Fox Corporation (Nasdaq FOXA( (Nasdaq: FOX) today announced a definitive agreement with Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) to acquire three television stations for a purchase price of approximately $350 million. The stations FOX will be acquiring are located in Seattle, WA and Milwaukee, WI, two key markets that align with the company's sports rights. The transaction will expand Fox Television Stations' market presence to 14 of the top 15 DMAs.

The stations being acquired by FOX are:

Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Murdoch said, "This acquisition expands the reach of one of FOX's core assets, our television stations portfolio, and further strengthens what is already a highly profitable and cash generative business. The Seattle and Milwaukee markets both overlap with key sports markets, creating significant opportunities for growth and collaboration."

Jack Abernethy, CEO of Fox Television Stations, added, "Acquiring stations in these high-performing NFC markets enhances our already strong nationwide footprint and further demonstrates Fox Television Stations' commitment to serving our viewers, advertisers and local communities."

As part of this transaction, FOX has agreed to sell Nexstar two stations in Charlotte, NC, FOX-affiliate WJZY and MyNetworkTV-affiliate WMYT, for approximately $45 million.

Completion of the stations acquisition and divestiture by FOX is expected to occur during the first half of calendar year 2020, subject to regulatory approvals and the satisfaction or waiver of certain closing conditions.