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Emap deal with Petersen of U.S. expected soon

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Rumors of a $1.1 billion acquisition of US-based publisher Petersen Cos. by UK-based Emap PLC have been circulating throughout the publishing industry. Both publishing firms have confirmed merger discussions. Both companies' boards of directors reportedly have approved the deal, which would put Emap in a clearly dominant position over rival IPC Magazines.

Author: Portanger, Erik
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1998
United Kingdom, EMAP PLC, EMAP Petersen Inc.

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News Corp. bid with Liberty sets DirecTV stage

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News Corp. will issue up to US$500 million in equity to acquire Liberty Media Corp. The issue shows that Liberty will not battle News Corp. for control of DirecTV.

Author: Ubels, Helen
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
Strategy & planning, Financial management, Cable Television Systems, Cable Networks, Cable and other pay TV services, Direct Broadcast Satellite TV Providers, Cable and Other Program Distribution, Planning, Finance, Company acquisition/merger, Cable television broadcasting industry, Cable television, Direct broadcast satellite television industry, Satellite television, Satellite television industry, DIRECTV Inc., The News Corporation Ltd., NWS, LBTYA, Company business planning, Company financing, Liberty Media Corp., NEWV F

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CPH sells Fairfax stake amid much speculation

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Billionaire Kerry Packer has sold off his 15% share in John Fairfax Holdings Ltd. The deal is valued at 436 million Australian dollars (253 million euros).

Author: Ubels, Helen
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
Investments, Packer, Kerry, John Fairfax Holdings Ltd.

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Subjects list: United States, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Newspapers, Newspaper publishing, Australia
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