Bahakel Communications is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 1953, the company operates with approximately 80 employees and reported $49.9M in revenue as of 2023. As a tier 2 media tech buyer, Bahakel Communications specializes in broadcast television and radio, functioning as an American communications company.
The sale of ABC affiliate WBBJ-TV Jackson, Tennessee, from Bahakel Communications to Gray Media closed on February 18, 2026, for $6.25 million. Bahakel Communications, a Charlotte-based company headed by Beverly Bahakel, also owns television stations in five additional markets and radio stations in Colorado Springs and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Previously, on December 22, 2025, Gray Media announced an agreement to acquire the Jackson, Tennessee ABC affiliate WBBJ-TV 7 from Bahakel Communications, with the deal expected to close in Q1 2026. The initial announcement of the sale agreement between Bahakel Communications and Gray Media occurred on December 15, 2025. Gray anticipated the acquisition would be immediately free cash flow accretive and planned to fund it with cash.
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Bahakel Communications offers products in the media and telecoms services industry. Bahakel Communications's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio.
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Bahakel Communications's revenues were less than $100M in 2023. All the revenue comes from linear (local broadcaster).
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