Pearson buys Dorling Kindersley
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Pearson PLC has acquired Dorling Kindersley Holdings PLC, a publisher based in the UK. Pearson will pay 311 million pounds in cash for Dorling.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Pearson to acquire NCS for $2.5 billion; Move will create world's top education firm
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Pearson PLC of London, which publishes the Financial Times, is expanding its education business by acquiring National Computer Systems Inc. for $2.5 billion. The U.S. company processes academic tests and provides curriculum and financial management software to schools.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Bertelsmann is set to acquire control of RTL Group
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Bertelsmann AG is about to acquire RTL Group PLC by way of a deal with Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL). GBL owns approximately 30% of RTL, while Bertelsmann owns approximately 37%.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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