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Quebecor World Finalizes Deal

MONTREAL—Quebecor World has received all necessary regulatory approvals for the acquisition of Hachette Filipacchi Media's printing assets in Europe, the company announced. It will begin integrating those assets into its European platform. The assets include printing and bindery facilities in France and Hachette's 50 percent ownership of Helio Charleroi in Belgium. Public investment firm Compagnie Nationale a Portefeuille will retain its 50 percent ownership until September 2004.