Re: Cool Springs Press parent sold

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

I don't think anyone knows yet.
jems

>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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-- 
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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