MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI)  confirmed that the Company has been engaged in discussions with tronc, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRNC) regarding a potential transaction and has determined not to pursue an acquisition of tronc.

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