Dovid Efune in Talks to Acquire Telegraph for £550 Million
The New York Sun owner enters exclusive negotiations to buy the historic UK newspaper group, pending regulatory approval.
- Dovid Efune, the publisher of The New York Sun, has entered a six-week exclusive negotiation period to purchase the Telegraph Media Group.
- The proposed £550 million deal follows the blocking of a previous sale to an Abu Dhabi-backed fund due to government concerns over foreign ownership.
- Efune's bid outpaced competitors including National World and hedge fund tycoon Sir Paul Marshall.
- The acquisition will undergo scrutiny by UK regulators to ensure it aligns with public interest laws and maintains editorial independence.
- Efune is reportedly in discussions with potential financial backers, including the Koch family's Stand Together organization.