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Given the rapid development of digital technologies, the internet became an important priority of the UMH group business development. By dint of projects purchased, as well as development of its own, the company formed a portfolio of over fifteen projects. In terms of reach, UMH group ranks among the
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In 2000 UMH group became a multimedia structure when first radio station joined the project portfolio. In two more years there was another one and in 2004 radio group already accounted for four network stations. Currently the group has seven, as well as the niche leading channel “Menu TV” purchased
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market. In a couple of years the
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Target markets of the company are adult
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that ousted
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and are involved in misappropriation of property or embezzlement via abuse of office by an organized group, as well as money laundering. Owner Serhiy
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seized the corporate and intellectual rights along with part of the real estate owned by the holding. According to the court, the assets are related to the crimes committed by former
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gaining $ 45 million US for 15% of its stock, and achieving a capitalization of $ 300 million. Ukrainian investment group
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deals of the first semester of 2013. In the total list the UMH transaction ranks fourth.
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circulation of the publishers’ publications in Russia constitutes 42.5 million copies.
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publishers that allows UMH group develop a number of projects within the territory of
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