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Credit Union Times, the most widely read publication covering the thriving credit union industry, has been sold to Wicks Business Information, LLC, a business-to-business information company supported by The Wicks Group of Companies, a New York-based private equity firm focused on the media industry.

The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Credit Union Times in this transaction. For more information, click here.

Highline Media, a leading information provider to the financial and insurance industry, has acquired Wealth Manager Magazine from Bloomberg L.P. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The Jordan, Edmiston Group initiated this transaction and represented Highline Media in the acquisition. For more information, click here.

iMedia Communications, Inc., a leading publisher and event producer for the interactive media and marketing industries, has been sold to dmg world media's ad:tech expositions, the leading event organizer for global interactive marketing conferences and expositions.

The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented iMedia in this transaction. For more information, click here.

Paperloop has sold the Converting Machinery and Materials (CMM) International conference and exhibition, a premier trade show for the converting and package printing industry, to PennWell Corporation, a diversified, business-to-business media company.

The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Paperloop in this transaction. For more information, click here.

The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) has sold its Informex trade show, the premier marketing event for the custom chemical industry, to United Business Media (UBM) for $24 million cash at closing. The acquisition builds upon UBM's existing strong chemicals and pharmaceuticals ingredients operations in Europe and Asia thorugh its CMP Information division.

The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented SOCMA in this transaction. For more information, click here.

Naylor Publications, Inc. of Gainesville, FL has been acquired by Clarity Partners and ZelnickMedia Corporation. Naylor is the leading provider of business-to-business media and advertising solutions and services to trade and professional associations in the US and Canada.

The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Naylor in this transaction. For more information, click here.

Jupitermedia Corporation (Nasdaq: JUPM) has reached an agreement to sell its Search Engine Strategies Trade Shows and ClickZ.com Network to Incisive Media plc for $43 million in cash. Incisive Media of London, England is a specialist business information provider across seven core markets.

The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Jupitermedia in this transaction. For more information, click here.

VNU Business Media has announced the sale of Restaurant Business, FoodService Director, Beverage World and Retail Merchandiser magazines and related assets to Ideal Media LLC, a division of Schofield Media Ltd. of Chicago, IL. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented VNU Business Media in this transaction.

VNU Business Media has sold Apparel magazine and related assets to Edgell Communications, Inc. Apparel is a leading b2b information resource for the American apparel industry and provides coverage of product information, technology news and insights on a range of industry issues. Apparel's related assets include a Web site, a weekly e-newsletter and a host of live events. The Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc. represented VNU Business Media in this transaction.

United Business Media (UBM) has acquired the Tissue World franchise from Paperloop. The series of Tissue World exhibitions and conferences, currently held in France, the USA and China, are the premier events for the world's manufacturers, suppliers and buyers of tissue paper. These events and the supporting trade publication, Tissue World, will become part of CMP Asia, a subsidiary of UBM. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Paperloop in this transaction.

Pfingsten Publishing, L.L.C. has acquired International Investment Conferences, Inc. (IIC) and Resource Investor, L.L.C. This transaction combines IIC's leading group of institutional and retail conferences and trade shows for the global mining industry with Pfingsten's Financial Services Group of magazines, conferences, Web sites and educational products. As a single business entity, the company will benefit from exceptional operating synergies, while offering a comprehensive product mix to advertisers, readers, exhibitors and attendees. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented IIC in this transaction.

dmg world media, one of the world's leading producers of conferences and exhibitions, has acquired the AD:TECH trade exhibitions from JD Events. Focusing exclusively on interactive marketing, this series of annual conferences and exhibitions includes events held in San Francisco, Chicago and New York as well as new shows to be launched in London and Shanghai in 2005. The next AD:TECH event is scheduled for April 25-27, 2005 at the San Francisco Marriott. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented JD Events in this transaction.

