CNET Networks Announces Sale of Computer Shopper Magazine to SX2 Media Labs
February 06 2006 - 4:00PM
Business Wire
CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNET), a worldwide media company and
creator of content environments for the interactive age, announced
today the sale of its Computer Shopper magazine business to SX2
Media Labs LLC, a new company formed by David Sills and Stonybrook
Capital. Computer Shopper magazine, in its 26th year of print
publication, is a monthly guide to new technology, routinely
featuring editorial and review coverage of more than 300 products
per issue. The transaction is effective immediately and financial
terms were not disclosed. "Computer Shopper has remained the
premiere magazine for technology enthusiasts in a highly
competitive and rapidly-changing industry," said Barry Briggs,
President of CNET Networks, Inc. "But as our only print publication
in the United States, Computer Shopper was not in a position to
realize its full potential. This transaction will place the
magazine in an environment more conducive to its growth while
enabling CNET Networks to continue to focus on interactive
content." "We're excited about the opportunity to take Computer
Shopper to the next level," said Barry Schwimmer, Chairman of SX2
Media Labs. "We are impressed with the enduring popularity that the
magazine has with its readers, thanks to the efforts of its
top-notch editorial staff." "SX2 Media Labs will be focusing on new
opportunities for growth and reinforcing Computer Shopper's
leadership position," said David Sills, CEO of SX2 Media Labs. "We
are committed to growing this business and using its powerful brand
history to continue delivering quality editorial content and
reviews about technology and products that change people's lives."
Further information regarding the transaction will be provided on
CNET Networks' fourth quarter and full year 2005 earnings
conference call today, February 6, 2006, at 5:00 p.m. EST. A live
broadcast of the conference call will be available via webcast,
which can be accessed by visiting the CNET Networks Investor
Relations website home page at http://ir.cnetnetworks.com and
clicking on the link provided. The conference call will also be
available via telephone by dialing (800) 344-1035 (international:
(706) 679-3076). About CNET Networks CNET Networks, Inc. is a
worldwide media company and creator of content environments for the
interactive age. CNET Networks takes pride in being "a different
kind of media company," creating richer, deeper interactive
experiences by combining the wisdom and passion of users, marketers
and its own expert editors. CNET Networks' leading brands -- such
as CNET, GameSpot, MP3.com, Webshots, and ZDNet -- focus on the
personal technology, entertainment, and business technology
categories. The company has a strong presence in the US, Asia and
Europe. About SX2 Media Labs SX2 Media Labs LLC was formed in 2005
with the mission of becoming a major provider of technology
enthusiast information. The acquisition of Computer Shopper
Magazine marks the company's first major step towards this goal.
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