<\/a>Justin Dearborn<\/p><\/div>\n
I want to be clear that we did not seek or encourage this proposal and the Board has not been trying to sell the Company.\u00a0 However, as a public company, our Board is obligated to evaluate any proposal of this nature and we take this responsibility seriously.\u00a0 The Board is thoroughly evaluating the proposal in consultation with our independent financial and legal advisors, and will respond to Gannett promptly.\u00a0 The Company is committed to acting in the best interests of shareholders.<\/em>
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\nAs you know, we are engaged in a significant transformation of the Company.\u00a0 We are focused on delivering relevant and impactful journalism that reaches the largest global audience, using innovative technology and leveraging that content to drive transactions\u00a0for our partners\u00a0using sophisticated tools and analytics.\u00a0 In a few short months, we have made important progress.\u00a0 We\u2019ve implemented a new organizational structure to increase agility and drive innovation while focusing on driving efficiencies and reducing costs.\u00a0 We added new talent with expertise in technology and key industry verticals such as real estate to identify and drive customer transactions.\u00a0 With a focused strategy and an unmatched collection of award-winning content and brands, we are well-positioned to create value for our shareholders.<\/em>
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\nThe most important thing we can do right now is to focus on great journalism and informing the communities we serve.\u00a0 We appreciate the continued hard work and commitment of all of our employees.<\/em>
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\nIf you receive any media inquiries, please direct them to Dana Meyer at dmeyer@tribpub.com.<\/em>
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\nWe appreciate the continued support and dedication of all of our employees.<\/em>
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\nSincerely,<\/em>
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