BALTIMORE, March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair
Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) notes that the Federal
Communications Commission ("FCC") released today the decision of
its Administrative Law Judge dismissing with prejudice the
July 19, 2018 Hearing Designation
Order related to Sinclair's terminated acquisition of 100% of the
issued and outstanding shares of Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO)
("Tribune"). The company issued the following statement:
"We are pleased that the Administrative Law Judge of the FCC has
dismissed with prejudice the Hearing Designation Order. We
continue to maintain that we were completely candid, transparent
and honest with the FCC during its review of our proposed
acquisition of Tribune Media."
About Sinclair:
Sinclair is one of the largest
and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the
country. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services
to 191 television stations in 89 markets. Sinclair is a
leading local news provider in the country and is dedicated to
impactful journalism with a local focus. The Company has multiple
national networks, live local sports production, as well as
stations affiliated with all the major networks. 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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SOURCE Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.