Ziff Davis Media Inc., a leading special interest technology media company, has acquired DeviceForge, LLC, a privately held vertical online b-to-b publishing company headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. The deal enables Ziff Davis to expand its already sizable portfolio of vertical product and information web sites to its enterprise level technology customers. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Ziff Davis in this transaction.

Ziff Davis Media has acquired Connexus Media, a network of Enterprise IT Web sites that comprises 10 targeted Web communities with a total of 600,000 subscribers in opt-in database. The sites offer targeted news, enewsletters, discussion forums and commentary. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Ziff Davis Media in this transaction.

Dice, Inc., a leading provider of online recruiting services for technology professionals, has acquired the assets of ClearanceJobs.com, the premier job board focused exclusively on candidates with active U.S. Government security clearances. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Dice, Inc. 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.

New York-based EDventure Holdings has been sold to CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNET), a premier global interactive content company, in a cash and stock transaction. EDventure has built a reputation as an independent authority on technology issues through its prestigious Release 1.0 publications and PC Forum executive conferences. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented EDventure in this transaction.

Pfingsten Publishing, L.L.C. has acquired the assets of Advanstar's Art Group from Advanstar Communications, Inc. The acquisition combines Pfingsten’s art properties – DÉCOR magazine, four DÉCOR Expo tradeshows and Art Expressions magazine – with Advanstar’s Art Business News, Framing Business News, Artexpo New York and Art Miami into a single business unit. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Pfingsten Publishing in this transaction.

Wicks Business Information has sold Alternative Investor to Dow Jones & Company for $85 million, plus working capital and a potential performance-based payment of $5 million. Alternative Investor was created through the combination of three independent companies – Asset Alternatives, VentureOne and Venture Reporter – and has become a powerful and profitable leader in providing data, analysis, news and events to the private equity community around the globe. The Jordan, Edmiston Group initiated this transaction and represented Wicks Business Information in negotiations.

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.

Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC ("Euromoney") has acquired 80% of Information Management Network ("IMN"), the New York-based financial conference organizer. The initial cash consideration is approximately $29 million with three further payments to be made in 2005, 2006 and 2007. The maximum acquisition price payable for 100% of IMN is $100 million. IMN 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.

Ziff Davis Media has joined with the New York consultancy TM Media to launch the Ziff Davis Marketing Group. TM Media will complement and work side-by-side with the existing Ziff Davis Custom/Conference Group to launch a string of technology events with an emphasis on quality, not size or quantity. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Ziff Davis 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.

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.

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.

Watt Publishing Co., a well-recognized and respected publisher of agri-business and food processing magazines, has purchased Chartwell Communications, a publisher of titles focused on the woodworking and furniture industry. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Watt Publishing in this transaction.

Imark Communications, Inc. has sold its Tradeshow Division to Centric Events Group, LLC , a privately funded event development and management firm focused on new product launches, acquisitions and customized, private-label, event management opportunities. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Imark in this transaction.

Financial Times Business Limited, a division of Pearson plc, has sold FT Directories to Marketing Communications Media Limited. FT Directories publishes the print directories for the oil and gas, power and energy industries. These directories offer a broad list of industry suppliers and contact information. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Financial Times in this transaction.

Penton Media, Inc. has sold Professional Trade Shows (PTS) to Cygnus Expositions, a division of Cygnus Business Media. PTS is the nation's leading producer of regional industrial trade shows with over 25 shows in 22 states serving four markets - Plant Engineering & Maintenance, Building & Facilities, Material Handling and Machine Tools. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Penton Media in this transaction.

Imark Communications, Inc. has sold @d:tech, a leading event on interactive advertising, marketing and commerce, to JDEvents, Inc. JDEvents focuses on incubating new event concepts in diverse marketplaces. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Imark in this transaction.

Imark Communications, Inc. has sold Project World USA and The Symposium on Healthcare Design tradeshows to The Institute for International Research (IIR). IIR is the leading conference and tradeshow operator worldwide. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Imark in this transaction.

