Tribune to Pay Outstanding Loan Balance of Syndicated Asset-Backed Facility

CHICAGO, November 10, 2009 -- Tribune Company announced today that it will pay back the entire $170 million loan outstanding under the Company’s syndicated accounts receivable asset-backed Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) facility led by Barclays Bank PLC (Barclays). All lenders will be notified of Tribune’s intent today.

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