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Halyard Capital in concert with Valence Capital Management has acquired WMI: Women's Marketing, Inc. Halyard Capital is a private equity fund with $450 million of capital under management focused on investing in media, communications and business services companies. Valence Capital Management is a private equity firm based in New York and Menlo Park. WMI: Women's Marketing, Inc. is a leading media marketing services company focused on advertising sales in the consumer magazine and out-of-home sectors. The Company serves as a strategic sales partner to magazine publishers and out-of-home operators, providing access to advertisers that are outside of their existing advertising client base. The Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc. represented Halyard Capital in this transaction.

Bandalong Entertainment, an instant-messaging entertainment company, has secured Series A funding from Baker Capital, a private equity firm that invests primarily in communications equipment, services and applications providers. The Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc. represented Bandalong Entertainment in this transaction.

Distance Education Company, a leading provider of distance learning educational services through correspondence courses and Internet-related education strategies, was acquired by Professional Career Development Institute (PCDI) of Norcross, GA, which offers nationally accredited, self-paced distance learning programs. Distance Education Company operates through two schools – the New York Institute of Photography and the Sheffield School of Interior Design. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Distance Education Company in this transaction.

Budget Living LLC, publisher of Budget Living magazine, has raised a new round of expansion financing from private investors. Budget Living is a consumer lifestyle magazine published six times per year that educates readers on how to get the most for their money. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Budget Living LLC in this transaction.

Active Interest Media ("AIM") has acquired Chantilly, VA-based Home Buyer Publications, publisher of special interest consumer magazines Log Home Living and Timber Frame Homes and a trade publication, Building Systems Magazine. The company also produces nearly a dozen three-day log home shows and more than two dozen building seminars that attract thousands of consumers from around the country. AIM, which is headed by Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III, former chief executive officer of Times Mirror Magazines, was represented in this transaction by The Jordan, Edmiston Group.

Marvel Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: MVL) has acquired the business and certain assets of New York City-based Cover Concepts from The Hearst Corporation. Cover Concepts specializes in the distribution of free, sponsored materials to public schools across the U.S. It sells advertising space on those materials, and its major advertisers include Gatorade and McDonald's. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Hearst in this transaction.

Sabot Publishing of Richmond, VA has been sold to Active Interest Media, a newly formed company led by Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III in partnership with private equity investor Wind Point Partners. Sabot is the publisher of a portfolio of category leading, specialty niche magazines, including Black Belt, Southwest Art, Better Nutrition and Vegetarian Times. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Sabot in the transaction.

Budget Living LLC, publisher of Budget Living magazine, a consumer lifestyle magazine published six times per year, has raised additional financing from private investors. The magazine educates readers on how to get the most for their money. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Budget Living LLC in this transaction.

Pace Communications, a custom publisher in North Carolina, has sold Elegant Bride magazine to Fairchild Publications, a division of Advance Publications. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Pace in this transaction.

Hearst Communications, Inc. has sold certain assets of Victoria magazine to Southern Progress Corporation, a division of Time Inc. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Hearst in this transaction.

Infogate, Inc., a premium online subscription service, has been sold to America Online, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL Time Warner Inc. (NYSE: AOL). The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Infogate in this transaction.

PRIMEDIA has sold Volleyball magazine to Ashton International Media, Inc., a consumer enthusiast magazine publisher focused on the sports and collectibles markets. With an estimated 19 million plus volleyball players and enthusiasts in the US, Volleyball magazine covers all aspects of the sport, from hard court to beach volleyball, to college tournaments to Olympic and professional events. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented PRIMEDIA in this transaction.

PRIMEDIA has sold its Collectibles Group to Ashton International Media, Inc., a consumer enthusiast magazine publisher focused on the sports and collectibles markets. The Collectibles Group comprises Teddy Bear and Friends and Doll Reader magazines, which are the leading magazines in their enthusiast niches. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented PRIMEDIA in this transaction.

Miller Sports Group, a divisoin of Miller Publishing Group, has sold The Sailing Company to World Publications. The Sailing Company is the leading enthusiast publishing and information company serving the sailing market, with two renowned magazines - Cruising World and Sailing World. World Publications is a publisher of special interest magazines in the outdoor and water sports markets. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Miller Publishing in this transaction.

