Gray Media To Acquire Six American Spirit Television Stations for $50 Million

July 13, 2026

Gray Media has agreed to acquire six television stations from American Spirit Media for $50 million, expanding Gray’s presence in multiple U.S. regional markets. The transaction is structured in two closings: Gray completed a first closing on July 1 (paying $40 million under a limited local management agreement), with the second closing expected in Q4 2026 subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.

Buyers
Gray Media
Targets
American Spirit Media television stations (WUPW, WDBD, WSFX-TV, WXTX, KAUZ-TV, KVHP)
Sellers
American Spirit Media
Location
United States
Transaction Type
Buyout

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