That’s the topline number, but there are some other nuances to it: “The gain on the uSwitch divestiture reflects the recognition of $44.4 million in foreign currency translation gains that were previously recognized in equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The foreign currency translation gain was partially offset by a $6.8 million charge recorded for lease obligations we assumed in the sale and a $8.9 million loss that was recognized on the sale of uSwitch’s net assets.” In 2007, Scripps took a non-cash charge of $411 million to write-down uSwitch’s goodwill and intangible assets.

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Meanwhile, uSwitch’s revenue numbers paint a grim picture, reflecting the final sale price, as evidenced by the drastic drop in 2009 numbers in the chart below (click on it to get the full chart):

Meanwhile, its other big interactive service Shopzilla isn’t doing that well either: in 2009 its operating revenues dropped 27.1 percent to $173.92 million, from $238.5 million in 2008. The profits for it were down by half, to $30.73 million, compared to $62.53 million in 2008. Here’s how Scripps explains the drop: “Interactive Services’ results in 2009 compared with 2008 have been affected by the downturn in the economy, a less favorable sponsored-link contract with Google and the decision to competitively reposition Shopzilla for long-term growth. Reduced spending by customers resulted in lower volume and cost per click prices during the year. As a result of the repositioning, we are foregoing near-term margin with the underlying intention of engaging consumers more deeply in the product.”