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Hearst Ups Equity Interest in Fitch Group to 50 Percent

sbotelho — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:31:24 -0500

Hearst Corporation has upped its equity interest in global credit ratings agency Fitch Group again, adding an additional 10 percent. The transaction, valued at $177 million, brings Heart’s total equity interest to 50 percent.

GigaOm Buys PaidContent

Bill Mickey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:02:00 -0500

Stora Enso Restructures to Drop $63.6 Million in Costs

sbotelho — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:45:03 -0500

Stora Enso has announced a restructuring plan that aims to cut costs in its annual magazine paper operation by about $63.6 million by third quarter 2013, with the goal of improving efficiency and productivity.

Ziff Davis Enterprise Sold to Lead-Gen Company QuinStreet

Bill Mickey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:45:15 -0500

Inside Publications Acquires Cheer Biz News

sbotelho — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:31:04 -0500

For an unknown amount, Atlanta-based Inside Publications purchased Cheer Biz News and sister titles The Coach’s Handbook and All Star Insider. Moving forward, Cheer Biz will be produced by Inside Publications staff.

CFO Publishing Acquires Innovation Enterprise Group

Bill Mickey — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:08:58 -0500

American Cheerleader Sold to Varsity Spirit Corp.

sbotelho — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:35:03 -0500

Meredith Buys Allrecipes.com from Reader’s Digest Association

sbotelho — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:28:30 -0500

After putting the property on the block in October, Reader’s Digest Association will sell Allrecipes.com

Topspin LBO Buys Stagnito Media

Bill Mickey — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:43:03 -0500

Catalyst Paper Will Undergo Recapitalization

sbotelho — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:56:52 -0500