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The newspaper De Limburger and Limburgs Dagblad finally come in Belgian hands. The Belgian publisher Concentra has reached an agreement with the British Mecom about the sale of the Dutch Media Group Limburg (MGL), says the publisher. How much is paid for the media group is not clear.
According to Concentra, publisher of the Gazet van Antwerpen, Limburg media group fits with the philosophy of the company reports news agency Novum.
“Our belief in sound regional journalism is unwavering, and puts us in line with the media group. Our faith in the printed newspaper is great, provided they evolve along with the digital and mobile applications. “
The acquisition of Concentra played since last December when an acquisition on the ricocheted last moment. In February, an agreement in principal was closed. Three months ago, announced that the province of Limburg would be to take over the media group. Guarantees ten million For Concentra that guarantee was a condition to continue. Bid to MGL The printing in the hands of the Belgian publisher.
The parent company of Concentra, the Flemish group Mediahuis is also negotiating with investment company Egeria on the acquisition of NRC Media. The Belgian-Dutch newspaper De Persgroep company recently launched a new offer for Mecom, owner of Wegener. This coming Volkskrant , AD and Het Parool under one roof including the Gelderlander , Tubantia , The Stentor and PZC .
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