Independent News Company Description
It's safe to say that most people in Ireland read independent newspapers. Independent News & Media is that country's #1 newspaper publisher, circulating its flagship Irish Independent, along with the Evening Herald and other newspapers and magazines. Outside of Ireland the company owns The Independent in London and has stakes in Australian, Indian, New Zealand, and South African newspaper operations. In all, Independent News & Media controls about 175 titles; it also owns more than 25% of APN News & Media. Other operations include stakes in radio and outdoor advertising. Chairman Sir Anthony O'Reilly controls about 30% of the company.
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The Company Description provides a historical perspective of Independent News's organization from inception to current status.
Produced by Hoover's in-house editorial team, the Company Description tracks ownership transitions, company progress via mergers and acquisitions, major growth milestones, and strategic initiatives, to provide a holistic view of Independent News's evolution in the marketplace.
