's affiliate, Community News Media LLC. Community News Media LLC is comprised of the television stations KBSI (Fox) – Cape Girardeau, Missouri, KLKN (ABC) – Lincoln, Nebraska, WDKA (MyNet) – Paducah, Kentucky, and WLNE-TV(ABC) – New Bedford, Massachusetts.
buyer parent: Apollo Global Management
buyer: Cox Media Group, Inc.
Cox Media Group (CMG) is an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media company. The company's operations include broadcast television stations, radio stations, daily newspapers and non-daily publications. "
 target parent: Standard General L.P.
target: Community News Media LLC
Community News Media LLC is comprised of the television stations KBSI (Fox) – Cape Girardeau, Missouri, KLKN (ABC) – Lincoln, Nebraska, WDKA (MyNet) – Paducah, Kentucky, and WLNE-TV(ABC) – New Bedford, Massachusetts.
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announced 2/22/2022 via Company Press Release

Standard General L.P., will acquire TEGNA Inc.

See 936 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, is to be acquired by Standard General L.P., which manages capital for public and private pension funds, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.
buyer: Standard General L.P.
Standard General was founded in 2007 and manages capital for public and private pension funds, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. "
 target: TEGNA Inc. (TGNA:$2,991.09)
TEGNA Inc. is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of communities. With 64 television stations and two radio stations in 51 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms.
price ($mm)[EV]
$5,214 [$8,490]*
rev ($mm)
$2,991
EBITDA ($mm)
$969
EV / rev
2.9x
EV / EBITDA
9.0x
announced 1/5/2022 via PR Newswire

Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Limited, will acquire Emitel S.A.

See 939 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Limited announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary has signed a binding agreement to acquire Emitel S.A. from its shareholder - Alinda Capital Partners. Emitel is a leading terrestrial TV and radio broadcast infrastructure operator in Poland.
buyer: Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Limited (LSE:CORD:$0.00)
Cordiant Digital is a specialist investment company focused on investing in digital infrastructure assets in Europe and North America. "
 target parent: Alinda Capital Partners
target: Emitel S.A.
Emitel is a leading terrestrial TV and radio broadcast infrastructure operator in Poland. Thanks to them, all Polish homes have been able to receive TV signals for over 50 years now — only analog signals at the beginning and digital signals since 2013.
price ($mm)
$477
rev ($mm)
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closed 6/17/2021 via BNC Analysis

Sony Music Entertainment Inc., acquired Somethin’ Else

See 2621 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sony Music Entertainment has announced the acquisition of Somethin’ Else. Specializing in audio, entertainment, music and arts content, Somethin’ Else is the UK’s largest independent podcast and audio producer and the BBC’s biggest independent producer of programs, covering a variety of music genres and flagship speech shows for the broadcaster.
buyer parent: Sony Corporation
buyer: Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a current roster that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. "
 target: Somethin’ Else
Specializing in audio, entertainment, music and arts content, Somethin’ Else is the UK’s largest independent podcast and audio producer and the BBC’s biggest independent producer of programs, covering a variety of music genres and flagship speech shows for the broadcaster.
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closed 12/1/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Gray Television, Inc., purchased TV Station Division from Meredith Corporation

See 111 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Magazine publisher and multimedia company Meredith Corp. has sold its Local Media Group which owns 17 television stations in 12 local markets, to Gray Television Inc., a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 94 television markets.
buyer: Gray Television, Inc. (GTN:$2,391.00)
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 94 television markets. With a rich history of over a century and more than 70 years of broadcast television specific expertise, Gray Television delivers meaningful content to millions of viewers each day. "
 seller: Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP:$2,879.70)
The acquisition includes the Local Media Group of Meredith Corporation consisting of 17 television stations in 12 local markets. Meredith Corporation is an American media conglomerate based in Des Moines, Iowa. The company owns magazines, television stations, websites, and radio stations.
price ($mm)
$2,825
rev ($mm)
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closed 4/14/2021 via BNC Analysis

