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closed 7/28/2006 via PR Newswire

Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company Inc., purchased the Times Leader of Wilkes-Barre, PA from The McClatchy Company

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The McClatchy Company has completed the previously announced sale of the Times Leader of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., to The Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company Inc. Wilkes-Barre Publishing was formed by Richard L. Connor, former President and Publisher of the Times Leader, in partnership with local Wilkes-Barre investors and HM Capital Partners, LLC.
buyer parent:HM Capital Partners LLC
buyer: Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company Inc.
The Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company Inc. is a firm newly formed by Richard L. Connor in partnership with local Wilkes-Barre investors and HM Capital Partners, LLC. for the purpose of purchasing and continuing publication of the Times Leader.
seller: The McClatchy Company(MNI:$1,230.72)
The McClatchy Company is the third largest newspaper company in the United States, with 31 daily newspapers and approximately 50 non-dailies.
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closed 5/1/2013 via BNC Analysis

Dave Gould, acquired Main Street Media, LLC

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 Media, LLC
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

See 355 Comparable Transactions
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.
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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.
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$33
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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:$359.72)
Media General is a leading provider of news, information and entertainment across multiple media platforms, serving consumers and advertisers in strong local markets, primarily in the Southeastern United States.
price ($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.

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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.
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$3.30*
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closed 3/28/2012 via BNC Analysis

HPR Hemlock LLC, purchased Northern Virginia Newspapers 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

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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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$105
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closed 2/26/2010 via BusinessWire

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

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(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
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2.4x
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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 3/13/2013 via BNC Analysis

The McClatchy Company, acquired Tru Measure

See 213 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The McClatchy Co. announced that it has acquired Crested Butte, Colo.-based media measurement and analytics company Tru Measure. Tru Measure provides media companies and their advertising customers with tools and technology to measure and track the effectiveness of digital advertising campaigns and consumer engagement.
buyer: The McClatchy Company(MNI:$1,230.72)
The McClatchy Company is the third-largest newspaper company in the United States and a leading digital publisher dedicated to the values of quality journalism, free expression and community service.
target: Tru Measure
Tru Measure provides media companies and their advertising customers with tools and technology to measure and track the effectiveness of all of their digital advertising campaigns and consumer engagement, regardless of market, medium, and volume of ads placed.
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closed 8/13/2008 via BusinessWire

Centro, acquired Real Cities Network

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synopsis: Centro, which provides the leading local online media planning and buying software platform, has purchased Real Cities, one of largest and most respected online newspaper buying services, from The McClatchy Company. The transaction closed on August 12, 2008. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
buyer: Centro
Centro provides the technology platform and services to ease the planning and buying of local online media for agencies throughout North America. Centro facilitates the buying and selling of online advertising among national, regional, and local agencies and thousands of local online publishers.
target parent: The McClatchy Company
target: Real Cities Network
The Real Cities Network is the largest national network of local news websites and is operated by McClatchy Interactive. More than 1,500 newspapers are members of the network, representing some of the largest newspaper companies in the industry and more than 80 DMAs.
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closed 9/4/2007 via

Knight Ridder New Media, purchased 51 websites from MediaNews Group Inc.

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synopsis: The Real Cities Network the nation's largest network of local news websites, has expanded its network with the addition of 51 websites owned and operated by MediaNews Group, the fourth-largest newspaper company in the United States. MediaNews Group operates 82 local newspaper websites nationwide.
buyer parent:The McClatchy Company
buyer: Knight Ridder New Media
The Real Cities Network is the largest national network of local news websites and is operated by McClatchy Interactive. More than 1,500 newspapers are members of the network, representing some of the largest newspaper companies in the industry and more than 80 DMAs.
seller: MediaNews Group Inc.
MediaNews Group is one of the largest newspaper companies in the United States. We are privately owned and operate 57 daily newspapers in 12 states with combined daily and Sunday circulation of approximately 2.6 million and 2.9 million, respectively.
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closed 6/29/2007 via PR Newswire

Mainstream Data, Inc., acquired Newscom, LLC

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synopsis: Mainstream Data has acquired global content provider Newscom, LLC, from its prior owner, a 50/50 joint venture between Tribune Media Services, a subsidiary of Tribune Company, and The McClatchy Company.
buyer: Mainstream Data, Inc.
Mainstream Data is a leading global content delivery solutions provider, offering a comprehensive range of services for the collection, distribution, and display of digital media.
target parent: The McClatchy Company
target: Newscom, LLC
Newscom, LLC, is a leading provider of high-quality content to the global publishing community, offering its customers one-stop access to more than 19 million rights-managed and royalty-free photos, graphics, illustrations, news stories, and features created by the world's foremost publishers.
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closed 6/26/2007 via

