Meredith has contacted Time to express interest in a potential merger, according to people familiar with the matter, rekindling a possible tie-up that died in 2013.
Other strategic companies and privately held businesses have also been in touch with Time about a possible deal, one of the people said. No talks have yet been held with interested parties, the person said. Time shares climbed as much as 11 percent in New York. As of 3:28 p.m., they rose 3.5 percent, valuing the company at about $1.9 billion.
Time’s board is expected to meet later this month to discuss its options, which include pushing forward as an independent company, the people said, asking not to be identified as the details aren’t public.
Meredith’s interest in Time would pose a challenge to Edgar Bronfman Jr. and Ynon Kreiz, who remain interested in the iconic magazine publisher despite having their offer of about $2 billion spurned late last year, the people said.
Meredith, based in Des Moines, hasn’t yet decided if it wants to double down on the publishing industry instead of trying to gain scale in broadcasting, the people said.
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