Nexstar's takeover of Tegna was valued at how many billions?

• A. 6.0
• B. 6.2
• C. 6.5
• D. 6.8

Answer: (B)

In acquisitions, the value shown is the total consideration the buyer commits to the deal, typically including both the money paid to shareholders and the debt or other obligations assumed as part of the transaction. For Nexstar’s takeover of Tegna, reports placed the deal at about 6.2 billion, which reflects the full price tag of the transaction rather than just a per-share price. This figure captures what Nexstar would pay to Tegna’s shareholders plus the debt it would take on, giving the complete size of the deal. That’s why 6.2 billion is the best answer: it aligns with how such deals are consistently presented in financial reporting. The other numbers would not match the official deal size.