Vibe/Spin Ventures, a portfolio company of Freeman Spogli & Co, has sold Spin magazine to the McEvoy Group

Transaction

JEGI CLARITY Represents Vibe/Spin Ventures In Sale Of Spin Magazine To McEvoy Group

Date: February 2006

Deal Type: Private Equity Exit

Role: Sell-side M&A

Sectors:

Digital Media and Content

Vibe/Spin Ventures, owner of Vibe and Spin magazines, has sold Spin magazine to the McEvoy Group, a San Francisco-based private investment firm formed by Nion McEvoy, Chairman and CEO of Chronicle Books. Spin magazine is the leading music and lifestyle magazine for the rock community.

JEGI CLARITY represented Vibe/Spin Ventures in this transaction.