Video chain OKs $850 million buyout

Tuesday, January 11, 2005

NEW YORK -- Video rental chain Hollywood Entertainment Corp. has agreed to a buyout offer of about $850 million from rival Movie Gallery in a deal that would create a stronger challenger to industry leader Blockbuster.

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