International Yachtsman merged with Wave South Florida LLC,

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synopsis: Wave, the premier nautical lifestyle company, owned in part by The McClatchy Company, is delighted to announce a merger with HPJ Media Venture's International Yachtsman, the exclusive lifestyle publication of the yachting elite.
buyer parent:The McClatchy Company
buyer: Wave South Florida LLC
Wave is the premier nautical lifestyle publication that covers everything on, in and around the water produced by an award-winning team of editors, writers, photographers and artists who are strategically located throughout the world.
target parent: HPJ Media Ventures Management LLC
target: International Yachtsman
International Yachtsman travels the world's shipyards, luxury yachts and bustling harbors of great and ancient cities to bring the world of yachting one step closer. Readers get acquainted with all aspects of yachting.
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closed 3/5/2007 via PR Newswire

Avista Capital Partners, acquired The Star Tribune Company

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The McClatchy Company of Sacramento, CA announced that it has successfully completed the previously announced sale of the Star Tribune newspaper of Minneapolis, MN to Avista Capital Partners for $530 million.
buyer: Avista Capital Partners
Avista Capital Partners is a private equity firm with offices in New York, NY and Houston, TX. Avista's strategy is to make controlling or influential minority investments primarily in growth-oriented media, healthcare and energy companies.
target parent: The McClatchy Company
target: The Star Tribune Company
The Star Tribune Company is a news and information company serving the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. The Star Tribune newspaper is one of the top 20 largest newspapers in the nation, with a daily circulation of 371,258 and a Sunday circulation of 621,841.
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closed 7/28/2006 via PR Newswire

Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company Inc., purchased the Times Leader of Wilkes-Barre, PA from The McClatchy Company

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The McClatchy Company has completed the previously announced sale of the Times Leader of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., to The Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company Inc. Wilkes-Barre Publishing was formed by Richard L. Connor, former President and Publisher of the Times Leader, in partnership with local Wilkes-Barre investors and HM Capital Partners, LLC.
buyer parent:HM Capital Partners LLC
buyer: Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company Inc.
The Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company Inc. is a firm newly formed by Richard L. Connor in partnership with local Wilkes-Barre investors and HM Capital Partners, LLC. for the purpose of purchasing and continuing publication of the Times Leader.
seller: The McClatchy Company(MNI:$1,230.72)
The McClatchy Company is the third largest newspaper company in the United States, with 31 daily newspapers and approximately 50 non-dailies.
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closed 8/1/2006 via PR Newswire

Black Press Ltd., purchased Akron Beacon Journal from The McClatchy Company

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synopsis: The McClatchy Company has successfully completed the previously announced sale of the Akron Beacon Journal to Sound Publishing Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Black Press Ltd.
buyer: Black Press Ltd.
Black Press Ltd. is a private company that owns and operates 115 newspapers in western Canada, Washington State and Hawaii. Most of the papers are published one to three times per week. Many have controlled circulation.
seller: The McClatchy Company(MNI:$1,230.72)
The McClatchy Company is the third largest newspaper company in the United States, with 31 daily newspapers and approximately 50 non-dailies.
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$165
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closed 6/27/2006 via PR Newswire

Schurz Communications, Inc., purchased American News from The McClatchy Company

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synopsis: The McClatchy Company closed the sale of the (Aberdeen) American News to Schurz Communications, Inc. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed at the buyer's request. The purchase covers the American News and certain publications and web sites related to the newspaper.
buyer: Schurz Communications, Inc.
Schurz Communications, Inc., is a diversified privately-owned, nationwide communications company. The company publishes 12 daily newspapers with a combined circulation of nearly 230,000. It also publishes six weekly newspapers, shopping guide publications and a printing company.
seller: The McClatchy Company(MNI:$1,230.72)
The McClatchy Company is the third largest newspaper company in the United States, with 31 daily newspapers and approximately 50 non-dailies.
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$28
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closed 6/27/2006 via PR Newswire

