Universal Map Group, LLC Announces Closing of American Map Transaction

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Map Group, LLC, ("Universal"), an affiliate of Kappa Media Group, Inc. ("Kappa"), announced today it has closed on the previously publicized transaction to acquire certain intellectual property and other assets of American Map Corporation; Hagstrom Map Company, Inc.; Alexandria Drafting Company; and Hammond World Atlas Corporation; subsidiaries of Langenscheidt Publishers, Inc. ("American Map"), a New York-based publisher of national and local maps sold throughout the United States. This transaction was originally announced on August 19, 2010. Universal plans to retain the American Map, Hagstrom and ADC trade names, and expand on its presence throughout the United States by marketing under the American Map, Universal and Kappa brand names.

About Universal

Headquartered in Fort Washington, PA, Universal is one of the leading publishers of national, regional and local premium map products, Atlases, Wall Maps, and Custom Mapping Solutions sold throughout the United States and Canada. Universal products are sold through national and online retailers, and major convenience stores. Universal employs approximately 100 people in Fort Washington, PA and Deland, FL, as well as thirty other distribution points throughout the United States.

For more information about Universal, visit http://www.universalmap.com or contact:

About Kappa

Kappa Media Group, Inc. and its affiliates, located in Fort Washington, PA, are the largest publishers of puzzle magazines and books in the United States. Kappa's product offerings also include children's activity books and licensed printed products sold principally in the U.S. and Canada.

For more information about Kappa visit http://www.kappapublishing.com or contact:

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SOURCE Universal Map Group, LLC