My publisher, John Wiley & Sons, released its 10-Q today.
Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008 of $388.6 million increased 48% from $263.4 million in the prior year’s first quarter, or 46% excluding the favorable impact of foreign exchange. Blackwell Publishing Ltd. (”Blackwell”), which was acquired on February 2, 2007, contributed $116.0 million to the revenue growth in the first quarter. Excluding Blackwell, revenue grew 3% to $272.5 million, or 2% excluding the favorable impact of foreign exchange. Professional/Trade reported strong results for the quarter. Global STM revenue, excluding Blackwell, increased 4% from the prior year including the favorable effect of foreign exchange.
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September 10th, 2007
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