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News and press releases related to Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) highlight developments across its diversified operations in educational services, television broadcasting, healthcare services, manufacturing, automotive, retail, media, e‑commerce and digital services, restaurants, and custom framing. As a multi‑segment holding company, Graham Holdings regularly issues updates on business performance, strategic transactions, and activities within its subsidiaries.
Education‑focused news often centers on Kaplan, Inc., which is described as a global education company and a subsidiary of Graham Holdings. Recent releases cover topics such as Kaplan’s recognition on rankings of online learning providers, partnerships with colleges and universities to provide preparation for graduate‑level admissions and professional licensing exams, and initiatives that address specific educational needs, including webinars and programs aimed at professional and academic skills development.
In the media and broadcasting area, news from Graham Media Group—identified as a subsidiary of Graham Holdings—includes leadership appointments and descriptions of its role as a television broadcasting company operating local media brands and digital platforms. These stories illustrate how the Television Broadcasting segment participates in local news, programming, and advertising‑related activities across multiple distribution channels.
Corporate news for Graham Holdings Company also includes announcements of quarterly earnings, Investor Day events, and financing activities. For example, the company has issued press releases and filed 8‑K reports regarding its quarterly financial results, a virtual Investor Day focused on operations and financials, and private offerings of senior unsecured notes along with amendments to its revolving credit facility. Together, these items provide investors and observers with a view of operating trends, capital structure decisions, and segment‑level performance.
This news page aggregates such updates so readers can review Graham Holdings’ recent earnings releases, subsidiary announcements, educational initiatives, broadcasting developments, and financing disclosures in one place. Users interested in GHC news can consult this feed to follow the company’s reported activities across its various business segments.
Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) reported a significant increase in second-quarter net income, reaching $115.4 million ($22.99 per share) compared to $18.9 million ($3.60 per share) in the same period of 2020. Revenue also rose 23% to $801.2 million, driven by growth across various sectors such as education and television broadcasting. However, the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect certain businesses, particularly in education. The company completed the acquisition of Leaf Group Ltd. for approximately $322 million, expanding its consumer internet portfolio.
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Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) has successfully completed its acquisition of Leaf Group Ltd. (NYSE: LEAF) for $8.50 per share, amounting to approximately $323 million in total. Leaf Group, based in Santa Monica, CA, is a consumer internet entity known for its creator-driven brands that cater to audiences in lifestyle categories such as fitness, wellness, home, art, and design. The acquisition aims to strengthen Graham Holdings' market position by expanding its portfolio in these growing segments.
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Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) has announced a regular quarterly dividend of $1.51 per share, set to be paid on August 5, 2021. This dividend payment will benefit shareholders who are on record by July 16, 2021. The declaration of this dividend indicates the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders.
Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) reported a net income of $112.5 million ($22.44 per share) for Q1 2021, a significant recovery from a $33.2 million loss in Q1 2020. Revenues decreased by 3% to $712.5 million due to declines in education and television broadcasting. Despite this, operating income improved to $33.8 million from $8.1 million in the previous year. The company announced plans to acquire Leaf Group Ltd. for approximately $323 million, expected to close in mid-2021, which could enhance its digital presence.
Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC) will conduct its 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders via webcast on May 6, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT), due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shareholders of record on March 17, 2021 can access the meeting using their control number and password “GHC2021.” Participants holding shares through brokers should register by May 3, 2021. Questions can be submitted in advance via the company's website or during the webcast.
Metis, known for data science and analytics training, has unveiled its new Online Flex bootcamp format. This initiative caters to busy professionals, offering on-demand lectures combined with live support from instructors. Bootcamp participants will benefit from career support until employment, including a focused Career Week post-graduation. The launch includes four bootcamp programs and a 30% tuition discount for early applicants. Short immersive courses will also be available with open enrollment. The programs aim to enhance accessibility while accommodating work-life balance.
Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) announced its agreement to acquire Leaf Group Ltd. (NYSE: LEAF) at $8.50 per share, totaling approximately $323 million. Leaf Group, based in Santa Monica, specializes in creator-driven brands within the lifestyle sector, including fitness and home design. Both companies express optimism about the acquisition, with Graham Holdings seeking to leverage Leaf Group's potential for growth. The deal is expected to close by mid-2021, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.
The Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEF) has welcomed its newest cohort of scholars into the Kaplan Leadership Program, which supports low-income, underrepresented community college students. Established in 2006, this program helps students complete their associate's degrees and transfer to prestigious four-year institutions. The 2021 cohort includes 13 scholars from various community colleges, with 87% of previous scholars earning bachelor's degrees. KEF emphasizes its commitment to diversity and accessibility in education, particularly in light of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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