Petersen Publishing Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1949

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 763

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 6

  • Investments
  • 2

Petersen Publishing General Information

Description

Publisher of magazines based in Los Angeles, California. The company publishes a host of monthly, bimonthly, quarterly and annual magazines that each focus on special-interest magazine geared to the automotive industry in the United States.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
The Petersen Publishing Company, Petersen Cos Inc
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 6420 Wilshire Boulevard
  • Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • United States
+1 (213)
Primary Industry
Publishing
Acquirer
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 6420 Wilshire Boulevard
  • Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • United States
+1 (213)

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Petersen Publishing Valuation & Funding

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Petersen Publishing Former Investors

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Petersen Publishing Acquisitions (2)

Petersen Publishing’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Matilda Publications. The deal was made on 08-Dec-1994.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Matilda Publications 08-Dec-1994 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
Sport Magazine Associates 08-Jul-1988 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
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Petersen Publishing FAQs

  • When was Petersen Publishing founded?

    Petersen Publishing was founded in 1949.

  • Where is Petersen Publishing headquartered?

    Petersen Publishing is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

  • What is the size of Petersen Publishing?

    Petersen Publishing has 763 total employees.

  • What industry is Petersen Publishing in?

    Petersen Publishing’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is Petersen Publishing a private or public company?

    Petersen Publishing is a Private company.

  • What is Petersen Publishing’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Petersen Publishing is .

  • How much funding has Petersen Publishing raised over time?

    Petersen Publishing has raised $325M.

  • Who are Petersen Publishing’s investors?

    CIVC Partners, EMAP Publishing, and Willis Stein & Partners have invested in Petersen Publishing.

  • When was Petersen Publishing acquired?

    Petersen Publishing was acquired on 01-Jan-2001.

  • Who acquired Petersen Publishing?

    Petersen Publishing was acquired by Primedia.

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