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Kaplan Test Prep Survey Finds That Today's Tech-Immersed Teens Favor a Paper-and-Pencil SAT(R): Students' Support for Other Changes to the Exam Varies Depending on the Change
Business Wire - Wed Apr 16, 10:41AM CDT
Specifications of the new SAT just released today indicate students will require stronger knowledge of math fundamentals and greater stamina for reading comprehension passages -- the latter being a potential challenge for students wary of taking a 3-plus hour test on computer. A recent Kaplan Test Prep survey of high school students* shows that while students generally support the SAT changes scheduled to launch in 2016, such as eliminating fill-in-the-blank vocabulary and the wrong answer penalty, a majority (56%) are resistant to the test's planned move to digital. In a previous Kaplan survey, students expressed concerns about the strain of looking at a computer screen for four hours and potential technical issues, as well as a preference for the tactile nature of writing, 'scratch work' and flipping pages.
Dividend Watch: 3 Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Tomorrow: HCAP, PNM, GHC
at The Street - Mon Apr 14, 9:00AM CDT
HCAP PNM GHC are going ex-dividend tomorrow, Tuesday, April 15, 2014, 4:00 AM ET
Media Pioneer Donald Graham Keynote On Accessing The American Dream And Digital Media At 2014 ASU+GSV Education Innovation Summit, April 21-23 In Arizona
PR Newswire - Fri Apr 11, 9:52AM CDT
Donald Graham, one of the most respected and admired executives in media and education, will be featured in a "fireside chat" Monday evening before former Governor Jeb Bush's remarks at the 5th Annual ASU+GSV Education Innovation Summit. Graham has unrivaled experience in the media and education industries as the CEO of Graham Holdings--owner of Kaplan Education--and the former Chairman and CEO of the Washington Post. Graham also serves as the lead director at the world's largest social media site Facebook where he has been a director since 2009. He has been a passionate advocate to create greater access to the American Dream through TheDream.US scholarship fund and the District of Columbia College Access Program, which will be a key focus of his conversation.
Graham Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway Sign Agreement for Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire WPLG-TV
Business Wire - Fri Apr 11, 7:30AM CDT
Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A; BRK.
announced today that they have signed an agreement for Berkshire to acquire a wholly-owned subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company that includes WPLG, a Miami-based television station, a number of Berkshire shares currently held by Graham Holdings Company and an amount of cash in exchange for approximately 1.6 million shares of Graham Holdings Class B common stock currently owned by Berkshire Hathaway. The specific number of shares of each company and the amount of cash will be determined on the closing date based on certain factors, including the market prices of the shares of both companies at that time. The transaction is subject to FCC approval and other customary conditions. In addition there will be certain termination rights relating to minimum trading prices of the stock of each company immediately prior to closing and to a minimum value of the television station for purposes of the transaction on the closing date. An agreement in principle was previously announced on March 12, 2014.
Kaplan Test Prep and Ruby on Rails Leader thoughtbot Expand Metis Software Developer Bootcamp to New York City, Helping to Cultivate Talent for Gotham's Growing Tech Jobs Industry
Business Wire - Mon Apr 07, 7:31AM CDT
The emerging market of technology bootcamps will gain a heavyweight entrant in New York City through the partnership of Kaplan Test Prep, the global leader in test prep, and thoughtbot, one of the world's leading development firms in Ruby on Rails, an opensource web framework using Ruby programming language. Under the brand of Metis, Kaplan and thoughtbot are launching a 12-week intensive training bootcamp in New York City for individuals interested in becoming entry-level Ruby on Rails web developers. Using curriculum informed by Kaplan's proprietary learning science and assessment insights and taught by thoughtbot experts, the Metis bootcamp will start on June 16, 2014 and culminate in a Hiring Day in September, which will connect Metis graduates with potential employers.
