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Nexstar finalizes TEGNA acquisition, reshaping US media ownership

A media giant grows even larger. Nexstar's TEGNA takeover shifts market indices and cements its control over local TV—here's what changes.

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Nexstar finalizes TEGNA acquisition, reshaping US media ownership

The Vita Coco Company Inc. (NASD: COCO) will replace TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, March 25. S&P MidCap 400 constituent Nexstar Media Group Inc. (NASD: NXST) has acquired TEGNA in a deal that closed today, March 20.

Following is a summary of the change that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

| Effective Date | Index Name | Action | Company Name | Ticker | GICS Sector | |----------------|-----------------|----------|-----------------------|--------|------------------| | March 25, 2026 | S&P SmallCap 600 | Addition | The Vita Coco Company | COCO | Consumer Staples| | March 25, 2026 | S&P SmallCap 600 | Deletion | TEGNA | TGNA | Communication Services|

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