SD Union-Tribune Bought by Investment Firm with Tom Jones Look-a-Like CEO

Platinum Equity Founder, Chairman and CEO is Tom Gores (pictured). Much easier on the eyes than Zell. Much.

Anyway, the family owned San Diego Union-Tribune is now the property of a Beverly Hills investment firm. The purchase has now been finalized.

Thomas Kupper reports:

In the statement, Paul Bridwell [new Union-Tribune’s chief restructuring officer] said his immediate priorities would be to improve the newspaper’s financial performance and to work with senior management to develop a long-term plan for growth.

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