Global Expansions, Acquisitions, Sale Completions, New Agreements, and Appointments - Analyst Notes on Ingram Micro, XPO, Graham Holdings, Dillard's, and DeVry
PR Newswire - Fri Apr 04, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), Graham Holdings (NYSE: GHC), Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS), and DeVry Education Group Inc. (NYSE: DV). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
College Admissions 2014: As Top Schools Reject Applicants in Record Numbers, Kaplan Test Prep Provides Strategies for Students and Parents in College Decision Limbo
Business Wire - Wed Apr 02, 7:30AM CDT
The teenage rite of passage of waiting for incoming college decisions may have changed from looking for the thin or fat envelope to hitting "refresh" on the Web browser, but the anxiety of college decision limbo has not. While many of this year's two million-plus college applicants have earned admission into their top choice schools, many more are coping with the blow of rejection or being sent into waitlist mode, wondering what to do next. Meanwhile, even those fortunate enough to get accepted into their top choice schools are grappling with tough decisions. During this critical time, what should college applicants do and how can parents support their efforts? Kaplan Test Prep offers the following advice for students to help navigate the most common college admissions scenarios.
Graham Holdings Receives Cash Distribution from CV's Sale of Apartments.com; Completes Sale of Headquarters Building
Business Wire - Tue Apr 01, 4:11PM CDT
Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) has received a gross cash distribution of approximately $95 million from Classified Ventures' sale of Apartments.com. The sale closed today. Graham Holdings owns a 16.5% interest in Classified Ventures.
Post-Newsweek Stations Makes Strategic Investment in StormPins
Business Wire - Tue Apr 01, 11:50AM CDT
Post-Newsweek Stations (PNS) announced today that it has made a strategic investment in StormPins, a crowd-sourced weather and breaking-news platform used by local TV news stations and their websites. The two companies will launch the platform in all of PNS's markets.
Berkshire May Avoid $400 Million Tax Bill In Graham Holdings Swap
at The Street - Fri Mar 14, 9:36AM CDT
Warren Buffett may be breaking ground devising ways to avoid capital gains taxes on Berkshire's best investments.
Buffett Makes a Rare -- but Intelligent -- Exit
Alex Dumortier, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Mar 12, 7:39PM CDT
U.S. stocks ended the day roughly unchanged on Tuesday, with the benchmark S&P 500 index up 0.03%, while the narrower Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.07%. Last month, I highlighted that Berkshire Hathaway was in discussions to...
Is Buffett's Graham Holdings Deal a Glimpse into Berkshire's Future?
at The Street - Wed Mar 12, 4:20PM CDT
Could Warren Buffett be testing a new dealmaking strategy in swapping his Graham Holdings stock for assets, cash and Berkshire shares.
Buffett trims ties to former Washington Post owner
AP - Wed Mar 12, 10:38AM CDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Warren Buffett's company says it has agreed to acquire a Miami-based TV station from Graham Holdings Co. in exchange for most of its shares in the company that once owned The Washington Post.
Graham Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway Reach Agreement in Principle for Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire WPLG-TV
Business Wire - Wed Mar 12, 7:30AM CDT
Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A; BRK. announced today that they have reached an agreement in principle for Berkshire to acquire a wholly-owned subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company, which will include WPLG, a Miami-based television station, a number of Berkshire shares currently held by Graham Holdings Company and an amount of cash, in exchange for approximately 1.6 million shares of Graham Holdings Class B common stock currently owned by Berkshire Hathaway. The specific number of shares of each company and the amount of cash will be determined on the closing date based on certain factors, including the market prices of the shares of both companies at that time. No binding agreement has yet been signed in connection with the transaction. The transaction is subject to agreement on definitive documentation, and will be subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions. In addition there will be certain termination rights relating to minimum trading prices of the stock of each company immediately prior to closing and to a minimum value of the television station for purposes of the transaction on the closing date.
