The Irish Independent cite says Houghton Mifflin Harcourt parent company Education Media & Publishing Group, just like the ailing auto giants, is “on the cusp of finalizing a massive restructuring of its balance sheet, which will see holders of a chunk of its $7 billion debt turn their exposure into equity.” Citing “market sources,” they say that as a result, financial whiz and current ceo Barry O’Callaghan would have his 38 percent stake significantly diluted. Reed Elsevier would also see the 11.8 percent stake they took as part of the sale of Harcourt diluted in such a deal. While “it […]