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Time Inc. Sells Itself to Meredith Corp., Backed by Koch Brothers

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  • Chantal Fernandez

"The deal was made possible, in part, by an infusion of $650 million from the private equity arm of Charles G. and David H. Koch, the billionaire brothers known for using their wealth and political connections to advance conservative causes."

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