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Number of media companies operated by the entity.

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Number of wholly owned subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions (?Chapter 11 Cases?) for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

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Percentage of creditors converted in exchange for the equity ownership of the company.

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Amount of pension plan liability proposed to be settled in installments as part of reorganization plan.

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Amount debtor-in-possession financing arranged (but not necessarily all borrowed).

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