About This Deal

News Corporation acquired Harlequin Enterprises Limited for US$414 million (net of cash acquired), a transaction announced in August 2014.

HarperCollins bought the women's fiction publisher from Torstar Corporation, extending its global book-publishing platform particularly across Europe and Asia Pacific.

HarperCollins bought the women's fiction publisher from Torstar Corporation, extending its global book-publishing platform particularly across Europe and Asia Pacific.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
News Corporation
Target
Harlequin Enterprises Limited
Value
US$414 million (net of cash acquired)
Date
August 2014
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Completed

Transaction Details

Announced
August 2014

In Their Words

Harlequin is a leading publisher of women's fiction and extends HarperCollins' global platform, particularly in Europe and Asia Pacific.

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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