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Wheelers sell remaining share in Lonely Planet

Thursday, 17 February 2011    Books+Publishing
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Crikey reports that Lonely Planet founders Maureen and Tony Wheeler have sold their remaining 25% stake in the guidebook business for an estimated 33 million pounds (A$52.7 million) to BBC Worldwide. The Melbourne-based publisher was founded by the Wheelers in 1972. The Wheelers sold three quarters of their share in...

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