Interesting News in Publishing, August 2017

Interesting News in Publishing
August 10, 2017

Companies

BERTELSMANN                                                                                                                                      

Bertelsmann Increases Its Stake in Penguin Random House to 75 Percent – Bertelsmann is significantly expanding its stake in Penguin Random House, the world’s leading trade publishing group. The international media… – Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

Bertelsmann has no plans to buy remaining 25 percent of Random House – Bertelsmann has no plans to buy the remaining 25 percent of Penguin Random House from Pearson, its chief executive said after the… – Reuters

BRIEF-Bertelsmann says stake buy sets Penguin Random House value at $3.55 bln – The “Planet of the Apes” films highlight the risks of a lack of empathy with people from different cultures, actor Andy Serkis said… – Reuters

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