Thomson Reuters Acquires World Business Media Limited

KKR Buys 51% Stake in Thomson Reuters Global Print Business in Joint Venture

July 17, 2026

Professional Services

Thomson Reuters has agreed to sell a 51% stake in its Global Print business to capital accounts advised by KKR for approximately $500 million, forming a joint venture. Thomson Reuters will retain a 49% interest, as well as intellectual property rights and full editorial control, while the JV receives an exclusive license to distribute Thomson Reuters content in print and digital book formats.

Connect Media Acquires Networld Media Group

January 30, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Connect Media, a Los Angeles-based B2B media company, has acquired Louisville-based Networld Media Group, a business-to-business news and events operator serving the restaurant, retail, banking and self-service technology sectors. The deal expands Connect Media's media and events footprint into adjacent verticals and grows the combined team's headcount to more than 60 employees; terms were not disclosed.

Dow Jones Acquires WorldECR

December 2, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Dow Jones has acquired WorldECR, a London-based specialist publisher and data provider focused on export controls, trade sanctions and regulatory compliance. WorldECR will join Dow Jones Risk & Compliance to strengthen Dow Jones's editorial, data and events offerings for compliance professionals across corporations, law firms, governments and financial institutions.

World Insurance Associates Acquires TW Group, Inc.

January 4, 2024

Insurance

World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the business of TW Group, Inc., an independent insurance agency based in Westmont, Illinois, effective December 31, 2023. The acquisition expands World’s national footprint and adds TWG’s team of experienced insurance professionals across personal, business, life and health lines; terms were not disclosed.

Thomson Reuters Acquires Imagen Ltd.

June 28, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Thomson Reuters has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Imagen Ltd., a cloud-native media asset management company that also owns Screenocean. The business will be integrated into the Reuters News division to expand Reuters’ media management, distribution and licensing capabilities.

Thomson Reuters Acquires FC Business Intelligence (Reuters Events)

October 7, 2019

Media & Entertainment

Thomson Reuters has acquired FC Business Intelligence (FCBI), a global B2B events and conferences specialist previously backed by LDC. FCBI will be rebranded as Reuters Events and integrated into the Reuters News division to expand Reuters' events and industry-facing content and capabilities.