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SCMP a takeover target?

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    SCMP a takeover target?

    http://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/list...0130218204.pdf

    Shares were halted earlier today pending this announcement. SCMP is in talks with a third party concerning an acquisition.
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    It reads that the SCMP Group Limited is doing the acquiring.

    The Group is currently in negotiation with third parties regarding possible acquisition of a group of media companies in Hong Kong...
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    Acquired by China Daily

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mat:
    Acquired by China Daily
    At least they wouldn't have to change the editorial team.
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    Quote Originally Posted by East_coast:
    At least they wouldn't have to change the editorial team.
    True, the good ones left SCMP long ago and their new monkey in chief is a Mainlander.
    Real English HK journalism can only be found online nowadays and afaik Apple Daily is the only critical Chinese newspaper in HK left without self-censorship ... how ironic though that it's yellow press.

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    It looks more like the SCMP is in the planning to by HK Magazine
    http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_d...sear_year=2013