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announced 12/23/2011 via BNC Analysis

Fairfax Media Ltd., will acquire Metro Media Publishing

See 1052 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: FAIRFAX Media has moved to recapture lost real estate advertising revenue in Victoria through a merger with Metro Media Publishing. Under the deal, Fairfax would pay $35 million and fold its Fairfax Community Newspapers into MMP. Fairfax said it would own 50 per cent voting and economic interest in MMP after the transaction was completed.
buyer: Fairfax Media Ltd.(AU:FXJ:$2,657.79)
Fairfax Media Limited is Australasia's leading media company. Fairfax Media publishes regional and community newspapers, financial and consumer magazines, radio licenses in metro and regional Australia and several agricultural publications in New Zealand and the United States.
target: Metro Media Publishing
Metro Media Publishing was founded in 2010 in partnership with more than 20 prestige advertisers. The Weekly Review, published by Metro Media Publishing, is a new free weekly magazine delivered to more than 200,000 people in some of Melbourne's most affluent suburbs.
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closed 1/16/2012 via BNC Analysis

Kairos Transmedia, Inc., acquired The Magazine.ca

See 1052 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Kairos Transmedia announced its acquisition of The Magazine, Canada's leading and best-known national publication targeted to the pre-teen and teen market. Launched in 2000, The Magazine covers music, movies, television, social issues, the environment, health topics and just about anything that affects the lives of 8 to 14 year-olds.
buyer: Kairos Transmedia, Inc.
Kairos Transmedia, Inc. is a new breed edutainment company serving the 8 to 18 year old market with safe, monitored and age appropriate content developed by in-house professionals, media and studios, and generated by their readers.
target parent: Knightscove Media Corp.
target: The Magazine.ca
Launched in 2000, The Magazine is Canada's most popular youth lifestyle magazine, covering music, movies, television, social issues, the environment, health topics and just about anything that affects the lives of 8 to 14 year-olds.
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closed 12/6/2011 via Market Wire

The Hearst Corporation, purchased China Operations from Hachette Livre SA

See 1052 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hearst Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of the majority of the Hachette China operations. The acquisition includes most of Hachette's magazine-related activities in China and oversight of seven titles, including global media superbrand ELLE, as well as Car and Driver, Woman's Day and Psychologies.
buyer: The Hearst Corporation
Hearst Corporation is one of the nation's largest diversified media companies. Its major interests include ownership of 15 daily and 37 weekly newspapers, more than 200 magazines around the world, 29 television stations, and ownership in leading cable networks.
seller parent: Lagardère SCA
seller: Hachette Livre SA
Hachette Livre SA, a holding company, publishes, distributes, and sells books. The company offers illustrated books, practical guides, textbooks, dictionaries, and youth works, as well as various books on education, part-works, and general literature in English, French, and Spanish languages.
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closed 11/12/2010 via BNC Analysis

Sandow Media Corporation, acquired 944 Media, LLC

See 1052 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Publishing company Sandow Media has acquired 944 Media. Driven by an arsenal of city-specific lifestyle publications in the country's largest entertainment hubs, 944 Media has created a unique lifestyle portfolio specializing in print and online content, special events and a custom publishing division.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Sandow Media Corporation
Sandow Media is a leader in building multichannel, vertically integrated luxury brands. The company's foundation is built on identifying underserved markets, creating indispensable resources, and building influential consumer and trade platforms across marketing, media, experiential and commerce.
target: 944 Media, LLC
Driven by an arsenal of city-specific lifestyle publications in the country's largest entertainment hubs, 944 Media has created a unique lifestyle portfolio specializing in print and online content, special events and a custom publishing division.
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closed 8/9/2006 via AP - Associated Press

Wenner Media, purchased 50 percent stake in Us Weekly Magazine from The Walt Disney Company

See 1052 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Jann Wenner, the magazine entrepreneur who founded Rolling Stone, has bought out The Walt Disney Co.'s 50 percent stake in Us Weekly magazine for $300 million. Disney, which reported earnings Wednesday, said it was selling its 50 percent stake in the magazine to Wenner for about $300 million, having bought the stake for $40 million in 2001.
buyer: Wenner Media
More than three decades after its first issue, Wenner Mediar's flagship magazine Rolling Stone remains an icon of pop culture. Wenner Media also publishes Men's Journal, featuring stories of high adventure in the great outdoors.
seller: The Walt Disney Company(DIS:$42,278.00)
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with four business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment and consumer products.
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closed 8/23/2004 via Company Press Release

The Future Network PLC, purchased UK magazines, PC Zone and Computer & Video Games from Dennis Publishing Ltd.

See 1052 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Future Network plc ('Future'), the international special-interest consumer magazine group, today announces that it has acquired the title and goodwill of two UK magazines from the Dennis Publishing group for a consideration of ￡2.5m in cash.
buyer: The Future Network PLC(LSE:FUTR:$0.00)
Future plc is an international special-interest media group. Founded in 1985 with one UK magazine, today it creates over 150 special-interest publications, websites and events with strong portfolios in the computing, games, music, automotive, sports, crafts and leisure sectors.
seller: Dennis Publishing Ltd.
Alpha Media Group Inc. is a multimedia company that includes Maxim and Blender magazines and their websites Maxim.com and Blender.com. Maxim magazine is the most successful modern men's lifestyle magazine in America reaching more than 12.4 million readers each month.
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closed 1/9/2004 via BusinessWire

