When Nexstar Media Group(NXST) struck a $6.2 billion all-cash deal to acquire TEGNA(TGNA), promising to consolidate 265 stations across 44 states and reach nearly 80% of U.S. households, this wasn’t just a merger. It was a broadcasting tectonic shift—a true mega-merger. Let’s unpack the implications, spin-off history, and yes—the unfortunate brand names. 1. Why “Mega-Merger” Isn’t an Overstatement… Read More »
TEGNA’s (TGNA) Board of Directors officially approved the spinoff of Cars.com and expects the transaction to be completed on May 31st. TEGNA shareholders as of May 18th should receive 1 share of the new company for every 3 TGNA shares owned. Cars.com is expected to trade on the NYSE under the ticker ‘CARS’, which I think we can… Read More »
The ‘Summer Of Spin’ kicked off yesterday with Gannett transforming itself into the bizarrely titled TEGNA (TGNA). The ‘New Gannett’ (GCI), containing the publishing assets, was spun off to shareholders who should have received 1 share of new Gannett for every 2 shares of the old Gannett owned. Prior to the spin, the companies revealed separate buyback and dividend plans… Read More »
We recently noted some of the progress Gannett (GCI) had been making towards completing the separation of its publishing assets from its broadcasting & digital businesses. There was the awful name – TEGNA – for the rebranded parent company. Then a new board of directors was vetted and selected. Form 10’s were filed. And just last week, finally, the board has… Read More »