Stephen Hill, chief executive of the Financial Times Group, said the sale, which includes newsletters Megawatt Daily, Gas Daily and Power in Europe, completed the planned series of disposals of non-financial publications.
"Our newspapers, magazines and online services are now all focused on what we do best -- providing our customers with the very best business and financial news," he said.
Pearson has been hard hit by the advertising downturn and has said it will miss its earnings growth target this year. The FT Group has been hardest hit, and has made lay-offs within its internet operations.
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