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Clear Channel Outdoor gets CFIUS nod for Mubadala Capital buyout

Clear Channel Outdoor received CFIUS clearance for its acquisition by Mubadala Capital, satisfying all regulatory requirements. Shareholders will receive $2.43 per share in cash, and the deal is expected to close on or about October 14, 2026, after which the stock will be delisted from the NYSE.

Why it matters: The clearance lets an Abu Dhabi-backed investor take control of a major U.S. billboard operator.

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