Ogden Publications, purchased The News-Sentinel from The McClatchy Company

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synopsis: The McClatchy Company closed the sale of The News-Sentinel of Fort Wayne, IN, to the Ogden Newspapers. The purchase covers The News-Sentinel, a 75% stake in the Fort Wayne Joint Operating Agency (JOA) and certain publications and web sites related to the newspapers.
buyer: Ogden Publications
Ogden Publications publishes Natural Home, Mother Earth News, Herbs for Health, The Herb Companion, Capper’s, Grit, American Life & Traditions, Farm Collector, Steam Traction, Gas Engine Magazine and Motorcycle Classics and Utne.
seller: The McClatchy Company(MNI:$1,230.72)
The McClatchy Company is the third largest newspaper company in the United States, with 31 daily newspapers and approximately 50 non-dailies.
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$93
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closed 6/27/2006 via PR Newswire

Forum Communications Company, purchased Duluth News Tribune and the Grand Forks Herald from The McClatchy Company

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Forum Communications Co. became the owner of the Duluth News Tribune and the Grand Forks Herald after the newspaper passed from Knight Ridder Inc. to McClatchy Co., which in turn sold it to Forum. The closing came a day after Knight Ridder shareholders approved the sale of the corporation's 32 daily newspapers as planned.
buyer: Forum Communications Company
Forum Communications Company is a diversified media company with 30 newspapers in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The family owned company also has TV and radio holdings, a commercial printing division, internet businesses and web sites at each of its facilities.
seller: The McClatchy Company(MNI:$1,230.72)
The McClatchy Company is the third largest newspaper company in the United States, with 31 daily newspapers and approximately 50 non-dailies.
price ($mm)
$70
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closed 6/29/2006 via PR Newswire

Philadelphia Media Holdings, LLC., purchased Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News from The McClatchy Company

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The McClatchy Company of Sacramento, CA announced that it has successfully completed the previously announced sale of Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc. to Philadelphia Media Holdings LLC in a transaction valued at $562 million. The purchase covers the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News, both daily newspapers.
buyer: Philadelphia Media Holdings, LLC.
Philadelphia Media Holdings was formed by a group of local investors headed by advertising executive Brian Tierney for the purpose of acquiring the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News and related media assets including philly.com.
seller: The McClatchy Company(MNI:$1,230.72)
The McClatchy Company is the third largest newspaper company in the United States, with 31 daily newspapers and approximately 50 non-dailies.
price ($mm)
$562
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closed 8/2/2006 via PR Newswire

MediaNews Group Inc., The Hearst Corporation, purchased four newspapers from The McClatchy Company

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The McClatchy Company has successfully completed the transaction with MediaNews Group, Inc. and Hearst Corporation under which the companies will pay McClatchy $1.0 billion in cash to acquire four newspapers.
buyer: MediaNews Group Inc.
buyer: The Hearst Corporation
MediaNews Group is one of the largest newspaper companies in the United States. We are privately owned and operate 57 daily newspapers in 12 states with combined daily and Sunday circulation of approximately 2.6 million and 2.9 million, respectively.
seller: The McClatchy Company(MNI:$1,230.72)
The McClatchy Company is the third largest newspaper company in the United States, with 31 daily newspapers and approximately 50 non-dailies.
price ($mm)
$1,000
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closed 6/28/2006 via PR Newswire

The McClatchy Company, acquired Knight Ridder

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The McClatchy Company of Sacramento, CA announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Knight-Ridder, Inc. of San Jose, CA. As a result of the acquisition, Knight Ridder common stock will no longer be traded, and shares of Knight Ridder common stock were converted.
buyer: The McClatchy Company(MNI:$1,230.72)
The McClatchy Company is the third largest newspaper company in the United States, with 31 daily newspapers and approximately 50 non-dailies.
target: Knight Ridder(KRI:$3,032.10)
Knight-Ridder, Inc., was formed in 1974 by a merger between Knight Newspapers, Inc., and Ridder Publications, Inc. In 1903, Charles Landon Knight purchased the Akron Beacon Journal. Knight Newspapers was founded by John S. Knight, who inherited the Beacon Journal from his father in 1933.
price ($mm)
$6,680
rev ($mm)
$3,004
EBITDA ($mm)
$595
EV / rev
2.2x
EV / EBITDA
11.2x
closed 11/23/2005 via PR Newswire

Knight Ridder, purchased The Employment News, Minnesota Health & Medical Careers from S and J Multimedia LLC

