Bonnier Corporation

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Formation and Acquisitions
– Formed in March 2007 as U.S. subsidiary of Bonnier Group
– Acquired 18 magazines from Time Warner divisions for $200 million
– Combined with 50% stake in World Publications
– Sold several magazines to Bonnier in June 2009
– Sold skiing publications and acquired motorcycle magazines in April 2013
– Sold The Parenting Group to Meredith Corporation in May 2013
– Sold major magazines to North Equity LLC in October 2020

Repositioning and Restructuring
– Began repositioning and restructuring operations in 2022
– Emphasized as an outdoor adventure company
– Focused on marine recreation, hunting, and travel

Magazine Deals and Acquisitions
– Acquired five magazine brands from Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.
– Acquired Source Interlink’s motorcycle titles
– Sold TransWorld Group
– Sold skiing publications

Ownership Changes
– Sold major magazines to North Equity LLC
– Mel Magazine’s new owners are Recurrent Ventures

References
– Norris, Floyd (1989-03-05). Time Inc. and Warner to Merge, Creating Largest Media Company.
– UPDATE 1-Swedens Bonnier buys 18 Time Warner magazines.
– World Publications becomes Bonnier Corp. after 18-magazine deal.
– Bonnier Corp. Acquires Five Magazine Brands from Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.
– Bonnier Sells Ski and Skiing, Magazines Bought as Part of Time 18.
– Bonnier Acquires Source Interlinks Motorcycle Titles, Sells TransWorld Group.
– Parenting and Babytalk Magazines Shut Down in Sale to Meredith.
– Bonnier Corp to Sell Its Biggest U.S. Magazines to Venture Equity Group.
– Get to Know Mel Magazines New Owners, Recurrent Ventures.
– Bonnier Shifts Divisions to Better Serve Outdoor Adventure Interests. Source:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnier_Corporation

Bonnier LLC (formerly Bonnier Corporation) is an American "outdoor adventure" company. Formed in 2007 after Bonnier Group's acquisition of publishing assets from Time, it operates events within the vertical of outdoor recreation.

Bonnier LLC
Parent companyBonnier Group
StatusActive
FoundedMarch 2007 (2007-03)
FounderTerry Snow
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters locationWinter Park, Florida
Key people
  • David Ritchie (CEO)
  • Tara Bisciello (SVP, Finance)
  • Jonathan Moore (EVP, Events)
  • David Butler (EVP, Digital)
Publication typesMagazine
Official websitebonniercorp.com
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