New York Media Holdings, LLC, acquired New York Magazine

See 1050 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: New York Media Holdings, LLC, an entity controlled by Wasserstein family trusts, today announced it has reached a definitive agreement with PRIMEDIA Inc. (NYSE: PRM) to acquire NEW YORK Magazine for $55 million in cash plus the assumption of certain liabilities. The transaction is expected to close within 30 days.
buyer: New York Media Holdings, LLC
New York Media Holdings, LLC publishes New York Magazine. It covers, analyzes, comments on, and defines the news, culture, entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, and personalities that drive New York City. New York Media Holdings also operates NYmag.com, an official Website for New York Magazine.
target parent: Primedia, Inc.
target: New York Magazine
Introduced: 1968 Circulation: 431,187 Frequency: weekly The oldest and only city magazine in the U.S. published weekly. Contains feature articles and regular columns on subjects such as politics, business, fine arts, entertainment, food, and fashion. Includes extensive listings of events in New Yo
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$55
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closed 6/25/2008 via

Times-Shamrock Communications, acquired Cleveland Free Times

See 555 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Times-Shamrock Communications announced the acquisition of the Cleveland Scene and the Cleveland Free Times, alternative newsweeklies separately owned by Village Voice Media and Times Publishing Co. of Erie, Pa., respectively.
buyer: Times-Shamrock Communications
Times-Shamrock Communications lists among its assets seven daily newspapers, over 20 weekly newspapers, and 12 radio stations. Most of its properties are in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
target parent: Times Publishing Company
target: Cleveland Free Times
Cleveland Free Times publishes newspapers that focus on alternative news, and entertainment. It was founded in 1992 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
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closed 10/13/2009 via

Sun Capital Partners, acquired Lang Holdings, Inc.

See 1074 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a leading private investment firm, announced that one of its affiliates has acquired a controlling interest in Lang Holdings, Inc., a leading supplier of art, design and sports driven calendars, back-to-school products, greeting cards and stationary.
buyer: Sun Capital Partners
Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in market-leading companies that can benefit from its in-house operating professionals and experience.
target parent: Catterton Partners
target: Lang Holdings, Inc.
Lang Holdings is a leading supplier of art, design and sports driven calendars (second largest participant in the U.S. calendar industry), back-to-school products, greeting cards and stationary.
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closed 2/26/2009 via Reuters

Calendar Club, L.L.C., acquired Calendar Club, L.L.C.

See 1033 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Barnes & Noble Inc, the world's largest bookseller, has sold its majority interest in Calendar Club for about $1 million in cash and $6 million in notes. Barnes & Noble sold the stake to Calendar Club and to its chief executive.
buyer: Calendar Club, L.L.C.
Calendar Club, L.L.C. supports seasonal specialty stores by marketing a large variety of calendars, games, puzzles, gifts, and music boxes. Our brands include Calendar Club, Go! Games, Go! Toys, and San Francisco Music Box Company.
target parent: Barnes & Noble Inc.
target: Calendar Club, L.L.C.
Calendar Club, L.L.C. supports seasonal specialty stores by marketing a large variety of calendars, games, puzzles, gifts, and music boxes. Our brands include Calendar Club, Go! Games, Go! Toys, and San Francisco Music Box Company.
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announced 7/11/2008 via PR Newswire

Najafi Companies, will acquire Direct Group North America

See 1255 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Najafi Companies, a Phoenix, Arizona-based private investment company, has agreed to acquire the direct-to-consumer business, Direct Group North America, from Bertelsmann AG the two companies announced today. The sale agreement, which was entered into earlier this week, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2008.
buyer: Najafi Companies
Najafi Companies is a private investment firm based in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm makes highly-selective investments up to $1 billion in size in companies with strong management teams across a variety of industries, and often in industries out of popular favor.
target parent: Bertelsmann AG
target: Direct Group North America
Direct Group North America is one of the largest direct-to-consumer distributors of media products in the U.S. The company is home to such marketing-leading book, DVD and music club brands as Doubleday Book Club, Book-of-the-Month Club, Mystery Guild and Columbia House.
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closed 7/2/2007 via PR Newswire

Active Interest Media, acquired The Collector's Guide

See 1038 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Active Interest Media, Inc. has acquired The Collector's Guide - an annual guidebook serving art collectors and enthusiasts seeking information about art and culture of New Mexico, AIM president and chief executive officer Efrem "Skip" Zimbalist III announced today.
buyer parent:Wind Point Partners
buyer: Active Interest Media
Active Interest Media is a consumer enthusiast media company that serves a base of loyal constituents through print, event and online products that connect consumers with their passions. AIM operates in four distinct vertical segments; Healthy Living, Marine, Homebuyer, and Western Art and Living.
target: The Collector's Guide
The Collector's Guide produces and distributes 180,000 copies of its ubiquitous guide every year. Focused comprehensively on the art galleries, museums, artist studios and art events The Collector's Guide boasts an estimated total readership of approximately 450,000.
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closed 5/3/2013 via Company Press Release

