Wirtualna Polska takes over NextWeb Media

Wirtualna Polska Holding has finalized the purchase of a 100 percent stake in NextWeb Media, owner of abcZdrowie.pl and Parenting.pl web portals, among others. The value of the transaction stood at PLN 19.4 million. "By acquiring the company, Wirtualna Polska significantly expanded its offer for advertisers and gained a team of highly qualified professionals, as well as unique know-how. The transaction notably strengthens the WP position in the Health & Medicine and Children & Family categories. NextWeb Media is one of the most dynamically growing media companies in the country," a statement read. Wirtualna Polska has been listed on the WSE since May 2015.