News Corp. Completes Harlequin Acquisition

By Dianna Dilworth 

harpercollins-304News Corp has completed its acquisition of Harlequin Enterprises from Torstar Corporation.

The romance imprint is now a part of HarperCollins Publishers, but will keep its headquarters in Toronto.

“We are pleased to formally welcome Harlequin and its employees to the new News,” stated Robert Thomson, Chief Executive of News Corp. “The addition of such an iconic brand with a loyal audience, robust global expertise and digital depth is a proud and purposeful moment for our company. Onward to the next chapter.”