Exclusive: Donerail Group in talks to buy Chicago Tribune owner Tronc - sources

(August 10 02:10) Reuters.com Business

Donerail Group, an investment firm led by former activist hedge fund Starboard Value LP executive Will Wyatt, is in talks to acquire Tronc Inc , the publisher of Chicago Tribune, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

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