LEADERSHIP

摘要

Sam Zell, the real estate baron who called his heavily leveraged takeover of Tribune Co. a "mistake," may soon find insult added to injury: The Chicago Tribune reported on June 9 that he could lose control of the company in its bankruptcy reorganization. The paper says the basis for Zell's clout-a warrant that allows him to buy about 40% of the company for $500 million-may be wiped out in a plan where banks and investors take the reins. Then the lenders might oust him, or he might want out himself. A spokeswoman for the feisty CEO suggests otherwise, however. Zell and his senior managers remain "actively engaged" and committed to the company, she says. The statement echoes one by Tribune Co.