See 63 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Knight Ridder today announced the acquisition of The Employment News, the leading free recruitment publication in the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. It was purchased from S and J Multimedia LLC, which owns similar publications in the Northeast and Colorado. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
buyer parent:The McClatchy Company
buyer: Knight Ridder(KRI:$3,032.10)
Knight-Ridder, Inc., was formed in 1974 by a merger between Knight Newspapers, Inc., and Ridder Publications, Inc. In 1903, Charles Landon Knight purchased the Akron Beacon Journal. Knight Newspapers was founded by John S. Knight, who inherited the Beacon Journal from his father in 1933.
seller: S and J Multimedia LLC
S and J Multimedia LLC, which owns publications in the Northeast and Colorado. The Employment News publishes weekly North and South editions distributed at more than 3,800 Twin Cities locations.
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closed 11/2/2005 via PR Newswire

Knight Ridder, acquired DFW Job Connection

See 62 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Knight Ridder today announced the acquisition of two leading free employee recruitment publications -- Jobs and Careers in the San Francisco Bay Area and DFW Job Connection in the Dallas-Fort Worth area -- and DFW Auto Connection. Details of the transactions were not disclosed.
buyer parent:The McClatchy Company
buyer: Knight Ridder(KRI:$3,032.10)
Knight-Ridder, Inc., was formed in 1974 by a merger between Knight Newspapers, Inc., and Ridder Publications, Inc. In 1903, Charles Landon Knight purchased the Akron Beacon Journal. Knight Newspapers was founded by John S. Knight, who inherited the Beacon Journal from his father in 1933.
target: DFW Job Connection
DFW Job Connection publishes three zoned weeklies serving Dallas and Fort Worth.
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closed 11/2/2005 via PR Newswire

Knight Ridder, acquired Jobs and Careers

See 75 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Knight Ridder announced the acquisition of two leading free employee recruitment publications -- Jobs and Careers in the San Francisco Bay Area and DFW Job Connection in the Dallas-Fort Worth area -- and DFW Auto Connection. Details of the transactions were not disclosed.
buyer parent:The McClatchy Company
buyer: Knight Ridder(KRI:$3,032.10)
Knight-Ridder, Inc., was formed in 1974 by a merger between Knight Newspapers, Inc., and Ridder Publications, Inc. In 1903, Charles Landon Knight purchased the Akron Beacon Journal. Knight Newspapers was founded by John S. Knight, who inherited the Beacon Journal from his father in 1933.
target: Jobs and Careers
Jobs and Careers, published in the Bay Area has proven an efficient means of recruiting for its loyal base of advertisers. Its broad distribution throughout San Francisco, the Peninsula and the East Bay strengthens the position of the San Jose Mercury News and the Contra Costa Times.
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closed 10/14/2005 via PR Newswire

Knight Ridder, acquired Silicon Valley Community Newspapers

See 329 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Knight Ridder announced the acquisition of Silicon Valley Community Newspapers, which publishes eight weekly free-distribution newspapers in the South Bay area surrounding San Jose.
buyer parent:The McClatchy Company
buyer: Knight Ridder(KRI:$3,032.10)
Knight-Ridder, Inc., was formed in 1974 by a merger between Knight Newspapers, Inc., and Ridder Publications, Inc. In 1903, Charles Landon Knight purchased the Akron Beacon Journal. Knight Newspapers was founded by John S. Knight, who inherited the Beacon Journal from his father in 1933.
target: Silicon Valley Community Newspapers
Silicon Valley Community Newspapers publishes eight weekly free-distribution newspapers in the South Bay area surrounding San Jose. They are: Los Gatos Weekly-Times, Saratoga News, Cupertino Courier, Sunnyvale Sun, Campbell Reporter, Willow Glen Resident, Rose Garden Resident & Almaden Resident.
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closed 3/23/2005 via BusinessWire

Gannett Co., Inc., Knight Ridder, Tribune Company, acquired Topix.net

See 105 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Topix.net announced today that Gannett Co., Inc., Knight-Ridder, Inc. and Tribune Company jointly have acquired a 75 percent stake in Topix.net. Ownership is split evenly, with each media company owning 25 percent and the Topix.net founders retaining a 25 percent stake.
buyer: Tribune Company
buyer: Knight Ridder(KRI:$3,032.10)
buyer: 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.
target: Topix.net
Founded in 2002 with the specific mission of providing users with the ability to quickly and easily find targeted news on the Internet, Topix.net is a news aggregator with unique technology to find and categorize news into 300,000 topics, from Autos to ZIP code level local news. Topix.net distribut
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closed 5/6/2004 via PR Newswire

Gannett Co., Inc., Knight Ridder, Tribune Company, acquired CrossMedia Services, Inc.