Kaplan Test Prep Comments on U.S. News & World Report's Just Released 2015 Rankings of Graduate Schools, Business Schools, Law Schools and Medical Schools
Business Wire - Tue Mar 11, 11:30AM CDT
Kaplan Test Prep issued the following statement regarding how prospective students should view U.S. News & World Report's 2015 graduate school, business school, law school and medical school rankings, which were just released today:
Andrew S. Rosen Named Executive Vice President, Graham Holdings; Thomas C. Leppert Named Chief Executive Officer, Kaplan, Inc.
Business Wire - Tue Mar 11, 10:00AM CDT
Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC) today announced that Andrew S. Rosen has been named executive vice president of the Company. He remains chairman of Kaplan, Inc. Thomas C. Leppert has been named chief executive officer of Kaplan, replacing Rosen. The changes take effect on April 1.
Robert Graham Announces Fragrance & Personal Care Licensing Agreement With Batallure Beauty
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 11, 6:00AM CDT
Today, Robert Graham Holdings, LLC and Batallure Beauty, LLC entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement for the creation, development, and distribution of fragrances and personal care products under the Robert Graham name.
Why McClatchy Company (MNI) Is Soaring on Monday
at The Street - Mon Mar 10, 1:30PM CDT
The McClatchy Company (MNI), which owns regional media properties such as The Charlotte Observer and The Sacramento Bee, is soaring on reports the consortium it belongs to, Classified Ventures, has put online property Cars.com up for sale.
Dividends, Earnings Results, Stock Movements, Upcoming Conferences, and Board Elections - Analyst Notes on Gannett, Thomson Reuters, Meredith, Graham Holdings, and The New York Times
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 06, 10:30AM CST
Editor Note: For more information about this release, please scroll to bottom.
Graham Holdings Expects to Receive Cash Distribution from Classified Ventures' Sale of Apartments.com
Business Wire - Mon Mar 03, 7:49AM CST
Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC) said today that it anticipates a cash distribution as a result of an agreement by Classified Ventures, LLC (CV) to sell Apartments.com for $585 million to CoStar Group, Inc. CV expects the transaction to close in the second quarter of 2014.
Kaplan Test Prep Survey Finds That Today's Tech-Immersed Teens Favor a Paper-and-Pencil SAT(R): Students' Support for Other Changes to the Exam Varies Depending on the Change
Business Wire - Wed Apr 16, 10:41AM CDT
Specifications of the new SAT just released today indicate students will require stronger knowledge of math fundamentals and greater stamina for reading comprehension passages -- the latter being a potential challenge for students wary of taking a 3-plus hour test on computer. A recent Kaplan Test Prep survey of high school students* shows that while students generally support the SAT changes scheduled to launch in 2016, such as eliminating fill-in-the-blank vocabulary and the wrong answer penalty, a majority (56%) are resistant to the test's planned move to digital. In a previous Kaplan survey, students expressed concerns about the strain of looking at a computer screen for four hours and potential technical issues, as well as a preference for the tactile nature of writing, 'scratch work' and flipping pages.
Dividend Watch: 3 Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Tomorrow: HCAP, PNM, GHC
at The Street - Mon Apr 14, 9:00AM CDT
HCAP PNM GHC are going ex-dividend tomorrow, Tuesday, April 15, 2014, 4:00 AM ET
Media Pioneer Donald Graham Keynote On Accessing The American Dream And Digital Media At 2014 ASU+GSV Education Innovation Summit, April 21-23 In Arizona
PR Newswire - Fri Apr 11, 9:52AM CDT
Donald Graham, one of the most respected and admired executives in media and education, will be featured in a "fireside chat" Monday evening before former Governor Jeb Bush's remarks at the 5th Annual ASU+GSV Education Innovation Summit. Graham has unrivaled experience in the media and education industries as the CEO of Graham Holdings--owner of Kaplan Education--and the former Chairman and CEO of the Washington Post. Graham also serves as the lead director at the world's largest social media site Facebook where he has been a director since 2009. He has been a passionate advocate to create greater access to the American Dream through TheDream.US scholarship fund and the District of Columbia College Access Program, which will be a key focus of his conversation.
