Re: Cool Springs Press parent sold

**N Sterman T*@plantsoup.com**

Sooo... what does that mean for us writers?

On Jul 28, 2006, at 7:16 PM, jo ellen meyers sharp wrote:

> 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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