See 673 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Gannett Co., Inc. GCI, Knight Ridder, Inc. KRI and Tribune Company TRB today announced that they have jointly acquired CrossMedia Services, Inc., a leading provider of Web-based marketing solutions for national and local retailers.
buyer: Gannett Co., Inc.(GCI:$5,353.20)
buyer: Knight Ridder(KRI:$3,032.10)
buyer: Tribune Company
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.
target: CrossMedia Services, Inc.
CrossMedia Services helps retailers increase in-store traffic and sales by providing turnkey software and ongoing operational services for their Web sites and via third party sites.
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closed 7/28/2006 via PR Newswire

Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company Inc., purchased the Times Leader of Wilkes-Barre, PA from The McClatchy Company

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The McClatchy Company has completed the previously announced sale of the Times Leader of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., to The Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company Inc. Wilkes-Barre Publishing was formed by Richard L. Connor, former President and Publisher of the Times Leader, in partnership with local Wilkes-Barre investors and HM Capital Partners, LLC.
buyer parent:HM Capital Partners LLC
buyer: Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company Inc.
The Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company Inc. is a firm newly formed by Richard L. Connor in partnership with local Wilkes-Barre investors and HM Capital Partners, LLC. for the purpose of purchasing and continuing publication of the Times Leader.
seller: The McClatchy Company(MNI:$1,230.72)
The McClatchy Company is the third largest newspaper company in the United States, with 31 daily newspapers and approximately 50 non-dailies.
price ($mm)
$65
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closed 7/28/2006 via PR Newswire

Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company Inc., purchased the Times Leader of Wilkes-Barre, PA from The McClatchy Company

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The McClatchy Company has completed the previously announced sale of the Times Leader of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., to The Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company Inc. Wilkes-Barre Publishing was formed by Richard L. Connor, former President and Publisher of the Times Leader, in partnership with local Wilkes-Barre investors and HM Capital Partners, LLC.
buyer parent:HM Capital Partners LLC
buyer: Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company Inc.
The Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company Inc. is a firm newly formed by Richard L. Connor in partnership with local Wilkes-Barre investors and HM Capital Partners, LLC. for the purpose of purchasing and continuing publication of the Times Leader.
seller: The McClatchy Company(MNI:$1,230.72)
The McClatchy Company is the third largest newspaper company in the United States, with 31 daily newspapers and approximately 50 non-dailies.
price ($mm)
$65
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closed 5/1/2013 via BNC Analysis

Dave Gould, acquired Main Street Media, LLC

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 Media, LLC
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

See 355 Comparable Transactions
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)
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$33
EBITDA ($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:$359.72)
Media General is a leading provider of news, information and entertainment across multiple media platforms, serving consumers and advertisers in strong local markets, primarily in the Southeastern United States.
price ($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 386 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.
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$3.30*
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closed 3/28/2012 via BNC Analysis

HPR Hemlock LLC, purchased Northern Virginia Newspapers 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 519 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.
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$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.
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$105
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closed 2/26/2010 via BusinessWire

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

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(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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Tru Measure

Real Cities Network

MediaNews Group Inc.

Newscom, LLC

International Yachtsman

The Star Tribune Company

The McClatchy Company

The McClatchy Company

The McClatchy Company

The McClatchy Company

The McClatchy Company

The McClatchy Company

The McClatchy Company

Knight Ridder

S and J Multimedia LLC

DFW Job Connection

Jobs and Careers

Silicon Valley Community Newspapers

Topix.net

CrossMedia Services, Inc.

The McClatchy Company

The McClatchy Company

Main Street Media, LLC

Independent Publications, Inc.

Daily Herald Co.

Sundsvalls Nyheter

The Garden Island

MetroXpress A/S

Media General, Inc.

The San Francisco Bay Guardian, Inc.

Philadelphia Media Network

MaineToday Media, Inc.

American Community Newspapers LLC

Impressions Media

La Tribune SAS

Postmedia Network Canada Corp.

Ohio Community Media LLC

Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc.

Gannett

CanWest Limited Partnership

Cox Enterprises Inc.

