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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 17, 2021, J2 Global, Inc. announced that in connection with the completion of the previously announced planned spin-off of Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc., J2 Global plans to change its name to Ziff Davis, Inc. and expects to trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “ZD.” A copy of the press release announcing the proposed name change is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | Press release, dated August 17, 2021. | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| J2 Global, Inc. (Registrant) |
| /s/ Jeremy Rossen |
| Jeremy Rossen |
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel |
Date: August 17, 2021
Exhibit 99.1
J2 Global to Change Its Name to Ziff Davis, Following the Planned Spin-Off of Its Consensus Business
Company Release - 8/17/2021 9:25 am ET
LOS ANGELES—(BUSINESS WIRE)— J2 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCOM) today announced it intends to change its corporate name to Ziff Davis, Inc., upon completion of the planned spin-off of its Consensus business in Q3 2021. Following the spin-off, Ziff Davis is expected to trade under the Nasdaq ticker symbol ZD. The name change reflects the company’s position as a vertically focused digital media and internet business.
“Ziff Davis has a long and distinguished history, including a remarkable digital transformation over the past decade,” said Vivek Shah, CEO of J2 Global. “Ziff Davis has always been recognized as an innovative leader in vertical markets, a highly successful acquirer of businesses, and home to some of the industry’s best talent.”
Ziff Davis’ portfolio includes leading brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and marketing technology. Ziff Davis will continue to offer a wide range of premium advertising solutions and subscription services in its core vertical markets. Ziff Davis will also continue to invest in digital transformation opportunities and build on its outstanding capital allocation track record.
About J2 Global
J2 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCOM) is a leading internet information and services company consisting of a portfolio of brands including IGN, Mashable, Humble Bundle, Speedtest, PCMag, RetailMeNot, Offers.com, Spiceworks, Ekahau, Everyday Health, BabyCenter and What To Expect in its Digital Media business and eFax, eVoice, Moz, iContact, Campaigner, VIPRE and IPVanish in its Cloud Services business. J2 reaches in excess of 240 million people per month across its brands. As of December 31, 2020, J2 had achieved 25 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth. For more information about J2, please visit www.J2global.com.
Rebecca Wright
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J2 Global, Inc.
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