Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges and Credits

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges and Credits

Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges and Credits

Loss from operations before income taxes was affected by the following:

2020 - Acquisition and related integration costs of $4.9 million in the first quarter of 2020 reflect contract termination costs and professional service costs incurred to integrate the Cordillera and Nexstar-Tribune television stations.

2019 - Acquisition and related integration costs of $3.5 million in the first quarter of 2019 reflect professional service costs incurred to integrate Triton and the Raycom and Cordillera television stations, as well as costs related to the Nexstar-Tribune acquisition.