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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Will Sam Zell’s Deal for the Tribune Company Get Stalled?

    Last week, Sam Zell, the real estate magnate and likely new owner of the LA Times, made his first visit to the paper since offering to buy the Tribune Company. Zell’s meeting with senior management was off the record.  Tomorrow, Tribune shareholders will meet in Chicago. Will they vote their approval for his 8.2 billion dollar plan?

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Last week, Sam Zell, the real estate magnate and likely new owner of the LA Times, made his first visit to the paper since offering to buy the Tribune Company. Zell’s meeting with senior management was off the record. Tomorrow, Tribune shareholders will meet in Chicago. Will they vote their approval for his 8.2 billion dollar plan? Even if they do, can the company and its lenders close the deal?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Michael Hiltzik

      business columnist for the LA Times

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