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Gannett Co.

Gannett Withdraws Offer for Tronc Due to Inability to Finance

Gannett is walking away from its attempted takeover of Tronc, the publisher of the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and other major dailies.Tronc maintained that it still had “serious doubts” about Gannett’s ability to finance a potential transaction.

Gannett Buys Digital Marketing Company ReachLocal

Gannett Co., Inc. and ReachLocal, Inc. announced a merger agreement whereby Gannett would acquire the outstanding shares of ReachLocal, Inc., for US$4.60 per share in cash, via a tender offer.The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to be completed in the third quarter