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Geography
Matching Companies
Ticker: GCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gannett Co., Inc.
Gannett Co., Inc.
Gannett Co., Inc. is an international media and marketing solutions company that informs and engages more than 100 million people every month through its powerful network of broadcast, digital, mobile and publishing properties.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$5,353.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,105.92
EBIT ($mm)
$911.88
Net Income ($mm)
$424.28
Employees
31000
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: DMTGF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Daily Mail and General Trust plc
Daily Mail and General Trust plc
Operating in over 40 countries, DMGT (Daily Mail and General Trust plc) produces high-quality content, information, analytics and events for both businesses and consumers.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$2,817.94
EBITDA ($mm)
$588.33
EBIT ($mm)
$398.62
Net Income ($mm)
$414.92
Employees
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: AU:FXJ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fairfax Media Ltd.
Fairfax Media Ltd.
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.
year
2011
rev ($mm)
$2,657.79
EBITDA ($mm)
$662.67
EBIT ($mm)
$539.95
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
8806
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Axel Springer Verlag AG
Axel Springer Verlag AG
Axel Springer is a leading integrated multimedia company in Europe, offering a considerable number of print and digital media. The company’s strategy focuses on its core competences excellent journalism, marketing and classified ads.
year
1997
rev ($mm)
$2,557.00
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$117.30
Employees
12195
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: MNI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The McClatchy Company
The McClatchy Company
The McClatchy Company is the third-largest newspaper company in the United States and a leading digital publisher dedicated to the values of quality journalism, free expression and community service.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$1,230.72
EBITDA ($mm)
$312.66
EBIT ($mm)
$187.30
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
6880
  • drill down
  • watch
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
  • drill down
  • watch
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 ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
  • drill down
  • watch
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
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: MEG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Media General, Inc.
Media General, Inc.
Media General is a leading provider of news, information and entertainment across 18 network-affiliated broadcast television stations and their associated digital media and mobile platforms. The company's stations serve consumers and advertisers in strong local markets, primarily in the Southeast.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$359.72
EBITDA ($mm)
$113.79
EBIT ($mm)
$88.73
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
4200
  • drill down
  • watch
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
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Family Media, Inc.
Family Media, Inc.
Family Media owns non-dailies in Mississippi, Illinois and Florida as well as two newspaper trade magazines and a television station.
year
2006
rev ($mm)
$8.50
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Osteen Publishing Co.
Osteen Publishing Co.
Osteen Publishing Co. publishes "The Item" in Sumter and several other South Carolina community newspapers.
year
2007
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
140
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: GCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gannett Co., Inc.
Gannett Co., Inc.
Gannett Co., Inc. is an international media and marketing solutions company that informs and engages more than 100 million people every month through its powerful network of broadcast, digital, mobile and publishing properties.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$5,353.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,105.92
EBIT ($mm)
$911.88
Net Income ($mm)
$424.28
Employees
31000
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: DMTGF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Daily Mail and General Trust plc
Daily Mail and General Trust plc
Operating in over 40 countries, DMGT (Daily Mail and General Trust plc) produces high-quality content, information, analytics and events for both businesses and consumers.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$2,817.94
EBITDA ($mm)
$588.33
EBIT ($mm)
$398.62
Net Income ($mm)
$414.92
Employees
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: AU:FXJ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fairfax Media Ltd.
Fairfax Media Ltd.
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.
year
2011
rev ($mm)
$2,657.79
EBITDA ($mm)
$662.67
EBIT ($mm)
$539.95
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
8806
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Axel Springer Verlag AG
Axel Springer Verlag AG
Axel Springer is a leading integrated multimedia company in Europe, offering a considerable number of print and digital media. The company’s strategy focuses on its core competences excellent journalism, marketing and classified ads.
year
1997
rev ($mm)
$2,557.00
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$117.30
Employees
12195
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: MNI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The McClatchy Company
The McClatchy Company
The McClatchy Company is the third-largest newspaper company in the United States and a leading digital publisher dedicated to the values of quality journalism, free expression and community service.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$1,230.72
EBITDA ($mm)
$312.66
EBIT ($mm)
$187.30
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
6880
  • drill down
  • watch
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
  • drill down
  • watch
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 ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
  • drill down
  • watch
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
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: MEG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Media General, Inc.
Media General, Inc.
Media General is a leading provider of news, information and entertainment across 18 network-affiliated broadcast television stations and their associated digital media and mobile platforms. The company's stations serve consumers and advertisers in strong local markets, primarily in the Southeast.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$359.72
EBITDA ($mm)
$113.79
EBIT ($mm)
$88.73
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
4200
  • drill down
  • watch
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
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Family Media, Inc.
Family Media, Inc.
Family Media owns non-dailies in Mississippi, Illinois and Florida as well as two newspaper trade magazines and a television station.
year
2006
rev ($mm)
$8.50
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Osteen Publishing Co.
Osteen Publishing Co.
Osteen Publishing Co. publishes "The Item" in Sumter and several other South Carolina community newspapers.
year
2007
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
140
  • drill down
  • watch

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