Austin American-Statesman Being Sold to GateHouse in $47.5M Deal

Posted Wednesday, March 7, 2018 7:55 am

Shonda Novak | Austin American-Statesman

The Austin American-Statesman is being sold to New York-based publishing company GateHouse Media, executives said Tuesday, ending more than 41 years of ownership by Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises.

The purchase price is $47.5 million. The sale is expected to close April 2.

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Austin American-Statesman Being Sold to GateHouse in $47.5M Deal

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