A federal judge has extended and eased some provisions of a restraining order blocking Nexstar’s $6.2 billion merger with Tegna.
The order allows both companies to manage routine business, such as debt payments and SEC reporting, but prohibits further integration.
The merger faces opposition from state attorneys general and DirecTV, who argue it could harm consumers and local journalism by concentrating broadcast power.
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