Aller Media AS, purchased 5 Magazine Titles from LRF Media AB

See 435 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: An agreement between Aller Media and LRF Media has been announced whereby Aller Media acquires the magazines, Drömhem & Trädgård, Trädgård & Blommor, Residence, Fiske för Alla, and Allt om Flugfiske. Aller Media acquires five titles focused on garden, interior and fisheries, thereby strengthening its market share in the popular press.
buyer: Aller Media AS
Aller Media is the leading publisher of magazines and journals in Norway with a weekly circulation of approximately 3.2 million copies.
seller parent: Lantbrukarnas Riksforbund
seller: LRF Media AB
LRF Media is a publishing company whose main objective is to publish magazines. The five titles, Drömhem & Trädgård, Trädgård & Blommor, Residence, Fiske för Alla, and Allt om Flugfiske, are magazines focusing on garden, interior and fisheries.
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closed 2/22/2013 via BNC Analysis

People Like You Publishing, acquired PokerPlayer

See 447 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: One of the longest running and most respected poker magazines, PokerPlayer, has been acquired by People Like You Publishing.
buyer: People Like You Publishing
People Like You Publishing is a magazine and digital magazine publisher based in Farringdon, London.
target: PokerPlayer
PokerPlayer Magazine publishes and markets a poker magazine.
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closed 10/24/2012 via BNC Analysis

Bauer Media Group, acquired Stratosféra

See 645 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Bauer Media is buying 100% of the publishing houses Stratosféra and Hearst-Stratosféra. Bauer's portfolio of magazines will grow by twelve additional names – including such well-known magazines as Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar and Esquire. Through this acquisition, Bauer Media will regain its leading position on the Czech advertising market.
buyer: Bauer Media Group
Bauer Media Group publishes, sells, and markets magazines, periodicals, and various special publications focusing on magazines, radio/TV, and online media business segments in Germany and internationally.
target: Stratosféra
Stratosféra is a magazine publisher based in Prague, Czech Republic. The company was incorporated in 1996.
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closed 10/2/2012 via BNC Analysis

Modern Luxury, Inc., acquired Aspen Magazine

See 645 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Modern Luxury Media, a nationwide magazine company, announced that it has acquired Aspen Magazine, following months of speculation about the publication’s future. Aspen Magazine, originally founded in 1974 and purchased in 1987 by O’Grady and Randy Beier, canceled its summer and fall issues and vacated its downtown Aspen office space.
buyer parent:Dickey Publishing, Inc.
buyer: Modern Luxury, Inc.
Modern Luxury is the largest publisher of city-regional magazines in America, publishing 25 titles across 12 major metropolitan markets including CS (Chicago), Angeleno (Los Angeles), Modern Luxury Dallas, Houston magazine, San Francisco magazine, The Atlantan, DC magazine and Modern Luxury Hawaii.
target: Aspen Magazine
ASPEN Magazine was founded in 1974, and is Aspen's premiere magazine. In 1987, Janet O'Grady and Randy Beier bought the publication. The couple founded Ridge Publications and completely reinvented ASPEN Magazine, re-launching it as a locally based, luxury lifestyle magazine with a global reach.
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closed 8/27/2012 via BNC Analysis

Madavor Media LLC, purchased The Writer and BirdWatching Magazines from Kalmbach Publishing Co.

See 424 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Boston-based Madavor Media, a privately held niche and enthusiast media company, acquired The Writer, one of the oldest continuously published magazines in the U.S., and BirdWatching, the country’s premier magazine about wild birds and birdwatching.
buyer: Madavor Media LLC
Madavor Media, through its print and digital magazines, trade shows, websites, e-mail newsletters, and other partnerships across the publishing industry, offers unique ways to communicate with passionate consumers eager to learn more about products and events related to their interests.
seller: Kalmbach Publishing Co.
KALMBACH PUBLISHING CO. is a publisher and distributor of high-quality consumer and trade magazines and books covering hobby, special interest, and leisure-time subjects.
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closed 7/31/2012 via Folio: First Day

F+W Media, Inc., acquired Aspire Media, LLC

See 424 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: F+W has purchased Aspire Media, a Loveland, Colorado-based enthusiast publisher serving the craft market and backed by private equity firms Frontenac Company and Catalyst Investors. Aspire Media was formed in 2005 with the acquisition of Interweave and is headed by CEO Clay Hall.
buyer: F+W Media, Inc.
F+W Media, Inc. publishes and markets magazines, titles, and books. It also provides content, educational programs, competitions, conferences, and operates interactive portal sites. It strives to offer the most complete – online and offline – customer experience for enthusiasts.
target parent: Frontenac Company LLC
target: Aspire Media, LLC
Aspire Media is the parent company of INTERWEAVE, the nation’s leading multiplatform art and craft enthusiast media companies. INTERWEAVE produces magazines, books, online businesses, television programming, video workshops, and consumer events for crafters and artists.
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announced 4/2/2012 via BNC Analysis

Washington Jewish Week, Inc., will acquire Alter Communications, Inc.

See 721 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The owners of Washington’s Jewish newspaper submitted the winning bid for The Baltimore Jewish Times at a bankruptcy auction. Alter Communications is the publisher of The Baltimore Jewish Times and Style Magazine.
buyer parent:WJW, LLC.
buyer: Washington Jewish Week, Inc.
Washington Jewish Week, Inc. publishes a weekly paper. The company was formerly known as National Jewish Ledger and later changed its name to Washington Jewish Week, Inc. in 1983. The company was founded in 1930 and is based in Rockville, Maryland.
target: Alter Communications, Inc.
Alter Communications has been creating award-winning publications since 1919. It publishes weekly news-magazines and lifestyle publications, which include the Baltimore Jewish Times and Style.
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closed 2/13/2012 via GlobeNewswire

