Two investment firms led by Canadian billionaire Gerald Schwartz—an Indigo board member, husband of founder Heather Reisman, and the company's majority owner—has made an offer to acquire the remaining shares of Canada's largest bookstore chain. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
After Vivendi finishes acquiring additional shares of Lagardère this week, it will own a 45.1% stake in the company, forcing Vivendi to make a tender offer for all remaining shares. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-12-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
HarperCollins has purchased the remaining shares of HarperCollins Brasil, originally a joint venture with the Brazilian house of Ediouro. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Fri, 18/02/2011 - 16:55 Lonely Planet founders Tony and Maureen Wheeler have ended their ties with Lonely Planet, the guidebook publisher they founded in 1973. BBC Worldwide acquired 75% of the publisher in 2007 for £89m, and has now paid a... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]