Penton Media, Inc. has sold Boardwatch, a monthly magazine targeted at executives and senior managers within the telecom sector, to Light Reading Inc. Light Reading provides information, including events, white papers and other research, to the telecom industry. As part of this transaction, Light Reading has also acquired the Boardwatch and ISPworld websites and the Boardwatch directory of Internet service providers, each a leading resource for the telecom industry. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Penton Media in this transaction.

Penton Media, Inc. has sold ISPCON Events, producer of events targeting ISPs and other data services providers, to The Golden Group, a trade conference and event management business. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Penton Media in this transaction.

Penton Media, Inc. has sold Streaming Media, Inc., to Information Today, Inc. Streaming Media, Inc. serves and educates the streaming media industry and community through its website, www.streamingmedia.com, exhibitions and conferences, research and publications. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Penton Media in this transaction.

Penton Media, Inc. has sold A/E/C Systems International, producer of trade shows serving the architectural, engineering and construction industries, to Hanley-Wood, LLC. Hanley-Wood is a business-to-business media network serving North America's residential and commercial construction industries. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Penton Media in this transaction.

Imark Communications, Inc. has sold selected assets of Solutions Network, Inc., including ProjectWorld Canada, to Diversified Business Communications, which produces international trade shows and publishes of a diverse set of magazines. ProjectWorld Canada comprises two educational conferences and exhibitions for project management professionals. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Imark 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.

Vulcan Media has sold its Construction and Industrial Group of magazines, websites and card decks to Cygnus Business Media. Cygnus publishes 67 trade publications, 15 custom marketing publications and 11 industry directories. It also produces 50 exhibitions annually and operates more than 65 Web sites. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Vulcan Media in this transaction.

Individual Investor Group Inc. has sold Special Situations Report, the newsletter for undiscovered stocks, to Horizon Publishing Company. Horizon publishes investment newsletters for individual investors nationwide. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Individual Investor Group 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.

Dow Jones & Company, one of the world's leading information providers, has sold its stake in AmericaEconomia magazine, Latin America's leading pan-regional business magazine, to Nanbei, Ltd. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Dow Jones in this transaction.

The Association for Information and Image Management International (AIIM) has sold the AIIM International Exposition & Conference to Advanstar Communications, Inc. The AIIM International Exposition & Conference is an enterprise content management event that attracts over 20,000 IT and business professionals annually. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented AIIM in this transaction.

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.

The Economist Group has sold the Journal of Commerce Group to Commonwealth Business Media. The Journal of Commerce Group publishes Journal of Commerce Week, the PIERS database and directories business and Traffic World, Air Cargo World, Florida Shipper, Gulf Shipper and Shipping Digest magazines. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented The Economist Group in this transaction.

Pearson, plc has sold FT Energy Group to Platts, a subsidiary of The McGraw-Hill Companies. FT Energy Group comprises Megawatt Daily, Gas Daily and Power in Europe newsletters and industry conferences, including Powermart and Coal Marketing Days. FT Energy Group also offers consulting services through E Source and RDI and databases and analytical tools such as POWERdat, GASdat and POWERmap. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Pearson 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.

Individual Investor Group has sold the 430,000 subscriber list of Individual Investor magazine to Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc., a leader in personal finance and business management publishing. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Individual Investor Group in this transaction.

Cahners Business Information has sold AMM, Metal Center News and New Steel magazines to Metal Bulletin plc, a provider of information to the non-ferrous metals and steel, minerals, mining, financial derivatives, independent macro-economic research, hedge funds, managed funds, energy and textiles industries. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Cahners in this transaction.

Reed Exhibitions, a division of Reed Elsevier plc, has sold the EastPack, WestPack and SouthPack regional packaging industry trade shows to Canon Communications, LLC. Canon Communications publishes 16 trade magazines and produces 18 tradeshows and conferences serving the medical device, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, packaging, electronics, semiconductor fabrication, injection molding and other advanced technology markets. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Reed in this transaction.

Cahners Business Information has sold Contractor magazine to Penton Media. Contractor magazine is the only news magazine serving the entire plumbing, heating and air-conditioning industry. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Cahners in this transaction.