JKN Global Media Public Company Limited, acquired New18

See 936 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: JKN Global Media Public Company Limited, Thailand’s leading global content distribution and broadcast company, has acquired New18, a broadcasting company that specializes in online broadcasting and news.
buyer: JKN Global Media Public Company Limited (SET:JKN:$53.67)
JKN Global Media Public Company Limited is Thailand’s leading global content distribution and broadcast company. JKN distributes content from Asia (specializing content from India and the Philippines) in Thailand through digital TV, cable satellite, OTT Platforms, publishing and merchandising. "
 target: New18
New18 or DN Broadcast Company Limited, is a broadcasting company based in Thailand. They specialize in online broadcasting and news, through their website, and through their social media accounts, including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
price ($mm)[EV]
$34 [$76]
rev ($mm)
$6
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
12.1x
EV / EBITDA
announced 2/1/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Gray Television, Inc., will acquire Quincy Media

See 4997 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Quincy Media, Inc. has approved the sale of the stock of the company to Gray Television, Inc. a public media company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Quincy Media, Inc. is a family-owned media company that owns and operates television stations in 16 markets, newspapers in two markets, radio in one and digital platforms in all.
buyer: Gray Television, Inc. (GTN:$2,391.00)
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 94 television markets. With a rich history of over a century and more than 70 years of broadcast television specific expertise, Gray Television delivers meaningful content to millions of viewers each day. "
 target: Quincy Media
Quincy Media, Inc., formerly known as Quincy Newspapers, Inc., is a family-owned media company that owns and operates television stations in 16 markets, newspapers in two markets, radio in one and digital platforms in all. Their broadcast footprint covers much of the upper Midwest.
price ($mm)
$925
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
$134
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
6.9x
announced 9/25/2020 via PR Newswire

The E.W. Scripps Company, will acquire ION Media Networks

See 4432 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The E.W. Scripps Company, America's fourth-largest independent TV station owner, will buy ION Media, an independent, privately held media company, and owner and operator of the nation’s largest broadcast station group.
buyer: The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP:$1,599.45)
The E.W. Scripps Company serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of local and national media brands. With 36 television stations, Scripps is one of the nation's largest independent TV station owners. "
 target: ION Media Networks (ION:$228.90)
ION Media is an independent, privately held media company, and owner and operator of the nation’s largest broadcast station group. ION reaches viewers in 98 million U.S. households, or 85% of the population, through its 60 owned and operated stations and its affiliations.
price ($mm)
$2,650
rev ($mm)
$558
EBITDA ($mm)
$323
EV / rev
4.7x
EV / EBITDA
8.2x
announced 9/9/2020 via BNC Analysis

Discovery Communications, Inc., will purchase Free-to-Air TV Business from MediaWorks NZ Limited

See 936 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Broadcaster MediaWorks has reached a binding agreement with media giant Discovery Inc regarding the sale of MediaWorks' free-to-air TV business. The deal includes entertainment channels Three and Bravo, streaming service ThreeNow, and multi-platform news and current affairs service Newshub, as well as other channels.
buyer: Discovery Communications, Inc. (DISC.A:$12,191.00)
Discovery Communications satisfies curiosity and engages superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids programming brands. Discovery reaches more than 3 billion cumulative viewers across pay-TV and free-to-air platforms in more than 220 countries and territories. "
 seller parent: Oaktree Capital Management, LLC
seller: MediaWorks NZ Limited
The acquisition includes the free-to-air TV business of MediaWorks and includes entertainment channels Three and Bravo, streaming service ThreeNow, and multi-platform news and current affairs service Newshub, as well as other channels Three+1, Bravo+1, The Edge TV and The Breeze TV.
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closed 8/12/2020 via BNC Analysis

