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Bertelsmann the New Owner of Simon & Schuster


The links below are to articles reporting on the purchase of Simon & Schuster for over $2 billion US dollars by Bertelsmann, the parent company of Penguin Random House.

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https://the-digital-reader.com/2020/11/25/bertelsmann-buys-simon-schuster-from-viacomcbs/
https://publishingperspectives.com/2020/11/germany-bertelsmann-buys-simon-schuster-for-us2-175-billion/
https://goodereader.com/blog/business-news/penguin-random-house-buys-simon-schuster
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/nov/25/prh-owner-bertelsmann-to-buy-simon-schuster-in-2bn-deal
https://bookriot.com/penguin-random-house-to-buy-simon-schuster/

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Simon and Schuster inks deal with Amazon: Publisher will control ebook prices


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Amazon and S&S Agree Terms. Who’s The Bad Guy Again?


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Article: HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster Consider Merger


The link below is to an article that looks at a possible merger between HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster.

For more visit:
http://goodereader.com/blog/business-news/harpercollins-and-simon-schuster-discussing-potential-merger/

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Article: Latest News on US Ebook Pricing Lawsuit


The link below is to an article with the latest news on the US ebook pricing lawsuit, with news of a settlement with Hachette, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster. Apple, Macmillan and Penguin are still fighting the lawsuit.

For more visit:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/aug/30/us-ebook-customers-compensation-price-fixing?