---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-260938"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NXST"
cik: "0001142417"
company_name: "NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC."
filed_at: "2025-10-31T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T01:03:59.750945+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Nexstar and TEGNA receive DOJ Second Request; HSR waiting period extended; close expected by H2 2026

## Summary
- On Oct 30, parties received a Second Request from DOJ under HSR Act review of Nexstar-TEGNA merger.
- HSR waiting period extended to 30 days after each party substantially complies, or earlier termination.
- Parties will continue cooperating with DOJ; closing expected in second half of 2026.
- Completion remains subject to HSR clearance, TEGNA shareholder approval, and other conditions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-260938
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NXST
- cik: 0001142417
- company_name: NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.
- filed_at: 2025-10-31T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1142417/000119312525260938/0001193125-25-260938-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1142417/000119312525260938/nxst-20251030.htm

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