#Vice Media Files for Bankruptcy (Report)

#Vice Media Files for Bankruptcy (Report)

After weeks of speculation, Vice Media filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday to smooth a sale of the company. Bloomberg reported that Vice listed both assets and liabilities in the range of more than $500 million to as much as $1 billion in a Chapter 11 petition filed in a New York court. Bloomberg…

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#Vice Media hires financial advisor for sale: report

#Vice Media hires financial advisor for sale: report

“Vice Media hires financial advisor for sale: report” Vice Media, the Brooklyn-based digital media company founded by Shane Smith, has hired bankers to put the company up for sale, according to a report. Several buyers have expressed “preliminary interest” in buying Vice outright, CNBC reported late Monday. Vice, which is saddled with outstanding debt and…

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#Vice raises 5M as SPAC plans sputter

#Vice raises $135M as SPAC plans sputter

“#Vice raises $135M as SPAC plans sputter” Vice Media said Thursday that it raised $135 million from existing investors, as the company’s plans to go public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company stalled. The Brooklyn-based media company, which was founded by larger-than-life exec Shane Smith, said the cash infusion will be used…

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