National World listed to acquire UK news and digital media companies, driving modernisation.
National World plc (National World) has been formed to acquire companies in the news publishing and digital media sector and/or in associated complementary technologies. Crowe has advised National World on the £5 million placing and admission to the standard segment of the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.
Following admission, National World will seek to create a leading position in the UK news publishing and digital media sector by implementing a strategy of consolidation of audience reach, digital focus and modernisation.
Crowe's role and team
Crowe acted as reporting accountant on the transaction, with corporate finance partner me Paul Blythe leading the capital markets team, assisted by Chris Archer.
Client quote
"For our admission to the Standard List, we wanted to work with an experienced reporting accountant who could support our wider advisory team in an efficient manner. We were very pleased with the work and support Crowe provided."
Vijay Vaghela, Chief Operating Officer, National World plc
