Who Owns Los Angeles Times?
Updated onExplore the ownership hierarchy of Los Angeles Times. See parent companies, holding structures, and ultimate controllers.
Ownership Chain
The Los Angeles Times is a major U.S. metropolitan daily newspaper delivering local, national, and international news, investigative journalism, opinion, and lifestyle coverage with a focus on Southern California.
Starts at $1 / other
California Times
California Times is a privately held media company formed in 2018 by the Soon-Shiong family to own and publish the Los Angeles Times (and formerly the San Diego Union-Tribune) and related California news properties.
NantWorks
NantWorks is a privately held parent company and technology conglomerate founded by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong that oversees an ecosystem of businesses in health and life sciences, energy and renewables, and connectivity and communications.
The Los Angeles Times is a major U.S. metropolitan daily newspaper delivering local, national, and international news, investigative journalism, opinion, and lifestyle coverage with a focus on Southern California.
Starts at $1 / other
California Times
California Times is a privately held media company formed in 2018 by the Soon-Shiong family to own and publish the Los Angeles Times (and formerly the San Diego Union-Tribune) and related California news properties.
NantWorks
NantWorks is a privately held parent company and technology conglomerate founded by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong that oversees an ecosystem of businesses in health and life sciences, energy and renewables, and connectivity and communications.
Major Shareholders
Los Angeles Times
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
NantMedia Holdings, LLC dba California Times Parent company and publisher of the Los Angeles Times; listed as the sole member of Los Angeles Times Communications LLC in California business records and identified as the publisher of the Los Angeles Times in 2025. | Corporate | — | Nov 2025 |
California Times
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
Nant Capital, LLC Private investment / family office vehicle of Dr. Patrick Soon‑Shiong; listed as the member (equity owner) of Nantmedia Holdings, LLC, which does business as "California Times" and was used to acquire the Los Angeles Times and San Diego Union‑Tribune in 2018. | Corporate | — | — |
NantWorks
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | Voting | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
California Capital Equity, LLC Wholly owning member of NantWorks, LLC. SEC Forms 3 and 4 for NantHealth and ImmunityBio disclose that California Capital Equity, LLC ("CalCap") directly owns all of the equity interests of NantWorks and is deemed to have beneficial ownership of the securities held by NantWorks; Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong directly owns all equity interests of CalCap. | Corporate | 100.0% | 100.0% | Feb 2025 |
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