UK print and pre-press buyer Andy Franks said Emap still had to finalise the new arrangements for the titles, which include Nursing Times and Kerrang!.
The other six are Birdwatching, Trail, Country Walking, Rail, Golf World and Todays Golfer.
VNU production director Joanne Hurst said she too hoped to keep her groups three titles produced at Gillingham Computer Reseller News, Web Active and Information World Review within St Ives. But she added: "St Ives just cant assume that customers are going to be repackaged."
St Ives is almost halfway through its 90-day consultation with the GPMU.
Have your say in the Printweek Poll
Related stories
Latest comments
"Sad to see another print company facing financial trouble. The industry is tough, and this highlights the ongoing challenges many are facing. Hope employees and customers get clarity soon."
"Not surprised, businesses need to prepare for these attacks rather than thinking that they're going to avoid them. At the very least, data needs to be fully protected with air gaps in place..."
"So much for growth then!"
Up next...
Six months after Charlesworth deal
TJ Books looks to appoint admins
Current timeframes are insufficient
Election print and postal pressures highlighted in AEA report
"Significant milestone"
Riso celebrates 20 years of inkjet
Strengthens existing product portfolio