# BBC confirms sale of Lonely Planet to U.S. billionaire

<http://skift.com/2013/03/19/breaking-bbc-confirms-sale-of-lonely-planet-to-u-s-billionaire/>

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## From the page (probably an excerpt, not Jamie's words)

Today BBC Worldwide officials and representatives of U.S. billionaire Brad Kelley announced the sale of Lonely Planet to a company controlled by Kelley for AUS$75 million (51.5 million).

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