original_query: What was the acquisition agreement between Sinclair and Tribune Media in 2017?
query: What was the acquisition agreement between Sinclair and Tribune Media in 2017?
answer: In May 2017, Sinclair agreed to acquire Tribune Media for $3.9 billion, plus the assumption of $2.7 billion in debt held by Tribune.  This acquisition involved ownership conflicts in several markets, including St. Louis, and likely resulted in divestitures.