National World PLC has been acquired by Media Concierge Holdings Ltd
Media Concierge has acquired National World a UK-based multimedia company with a diverse portfolio of regional and national digital and print brands. The acquisition marks a new chapter for National World, which publishes over 100 regional news brands, including The Yorkshire Post and The Scotsman. Media Concierge, owned by Malcolm Denmark, has stated its intention to support National World's existing model of building a sustainable and independent news business.
National World plc is a United Kingdom-based media company with over 1000 employee. The Company's principal activity is to operate in the news publishing sector. The Company provides news and information services in the United Kingdom through a portfolio of multimedia publications and Websites, including historic titles like the Yorkshire Post and The Scotsman, as well as regional titles.
The company is an independent media group that provides local marketing solutions at scale across the UK and Ireland. It has a monthly print audience of over 15 million and a digital audience of 35 million, with a large unaddressed mail business that delivered 2 billion items last year. The company also provides printing and transport logistical support. Its client portfolio includes publishing companies such as DMGT, The Evening Standard, National World, Newsquest, and Iconic Media.
National World plc is a United Kingdom-based media company with over 1000 employee. The Company's principal activity is to operate in the news publishing sector. The Company provides news and information services in the United Kingdom through a portfolio of multimedia publications and Websites, including historic titles like the Yorkshire Post and The Scotsman, as well as regional titles.
Oaklins Cavendish acted as the lead financial advisor and Rule 3 advisor to National World plc on the £65.1 million cash offer from Media Concierge (Holdings) Limited. National World is a UK-based multimedia company with a diverse portfolio of regional and national digital and print brands. This transaction marks a significant milestone in the continued transformation of the UK media landscape.
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