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Gannett, Tronc Said Still in Talks After Bridging Value Gap

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  • Final deal on merger of newspaper publishers said not imminent
  • Gannett said to be discussing price of $18.50-$19 a share
A pedestrian passes a Chicago Tribune honor box in Chicago.

A pedestrian passes a Chicago Tribune honor box in Chicago.

Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg

Gannett Co. and Tronc Inc. have bridged a valuation gap that caused months of friction, but are still hammering out the details of a transaction, people familiar with the situation said.

The parties haven’t reached a final agreement, and an announcement isn’t imminent, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is private. Gannett, the owner of USA Today, is in talks to buy Tronc for $18.50 to $19 a share, the people said. While negotiations are advanced, talks could still fall apart.