NEP Group, Inc., acquired Outside Broadcasting Ltd

See 49 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sky TV has sold its subsidiary Outside Broadcasting to US-based firm NEP. Outside Broadcasting is a destination for inspiration, creation and collaboration. Their talented people use the best technology and equipment to bring your broadcast vision to life. They cover anything from live sport, entertainment programs to special events.
buyer parent: Carlyle Group
buyer: NEP Group, Inc. (NEPG:$450.72)
Since 1986, NEP has been a worldwide outsourced technical production partner supporting premier content producers of live sports, entertainment, music and corporate events. "
 target parent: Sky Network Television Limited
target: Outside Broadcasting Ltd
Outside Broadcasting is a destination for inspiration, creation and collaboration. Their talented people use the best technology and equipment to bring your broadcast vision to life. They cover anything from live sport, entertainment programs to special events.
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announced 7/14/2020 via BNC Analysis

Mission Broadcasting, Inc., will acquire Pix11

See 936 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: E.W. Scripps has announced that its New York CW affiliate, PIX11 (WPIX), will be acquired by Mission Broadcasting. PIX11 is an award-winning television station that airs primetime programming, news, hit movies, first-run programs, off-network sitcoms, children’s programming, and public affairs shows.
buyer: Mission Broadcasting, Inc.
Mission Broadcasting, Inc. is a television broadcasting company that acquires, develops, and operates television stations and interactive community Websites in medium-sized markets in the United States. Its stations provide free over-the-air programming to its markets’ television viewing audiences. "
 target parent: The E.W. Scripps Company
target: Pix11
PIX11 is a New York TV station that airs primetime programming, award-winning news, hit movies, first-run programs, off-network sitcoms, children’s programming, and public affairs shows. PIX11 has earned over 265 Emmy Awards, including multiple awards for its news programs and coverage.
price ($mm)
$75
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/28/2020 via BNC Analysis

Gray Television, Inc., acquired KATH-TV and KSCT-TV

See 111 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: GCI subsidiary Denali Media Holdings has announced the sale of its NBC affiliates in southeast Alaska to Gray Television. The sale includes KATH and KSCT stations in the Juneau and Sitka markets. Denali Media Holdings was established in 2012 and owns KTVA (CBS) in Anchorage along with three CBS stations in Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan.
buyer: Gray Television, Inc. (GTN:$2,391.00)
Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 91 television markets, including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. "
 target parent: General Communication, Inc
target: KATH-TV and KSCT-TV
KATH and KSCT serve NBC "Must See TV" to viewers in Alaska's capital city of Juneau, as well as to Sitka, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Wrangell, Angoon and other communities throughout Southeast Alaska, via broadcast, GCI cable, DishNet and DirecTV.
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closed 1/27/2020 via GlobeNewswire

ION Media Networks, purchased KMCC-TV from Entravision Communications Corporation

See 427 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ION Media, the nation’s leading independent broadcast TV operator, announced the purchase of KMCC-TV in Las Vegas from Entravision Communications Corporation. KMCC-TV is an Azteca América-affiliated television station serving Las Vegas, Nevada, that is licensed to Laughlin and broadcasts primarily in Spanish.
buyer: ION Media Networks (ION:$228.90)
ION Media is an independent, privately held media company, and owner and operator of the nation’s largest broadcast station group. ION reaches viewers in 98 million U.S. households, or 85% of the population, through its 60 owned and operated stations and its affiliations. "
 seller: Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC:$697.98)
KMCC-TV is an Azteca América-affiliated television station serving Las Vegas, that is licensed to Laughlin and broadcasts primarily in Spanish. Entravision is a diversified global media, data and advertising technology company that reaches and engages Latino consumers in the U.S. and other markets.
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closed 12/31/2019 via BNC Analysis

Urban One, Inc., acquired WQMC-LD

See 111 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Urban One, the largest diversified media company that primarily targets Black Americans and urban consumers in the US, has acquired WQMC-LD (GTN or Media Columbus), a low-power independent commercial television station in Columbus, Ohio.
buyer: Urban One, Inc. (ROIAK:$387.79)
Urban One, Inc., formerly known as Radio One, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is the largest diversified media company that primarily targets Black Americans and urban consumers in the United States. "
 target: WQMC-LD
WQMC-LD (GTN or Media Columbus) is a low-power independent commercial television station in Columbus, Ohio. It broadcasts locally on channel 23. They broadcast in the Columbus metro area which reaches a majority of the 2.5 million residents of the overall Columbus DMA.
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announced 12/18/2019 via GlobeNewswire

