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Dawson Holdings PLC, established in 1809, provides publishers of newspapers, magazines, academic books, digital media content, and marketing point of sale materials with distribution and other supply chain services. The company encompasses the Dawson News, Dawson Media Direct (DMD), Dawson Books, and Dawson Marketing Services (DMS) businesses. The Dawson News wholesale and specialist news distribution service generates the largest amount of revenue for the firm. Worldwide Magazine Distribution (WWMD), a joint venture with W.H. Smith News and John Menzies, delivers specialist magazines to approximately 3,300 non-traditional news retailers. DMD offers airline industry clients distribution, subscription management, and other inflight management services. Dawson Books produces shelf-ready books for clients across the corporate, academic, and public library sectors. DMS offers clients stock management, web reporting, and other marketing support and logistics services. Dawson Holdings has acquired McGregor Subscription Incorporated, BFG (Holdings) Limited, Marketlink Marketing Communications Limited, and other firms. Dawson Holdings was founded by William Dawson. The company was listed on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market in 1995. It was listed on the full market of the London Stock Exchange in 1998. Shares are traded under the DWN symbol.
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