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Donald E. Graham, CEO/Chairman of the Board/Director
1150 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20071
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Latest news from Portfolio
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The Last Media TycoonJul 15 2008
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The Worst Investment in AmericaApr 14 2008
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Barry DillerSep 21 2007
Overview
A diversified education and media company, which provides educational services, both domestically and outside the United States.
Portfolio Articles
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Newspapers Blame Ad Networks as Online Revenue Shrinks
Ad networks may be in trouble as more and more media companies stop using them.Oct 13 2008 -
The Last Media Tycoon
Seven years after the death of legendary Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham, her 42-year-old granddaughter has taken over control of the paper and is shaking up the newsroom. Katharine Weymouth tells Condé Nast Portfolio how she plans to save the family's flagship brand and-she hopes-reinvent the industry.Jul 15 2008 -
Brauchli to Run Washington Post
Publisher Katharine Weymouth picks an outsider.Jul 07 2008 -
The Worst Investment in America
Buying a newspaper these days seems like buying a bridge. But the moguls doing it may just have a plan.Apr 14 2008 -
Barry Diller
Internet mogul speaks his mind on videogames, newspapers, and his own style of management.
Sep 21 2007
Portfolio Blogs
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Number Crunch: Valuing Huffpo vs. 'WaPo'
Apr 22 2009
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44, Day 90: Start of an Obama Doctrine?
Apr 19 2009
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Duly Quoted: Kinsley on Letting Newspaper Fail
Apr 06 2009
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44, Day 76: From Prague to North Korea
Apr 05 2009
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Late Breaks: 'WaPo' Buyouts; 'Onion' Confusion
Mar 26 2009
Press Releases
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Cars.com's American-Made Index Crowns Toyota the Most 'American' Manufacturer Jul-02-2009, 09:00AM EDT
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Cars.com Launches Consumer Guide to Cash for Clunkers Law Jun-26-2009, 10:48AM EDT
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The Washington Post Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend Jun-25-2009, 09:30AM EDT
News From Around the Web
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More Members of Club Wagner (New York Times)Jul 09 2009
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Fashion News Roundup (NBC Washington)Jul 09 2009
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Tickets to Statue of Liberty crown (NBC 8 Portland (WGW))Jul 09 2009
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Need another stimulus? (Atlanta Journal Constitution)Jul 09 2009
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Standing on the Sideline (Washington Post)Jul 09 2009
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OTA frustration at Washington Post 'exposé' on organic (Natural Products Magazine, UK)Jul 09 2009
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How Do You Prepare Against a North Korean Attack? (The Big Money)Jul 08 2009
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In retooled healthcare system, who will say no? (Health Leaders)Jul 08 2009
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US websites buckle under sustained DDoS attacks (The Register, UK)Jul 08 2009
Blogs
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Today's Most Popular Stories 07.09.09 (FishBowl DC)Jul 09 2009
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WaPo’s Sally Quinn: Sarah Palin ‘Exploited’ Her Children (NewsBusters)Jul 09 2009
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How to Save Newspapers, Charity Edition [MediaMemo] (All Things Digital)Jul 09 2009
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The new normal (Political Animal)Jul 09 2009
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Self-Perpetuating Statist Surplus (NRO: Media Blog)Jul 09 2009
Employees
Number of Employees: 19,000
Revenue per Employee: $239,509
Financials
Quarterly
Annual
| Income Statement | 11/2008 | 08/2008 | 05/2008 | 02/2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 575.8 Mil. | 1.1 Bil. | 491.15 Mil. | 528.59 Mil. |
| Gross Operating Profit | 552.85 Mil. | 4.82 Mil. | 571.99 Mil. | 596.93 Mil. |
| Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA) | 118.7 Mil. | 4.82 Mil. | 131.94 Mil. | 214.04 Mil. |
| Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT) | 19.71 Mil. | 8.95 Mil. | 69.8 Mil. | 144.85 Mil. |
| Total Net Income | 10.33 Mil. | -2.94 Mil. | 39.27 Mil. | 82.9 Mil. |
| Basic EPS, Total | 1.08 | -0.31 | 4.09 | 8.75 |
| Diluted EPS, Total | 1.08 | -0.31 | 4.08 | 8.71 |
| BALANCE STATEMENT | 11/2008 | 08/2008 | 05/2008 | 02/2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | 247.93 Mil. | NA | 228.13 Mil. | 321.47 Mil. |
| Total Assets | 1.06 Bil. | NA | 924.08 Mil. | 994.97 Mil. |
| Total Liabilities | 1.48 Bil. | NA | 1.41 Bil. | 1.01 Bil. |
| Total Capitalization | 3.35 Bil. | NA | 3.44 Bil. | 3.86 Bil. |
| Cash Flow | 11/2008 | 08/2008 | 05/2008 | 02/2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | 411.74 Mil. | NA | 123.48 Mil. | 581.19 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | -347.16 Mil. | NA | -179.28 Mil. | -581.11 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | -135.29 Mil. | NA | -41.72 Mil. | -31.76 Mil. |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | -73.53 Mil. | NA | -93.34 Mil. | -26.68 Mil. |
| Income Statement | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1.88 Bil. | 2.05 Bil. | 1.91 Bil. | 1.72 Bil. |
| Gross Operating Profit | 2.3 Bil. | 1.85 Bil. | 1.64 Bil. | 1.58 Bil. |
| Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA) | 715.83 Mil. | 672.14 Mil. | 712.94 Mil. | 747.68 Mil. |
| Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT) | 505.15 Mil. | 544.48 Mil. | 526.4 Mil. | 570.46 Mil. |
| Total Net Income | 288.61 Mil. | 324.46 Mil. | 314.34 Mil. | 332.73 Mil. |
| Basic EPS, Total | 30.31 | 33.81 | 32.66 | 34.69 |
| Diluted EPS, Total | 30.19 | 33.68 | 32.59 | 34.59 |
| BALANCE STATEMENT | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | 321.47 Mil. | 348.15 Mil. | 215.86 Mil. | 119.4 Mil. |
| Total Assets | 994.97 Mil. | 934.82 Mil. | 818.33 Mil. | 754.37 Mil. |
| Total Liabilities | 1.01 Bil. | 803.2 Mil. | 694.72 Mil. | 688.16 Mil. |
| Total Capitalization | 3.86 Bil. | 3.56 Bil. | 3.04 Bil. | 2.84 Bil. |
| Cash Flow | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | 581.19 Mil. | 594.75 Mil. | 522.77 Mil. | 561.72 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | -581.11 Mil. | -321.27 Mil. | -306.64 Mil. | -349.31 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | -31.76 Mil. | -148.74 Mil. | -115.78 Mil. | -211.62 Mil. |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | -26.68 Mil. | 132.29 Mil. | 96.46 Mil. | 2.84 Mil. |
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