Cahners Business Information has sold Automotive Industries, RPM, Owner Operator and Commercial Carrier Journal magazines to Randall Publishing. Randall Publishing provides trade magazines, directories, tradeshows and subscription databases for the trucking, industrial and construction industries. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Cahners in this transaction.

Cahners Business Information has sold Automotive Body Repair News, Motor Age and Automotive Marketing magazines to Advanstar Communications. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Cahners in this transaction.

dmg world media has acquired a 25% interest in Western Exhibitors, Inc. from Universal Shows, Inc. for $40 million. Western Exhibitors is a gift show organizer. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented dmg world media in this transaction.

Cahners Business Information has sold the Manufacturing Process Group to Business News Publishing. Included in this group are the following key magazines: Pollution Engineering; Industrial Paint & Powder; Assembly; and Quality. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Cahners 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.

Kennedy Information, LLC has been sold to The Bureau of National Affairs (BNA) for $47 million. Kennedy publishes eight newsletters, three magazines and a host of research reports, web sites and conferences serving the management consulting, executive recruting and investor relations industries. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Kennedy Information 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.

Spectrum Business Communications has sold four magazines to Pfingsten Publishing. These magazines serve the industrial maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) market, the construction market and the material handling market, including MRO Today, Progressive MRO Distributor and Contractor Tools and Supplies. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Spectrum Business Communications in this transaction.

dmg world media has acquired a 25% interest in GLM Shows from George Little Management for $70 million. GLM Shows is the largest privately-held tradeshow management company for the production and marketing of consumer goods tradeshows in North America. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented dmg world media in this transaction.

PRIMEDIA, Inc. has sold PRIMEDIA Information (The Directory Group) to Bariston Partners. The Directory Group consists of 17 market-leading B2B directories and publications serving the transportation and international trade, performing arts and commercial credit industries. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented PRIMEDIA in this transaction.

First Conferences Ltd. has sold Streaming Media East, Streaming Media West and Streaming Media Europe trade shows, the streamingmedia.com Web site and Streaming Media magazine to Penton Media for $100 million. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented First Conferences in this transaction.

Individual Investor Group, Inc. has sold Ticker magazine and related Web sites to 123Jump.com, Inc. Ticker magazine is the largest circulation monthly publication for investment advisers, planners and brokers. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Individual Investor Group in this transaction.

Duke Communications, Inc. has sold Windows 2000 magazine group, AS400 Network, Business Finance and Duke Communications Europe to Penton Media for $150 million ($100 million cash + $50 million earn-out based on EBITDA and revenue targets for '01, '02 and '03). The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Duke Communications in this transaction.

1st Communications, Inc. has sold Professional Trade Shows, Inc. to Penton Media for $17 million. Professional Trade Shows operates 50 events in 40 cities in the US and Mexico and produces events for the factory/plant engineering and maintenance industries. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented 1st Communications in this transaction.

Bill Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of VNU USA, has sold the Plastics Technology Group to Gardner Publications, Inc. The Plastics Technology Group consists of flagship publication Plastics Technology, an annual Processing Handbook and Buyer’s Guide directory, the PT Online Web site and related online properties. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Bill Communications in this transaction.

Fairchild Publications has sold a 50% in Fairchild Urban Expositions to Urban Expositions and Development, the original management team of Doug Miller, Tom Fulghum and Chris Schoen. Fairchild Urban Expositions produces regional tradeshows that target the gift, decorative accessories and resort merchandise markets. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Fairchild Publications in this transaction.

Thunder Lizard Productions has been sold to Fawcette Technical Publications. Thunder Lizard is a Web design and development and Web marketing and advertising conference producer. Its portfolio of exhibitions includes Photoshop Conference, Web Design 2000, Web Marketing 2000, Web Advertising 2000, Web Commerce 2000, Macromedia Web World, Web Design World, Web Design 2000 and Web Marketing World. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Thunder Lizard in this transaction.

