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Mondadori – RCS Libri
03.17.2015 | Marcello Vena is interviewed on the recent offer Mondadori has made for RCS Libri. The acquisition would represent the merger of two of Italy’s strongest education and trade publishing groups.Negotiations are said to be ongoing, with rumors pinning Mondadori’s offer for debt-ridden RCS Libri in a range of between 150 and 120 million euros. RCS Mediagroup has granted Mondadori an exclusive evaluation period lasting until May 29th with the objective of establishing the terms and conditions of an eventual transaction, while reserving all its rights to make any consequent evaluation in this regard.À l’heure actuelle, Mondadori et RCS Libri sont les deux plus importantes structures éditoriales du pays. Et leurs politiques sont aussi différentes que complémentaires en matière de digital : « Mondadori s’est imposé par ses investissements, des alliances et des acquisitions, alors que RCS est devenu le leader de l’innovation numérique », explique Marcello Vena.
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