Hoffmann Family of Companies / Hoffmann Media Group Acquires Missourian Publishing Co. (The Missourian)
June 6, 2025
Hoffmann Family of Companies, through its Hoffmann Media Group unit, has acquired Missourian Publishing Co., owner of The Missourian newspaper, its printing operations, real estate and digital platform. The seller is the Miller family; Hoffmann plans to modernize digital assets, upgrade printing facilities, and integrate the title into its existing media portfolio to preserve local journalism and expand regional printing and digital capabilities.
- Buyers
- Hoffmann Family of Companies, Hoffmann Media Group
- Targets
- Missourian Publishing Co. (The Missourian Media Group)
- Sellers
- Miller family
- Platforms
- Hoffmann Media Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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