Bill Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of VNU USA, has sold the Automotive Group to Bobit Publishing. The Automotive Group comprises Modern Tire Dealer, Auto Trim and Restyling News and Truck Accessory News magazines. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Bill Communications 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.

Pfingsten Publishing has acquired the Mortgage Originator Group from Mortgage Publishing Group. The group comprises Mortgage Originator, the leading magazine serving the mortgage origination industry, related conferences and MortgageOriginator.com. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Pfingsten Publishing 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.

Dow Jones & Co. has sold Dow Jones Financial Publishing Corp. to Wicks Business Information. Dow Jones Financial Publishing Corp. includes Investment Advisor, Asset Management and Property and Realty Stock Review magazines. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Dow Jones 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.

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.

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.

Bill Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of VNU USA, has sold the KM World Group to Information Today, Inc. KM World Group comprises KM World magazine, KMWorld.com and the KM World Conference and Exposition and related assets. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Bill Communications in this transaction.

1st Communications, Inc. has sold Champion Productions to Cygnus Business Media. Champion Productions produces 13 tradeshows that focus on the information technology business, engineering, damage prevention and the farm, ranch and agricultural industry. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented 1st Communications in this transaction.

The National Soft Drink Association has sold InterBev tradeshow to Reed Elsevier (Reed Exhibition Companies). InterBev is the premier all beverage conference and exhibition serving the entire beverage industry. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented the National Soft Drink Association 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.

TPD Group Limited has sold Visual C++ Developers Journal and related conference to Fawcette Technical Publications. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented TPD Group 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.

Pearson plc has sold Briefings Publishing Group to Wicks Business Information. Briefings Publishing Group includes Communications Briefings, Your New Pryor Report, Managers Edge, Team Management Briefings and The Competitive Advantage newsletters. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Pearson in this transaction.

dmg world media has acquired the California Gift Show from CGS Associates, LP. The California Gift Show is the oldest and largest gift and home furnishings show in the West with over 27,000 buyers represented nearly 12,000 companies. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented dmg world media in this transaction.

dmg world media has acquired Surf Expo from AMC Orlando, Inc. Surf Expo is the premier tradeshow for manufacturers and retailers in the surf, skate, water sports, swim and resort industries. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented dmg world media in this transaction.

Manhattan Cooperator Publications, Inc., a provider of authoritative coverage and information on greater New York's co-op and condo housing market, has been sold to Yale Robbins Publications LLC. The acquisition includes the monthly magazine The Cooperator, the Co-op & Condo Expo, related Web sites, Co-op & Condo Ownership, a 256-page book and The Official Directory of Co-op & Condo Services. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Manhattan Cooperator Publications in this transaction.

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

Commerce Publishing Company, which serves the art and framing marketplace and insurance industries, has been sold to Pfingsten Publishing, LLC. Included in the sale was Commerce Monthly, a banking trade magazine, a series of eight trade shows and three trade publications. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Commerce Publishing in this transaction.

American Show Management, Inc., producer of ITEC regional IT tradeshows spanning over 30 markets, has been sold to Warburg, Pincus Equity Partners, LP. The ITEC shows attract over 200,000 IT professionals annually and focus on the reseller-to-end-user step in the IT distribution chain. In addition to ITEC, American Show Management’s trade show operations include GovEd, a producer of vertically integrated trade shows and conferences for the public sector and First Contact, a leading integrated event management service provider to corporations in the U.S. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented American Show Management 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.

New Orleans Publishing Group, publisher of New Orleans City Business, has been sold to Dolan Media, Inc. The group also publishes City Business North Shore Report and 30 other business titles serving southern Louisiana. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented New Orleans Publishing Group 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.

BPI Communications, Inc. has sold Plants, Sites & Parks magazine to Cahners Business Information. Plants, Sites & Parks magazine provides critical information and contacts to U.S. corporate leaders looking for opportunities to expand, relocate or consolidate their business through a new location. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented BPI Communications in this transaction.

