Today’s news that Reed Elsevier’s proposed auction of B2B division Reed Business Information has failed comes after months of behind-the-scenes negotiating, departures and optimistic predictions from the publisher. The next installment in the tale is likely to be the restructuring of RBI and — eventually — another invitation to anyone that might be interested to make a bid for it. Until then, here’s our history of the sale process in links going back to February. For even more history, check out our RBI channel.
– 10 Dec: RBI Sale Cancelled; Reed Elsevier Still Wants Rid In Medium-Term
– 19 Nov: RBI Sale Nearing End Game; Will Either Pick Winner Or Yank Sell-Off In Coming Weeks: Report
– 17 Nov: Industry Moves: RBI CEO Van De Aast Quits, Sell-Off Remains Unresolved
– 13 Nov:
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