8.4.2015

MCI Press – Sale of MCI Press Oy Shares

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We assisted the management of MCI Press Oy in the sale of the majority shareholding to Otavamedia Oy, a leading player among Finnish magazine publishers. In connection with the transaction, MCI Press Oy acquired the entire share capital of Deco Media Oy from Otavamedia Oy. The acquisition also included Otavamedia’s Asiakasviestintä unit, which is specialised in content production for customers. After the arrangement, MCI Press Oy employs around 60 professionals with offices in Helsinki and Turku, Finland.

The new MCI Press Oy will be one of the leading publishers in Finland. The company offers content marketing services to its customers in the form of print, online, newsletter and video content as well as social media services, media communications and webcast services.

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