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Coverage dated December 8, 2022

Penguin Random House CEO Markus Dohle resigns after failed merger

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Head of world's largest trade publisher is leaving weeks after a court blocked its $2.2 billion deal with Simon & Schuster.

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  1. amNewYork

    Penguin Random House CEO Markus Dohle is stepping down (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    The CEO of Penguin Random House, the world's largest trade publisher, is stepping down. Markus Dohle's decision, effective at the end of the year, comes just

  2. CBS News

    Penguin Random House CEO Markus Dohle resigns after failed merger (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Head of world's largest trade publisher is leaving weeks after a court blocked its $2.2 billion deal with Simon & Schuster.

  3. The Daily Caller

    CEO Of Penguin Random House Steps Down In Wake Of Failed Merger With Rival Company (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Penguin Random House CEO Markus Dohle is stepping down at the end of the year after the company failed to acquire rival Simon & Schuster.

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Penguin Random House CEO Steps Down Weeks After Judge Blocked Simon & Schuster Merger (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The leadership transition follows Penguin’s failed attempt to acquire rival Simon & Schuster from Paramount Global.

  5. New York Times

    Penguin Random House CEO Steps Down (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The CEO of the largest publisher in the U.S., Penguin Random House, has stepped down. Markus Dohle had overseen the attempted acquisition of Simon & Schuster.

  6. Portland Press Herald

    Penguin Random House CEO stepping down (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Markus Dohle will remain with the company in an advisory capacity.

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