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Clear Channel Outdoor's Spain sale to JCDecaux unit terminated after JCDecaux withdraws regulatory filing
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.
- JCDecaux subsidiary terminated agreement to buy Clear Channel Outdoor's Spain business; JCDecaux withdrew CNMC filing due to required commitments.
- Clear Channel Outdoor will continue operating in Spain and focus on America and Airports segments.
- CEO Scott Wells says Spain business performed well during the 17-month process; Europe-North and Latin American sales processes continue.
- Company reaffirms goal to organically grow cash flow and reduce leverage.