The Economist Group

The Economist Group delivers a series of publications and services under The Economist brand, such as The Economist (called a newspaper for historical reasons, but to all appearences a weekly news magazine), Economist.com, Economist Intelligence Unit, Economist Conferences, Intelligent Life and The World In. The Group?s other global brands include CFO, a publication for senior financial executives (CFO, CFO Europe, CFO Asia, CFO China, CFO.com), Roll Call and European Voice (aimed at decision-makers in Capitol Hill and Brussels respectively).

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The Economist - Economist Intelligence Unit - CFO - Financial - Capitol Hill - Brussels

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The Economist Group is an associate and not a subsidiary of Pearson plc. The Financial Times Limited, which is a Pearson sudsidiary, owns 50 per cent of the share capital of The Economist Group but does not have a controlling interest. The bulk of the remaining 50 per cent of the share capital is owned by individuals. The Economist Group operates as a separate and independent business.

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Pearson plc - Financial Times

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In 2005, the Economist Group's turnover was £197m resulting in an operating profit of £23m (£23m in 2004, £21m in 2003, £9m in 2002). Income streams are split roughly 50-50 between advertising and other areas, such as subscriptions.

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£ - 2004 - 2003 - 2002

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In July 2004, The Economist Group launched an upmarket lifestyle magazine called Intelligent Life, an annual publication. In July 2005, the second edition was published.

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July - 2004 - Intelligent Life - 2005

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