Some news for self-published writers: this week, Publishers Weekly reported that Naver, Korea’s leading internet platform, is acquiring Wattpad for over $600 million in cash and stock. For those who aren’t among the 90 million people that used Wattpad in 2020, or who don’t have any fanfiction... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2021-01-22 18:51:40 UTC ]
RR Donnelley, the Chicago-based printer and integrated communications provider, has agreed to acquire Consolidated Graphics, a general commercial printing company, for more than $600 million. Consolidated Graphics shareholders will receive $34.44 in cash and 1.651 shares of RR Donnelley for each... Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2013-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Ever since Barnes & Noble announced the $600 million–plus investment by Microsoft and the creation of Nook Media in April 2012, the conventional wisdom within the industry and among financial analysts was that the company was headed for a split, whereby Nook Media would be carved out from... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Goldman Sachs and Singapore's Temasek have invested $110 million in Shanda Cloudary, China's leading digital publishing platform, now valued at $600 million. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]