Strategic Business Communications, LLC has sold Beverage World Group, consisting of nine publications, six conferences, one trade show and a Web site, to Bill Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of VNU USA. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Strategic Business Communications 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.

PRIMEDIA Intertec Corp. has sold Health Mangement Technology magazine and related assets to Nelson Publishing. Health Management Technology magazine offers business news, feature articles and real world case studies to senior health care industry executives. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented PRIMEDIA Intertec in this transaction.

PRIMEDIA Intertec Corp. has sold Adhesives Age magazine and related assets to Chemical Week Associates. Adhesives Age is the premier publication serving the $21 billion dollar worldwide adhesive and sealant industry. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented PRIMEDIA Intertec Corp. 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 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.

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.

Progressive Grocer Associates, Inc. has sold Progressive Grocer magazine, Frozen Food Age magazine, RT magazine and related assets to Bill Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of VNU USA. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Progressive Grocer Associates 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.

Young-Conway Publications, Inc. and Asia-Pacific Publications, Inc. has sold Foodservice Product News, Asia Pacific Foodservice Product News and other magazines to Bill Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of VNU USA. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Young-Conway Publications and Asia-Pacific Publications in this transaction.

Reed Exhibition Companies, a subsidiary of Reed Elsevier, Inc., has sold the U.S. SCAN-TECH Event to Advanstar Communications, Inc. SCAN-TECH is an exhibition covering automatic identification and data capture solutions. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Reed 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.

Pearson plc has sold GIS Group to Adams Business Media. The GIS Group is focused on the geoinformation market and includes GIS World, Business Geographics, GIS Europe, Mapping Awareness, New Perspectives, GIS Africa and GIS Asia Pacific and the related conferences and Web sites. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Pearson 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.

Reed Business Information, a subsidiary of Reed Elsevier plc, has sold Instrumentation & Control Systems magazine to PennWell Publishing Company. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Reed Business Information in this transaction.

Reed Business Information, a subsidiary of Reed Elsevier plc, has sold Furniture Design & Manufacturing, CabinetMaker, and Upholstery Design & Manufacturing magazines to Chartwell Communications, Inc. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Reed Business Information 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.

Reed Business Information, a subsidiary of Reed Elsevier plc, has sold Cheese Market News magazine to Quarne Publishing, LLC. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Reed Business Information in this transaction.

Reed Business Information, a subsidiary of Reed Elsevier plc, has sold the Computer Group to Washington Post Company. The group comprises five leading government computer industry trade publications, including Government Computer News and Reseller Management and trade shows, including FOSE and FEDnet/FEDimaging. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Reed Business Information 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.

Cardinal Business Media has sold its Music & Entertainment Group and Sports & Fitness Group of magazines and related assets to Intertec Publishing, a Primedia Company. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Cardinal Business Media in this transaction.

Dartnell Corporation has acquired Selling magazine from Institutional Investor, Inc. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Dartnell Corporation in this transaction.

Sampler Publications has sold Romantic Homes magazine to Y-Visionary Publishing. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Sampler Publications in this transaction.

Plaza Communications, Inc. has been sold to Intertec Publishing Company, a subsidiary of K-III Communications Corporation. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Plaza Communications in this transaction.

New York Times Company has sold The New York Times Custom Publishing Division to Forbes, Inc. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented New York Times Company 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.

Cardinal Business Media, Inc. has sold Non-Foods Merchandising magazine to Adams/Hunter Publishing, Inc. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Cardinal Business Media in this transaction.

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

Chilton Book Company, a subsidiary of ABC, Inc., has sold certain assets of Chilton Professional Automotive, Inc. to Motor Information Systems, a unit of Hearst Business Publishing. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Chilton Book Company 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.

Cardinal Business Media, Inc. has sold IW, formerly known as Imaging World, and DIIME shows to Knowledge Asset Media, Inc., a subsidiary of Shore-Varrone. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Cardinal Business 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.