Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1855

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 420

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 1

Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) General Information

Description

Publisher of a daily newspaper. The company has a weekday circulation over 73,000. The paper began following the merger of two influential Rockford competitors, The Register Republic and The Morning Star. It contains a front page and an "A" section, followed by Local and State news, sports, and business throughout the workweek. On Sundays, it publishes the Sunday Register Star, where ads for national chains in the area are promoted along with the insertion of comics, the "Go" section, and USA Weekend magazine.

Contact Information

Website
www.rrstar.com
Formerly Known As
The Morning Star, The Register Republic
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 99 East State Street
  • Rockford, IL 61104
  • United States
+1 (815)
Primary Industry
Publishing
Acquirer
Gannett Company
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 99 East State Street
  • Rockford, IL 61104
  • United States
+1 (815)

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Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) Valuation & Funding

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Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) FAQs

  • When was Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) founded?

    Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) was founded in 1855.

  • Where is Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) headquartered?

    Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) is headquartered in Rockford, IL.

  • What is the size of Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star)?

    Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) has 420 total employees.

  • What industry is Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) in?

    Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star)’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) a private or public company?

    Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) is a Private company.

  • What is Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) is .

  • When was Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) acquired?

    Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) was acquired on 07-May-2007.

  • Who acquired Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star)?

    Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) was acquired by Gannett Company.

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