Skymall In-flight Shopping Magazine

PHOENIX, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Spire Capital Partners, along with Greenspun Media Group and ZelnickMedia Corporation, today announced the acquisition of SkyMall, Inc. from parent company Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. Phoenix-based SkyMall publishes America's largest in-flight catalog, reaching 650 million air passengers annually on 14 U.S. airlines. SkyMall also manages a leading e-commerce site, skymall.com, and loyalty marketing programs serving frequent travelers.

"The company is strongly positioned and well managed. We look forward to working with SkyMall management, airlines, merchants and loyalty partners as well as with our colleagues at Greenspun Media Group and ZelnickMedia to build upon the foundation of this terrific brand and unparalleled in-flight distribution," said Richard Patterson, a Spire Capital Managing Partner.

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