By John Glenday

Publishing firm Pearson is to strike whilst the iron is hot by attempting to offload its 50 per cent stake in the Economist just days after selling the Financial Times to Nikkei for £844m.

This continues the group’s strategy to reposition itself away from publishing to focus solely upon its education interests, although it stressed that an eventual sale is by no means a certainty.

In a statement the firm said: “Pearson confirms it is in discussions with the Economist Group board and trustees regarding the potential sale of our 50 per cent share in the group,” the company said Read full story ›

Source: The Drum