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The New York Times Company Confirms It Is in Discussions to Sell Its About Group

Thursday 09. August 2012 - The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) confirmed today that it is engaged in discussions regarding the potential sale of its About Group. No definitive agreement has been reached. The negotiations are ongoing and there can be no assurances that an agreement will be reached or that a transaction will be completed.

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