From Don Welsh, the publishing visionary behind the runaway success Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel, comes Budget Living, a new consumer lifestyle magazine for individuals eager to get more for their money in every aspect of their lives. The Jordan, Edmiston Group helped raise funds from private investors to launch Budget Living magazine.

Universal Engelbreit Cox, LLC, which is jointly owned by Mary Engelbreit Publications, Andrews McMeel Universal and Cox Newspapers, has sold a majority interest in Mary Engelbreit''s Home Companion magazine to Belvoir Publications, Inc. Mary Engelbreit’s Home Companion is a bi-monthly lifestyle magazine that inspires creativity, honors family and celebrates women’s achievements both at home and in art. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Universal Engelbreit Cox in this transaction.

Reader''s Digest Association has sold the subscriber list of Walking magazine to Time Inc. Health. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Reader''s Digest in this transaction.

Sussex Publishers, Inc. has sold Mother Earth News magazine to Ogden Newspapers, Inc. Mother Earth News is a leading magazine about self-reliance and conscientious lifestyles, including stories on sustainable energy, natural homes and organic gardening. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Sussex Publishers in this transaction.

Amos Press has sold its newspaper operations to Brown Publishing Company. Included in the sale were the Sidney (OH) Daily News and Suburban Newspapers of Dayton (OH), a chain of daily and weekly newspapers. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Amos Press in this transaction.

Dusty Spur Investments, LP has sold Cowboys & Indians magazine to Dusty Spur Publishing, Inc. in a management buy-out. Cowboys & Indians is a leading bimonthly magazine that celebrates the culture, glamour, romance and drama of America’s Western tradition. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Dusty Spur Investments, LP in this transaction.

Triplepoint has sold Soccer, Jr., Soccer for Parents and Coaches Edition magazines and related assets to Scholastic, Inc. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Triplepoint in this transaction.

Hearst Communications has sold Motor Boating & Sailing magazine and related assets to Times Mirror. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Hearst in this transaction.

Hearst Communications has sold Sports Afield magazine and related assets to S.A. Acquisition Corp., a company formed to make this acquisition. Founded in 1887, Sports Afield is America’s original outdoor magazine devoted to those who share a passion for high-end sporting pursuits, especially big-game hunting in North America and Africa. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Hearst in this transaction.

Group XXVII Communications LLC has sold Arthur Frommer Magazines LLC to Newsweek, Inc. Arthur Frommer Magazines LLC includes Arthur Frommer''s Budget Travel magazine and related assets. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Group XXVII Communications in this transaction.

Communications International has sold Connecticut magazine to Journal Register Company. Connecticut magazine covers fashion, restaurants, the arts, home and garden, etc. for the state of Connecticut. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Communications International in this transaction.

Marinya Holdings, Pty. Ltd. has sold J.B. Fairfax and Michael Friedman Publishing Group to Barnes & Noble, Inc. J.B. Fairfax and Michael Friedman Publishing Group publish high-end, highly decorative books centered on subjects ranging from transportation to interior design to celebrities. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Marinya Holdings in this transaction.

womenCONNECT.com has been sold to CNNfn. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented womenCONNECT.com in this transaction.

L.F. Garlinghouse Co., Inc., the nation''s foremost home plan publisher and marketer, has been sold to Sabot Publishing, Inc. Garlinghouse owns an industry-leading library of home designs, an unparalleled network of superior architects and designers and access to a broad and increasing range of distribution channels. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented L.F. Garlinghouse in this transaction.

Country Sampler, Inc., a leading publisher and retailer in the country craft and decorating industries, has been sold to Emmis Publishing LP (Nasdaq: EMMS). Country Sampler publishes Country Sampler magazine, which showcases professional artisans'' country crafts and home decorating products, Country Sampler''s Decorating Ideas, which provides readers with creative, useful tips and techniques for adding country style to their home and a trade magazine, Country Sampler''s Country Business. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Country Sampler in this transaction.

Laufer Publishing Company has sold Bop and BB magazines and related assets to PRIMEDIA Magazines, Inc., a division of PRIMEDIA, Inc. Bop and BB are two of the leading magazines in the teen entertainment category. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Laufer Publishing in this transaction.