Graham Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway Sign Agreement for Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire WPLG-TV
Business Wire - Fri Apr 11, 7:30AM CDT
Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A; BRK.
announced today that they have signed an agreement for Berkshire to acquire a wholly-owned subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company that includes WPLG, a Miami-based television station, a number of Berkshire shares currently held by Graham Holdings Company and an amount of cash in exchange for approximately 1.6 million shares of Graham Holdings Class B common stock currently owned by Berkshire Hathaway. The specific number of shares of each company and the amount of cash will be determined on the closing date based on certain factors, including the market prices of the shares of both companies at that time. The transaction is subject to FCC approval and other customary conditions. In addition there will be certain termination rights relating to minimum trading prices of the stock of each company immediately prior to closing and to a minimum value of the television station for purposes of the transaction on the closing date. An agreement in principle was previously announced on March 12, 2014. Kaplan Test Prep and Ruby on Rails Leader thoughtbot Expand Metis Software Developer Bootcamp to New York City, Helping to Cultivate Talent for Gotham's Growing Tech Jobs Industry
Business Wire - Mon Apr 07, 7:31AM CDT
The emerging market of technology bootcamps will gain a heavyweight entrant in New York City through the partnership of Kaplan Test Prep, the global leader in test prep, and thoughtbot, one of the world's leading development firms in Ruby on Rails, an opensource web framework using Ruby programming language. Under the brand of Metis, Kaplan and thoughtbot are launching a 12-week intensive training bootcamp in New York City for individuals interested in becoming entry-level Ruby on Rails web developers. Using curriculum informed by Kaplan's proprietary learning science and assessment insights and taught by thoughtbot experts, the Metis bootcamp will start on June 16, 2014 and culminate in a Hiring Day in September, which will connect Metis graduates with potential employers.
Global Expansions, Acquisitions, Sale Completions, New Agreements, and Appointments - Analyst Notes on Ingram Micro, XPO, Graham Holdings, Dillard's, and DeVry
PR Newswire - Fri Apr 04, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), Graham Holdings (NYSE: GHC), Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS), and DeVry Education Group Inc. (NYSE: DV). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
College Admissions 2014: As Top Schools Reject Applicants in Record Numbers, Kaplan Test Prep Provides Strategies for Students and Parents in College Decision Limbo
Business Wire - Wed Apr 02, 7:30AM CDT
The teenage rite of passage of waiting for incoming college decisions may have changed from looking for the thin or fat envelope to hitting "refresh" on the Web browser, but the anxiety of college decision limbo has not. While many of this year's two million-plus college applicants have earned admission into their top choice schools, many more are coping with the blow of rejection or being sent into waitlist mode, wondering what to do next. Meanwhile, even those fortunate enough to get accepted into their top choice schools are grappling with tough decisions. During this critical time, what should college applicants do and how can parents support their efforts? Kaplan Test Prep offers the following advice for students to help navigate the most common college admissions scenarios.
Graham Holdings Receives Cash Distribution from CV's Sale of Apartments.com; Completes Sale of Headquarters Building
Business Wire - Tue Apr 01, 4:11PM CDT
Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) has received a gross cash distribution of approximately $95 million from Classified Ventures' sale of Apartments.com. The sale closed today. Graham Holdings owns a 16.5% interest in Classified Ventures.
Post-Newsweek Stations Makes Strategic Investment in StormPins
Business Wire - Tue Apr 01, 11:50AM CDT
Post-Newsweek Stations (PNS) announced today that it has made a strategic investment in StormPins, a crowd-sourced weather and breaking-news platform used by local TV news stations and their websites. The two companies will launch the platform in all of PNS's markets.
Berkshire May Avoid $400 Million Tax Bill In Graham Holdings Swap
at The Street - Fri Mar 14, 9:36AM CDT
Warren Buffett may be breaking ground devising ways to avoid capital gains taxes on Berkshire's best investments.
