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Byron Allen Buys Controlling Stake in BuzzFeed for $120 Million

Sourced from 3 publications

  • •Allen Family Digital will acquire a 52% controlling stake in BuzzFeed for $120 million, with Allen becoming CEO.
  • •Co-founder Jonah Peretti steps down as chief executive to serve as president of BuzzFeed AI.
  • •Allen plans to implement significant cost-cutting measures after the deal closes, according to the Guardian.
  • •BuzzFeed's sale price reflects a steep decline from the company's valuation during its 2021 public listing.
  • •The acquisition adds BuzzFeed to Allen's broader media portfolio, which includes television stations and other properties.

Sources

BuzzFeed agrees to sell 52% stake to Byron Allen for $120m

Techinasia

BuzzFeed sold to Byron Allen, who will take over as CEO in $120m deal

The Guardian

Byron Allen to Buy a Controlling Stake in BuzzFeed

New York Times

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