McClatchy, second-largest US newspaper group, in bankruptcy | Malay Mail

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WASHINGTON, Feb 13 — McClatchy, the second largest US newspaper group, announced today it was filing for bankruptcy protection in the latest sign of turmoil for the struggling media sector. The company said it would keep operating its 30 regional newspapers — including the Miami Herald and...

The Miami Herald is one of 30 newspapers owned by McClatchy. — AFP pic

A reorganisation plan included in the bankruptcy filing could hand over ownership of the newspaper chain to the private equity group Chatham Asset Management and end the McClatchy stock listing. Some former prestigious dailies have faced bankruptcy and others have seen the value of their companies drop precipitously.

“In this important moment for independent local journalism in the public interest, a reorganised capital structure will enable McClatchy to continue to pursue our strategy of digital transformation and continue to produce strong local journalism essential to the communities we serve,” Forman said.

 

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