US Investment Firm Withdraws from Telegraph Acquisition
American investment group RedBird Capital has abruptly terminated its planned £500 million takeover of The Telegraph Media Group, creating fresh uncertainty about the future of the 170-year-old British newspaper institution. The sudden withdrawal marks another dramatic turn in a takeover saga that has stretched over more than two years, leaving one of Britain's most prominent media assets in limbo.
The Collapse of a Major Deal
RedBird Capital announced it was pulling out of the running to buy The Telegraph on Friday 14th November 2025, despite having reached an in-principle agreement back in May to become the controlling owner of the business. The US firm had previously committed to a deal valued at approximately £500 million, which would have seen it take charge of the prestigious media group.
A spokesman for RedBird commented on the decision, stating: "We remain fully confident that the Telegraph and its world-class team have a bright future ahead of them and we will work hard to help secure a solution which is in the best interests of employees and readers."
Uncertain Future for Historic Newspaper
The development throws significant doubt over the ownership future of the historic newspaper business, which has been at the centre of takeover speculation for an extended period. The Telegraph has been the subject of potential acquisition discussions for more than two years, with this latest collapse representing another setback in what has been described as a tumultuous takeover process.
The 170-year-old publication now faces continued uncertainty about its long-term ownership structure, with employees and industry observers awaiting the next development in this ongoing media saga. The withdrawal of RedBird Capital's substantial bid leaves a significant question mark over who might next pursue ownership of this iconic British media title.
