Vice Media CEO Says Online Outlet to Remain Independent

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Vice Media Inc., the online news outlet that reports from remote corners of the globe, plans to stay independent and won’t seek a buyer in the near term, Chief Executive Officer Shane Smith said.

Vice will use $500 million raised in September to expand onto mobile devices and produce more shows. The deal valued the Brooklyn-based company at more than $2.5 billion.