Churchill Downs, Inc., acquired Bluff Media

See 447 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Churchill Downs Incorporated, owner and operater of the world-renowned Churchill Downs Racetrack, announced that it has acquired the assets of Bluff Media, an Atlanta-based multimedia poker content, brand and publishing company.
buyer: Churchill Downs, Inc.(CHDN:$732.38)
Churchill Downs Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., owns and operates world-renowned horse racing venues throughout the United States. CDI’s four racetracks in Florida, Illinois, Kentucky and Louisiana host many of North America’s most prestigious races, including the Kentucky Derby.
target: Bluff Media
Bluff Media is the publisher of Bluff Magazine and owner/producer of Bluff Poker Radio. Bluff Magazine is America's largest poker magazine providing poker enthusiasts with quality content, which keeps them up-to-date with the fast-paced modern poker lifestyle.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
announced 12/23/2011 via BNC Analysis

Fairfax Media Ltd., will acquire Metro Media Publishing

See 1052 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: FAIRFAX Media has moved to recapture lost real estate advertising revenue in Victoria through a merger with Metro Media Publishing. Under the deal, Fairfax would pay $35 million and fold its Fairfax Community Newspapers into MMP. Fairfax said it would own 50 per cent voting and economic interest in MMP after the transaction was completed.
buyer: Fairfax Media Ltd.(AU:FXJ:$2,657.79)
Fairfax Media Limited is Australasia's leading media company. Fairfax Media publishes regional and community newspapers, financial and consumer magazines, radio licenses in metro and regional Australia and several agricultural publications in New Zealand and the United States.
target: Metro Media Publishing
Metro Media Publishing was founded in 2010 in partnership with more than 20 prestige advertisers. The Weekly Review, published by Metro Media Publishing, is a new free weekly magazine delivered to more than 200,000 people in some of Melbourne's most affluent suburbs.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
announced 3/6/2013 via BNC Analysis

Treat Me, will acquire Treat Me

See 272 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Trade Me says it will sell its group-buying website Treat Me via a management buy-out led by the current head of Treat Me, James MacAvoy. Treat Me was launched by Trade Me in 2011, with its first deals going live a week later. It has since sold more than 1.1 million vouchers.
buyer: Treat Me
Launched in March 2011, by Trade Me. Treat Me offers the best deals each day on experiences around New Zealand.
target parent: Fairfax Media Ltd.
target: Treat Me
Launched in March 2011, by Trade Me. Treat Me offers the best deals each day on experiences around New Zealand.
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closed 12/4/2012 via BNC Analysis

Fairfax Media Ltd., acquired Beaudesert Times Pty Limited

See 393 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Fairfax Regional Media has acquired Beaudesert Times Pty Ltd. The Beaudesert Times is a paid weekly (Wednesday) tabloid format newspaper, based in Beaudesert, Australia.
buyer: Fairfax Media Ltd.(AU:FXJ:$2,657.79)
Fairfax Media Limited is Australia's largest multi-platform media group. The group comprises metropolitan, rural, regional and community mastheads and serves its audiences through high-quality, independent journalism and offers dynamic venues for commerce and information.
target: Beaudesert Times Pty Limited
Beaudesert Times is a paid weekly (Wednesday) tabloid format newspaper, based in Beaudesert, Australia.
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closed 11/13/2012 via PR Newswire

Penton Media, acquired Farm Progress

See 13 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Penton Media acquired Farm Progress from Fairfax Media Limited of Sydney, Australia, significantly expanding its agriculture sector footprint to become the largest and most diversified agriculture information business in North America, offering live events, digital products, data, marketing services and publications.
buyer parent:Wasserstein & Co., LP
buyer: Penton Media
As a leading, independent, business-to-business media company, Penton Media knows how to create and disseminate vital content that moves markets. Penton is where professionals turn to gain the critical insight, expert analysis and relevant connections needed to compete and succeed.
target parent: Fairfax Media Ltd.
target: Farm Progress
Farm Progress is the publisher of 22 agricultural and ranching magazines. Farm Progress Companies is owned by Fairfax Media, an Australian media company based in New South Wales. The company publishes 18 regional magazines with local coverage of each agricultural community.
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announced 12/23/2011 via BNC Analysis

Fairfax Media Ltd., will acquire Metro Media Publishing

See 1052 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: FAIRFAX Media has moved to recapture lost real estate advertising revenue in Victoria through a merger with Metro Media Publishing. Under the deal, Fairfax would pay $35 million and fold its Fairfax Community Newspapers into MMP. Fairfax said it would own 50 per cent voting and economic interest in MMP after the transaction was completed.
buyer: Fairfax Media Ltd.(AU:FXJ:$2,657.79)
Fairfax Media Limited is Australasia's leading media company. Fairfax Media publishes regional and community newspapers, financial and consumer magazines, radio licenses in metro and regional Australia and several agricultural publications in New Zealand and the United States.
target: Metro Media Publishing
Metro Media Publishing was founded in 2010 in partnership with more than 20 prestige advertisers. The Weekly Review, published by Metro Media Publishing, is a new free weekly magazine delivered to more than 200,000 people in some of Melbourne's most affluent suburbs.
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closed 5/9/2007 via

