Thomson Reuters sells majority stake in shrinking print business to KKR
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The Globe and Mail
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In brief
Thomson Reuters has divested a controlling stake in its print publishing division to private equity firm KKR for $500 million, marking a strategic pivot away from traditional media. The transaction reflects broader industry challenges as publishers navigate accelerating digital transformation and sustained revenue erosion in print operations. This move enables Thomson Reuters to focus resources on higher-growth digital platforms while KKR assumes management of the legacy print portfolio during ongoing market consolidation.
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Thomson Reuters sells majority stake in shrinking print business to KKR
Deal worth $500-million follows years of declining revenue across the print publishing sector as customers move online
