Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) Overview
- Founded
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1855

- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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420

- Latest Deal Type
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Buyout/LBO
- Financing Rounds
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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
Primary Industry
Publishing
Acquirer
Primary Office
- 99 East State Street
- Rockford, IL 61104
- United States
+1 (815) 000-0000
Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Gannett Company (Rockford Register Star) Executive Team (3)
Name | Title | Board Seat | Contact Info |
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Fritz Jacobi | President & Publisher | ||
Scott Bowers | Controller | ||
Rick Scabrick | Director, Sales |