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Slide #60. Sinclair Broadcast Group — Barrington Stations
Acquirer:
Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ:SBGI)
Acquiree:
Barrington Stations
Details:
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) (the "Company" or "Sinclair") announced today that it closed on its previously announced acquisition of 18 television stations owned by Barrington Broadcasting Group, LLC ("Barrington") for $370.0 million and entered into agreements to operate or provide sales services to another six stations. The 24 stations are located in 15 markets and reach 3.4% of the U.S. TV households. The acquisition was funded through cash on hand.
Sinclair is a media company. The content, distributed through Co.'s broadcast platform and third-party platforms, consists of programming provided by third-party networks and syndicators, local news, college and sports, and other original programming produced by Co. Additionally, Co. owns digital media products that are complementary to its portfolio of television station and regional sports network related digital properties. Outside of its media related businesses, Co. operates technical services companies focused on supply and maintenance of broadcast transmission systems as well as research and development for the improvement of broadcast technology.
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