Regional News Network, will purchase 7 Full Power and One Class A Station from NRJ TV LLC

See 936 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: RNN National Media (RNN) is to purchase 7 full power and one Class A station from NRJ. The stations are KSCI-TV in Los Angeles, WTVE-TV and WPHY-CD in the Philadelphia DMA, KFWD-TV in the Dallas-Ft. Worth DMA, KUBE-TV in the Houston DMA, KCNS-TV in the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose DMA, WMFP-TV in the Boston DMA and KIKU-TV in the Honolulu DMA.
buyer: Regional News Network
RNN is a privately-owned portfolio of independent broadcast assets and production/distribution capabilities located in Rye Brook, NY. Their independent network currently reaches more than 14 million households and 43 million people throughout New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Boston. "
 seller: NRJ TV LLC
The acquisition includes 7 full power and one Class A station from NRJ. The stations are KSCI-TV in Los Angeles, WTVE-TV and WPHY-CD in Philadelphia, KFWD-TV in Dallas-Ft. Worth, KUBE-TV in Houston, KCNS-TV in San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, WMFP-TV in the Boston DMA and KIKU-TV in the Honolulu DMA.
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announced 11/25/2019 via Company Press Release

Standard Media Group LLC, will purchase Nine Television Stations from Waypoint Media, LLC

See 111 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Standard Media Group, an innovative and diverse broadcast media company, has announced its agreement to acquire nine television stations across six markets from Waypoint Media and Vision Communications.
buyer: Standard Media Group LLC
Standard Media Group is an innovative and diverse broadcast media company committed to serving local communities. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Standard Media’s leadership team has a long history of building strong, local television and digital media properties. "
 seller: Waypoint Media, LLC
The transaction includes the following stations from Waypoint Media: FOX & NBC affiliate WGBC-TV; FOX affiliate WHPM-LD; NBC affiliate WNBJ-LD; FOX and CBS affiliate KJNB-LD and KJNE-LD; FOX and NBC WPBI-LD, along with ABC affiliate WPBY-LD; as well as FOX affiliate WYDC-TV and MyNet affiliate WJKP.
price ($mm)
$59
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/20/2019 via BNC Analysis

Lilly Broadcasting LLC, acquired WCVI

See 111 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lilly Broadcasting, a privately owned American broadcasting company headquartered in Erie, Pa., has acquired WCVI in the U.S. Virgin Islands. WCVI is an ABC affiliate, and recently added CBS programming. Family Broadcasting Corporation is the seller and the price was not disclosed.
buyer: Lilly Broadcasting LLC
Lilly Broadcasting, LLC is a privately owned American broadcasting company headquartered in Erie, Pa. and its stations include WICU Erie and WENY Elmira. It also owns and operates One Caribbean Television. "
 target parent: Family Broadcasting Group, Inc.
target: WCVI
WCVI-TV is a dual CBS/ABC-affiliated television station serving the United States Virgin Islands that is licensed to Christiansted, Saint Croix.
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2021
rev ($mm)
$1,001.05
EBITDA ($mm)
$129.51
EBIT ($mm)
$116.80
Net Income ($mm)
$72.32
Employees
2467
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Ticker: BMV:AZTECA CPO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V.
TV Azteca produces Spanish-language television programming. The Company operates two national television networks in Mexico through owned and operated stations throughout the country. TV Azteca also operates a broadcast television network targeted toward the Hispanic market in the US.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$817.84
EBITDA ($mm)
$140.88
EBIT ($mm)
$86.49
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
4489
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Ticker: CTCM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CTC Media, Inc.
CTC Media, Inc.
CTC Media is the leading Russian independent media company. The group manages four television channels in Russia (CTC, Domashny, Peretz and CTC Love) as well as Channel 31 in Kazakhstan and a TV company in Moldova with combined audience over 150 million viewers.
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$788.84
EBITDA ($mm)
$261.98
EBIT ($mm)
$232.82
Net Income ($mm)
$134.97
Employees
1129
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