mergers and acquisitions

Standard General’s takeover of Tegna is headed to judicial review — and a long delay

The FCC Media Bureau sent the $8.6 billion takeover of 64 stations to review, all but guaranteeing a takeover will be a long way away … if it happens.

February 27, 2023

Standard General tells Tegna employees ‘no intention to reduce staff’

In a highly unusual move during a takeover, Standard Media CEO Deb McDermott tried to calm rumors and concerns about staff cuts.

June 17, 2022

Magazines cast their lot with newspapers as trade association merger closes

The News Media Alliance and MPA – The Association of Magazine Media will merge, gaining bargaining power with platform companies.

May 6, 2022

How Vox Media’s growth explains what happens when digital media companies combine

Digitally-focused media companies are consolidating brands. What benefits will be reaped from those actions remain to be seen.

April 13, 2022

Lee’s slate of directors elected, Alden Global Capital takeover attempt blocked for now

Here are four moves that Alden could make next in its attempt to take over Lee Enterprises.

March 10, 2022

Local TV station owner Tegna will sell to Standard General in a $5.4B cash deal

A nasty proxy fight between Standard General's leader and Tegna provides some hints about how Standard General might run the Tegna stations.

February 22, 2022

Decision day is coming for the future of Tribune Publishing

Alden Global Capital could take full control or force a sale. The LA Times' owner could play spoiler. Or Tribune’s papers could be sold piecemeal.

June 17, 2020

For Philly’s durable Daily News, it looks like the beginning of the end

The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News building is seen in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007.…

November 1, 2015

Inquirer, Daily News sold for $88 million

The Philadelphia Inquirer Lewis Katz and H.F. "Gerry" Lenfest won the English-style auction for Interstate…

May 27, 2014

DOJ agreement should clear way for Gannett-Belo deal, companies say

Gannett | Department of Justice | The New York Times Gannett Co. and Belo Corp.…

December 16, 2013