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PublishingThe Colophon

Celebrated Michif author katherena vermette joins Simon & Schuster Canada in the role of senior editor

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

"Historically underserved communities are home to some of our greatest literary talent," vermette says in a statement.

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Penguin Canada publisher Nicole Winstanley tapped to replace Kevin Hanson at Simon & Schuster

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

Winstanley's move into the top spot may be an attempt to shore up the executive ranks at the company.

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Future uncertain: In further upheaval for Simon & Schuster Canada, Kevin Hanson is out as publisher

March 1, 2024March 1, 2024

The news comes at a precarious time for the company.

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Nita Pronovost among senior staffers to depart Simon & Schuster Canada in recent months

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

The moves come at a time of great change for the company.

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Private equity firm KKR agrees to purchase Simon & Schuster for $1.6 billion USD

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

Finding a private buyer for the house will likely help forestall regulatory pushback on antitrust grounds.

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News orgs report a deal may be close in the sale of multinational Simon & Schuster

August 4, 2023August 4, 2023

Job losses may be inevitable no matter who ends up purchasing S&S.

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Former New York prosecutor under fire from two sides over the contents of his upcoming tell-all

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

Both author and publisher are defending the contents of the book and publication is scheduled to go ahead as planned.

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Paramount Global cancels deal to sell Simon & Schuster to Penguin Random House after antitrust ruling

November 22, 2022December 14, 2022

PRH reiterated its belief that Judge Pan's decision was wrong and that it had intended to appeal.

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Judge Florence Pan finds a “compelling case” that the proposed merger of PRH and S&S would result in “substantial harm” to industry competition

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

Judge Pan's decision helps protect that part of the publishing ecosystem that does not fall under the umbrella of the Big Five.

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U.S. judge Florence Pan rules against publishers in decision blocking the merger between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

The U.S. Department of Justice called the ruling "a victory for authors, readers, and the free exchange of ideas."

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