John Fairfax Holdings Ltd., acquired Rural Press Ltd

See 12 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: John Fairfax Holdings Ltd., Australia's second-largest newspaper publisher, agreed to buy Rural Press Ltd. for more than A$2.7 billion ($2.1 billion), restoring ties with the founding family that ran the company for 149 years.
buyer: John Fairfax Holdings Ltd.(AU:FXJ:$2,657.79)
John Fairfax Holdings Limited is Australasia's largest newspaper publishing group. In addition, Fairfax publishes regional and community newspapers, financial and consumer magazines. Fairfax has leading online businesses Fairfax Digital in Australia and Trade Me in New Zealand.
target: Rural Press Ltd
Rural Press Limited is a specialist agricultural and regional publisher that has as its hallmark, service to the communities its publications reach. The company's roots are deeply embedded in country Australia.
price ($mm)
$2,100
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$583
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$194
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closed 8/8/2006 via BNC Analysis

Fairfax Media Ltd., purchased publishing assets from International Data Group

See 83 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Australasian financial publishing company Fairfax Business Media (FBM) is acquiring International Data Group’s (IDG) publishing assets in the Singapore, Malaysia and New Zealand markets.
buyer: Fairfax Media Ltd.(AU:FXJ:$2,657.79)
John Fairfax Holdings Limited is Australasia's largest newspaper publishing group. In addition, Fairfax publishes regional and community newspapers, financial and consumer magazines. Fairfax has leading online businesses Fairfax Digital in Australia and Trade Me in New Zealand.
seller: International Data Group
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG’s online network includes more than 450 Web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment, and video games worldwide.
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closed 8/8/2006 via BNC Analysis

International Data Group, purchased UK publishing assets, including MIS UK and the Market Base database from Fairfax Media Ltd.

See 70 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: In the UK, Fairfax will sell IDG its UK publishing assets, including MIS UK and the Market Base database.
buyer: International Data Group
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG’s online network includes more than 450 Web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment, and video games worldwide.
seller: Fairfax Media Ltd.(AU:FXJ:$2,657.79)
John Fairfax Holdings Limited is Australasia's largest newspaper publishing group. In addition, Fairfax publishes regional and community newspapers, financial and consumer magazines. Fairfax has leading online businesses Fairfax Digital in Australia and Trade Me in New Zealand.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 5/1/2013 via BNC Analysis

Dave Gould, acquired Main Street Newspapers

See 356 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Main Street Newspapers LLC, a newspaper group based in Lebanon, announces the sale of its newspaper group, which includes the twice-weekly Wilson Post, the weekly Gallatin News and the weekly Hendersonville Standard, to former Tennessean Advertising Executive Dave Gould.
buyer: Dave Gould
Dave Gould was Vice President/Advertising with The Tennessean for 11 years and spent 23 years with Gannett Co., Inc., The Tennessean's parent company.
target: Main Street Newspapers
Main Street Media, LLC owns 3 newspapers and 2 magazines in Middle Tennessee. The 3 newspapers are The Wilson Post, The Gallatin Newspaper, and The Hendersonville Standard. The 2 magazines are The Real Estate Magazine and Wilson Living Magazine.
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closed 3/6/2013 via BNC Analysis

Community Media, purchased 3 W. Pa. Newspapers from Independent Publications, Inc.

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Community Media Group of Illinois has bought three western Pennsylvania newspapers, The Courier-Express of DuBois, the Jeffersonian Democrat of Brookville, and The Leader-Vindicator of New Bethlehem, along with their related publications and digital websites, from Independent Publications, Inc.
buyer: Community Media
Community Media Group is a privately held newspaper publishing group, which owns and operates daily and weekly newspapers, shoppers, and other print distribution products in six states.
seller: Independent Publications, Inc.
The three western Pennsylvania newspapers are The Courier-Express of DuBois, the Jeffersonian Democrat of Brookville, and The Leader-Vindicator of New Bethlehem.
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closed 3/6/2013 via Yahoo, Inc.

Sound Publishing, Inc., acquired Daily Herald Co.

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Everett Daily Herald was sold to Canada's Black Press, which operates as Sound Publishing Inc. in Washington. Daily Herald Owns The Herald and HeraldNet.com, The Herald Business Journal and the Spanish-language weekly and website La Raza del Noroeste.
buyer parent:Black Press Ltd.
buyer: Sound Publishing, Inc.
Sound Publishing, Inc. publishes newspapers. Its newspapers include information on local events, schools, government, and sports.
target parent: The Washington Post Company
target: Daily Herald Co.
The Daily Herald Co. is a newspaper publisher based in Everett, Wa. They also publish the Herald Business Journal and the Spanish-language weekly and website La Raza del Noroeste.
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closed 1/29/2013 via Company Press Release

MittMedia Forvaltnings AB, acquired Sundsvalls Nyheter

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synopsis: MittMedia has acquired Sundsvalls Nyheter from DirektPress, a publisher of free local newspapers in Sweden.
buyer: MittMedia Forvaltnings AB
MittMedia Forvaltnings AB was founded in 1990 and engages in the publication of newspapers in Sweden.
target parent: DirektPress
target: Sundsvalls Nyheter
Founded in 2007, Sundsvalls Nyheter is a Swedish newspaper distributed to households in Sundsvall, Timrå and Steamers with a circulation of about 70,000 copies a week.
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closed 1/21/2013 via BNC Analysis

