Deal facts
- Buyer
- Neo Media Publishing Limited
- Target
- National World plc
- Deal value
- Not disclosed
- Announced
- 22 May 2025
- Status
- Completed
- Sector
- Media & Entertainment
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Consideration
- cash
Sources
Neo Media Publishing Limited has agreed to acquire National World plc in a strategic acquisition within the media publishing sector. The transaction was announced on 22 May 2025 and completed five days later on 27 May 2025. Consideration for the deal was provided entirely in cash, though the specific financial value remains undisclosed. The target company operates from the United Kingdom, and the deal represents a significant consolidation within the regional media landscape.
The acquisition brings the operations of National World plc under the ownership of Neo Media Publishing Limited. This strategic move expands the buyer's portfolio within the UK market. The transaction has now been successfully concluded following the completion date. The deal is subject to regulatory approval as a standard requirement for such corporate combinations.
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Neo Media Publishing Limited to acquire National World plc
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