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US · 2 hrs ago
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Byron Allen strikes deal to buy controlling stake in BuzzFeed and become CEO
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Byron Allen, a media entrepreneur, has announced a deal to acquire a majority stake in BuzzFeed and become its CEO, providing the struggling digital publisher with financial rescue and avoiding potential bankruptcy.
Byron Allen strikes deal to buy controlling stake in BuzzFeed and become CEO
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Byron Allen, a media entrepreneur known for aggressively trying to roll up various media assets, on Monday announced a deal to buy a majority stake in BuzzFeed.
Why it matters: The deal gives the 20-year-old digital publisher a much-needed lifeline. Without a buyer, the company likely would've been forced to file for bankruptcy.
BuzzFeed's stock has been trading under $1 and the company was warned earlier this year it is at risk of bei
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