NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The New York Times Company announced today its nominees to stand for election to the Board of Directors at its annual meeting of stockholders on April 30, 2014. All of the current directors with the exception of Thomas Middelhoff will stand for re-election. Dr. Middelhoff, who has served as a director since 2003, has notified the Board that he does not intend to seek re-election.

Arthur Sulzberger, Jr., chairman, said, "Thomas has served with great distinction as an outstanding director of The New York Times Company for over a decade. While I regret that he will not seek re-election, I am immensely grateful for his years of service, his advice and counsel, and his dedication in helping to steer The Times through a transformative period. We will all miss him."

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