Tribune Faces Hurdles In Selling Or Splitting Itself

At a meeting Thursday, board members of the newspaper publisher and broadcaster assigned a committee of independent directors to consider options for "creating additional value for shareholders." The possiblities include a management-led buyout, separating the company's television and newspaper assets, or an outright sale. However, any move is complicated by the company's intricate ownership structure, high debt load and diverse holdings.

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