Weider Publications, Inc. has sold Senior Golfer magazine and related assets to Times Mirror Magazines, Inc. Senior Golfer is one of the leading special interest golf magazines catering to golfers approaching 50 and over. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Weider Publications in this transaction.

Rodale Press, Inc. has sold Quilter''s Newsletter magazine, Quiltmaker magazine and related assets to PRIMEDIA, Inc. These publications are industry leaders in providing their readers information on quilting. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Rodale Press in this transaction.

Rodale Press, Inc. has sold American Woodworker Group to RD Publications, Inc., a subsidiary of Reader's Digest Association, Inc. The Woodworker Group includes three leading properties in the prosperous woodworking market: American Woodworking magazine; Woodworking Books; and American Woodworker Shows, a consumer trade show operation. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Rodale Press in this transaction.

Rodale Press, Inc. has sold Sewing and Quilting Group to F&W Publications, Inc. The group comprises The Sewing and Quilting Book Clubs, I Love Quilting Book Club and the Successful Sewing Book Club and related assets. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Rodale Press in this transaction.

McMurry Publishing, Inc. has acquired the SmartHealth Group from Meigher Communications, LP. SmartHealth custom publishes consumer health newsletters for 44 hospitals and health maintenance organizations. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented McMurry Publishing in this transaction.

Hearst Magazines International, a unit of The Hearst Corporation, has acquired a 25% interest in Bir Numara Yayincilik A.S., which is valued at approximately $65 million. Bir Numara publishes Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Harper''s BAZAAR, House Beautiful and Zest magazines in Turkey. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Hearst in this transaction.

Fleet Street Publishing Corporation has sold EQUUS, Horseplay, Dressage Today and Team Up With Your Horse magazines to PRIMEDIA Magazines, Inc., a division of PRIMEDIA, Inc. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Fleet Street Publishing in this transaction.

Rodale Press, Inc. has sold Heart & Soul magazine to Black Entertainment Television, Inc. Heart & Soul is the preeminent vibrant living magazine for African American women. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Rodale Press in this transaction.

Sports + Fitness Publishing Company has sold InLine, InLine Retailer, InLine Hockey News, Box and Gravity magazines to Peterson Publishing Company. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Sports + Fitness Publishing in this transaction.

Mediatex Communications Corporation has sold Texas Monthly magazine, Texas Tour and Meeting Guide, Texas Traveler, Texas Parks & Wildlife Outdoor Annual, Texas Alcalde and WWW Ranch to Emmis Broadcasting Corporation. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Mediatex Communications in this transaction.

Sports + Fitness Publishing Company has sold Women''s Sports & Fitness magazine to Conde Nast Publications, Inc. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Sports + Fitness Publishing in this transaction.

Cobb Group, a division of Ziff-Davis, Inc., has sold Full Throttle, the Microsoft Flight Simulator Pilot''s Journal to Full Throttle Corporation, a subsidiary of Abacus Software, Inc. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Cobb Group in this transaction.

Primedia Magazines Inc. (formerly K-III Magazine Corporation) has sold Stagebill, Inc. to Fred B. Tarter. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Primedia Magazines in this transaction.

New York Times Company has sold Tennis, Tennis Buyer''s Guide, Sailing World, Cruising World, Snow Country and Snow Country Business magazines to Miller Sports Group, LLC. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented New York Times Company in this transaction.

ABC, Inc. has sold Legal Communications Corporation to Dolan Media Company. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented ABC, Inc. in this transaction.

Rodale Press, Inc. has acquired New Woman magazine from K-III Magazine Corporation, a division of K-III Communications Corporation. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Rodale Press in this transaction.

Chilton Book Company, a subsidiary of ABC, Inc., has sold Chilton Consumer Automotive Division and related assets to W.G. Nichols, Inc. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Chilton Book Company in this transaction.

Quickfish Media, Inc. has sold Seattle Weekly and Eastside Week newsweeklies to Stern Publishing, Inc. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Quickfish Media in this transaction.

Cowles Media Company has sold Walking magazine to RD Walking, Inc. a subsidiary of Reader''s Digest Association, Inc. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Cowles Media Company in this transaction.

Cowles Media Company has sold Weissmann Travel Reports, Inc. to Reed Elsevier, Inc. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Cowles Media Company in this transaction.