Nexstar Broadcasting Provides Third Extension To DISH Network Distribution Deal

(RTTNews) - Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. (NXST) announced that it has provided the third extension of its distribution agreement with DISH Network, L.L.C. (DISH) allowing the satellite television provider the right to continue to air Nexstar's programming until 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 10.

The agreement covers Nexstar's broadcast platform inclusive of 60 network affiliated and local stations in 46 markets. DISH's previous extension with Nexstar expires tonight at 11:59 p.m. ET.

For over two months, Nexstar has been negotiating in good faith to establish a mutually agreeable contract with DISH and Nexstar remains hopeful that a resolution can be reached without a service interruption to viewers in affected markets.