PR Newswire
BALTIMORE, Aug. 7, 2017
BALTIMORE, Aug. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 3, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") issued an Order denying a Motion for Additional
Information and Documents and Extension of Time filed by DISH Network, LLC ("Dish"), American Cable Association ("ACA") and
Public Knowledge (together the "Movants") related to the Public Notice seeking comment on the joint applications of Tribune Media
Company ("Tribune") (NYSE: TRCO) and Sinclair Broadcast Group ("Sinclair") (Nasdaq: SBGI) related to Sinclair's pending
acquisition of Tribune.
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The FCC dismissed and denied the Motion of the Movants. Pursuant to the Order, the FCC agreed that there was no
justification to extend the petition to deny period, the additional confidential information requested was not needed to file a
petition to deny, and it was premature to extend the reply period before petitions to deny or oppositions have even been filed.
The FCC action does not mean that the Movants cannot file against the deal and it is expected that they will.
About Sinclair:
Sinclair is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Pro forma for all
pending and previously announced transactions, the Company will own, operate and/or provide services to 233 television stations
in 108 markets. The Company has multiple emerging networks as well as being affiliated with all the major networks.
Sinclair is a leading local news provider in the country and a producer of live sports content. Sinclair's content is delivered
via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. The Company
regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
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