M&A Deal Summary

North Forty News Acquires Scene Magazine

On January 10, 2018, North Forty News acquired publishing company Scene Magazine

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is North Forty News’ 1st transaction in the Publishing sector.
  • This is North Forty News’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is North Forty News’ 1st transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-01-10
Target Scene Magazine
Sector Publishing
Buyer(s) North Forty News
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Scene Magazine

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Scene Magazine has become the premiere entertainment & lifestyle publication in northern colorado. It is the #1 source for music, arts and entertainment news in the region. Editorially, Scene supports those who are creative, enlightened and adventurous with thought-provoking, inspiring stories. Scene is well known as a local community sponsor and supporter of music, arts, culture and more. Readers along the Front Range pick up Scene to check the fully comprehensive music and arts event listings.

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North Forty News

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Category Company
Founded 1993
Sector Publishing
DESCRIPTION

North Forty News community newspaper served Northern Larimer County with rural news until its ownership change in 2017, when it announced coverage for all of Northern Colorado. Now, based in Fort Collins, North Forty News is experiencing unprecedented growth. In the past six months circulation and content has quadrupled, staff has tripled, and readership has increased by approximately 150%.

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Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Colorado) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 1 of 1
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