Media-Acquisition

Maxwell Acquires Macmillan Publishers, Expanding US Media Empire at Massive Cost

1988-01-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

In 1988, Robert Maxwell acquired Macmillan Publishers for approximately $2.6 billion as part of an aggressive media empire expansion strategy. The acquisition, driven by his rivalry with Rupert Murdoch, was financed through a $3 billion loan and represented a key moment in Maxwell’s …

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Maxwell Acquires Daily Mirror for £113 Million, Expanding Media Empire

1984-07-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Robert Maxwell acquires Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) from Reed International for £113 million in July 1984, gaining control of six British newspapers including the Daily Mirror. This strategic acquisition significantly expanded Maxwell’s media influence in Britain and triggered an intense …

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