LONDON, November 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Business Media plc
today announces that its US-based subsidiary CMP Technology has sold
BackBeat Books, a portfolio of non-core music enthusiast book titles, to
Hal Leonard Corporation for a total cash consideration of $2.2m.
    Notes to Editors
    1. About United Business Media plc
    United Business Media is one of the world's leading global business
information companies. UBM brings together the world's buyers and sellers,
helping their markets work effectively and efficiently through PR
Newswire's news distribution network, Commonweath's trade and
transportation business intelligence, and through CMP's portfolio of
events, print and on-line publications. For more information, go to
http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com
    1.1. About CMP / Commonwealth
    CMP's portfolio of more than 200 newspapers, magazines and directories,
200 websites and 300 events brings together buyers and sellers from a range
of global sectors including technology, healthcare, the built environment,
lifestyle, fashion and ingredients. CMP operates globally through four
divisions:
    1.1.1. CMP Technology: CMP Technology is the USA's leading high tech
B2B media company, providing marketing solutions for the global technology
industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information
brands, CMP Technology has earned the confidence of more technology
professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP Technology is
the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to
connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on
investment. For more information, go to http://www.cmp.com
    1.1.2. CMP Asia: Headquartered in Hong Kong with offices throughout the
region, CMP Asia is a leader in exhibitions and online and print business
information publications for Asian markets. Working with partners from
around the world, CMP Asia stages a range of leading events which includes
the largest international jewellery, leather and fashion, beauty and
furniture trade shows in Asia, as well as the definitive health show for
the Japan market. For more information, go to http://www.cmpasia.com
    1.1.3. CMP Information: Operating in the UK and internationally, CMPi
provides professional media solutions to around 20 industry sectors. Its
products include magazines, exhibitions, conferences, awards events,
information products and websites, targeted at business professionals
across a range of markets such as the built environment, travel, licensed
trade, agriculture, security and ingredients. For more information, go to
http://www.cmpi.biz
    1.1.4. CMPMedica: CMPMedica provides information and education to
healthcare professionals and patients around the world. It has a unique
portfolio of professional media products including newspapers, magazines,
drug directories, electronic databases, websites and events. For more
information, go to http://www.cmpmedica.com
    1.1.5. Commonwealth Business Media: Commonwealth Business Media is the
leading information provider to the global trade and transportation market
with comprehensive proprietary data, news and analytical content. Its
leading brands include Port Import Export Reporting Service ("PIERS")
Global Intelligence Solutions, BACK Aviation Solutions ("BACK"), The
Journal of Commerce and a number of directory databases covering the
international trade, railroad and trucking markets. Commonwealth is
headquartered in East Windsor, New Jersey with offices around the US and
internationally. For more information, go to http://www.cbizmedia.com
    1.2. About PR Newswire
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