Oahu Publications, Inc., acquired The Garden Island

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Oahu Publications, Inc. (OPI) and Kauai Publishing Co. announced that OPI has purchased The Garden Island newspaper from Lee Enterprises, of Davenport, Iowa. The Garden Island, with a total average circulation of 9,509 daily and 8,413 on Sundays, will continue to be published Monday through Friday and Sunday.
buyer: Oahu Publications, Inc.
Oahu Publications, Inc. ("OPI") is a private company that owns and publishes the Star-Bulletin daily newspaper, Midweek and other weekly newspapers and magazines. OPI also manages Internet sites and is engaged in commercial printing. The company was established in 2001.
target parent: Lee Enterprises, Inc.
target: The Garden Island
Kauai Publishing Company dates back to 1902, the year The Garden Island newspaper, Kaua‘i's newspaper of record, was first published. Kauai Publishing continues to publish and distribute The Garden Island, now seven days a week.
price ($mm)
$2.00
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announced 11/28/2012 via Company Press Release

20 Minuten AG, will acquire MetroXpress A/S

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: 20 Minuten AG, a subsidiary of Swiss media group Tamedia AG, is buying MetroXpress Denmark SA. MetroXpress Denmark SA operates the free commuter newspapers metroXpress and 24timer as well as the associated news portals.
buyer parent:Tamedia AG
buyer: 20 Minuten AG
20 Minuten AG publishes newspapers in Switzerland.
target parent: Metro International
target: MetroXpress A/S
MetroXpress Denmark SA operates the free commuter newspapers metroXpress and 24timer as well as the associated news portals. MetroXpress has the highest readership of Denmark's commuter newspaper.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$33
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 6/25/2012 via BNC Analysis

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., purchased 63 Daily Newspapers from Media General, Inc.

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Media General, a leading provider of news, information and entertainment across multiple media platform, has closed its sale of 63 daily and weekly newspapers, including its flagship Richmond Times-Dispatch, to Berkshire Hathaway for $142 million in cash.
buyer: Berkshire Hathaway Inc.(BRK.A:$143,688.00)
Berkshire Hathaway and its subsidiaries engage in diverse business activities including property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, finance, manufacturing, retailing and services.
seller: Media General, Inc.(MEG:$616.21)
Media General is a leading provider of news, information and entertainment across multiple media platforms, serving consumers and advertisers in strong local markets, primarily in the Southeastern United States.
price ($mm)
$142
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announced 5/16/2012 via Wall Street Journal

Todd Vogt, will acquire The San Francisco Bay Guardian, Inc.

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: An investor group lead by Todd Vogt agreed to buy the San Francisco Bay Guardian. The San Francisco Bay Guardian has been printing the news as the Bay Area's independent, locally-owned & edited newspaper.
buyer: Todd Vogt
Todd Vogt is the leader of an investor group that recently agreed to buy the San Francisco Bay Guardian. He is now the publisher, president, and co-owner of the newspaper.
target: The San Francisco Bay Guardian, Inc.
The San Francisco Bay Guardian publishes a paper issue every Wednesday containing indepth news reports, progressive opinions, thoughtful and entertaining arts and culture coverage, local guides, and comprehensive listings of the most interesting Bay Area events.
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closed 4/2/2012 via BNC Analysis

Interstate General Media, LLC, acquired Philadelphia Media Network

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Philadelphia’s two major daily newspapers have been restored to local ownership. A group of business, civic, and political leaders have paid $55 million for Philadelphia Media Network, publisher of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, Philly.com and SportsWeek.
buyer: Interstate General Media, LLC
Interstate General Media, LLC was formed by TV mogul Gerry Lenfest, businessman Lewis Katz, New Jersey Democratic political powerhouse George E. Norcross III, and others.
target: Philadelphia Media Network
The Philadelphia Media Network publishes the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, Philly.com and SportsWeek.
price ($mm)
$55
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closed 3/28/2012 via BNC Analysis

Maine Values LLC, acquired MaineToday Media, Inc.

See 384 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: S. Donald Sussman acquired a 75 percent equity stake in MaineToday Media. MaineToday Media owns and operates The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, the Kennebec Journal in Augusta, the Morning Sentinel in Waterville and the Coastal Journal in Bath, along with digital properties that include mainetoday.com, Maine Jobs and Raising Maine.
buyer: Maine Values LLC
Maine Values LLC is owned by financier and North Haven, Maine resident S. Donald Sussman, one of the state's leading philanthropists and political donors.
target parent: HM Capital Partners LLC
target: MaineToday Media, Inc.
MaineToday Media owns and operates The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, the Kennebec Journal in Augusta, the Morning Sentinel in Waterville and the Coastal Journal in Bath, along with digital properties that include mainetoday.com, Maine Jobs and Raising Maine.
price ($mm)
$3.30*
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closed 3/28/2012 via BNC Analysis

HPR Hemlock LLC, purchased Northern Virginia Division from American Community Newspapers LLC

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: American Community Newspapers has sold the company's Northern Virginia division to HPR Hemlock LLC. The division's weekly newspapers include Leesburg Today, Ashburn Today, the Arlington Sun Gazette and the Great Falls, McLean, Oakton, Vienna Sun Gazette.
buyer: HPR Hemlock LLC
HPR Hemlock LLC is a newspaper investment firm out of Fort Worth, Texas.
seller: American Community Newspapers LLC
American Community Newspapers is a group of 3 daily and 61 weekly newspapers and 4 niche publications which reaches in excess of one million households. The Company's core operations consist of a 44 publication, clustered newspaper group located in and around the Minneapolis, St. Paul area.
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closed 3/7/2012 via BNC Analysis

