LexisNexis buys Sheshunoff, A.S. Pratt from Thompson Media Group

Posted on: 05/22/13

New York—LexisNexis Legal & Professional announced today that, together with Reed Elsevier Properties, it has acquired the publishing brands and businesses of Sheshunoff and A.S. Pratt from Thompson Media Group. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Report: Penske Media acquires 'Variety'

Posted on: 10/09/12

Los Angeles—Penske Media, owner of Deadline.com, has acquired Hollywood trade publication Variety for about $25 million, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times. Penske and its financial backer, hedge fund company Third Point, purchased Variety from Anglo-Dutch publisher Reed Elsevier, ...

Elsevier pushes subscription-based services

Posted on: 10/05/12

Medical and scientific publisher Elsevier was a particularly active player on the media M&A front in August and September. The Amsterdam-based media company, a subsidiary of Reed Elsevier, announced two divestitures and a pair of acquisitions:

Report: Penske Media leading bidder for 'Variety'

Posted on: 09/25/12

Los Angeles—Penske Media Corp., owner of Deadline and six other online properties, has emerged as the leading bidder for Variety, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times.

Quadrant HealthCom acquires IMNG from Elsevier

Posted on: 09/10/12

Parsippany, N.J.—Healthcare media company Quadrant HealthCom has acquired the International Medical News Group from Elsevier. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.