Buffett Makes a Rare -- but Intelligent -- Exit
Alex Dumortier, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Mar 12, 7:39PM CDT
U.S. stocks ended the day roughly unchanged on Tuesday, with the benchmark S&P 500 index up 0.03%, while the narrower Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.07%. Last month, I highlighted that Berkshire Hathaway was in discussions to...
Is Buffett's Graham Holdings Deal a Glimpse into Berkshire's Future?
at The Street - Wed Mar 12, 4:20PM CDT
Could Warren Buffett be testing a new dealmaking strategy in swapping his Graham Holdings stock for assets, cash and Berkshire shares.
Buffett trims ties to former Washington Post owner
AP - Wed Mar 12, 10:38AM CDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Warren Buffett's company says it has agreed to acquire a Miami-based TV station from Graham Holdings Co. in exchange for most of its shares in the company that once owned The Washington Post.
Graham Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway Reach Agreement in Principle for Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire WPLG-TV
Business Wire - Wed Mar 12, 7:30AM CDT
Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A; BRK.
announced today that they have reached an agreement in principle for Berkshire to acquire a wholly-owned subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company, which will include WPLG, a Miami-based television station, a number of Berkshire shares currently held by Graham Holdings Company and an amount of cash, in exchange for approximately 1.6 million shares of Graham Holdings Class B common stock currently owned by Berkshire Hathaway. The specific number of shares of each company and the amount of cash will be determined on the closing date based on certain factors, including the market prices of the shares of both companies at that time. No binding agreement has yet been signed in connection with the transaction. The transaction is subject to agreement on definitive documentation, and will be subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions. In addition there will be certain termination rights relating to minimum trading prices of the stock of each company immediately prior to closing and to a minimum value of the television station for purposes of the transaction on the closing date. Kaplan Test Prep Comments on U.S. News & World Report's Just Released 2015 Rankings of Graduate Schools, Business Schools, Law Schools and Medical Schools
Business Wire - Tue Mar 11, 11:30AM CDT
Kaplan Test Prep issued the following statement regarding how prospective students should view U.S. News & World Report's 2015 graduate school, business school, law school and medical school rankings, which were just released today:
Andrew S. Rosen Named Executive Vice President, Graham Holdings; Thomas C. Leppert Named Chief Executive Officer, Kaplan, Inc.
Business Wire - Tue Mar 11, 10:00AM CDT
Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC) today announced that Andrew S. Rosen has been named executive vice president of the Company. He remains chairman of Kaplan, Inc. Thomas C. Leppert has been named chief executive officer of Kaplan, replacing Rosen. The changes take effect on April 1.
Robert Graham Announces Fragrance & Personal Care Licensing Agreement With Batallure Beauty
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 11, 6:00AM CDT
Today, Robert Graham Holdings, LLC and Batallure Beauty, LLC entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement for the creation, development, and distribution of fragrances and personal care products under the Robert Graham name.
Why McClatchy Company (MNI) Is Soaring on Monday
at The Street - Mon Mar 10, 1:30PM CDT
The McClatchy Company (MNI), which owns regional media properties such as The Charlotte Observer and The Sacramento Bee, is soaring on reports the consortium it belongs to, Classified Ventures, has put online property Cars.com up for sale.
Dividends, Earnings Results, Stock Movements, Upcoming Conferences, and Board Elections - Analyst Notes on Gannett, Thomson Reuters, Meredith, Graham Holdings, and The New York Times
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 06, 10:30AM CST
Editor Note: For more information about this release, please scroll to bottom.
Graham Holdings Expects to Receive Cash Distribution from Classified Ventures' Sale of Apartments.com
Business Wire - Mon Mar 03, 7:49AM CST
Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC) said today that it anticipates a cash distribution as a result of an agreement by Classified Ventures, LLC (CV) to sell Apartments.com for $585 million to CoStar Group, Inc. CV expects the transaction to close in the second quarter of 2014.