Versa Capital Management, acquired Impressions Media

See 515 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Impressions Media announced that it has been acquired by Versa Capital Management, LLC. Impressions Media operates The Times Leader, several community papers, associated websites and digital media businesses that serve communities in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
buyer: Versa Capital Management
Versa Capital Management is a private equity investment firm which focuses on control investments in special situations involving middle market companies where value and performance growth can be achieved through enhanced operational and financial management.
target: Impressions Media
Impressions Media operates The Times Leader, several community papers, associated websites and digital media businesses that serve communities in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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closed 1/30/2012 via BNC Analysis

Groupe Hima Spas, Hi-Media Group, JCG Medias, acquired La Tribune SAS

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: French mobile marketing company Hi-Media and newspaper group France Economie Regions (FER) have acquired national business newspaper La Tribune out of receivership. FER subsidiaries Hima and JCG Medias own 66 percent and 6.2 percent respectively, Hi-Media 27.8 percent and JCG Medias 6.2 percent.
buyer: Hi-Media Group
buyer: Groupe Hima Spas
buyer: JCG Medias
Hi-media, the online media group, is one of the top Internet publishers in the world with more than 50 million unique visitors per month on its proprietary websites. Hi-media is also a leading European player in online advertising and electronic payment.
target: La Tribune SAS
La Tribune is a national newspaper located in France.
price ($mm)
$0.20
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announced 10/19/2011 via BusinessWire

Glacier Media, Inc., will purchase British Columbia-Based Community Newspapers from Postmedia Network Canada Corp.

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Postmedia Network Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Postmedia Network Canada Corp., announced a definitive agreement to sell daily newspapers the Times Colonist, Nanaimo Daily News and Alberni Valley Times and its community newspaper properties in British Columbia to affiliates of Glacier Media Inc.
buyer: Glacier Media, Inc.
Glacier Media Inc. is an information communications company focused on the provision of primary and essential information and related services through print, electronic and online media.
seller: Postmedia Network Canada Corp.
Postmedia Network Canada Corp. through its subsidiary Postmedia Network Inc., engages in publishing of newspapers. It is the largest publisher by circulation of paid English-language daily newspapers in Canada, representing some of the country's best known media brands.
price ($mm)
$85
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closed 5/20/2011 via BusinessWire

Versa Capital Management, acquired Ohio Community Media LLC

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: OCM, LLC, an affiliate of Versa Capital Management, Inc. announced that it has acquired substantially all assets of Ohio Community Media, LLC. Ohio Community Media owns and operates 14 daily newspapers, 30 weeklies and a collection of shoppers and niche publications, as well as various online applications.
buyer: Versa Capital Management
Versa Capital Management is a private equity investment firm which focuses on control investments in special situations involving middle market companies where value and performance growth can be achieved through enhanced operational and financial management.
target: Ohio Community Media LLC
Ohio Community Media owns and operates 14 daily newspapers, 30 weeklies and a collection of shoppers and niche publications, as well as various online applications. The company serves communities in northern and western Ohio.
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cancelled 9/14/2010 via Capital IQ

Consortium (Philadelphia Newspapers), cancelled an acquisition of Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc.

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The consortium of investors cancelled the acquisition of Philadelphia Newspapers LLC from Philadelphia Media Holdings LLC
buyer: Consortium (Philadelphia Newspapers)
The consortium of buyers for Philadelphia Newspapers include Alden Global Capital, Angelo, Gordon & Co., Cerberus Capital Management, CIT Group, Inc., Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, Halbis Capital Management (USA) Inc., McDonnell Investment Management, LLC and Venor Capital Management L.P.
target parent: SeventySix Capital
target: Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc.
Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc. is the publisher of the The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Philadelphia Daily News. The newspapers have 4,500 employees.
price ($mm)
$105
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closed 2/26/2010 via BusinessWire

Oahu Publications, Inc., purchased The Honolulu Advertiser and related assets from Gannett Co., Inc.

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Gannett Co., Inc. and Oahu Publications, Inc. (OPI) announced they have reached an agreement for OPI to acquire The Honolulu Advertiser and related assets including website, non-daily publications and Gannett’s interest in Hawaii.com. Gannett will maintain its ownership of 605 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu. The financial terms were not disclosed.
buyer: Oahu Publications, Inc.
Oahu Publications, Inc. ("OPI") is a private company that owns and publishes the Star-Bulletin daily newspaper, Midweek and other weekly newspapers and magazines. OPI also manages Internet sites and is engaged in commercial printing. The company was established in 2001.
seller: Gannett Co., Inc.(GCI:$5,353.20)
Gannett Co., Inc. is an international news and information company operating on multiple platforms including the Internet, mobile, newspapers, magazines and TV stations. Gannett is an Internet leader with hundreds of newspaper and TV Web sites.
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closed 7/13/2010 via Capital IQ

A Consortium of 5 Buyers acquired CanWest Limited Partnership

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: A group led by former Sun Media tabloid publisher and current National Post CEO Paul Godfrey won the bidding to buy Canwest Global Communications group of newspapers, including the Montreal Gazette, Ottawa Citizen and Vancouver Sun..
buyer: Royal Bank of Canada(RY:$35,750.00)
buyer: Bank of Nova Scotia(BNS:$26,730.00)
buyer: TD Group Financial Services
buyer: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce(CM:$15,998.00)
buyer: Bank of Montreal(BMO:$15,151.67)
The consortium of buyers for CanWest Limited Partnership includes Royal Bank of Canada, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Bank of Montreal, The Bank of Nova Scotia and Toronto-Dominion Bank.
target parent: CanWest Global Communications Corp.
target: CanWest Limited Partnership
CanWest Limited Partnership is the largest publisher of English-language newspapers in Canada.
price($mm)[EV]
$897 [$2,234]
rev ($mm)
$943
EBITDA ($mm)
$170
EV / rev
2.4x
EV / EBITDA
13.1x
announced 7/20/2009 via PR Newswire

Cooke Communications, LLC, will purchase 13 Newspapers from Cox Enterprises Inc.

