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Axios agrees to be acquired by Cox Enterprises for $525 million
By Shubhangi Mathur - Aug 08, 2022, 07:55 PM ET
Last Updated - Mar 13, 2024, 11:23 AM EDT
Axios on Monday announced that it is being acquired by Cox Enterprises, as the company plans to expand its news site’s coverage to more cities
Axios on Monday announced that it is being acquired by Cox Enterprises, as the company plans to expand its news site’s coverage to more cities.
"A big part of this investment is to expand the number of local markets we serve. Local watchdog journalism is so important to the health of any community, and no one is more focused on building that out nationally than Axios," Cox chairman and CEO Alex Taylor said.
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The deal is valued at $525 million.
Co-founders of Axios Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen and Roy Schwartz will remain on the company’s board, the companies said in a release. The co-founders will continue to manage its day-to-day operations.
The CEO and chair of Cox Enterprises, Alex Taylor will join the Axios board.
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