Cool Springs Press parent sold

**jo ellen meyers sharp h*@sbcglobal.net**

FYI:

Thomas Nelson is the parent company of Cool Springs Press.

jems

Date: June 12, 2006

- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
THOMAS NELSON MERGER COMPLETED

NASHVILLE, TN, June 12, 2006. Thomas Nelson, Inc. (NYSE: TNM) today 
announced the completion of its "going private" transaction with 
InterMedia Partners, L.P. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and 
Plan of Merger by and among Thomas Nelson, Faith Media Holdings, LLC 
("Faith Media"), and Faith Media's wholly-owned subsidiary, FM 
Mergerco, Inc. ("Mergerco"), Mergerco was merged with and into Thomas 
Nelson, with Thomas Nelson surviving as a privately-held, 
wholly-owned subsidiary of Faith Media. Accordingly, Thomas Nelson's 
shares of capital stock will cease trading and be delisted from the 
New York Stock Exchange. Faith Media was formed by InterMedia 
Partners, L.P. to acquire Thomas Nelson in the merger.

As the result of the merger, each outstanding share of Thomas Nelson 
common stock and Class B common stock has been converted into the 
right to receive $29.85 in cash, without interest. The paying agent 
for the merger transaction is Computershare Trust Company, N.A. 
Computershare will mail to holders of certificates formerly 
representing shares of Thomas Nelson common and Class B common stock 
a letter of transmittal and instructions for receiving payment of the 
merger consideration. All questions from shareholders of record 
relating to receipt of the merger consideration in the merger should 
be directed to Computershare at 1 (877) 282-1168. Shareholders who 
held shares in "street name" through a broker, bank or other nominee 
should contact such broker, bank or other nominee regarding their 
receipt of the merger consideration.

This news release includes certain forward-looking statements (all 
statements other than those made solely with respect to historical 
fact) and the actual results may differ materially from those 
contained in the forward-looking statements due to known and unknown 
risks and uncertainties. Any one or more of several risks and 
uncertainties could account for differences between the 
forward-looking statements that are made today and the actual 
results. Thomas Nelson disclaims any obligation to update 
forward-looking statements.

Thomas Nelson, Inc. is a leading publisher and distributor of 
products emphasizing Christian, inspirational and family value themes 
and believes it is the largest publisher of Bibles and inspirational 
products. For more information, visit our website 
www.thomasnelson.com.

InterMedia Partners, L.P. is the general partner of InterMedia 
Partners VII, LP, a private equity investment firm that makes mid- to 
large-size investments in media companies.

# # #
-- 
Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp
Garden writer, author, photographer
Region III Director Garden Writers Association
Phone: (317) 251.3261
Fax: (317) 251.8545
E-mail: hoosiergardener@sbcglobal.net
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