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Gannett, Belo Receive Second Requests from DOJ

Gannett looking to add more broadcasting capabilities

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Gannett Co., Inc. and Belo Corp. announced that they received requests yesterday for additional information and documents from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with Gannett’s proposed acquisition of Belo. A Second Request is a standard part of the DOJ review process. A Second Request extends the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, during which the parties may not close the transaction until 30 days after Gannett a...

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