AOL’s Parent Company Just IPO’d. No, It’s Not 1992

An Italian holding company that collects heritage brands just went public—and AOL, the dial-up icon, is in its collection. According to Gizmodo, the Italian firm specializes in acquiring and reviving nostalgic consumer brands. For AOL, it's an odd second act: from internet giant to preserved artifact in a European conglomerate.

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