October 23, 2006

ProQuest, the publisher of information and education solutions, reported that it has signed an agreement to sell its ProQuest Business Solutions segment to Snap-on Incorporated for approximately $500 million. ProQuest Company will use most of the proceeds from the sale to pay down outstanding debt. Snap-on Incorporated is a manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users in industry, government, agriculture and construction.


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http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=93447&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=919430&highlight

Related companies

Snap-on Incorporated
Snap-on Business Solutions Inc.
Snap


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