Active Stocks
Thu Mar 28 2024 15:59:33
  1. Tata Steel share price
  2. 155.90 2.00%
  1. ICICI Bank share price
  2. 1,095.75 1.08%
  1. HDFC Bank share price
  2. 1,448.20 0.52%
  1. ITC share price
  2. 428.55 0.13%
  1. Power Grid Corporation Of India share price
  2. 277.05 2.21%
Business News/ Industry / Media/  Network18 to sell Yellow Pages, ASK Me
BackBack

Network18 to sell Yellow Pages, ASK Me

Selling business directories is in line with the objective of monetizing non-core assets profitably, firm says

Network18 Media and Investments posted a consolidated net profit of `6.84 crore for October-December 2012 period, after many quarters of loss. Photo: Mint (Mint)Premium
Network18 Media and Investments posted a consolidated net profit of `6.84 crore for October-December 2012 period, after many quarters of loss. Photo: Mint
(Mint)

Mumbai: Network18 Media and Investments Ltd on Thursday said it has received the board’s approval to divest its stake in business directories—Yellow Pages and ASK Me.

“The board of directors at its meeting held on February 21, 2013, has accorded its approval to evaluate opportunities and sell/divest its undertaking comprising business directories viz ‘Yellow Pages’ and ‘ASK Me’," Network18 said in a filing to the BSE.

This is in line with the company’s stated objective of monetizing non-core assets profitably, it added.

In December, Network18 sold its entire stake in financial data and news terminal business NewsWire18 to private equity firm Samara Capital for 90 crore.

Earlier, Network18 had also sold its stake in one of the Capital18 investee companies—NetworkPlay and then partially diluted its stake in digital commerce firm—Bookmyshow.com.

AskMe allows people to search for companies, products and services online as well as on phone, while Infomedia Yellow Pages is an online local search service that helps buyers find businesses.

The board of directors will also seek the approval of the members for aforesaid divestment by way of a postal ballot.

Network18 Media and Investments posted a consolidated net profit of 6.84 crore for October-December 2012 period, after many quarters of loss.

Its consolidated revenues for the said quarter stood at 697.4 crore. Of this, television and motion pictures business accounted for 542 crore, while digital content & eCommerce and allied businesses contributed 119.6 crore and 80.7 crore, respectively.

Unlock a world of Benefits! From insightful newsletters to real-time stock tracking, breaking news and a personalized newsfeed – it's all here, just a click away! Login Now!

Catch all the Industry News, Banking News and Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates.
More Less
Published: 21 Feb 2013, 10:55 PM IST
Next Story footLogo
Recommended For You
Switch to the Mint app for fast and personalized news - Get App