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Redstone sees substantial interest in theaters
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Michael Zoldessy
on
August 4, 2009 at 10:39 am
Sumner Redstone claims getting rid or National Amusements may be easier than many thought.
“We are extremely pleased with the progress we are making,” Redstone, 86, said today on a conference call to discuss New York-based Viacom’s second-quarter earnings.
National Amusements has been seeking a buyer for part of its 1,500-screen theater chain since reaching agreements in February to extend the maturity of $1.46 billion in debt, which is secured on assets including CBS and Viacom shares. A sale would help Redstone meet payments due this year and in 2010, and may avoid further sales of Viacom and CBS shares.
Read the full story at Bloomberg.
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The once mighty Redstone empire will soon be history.