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cox Enterprises, Inc. announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell three of its North Carolina newspapers and ten weekly newspapers in eastern North Carolina to Cooke Communications, LLC, a privately-held family company headed by John Kent Cooke.
buyer: Cooke Communications, LLC
Cooke Communications, LLC is a private corporation headed by John Kent Cooke. It owns The Key West Citizen (8,900 daily, 9,749 Sunday), a number of weekly newspapers stringing the Florida Keys, and Internet publishing business floridakeys.com
seller: Cox Enterprises Inc.
Cox Enterprises is a leading communications, media and automotive services company. With revenues exceeding $15 billion and more than 77,000 employees, the company's major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications, Inc., Manheim, Inc., Cox Media Group, Inc., and AutoTrader.com.
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closed 7/1/2009 via

De Persgroep NV, acquired PCM Uitgevers NV

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PCM Uitgevers BV, the publisher of four of the Netherlands' major newspapers, says it has agreed to sell a majority stake to a Belgian media group for €100 million. PCM says it agreed to issue new shares representing a 51 percent stake to Belgium's De Persgroep NV.
buyer: De Persgroep NV
De Persgroep aims to operate newspapers, magazines, television and radio broadcasters and electronic media that gradually grow into the strongest media brands in their market segments. We believe that this is the best way to create durable value.
target: PCM Uitgevers NV
PCM Uitgevers NV publishes newspapers, free local papers and general interest and educational books. The aim of the business is to make its contribution to the broad spectrum of press opinion and comment only possible in a democracy and to ensure that a broad selection of books is carried.
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$161*
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The McClatchy Company
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EBIT ($mm)
$187.30
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
6880
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Ticker: SSP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The E.W. Scripps Company
The E.W. Scripps Company
The E. W. Scripps Company is a diverse media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television stations, and licensing and syndication. Scripps operates daily and community newspapers in 14 markets, and 10 broadcast TV stations.
year
2010
rev ($mm)
$776.89
EBITDA ($mm)
$90.37
EBIT ($mm)
$45.47
Net Income ($mm)
$130.51
Employees
4600
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Ticker: IPD:ISE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Independent News & Media PLC
Independent News & Media PLC
Independent News & Media PLC, a newspaper and media company, engages in printing and publishing national, metropolitan, provincial, and regional newspapers in Australia, the Island of Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa.
year
2011
rev ($mm)
$723.89
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
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Ticker: MEG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Media General, Inc.
Media General, Inc.
Media General is a leading provider of news, information and entertainment across multiple media platforms, serving consumers and advertisers in strong local markets, primarily in the Southeastern United States.
year
2011
rev ($mm)
$616.21
EBITDA ($mm)
$89.88
EBIT ($mm)
$38.31
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
4200
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Copley Press, Inc.
The Copley Press, Inc., based in La Jolla, Calif., publishes 9 daily, eight weekly and one bi-weekly newspapers. The privately held company was founded in Illinois by Ira Clifton Copley.
year
1999
rev ($mm)
$550.00
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: AHC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A. H. Belo Corporation
A. H. Belo Corporation is a distinguished newspaper publishing and local news and information company that owns and operates four daily newspapers and a diverse group of websites. A. H. Belo also owns and operates commercial printing, distribution and direct mail service businesses.
year
2011
rev ($mm)
$461.50
EBITDA ($mm)
$38.74
EBIT ($mm)
$3.08
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
1900
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Ticker: ALN1V:HEX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alma Media Oyj
Alma Media Oyj
Alma Media is specialized in newspapers, online media and other internet services. Its best-known products are the Aamulehti, Iltalehti, Kauppalehti and Etuovi.com. Alma Media employs approximately 3,000 professionals.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$320.00
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$17.00
Employees
3000
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Triple Crown Media, Inc.
Triple Crown Media will combine Gray's Newspaper Publishing and Graylink Wireless businesses with Bull Run's sole operating business, Host Communications, Inc., under the leadership of Thomas J. Stultz, current CEO of Host, and the former President of Gray's Newspaper Publishing business.
year
2007
rev ($mm)
$165.60
EBITDA ($mm)
$16.70
EBIT ($mm)
$12.30
Net Income ($mm)
$6.50
Employees
700
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American Community Newspapers LLC
American Community Newspapers LLC
American Community Newspapers is a group of 3 daily and 61 weekly newspapers and 4 niche publications which reaches in excess of one million households. The Company's core operations consist of a 44 publication, clustered newspaper group located in and around the Minneapolis, St. Paul area.
year
2007
rev ($mm)
$54.10
EBITDA ($mm)
$13.30
EBIT ($mm)
$9.80
Net Income ($mm)
$5.00
Employees
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New West Newspapers, Inc.
New West Newspapers consists of daily and weekly community newspapers, alternative papers, shopping guides, web sites and specialty publications. In addition, the company has two web-printing operations serving customers across the nation.
year
2006
rev ($mm)
$12.00
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
215
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