NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. completed an acquisition involving TEGNA Inc. (closed 2026-03-19).
“On March 19, 2026, Nexstar completed its acquisition of TEGNA Inc.”
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. — fact timeline
Source-grounded facts extracted from NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. reported for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $1.40 billion, net income $160.
“respective missions. 2 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FIRST QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS RELEASE Financial Results • Net Revenue. First quarter net revenue of $1.40 billion, increased $162 million year-over-year, or 13.1%, primarily due to $106 million of incremental revenue from our acquisition of TEGNA and higher advertising and distribution”
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. incurred senior notes of $1,725 million with Wilmington Trust, National Association at 7.250% maturing April 15, 2034.
“completed the issuance and sale of $1,725 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.250% Senior Notes due 2034”
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. entered into Unsecured Notes Indenture with Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee valued at $1,725 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% Senior Notes due 2034 (effective 2026-04-02).
“On April 2, 2026, Nexstar Media Inc. (the “Issuer”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (the “Company”), completed the issuance and sale of $1,725 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.250% Senior Notes due 2034 (the “Unsecured Notes”) in a private offering that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).”
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. incurred senior notes of approximately $1,000 million.
“On March 24, 2026, NMI incurred approximately $1,000 million of delayed draw borrowings under the Bridge Facility to fund the redemption of all of TEGNA’s 4.625% Senior Notes due 2028 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.”
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. incurred senior notes of $3,390 million at 6.500% maturing September 15, 2033.
“On March 25, 2026, Nexstar Media Inc. (the “Issuer” or “NMI”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (the “Company”), completed the issuance and sale of $3,390 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2033 (the “Secured Notes”) in a private offering that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).”
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. entered into Credit Agreement Amendment (effective 2026-03-25).
“On March 25, 2026, NMI entered into that certain Amendment No. 9 (the “Credit Agreement Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2017”
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. entered into Secured Notes Indenture with Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and notes collateral agent valued at $3,390 million (effective 2026-03-25).
“The Secured Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of March 25, 2026 (the “Secured Notes Indenture”), by and among the Issuer, the Company, Mission Broadcasting, Inc. (“Mission”), the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and notes collateral agent.”
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. incurred term loan of $2,750 million with Bank of America, N.A. at SOFR for the applicable interest period plus 2.75% maturing seven-year maturity.
“an incremental senior secured term B loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $2,750 million (the “2026 Nexstar Term Loan B Facility”).”
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. incurred term loan of $150 million with Bank of America, N.A. at SOFR for the applicable interest period plus 2.00% per annum maturing 364 days after the Closing Date.
“an incremental senior secured term A loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $150 million (the “2026 Nexstar Term Loan A Facility”)”
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. incurred credit facility of up to $2,390 million with Bank of America, N.A. at SOFR for the applicable interest period plus 2.75% per annum maturing first anniversary of the Closing Date.
“NMI entered into a credit agreement, dated as of March 19, 2026, by and among NMI, as the borrower, Bank of America, N.A. (“BofA”), as the administrative agent and the collateral agent, and the financial institutions from time to time party thereto (the “Bridge Credit Agreement”), pursuant to which NMI established a senior first lien secured increasing rate bridge facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $2,390 million (the “Bridge Facility”).”
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. amended Credit Agreement Amendment with Bank of America, N.A. and the financial institutions from time to time party thereto valued at $150 million and $2,750 million (effective 2026-03-19).
“pursuant to NMI established (i) an incremental senior secured term A loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $150 million (the “2026 Nexstar Term Loan A Facility”) and (ii) an incremental senior secured term B loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $2,750 million (the “2026 Nexstar Term Loan B Facility”).”
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. entered into Bridge Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. and the financial institutions from time to time party thereto valued at up to $2,390 million (effective 2026-03-19).
“On the Closing Date, in connection with the consummation of the Merger, NMI entered into a credit agreement, dated as of March 19, 2026, by and among NMI, as the borrower, Bank of America, N.A. (“BofA”), as the administrative agent and the collateral agent, and the financial institutions from time to time party thereto (the “Bridge Credit Agreement”), pursuant to which NMI established a senior first lien secured increasing rate bridge facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $2,390 million (the “Bridge Facility”).”
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. completed an acquisition involving TEGNA Inc. for $22.00 per share in cash (closed 2026-03-19).
“and who have complied with, Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, as amended, with respect to such shares) were automatically converted into the right to receive $22.00 per share of TEGNA Common Stock in cash, without interest (the “Merger Consideration”). At the Effective Time, each (i) time-based restricted stock unit award in respect of shares”
Dennis FitzSimons resigned as Director at NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC..
“On March 21, 2025, Dennis FitzSimons gave notice to Nexstar Media Group, Inc (“Nexstar”) and its Board of Directors (the “Board”) of his intent not to stand for re-election as a director of Nexstar.”
Michael Strober departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC..
“On September 30, 2024, executive management of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (the “Company”) notified Michael Strober that it has eliminated his position of Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer in favor of a more streamlined organizational structure. Mr. Strober will leave the Company on October 30, 2024 pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement, unless otherwise mutually agreed.”
Ellen Johnson was appointed as member of the Board at NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC..
“appointed Ellen Johnson as a member of the Board, effective October 1, 2024.”
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $1.28 billion, net income $167 million.
“an ATSC 3.0, or NextGen TV, signal from a Nexstar owned or operated station following the Chicago and San Diego market launches. Net Revenue. Record first quarter net revenue of $1.28 billion, increased by $27 million, or 2.1%, reflecting growth in distribution revenue, partially offset by a slight decline in advertising and other revenue. Approximately 59% of”
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