We did it! We raised national awareness of Alden’s extreme chop-shop tactics and on May 16, Gannett shareholders successfully fended off Alden Global Capital’s hostile takeover attempt! The fight to save local news is far from over, but we’re on the front lines, standing up for democracy. #SaveLocalNews #Aldenexposed
Some of the coverage today:
Washington Post | Gannett shareholders reject hedge fund’s board candidates
New York Times | Gannett Counters the Latest Move by Its Hedge Fund-Backed Rival
Harvard Nieman Lab | Newsonomics: Gannett turns back Alden, but it’s just a hiccup before the big rollup in the sky
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