West Australian Newspapers Holdings Ltd has sold its 50 per cent stake in cinema chain Hoyts Group for about $150 million, which is in line with its recently written-down value for the asset.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given its blessing to national cinema giant Hoyts' planned purchase of rival Greater Union's 45 per cent interest in the Cinema City joint venture.
12 Dec 2005
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