Pearson PLC, the parent of the Financial Times, reported its 2009 financial results that beat expectations, and CEO Marjorie Scardino told listeners on a conference call that the business newspaper was an excellent brand and part of the company.
“Asked whether an IDC sale would leave FT Publishing vulnerable to being disposed of, Scardino said: ‘I wouldn’t answer that question even if I wanted to.’
“But she added: ‘The FT is a pretty integral part of Pearson. It’s an amazing brand. Doors are opened to us around the world because of this newspaper… We’re very proud of it.'”
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