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FCC calls out "lack of candor" in Sinclair-Tribune deal

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday formally referred Sinclair Broadcast Group's proposed acquisition of Tribune Media to an administrative judge hearing, and called into question whether some of its divestments in the deal were a "sham.".....»»

Category: topSource: moneyJul 19th, 2018

FCC probing whether Sinclair showed "lack of candor" in Tribune deal, WSJ says

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallJun 27th, 2019

FCC opens probe into Sinclair disclosures on failed Tribune deal

The Federal Communications Commission has opened a new investigation into whether Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc engaged in misrepresentations or a lack of candor in its failed effort to win approval for a $3.9 billion bid to purchase Tribune Media Co......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJun 27th, 2019

Trump Calls FCC"s Move to Block Sinclair Deal "Disgraceful"

President says broadcaster’s $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media would have created ‘much needed conservative voice.’.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjJul 25th, 2018

Tribune calls off $3.9 billion Sinclair media deal

Tribune said in a statement Thursday that it has terminated its merger agreement with Sinclair, scuttling a $3.9 billion deal......»»

Category: marketsSource: cnnAug 9th, 2018

Tribune Media Calls Off Deal With Sinclair

The announcement definitively ends efforts by The Sinclair Broadcast Group to create a behemoth that it hoped would rival Fox News......»»

Category: mediaSource: nytAug 9th, 2018

Tribune calls off $3.9 billion Sinclair media deal

Tribune said in a statement Thursday that it has terminated its merger agreement with Sinclair, scuttling a $3.9 billion deal......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralAug 9th, 2018

Tribune calls off nearly $4 billion Sinclair media deal

Tribune said in a statement Thursday that it has terminated its merger agreement with Sinclair, scuttling a $3.9 billion deal......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralAug 9th, 2018

Sinclair to pay record $48 million fine over failed Tribune deal, other FCC probes

Sinclair Broadcast Group has agreed to pay a $48 million fine to the Federal Communications Commission as part of a settlement to close three pending investigations, including one related to the company's failed acquisition of Tribune Media Co. Hunt V.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 6th, 2020

Sinclair to pay record $48 million fine to settle FCC investigations, including probe related to failed Tribune Media deal

Sinclair Broadcast Group agreed to pay a $48 million civil penalty to settle three Federal Communications Commission investigations, including the company's disclosure of information related to its proposed acquisiti.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 6th, 2020

Sinclair agrees to pay record-setting $48 million FCC civil penalty

Sinclair Broadcast Group has agreed to pay a $48 million fine to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) resolving the probe into the company's abandoned deal to buy Tribune Media in what the agency said was its largest-ever civil penalty......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 6th, 2020

FCC probes whether Sinclair misled agency during failed Tribune deal

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Category: topSource: reutersJun 27th, 2019

Sinclair to Sell TV Stations in Bid to Secure Tribune Deal Approval

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. has reached deals to sell 23 television stations in 18 markets as it works to get regulators to sign off on its purchase of Tribune Media Co......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjApr 24th, 2018

Sinclair proposes selling 23 stations in latest bid to gain approval for Tribune deal

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. unveiled a plan late Tuesday to sell 23 stations to five different buyers, the latest effort by the Hunt Valley company to win approval for its planned acquisition of Tribune Media Co. Sinclair said it has entered into de.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 24th, 2018

Sinclair says Fox unit is one of the purchasers of TV stations being sold as part of Tribune deal

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. said Wednesday that Fox Broadcasting Co. is a purchaser, along with Standard Media Grou.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 9th, 2018

FCC plans rule change that could affect Sinclair-Tribune deal, Bloomberg says

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallJun 13th, 2018

Sinclair station sales risk new scrutiny as part of Tribune deal

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.’s bid to bec.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesJul 4th, 2018

Sinclair expecting imminent approval for Tribune Media deal, Gasparino says

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallJul 12th, 2018

FCC Chairman Has "Serious Concerns" With Sinclair-Tribune Deal

A top federal communications regulator said he had “serious concerns” about Sinclair Broadcast’s $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjJul 16th, 2018

FCC chairman says he has "serious concerns" about Sinclair"s Tribune deal

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said on Monday he has "serious concerns" about Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc’s proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media Co, an announcement that could scuttle the deal......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 16th, 2018

FCC chairman has serious concerns about Sinclair"s Tribune deal

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said Monday he has "serious concerns" about Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc’s proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media Co, an announcement that could scuttle the deal......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 16th, 2018