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closed 1/2/2020 via Publishers Weekly

Mango Publishing, acquired Yellow Pear Press

See 1339 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mango Publishing, an innovative independent publisher, has acquired Yellow Pear Press, a boutique publisher that specializes in lifestyle and regional titles as well as notecards and journals. Yellow Pear Press publishes beautifully designed books that inspire and delight book lovers who appreciate distinctive, insightful, witty, and playful books.
buyer: Mango Publishing
Mango Publishing is an innovative independent publisher. Mango's goal is to create high-quality books that explore new ideas and start conversations with their readers. Their books covers a broad range of topics, including new science, de-cluttering, creativity, lifestyle, personal growth, and more."
 target: Yellow Pear Press
Yellow Pear Press is a boutique publisher that specializes in lifestyle and regional titles as well as notecards and journals. Yellow Pear Press publishes beautifully designed books that inspire and delight book lovers who appreciate distinctive, insightful, witty, and playful books.
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closed 10/2/2019 via Publishers Weekly

Mango Publishing, acquired CONARI PRESS

See 1296 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mango Publishing, an innovative independent publisher, has acquired Conari Press from Red Wheel/Weiser, a publisher of occult and New Age books. Conari Press is a publisher dedicated to publishing books that make a difference in people's lives. Conari Press publishes in the areas of personal growth, spirituality, parenting and women's issues.
buyer: Mango Publishing
Mango Publishing is an innovative independent publisher. Mango's goal is to create high-quality books that explore new ideas and start conversations with their readers. Their books covers a broad range of topics, including new science, de-cluttering, creativity, lifestyle, personal growth, and more."
 target parent: Red Wheel/Weiser LLC
target: CONARI PRESS
Conari Press is a publisher dedicated to publishing books that make a difference in people's lives. Conari Press publishes in the areas of personal growth, spirituality, parenting and women's issues. Their books reveal, explore, and incite readers to grow spiritually and emotionally.
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closed 9/19/2018 via BNC Analysis

Norstedts Förlagsgrupp AB, acquired Printz Publishing AB

See 1491 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Norstedts Publishers, Sweden's oldest publishing house, has acquired Printz Publishing, a Swedish publisher. Printz Publishing mainly publishes fiction books that are well-written and smart feel-good novels with a touch of black humor. They also offer lifestyle books, cookbooks, biographies, and books about interior design.
buyer parent: Storytel AB
buyer: Norstedts Förlagsgrupp AB (XSAT:STORY B:$46.02)
Founded in 1823, Norstedts is Sweden's oldest publishing house. The publishing program comprises fiction, non-fiction, academic, reference books and dictionaries. Norstedts comprises the imprints Rabén & Sjögren, B. Wahlströms, Massolit and Norstedts Kartor. "
 target: Printz Publishing AB
Founded in 2010, Printz Publishing is a Swedish publisher. The company mainly publishes fiction books that are well-written and smart feel-good novels with a touch of black humor. Printz also offers non-fiction books such as lifestyle books, cookbooks, biographies, and books about interior design.
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closed 5/16/2018 via BNC Analysis

Lezen Acquisition, acquired Arcadia Publishing and The History Press

See 894 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The newly formed investor group, Lezen Acquisition, announced the launch of a new book publishing venture with the acquisition of the nation’s leading publisher of local history and local interest, Arcadia Publishing, Inc.
buyer: Lezen Acquisition
Lezen Acquisition LLC is an investment group led by Michael Lynton and Lili Lynton to fund a series of book publishing acquisitions. "
 target: Arcadia Publishing and The History Press
Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional books in the United States with a library of more than 14,000 titles. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, it publishes a combined 500 books each year.
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closed 1/10/2018 via Company Press Release

Penguin Random House, purchased Trade-Book Publishing Assets from Rodale, Inc.

See 1638 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Penguin Random House, the largest publishing group in the world, has purchased the trade-book publishing assets of Rodale Books from Rodale Inc., a global health and wellness content company. The asset includes over 100 frontlist and 2,000 backlist titles. The titles include books in the wellness, lifestyle, fitness, and cookbook categories.
buyer parent: Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
buyer: Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House, the largest publishing group in the world, is devoted to the goal of nurturing a universal passion for reading, bringing authors and their works in touch with readers across the globe. Penguin Random House is present on 5 continents with about 250 labels and independent brands."
 seller parent: The Hearst Corporation
seller: Rodale, Inc.
The trade-book publishing assets of Rodale Books includes over 100 frontlist and 2,000 backlist titles. The titles include books in the wellness, lifestyle, fitness, and cookbook categories. The assets belong to Rodale Inc., a global health and wellness content company.
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closed 7/28/2017 via BNC Analysis

Bonnier AB, acquired Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH

See 1303 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Bonnier Media Deutschland GmbH has acquired all the shares of Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH, a Munich-based book publisher. Münchner Verlagsgruppe has a portfolio of specialized publishing houses that cover a broad spectrum of content in economics and lifestyle.
buyer: Bonnier AB
Bonnier is a media group working in TV, daily newspapers, business and trade press, magazines, film, books and digital media. With a base in the Nordic region and a substantial presence in the U.S., Germany, the U.K. and Eastern Europe, Bonnier has operations in 15 countries around the world. "
 target: Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH
Münchner Verlagsgruppe is a medium-sized German book publisher that mainly publishes specialist books. Under the umbrella of Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH the publishing houses FinanzBuch, riva, Redline, mvg and mi-Wirtschaftsbuch, which cover a broad spectrum of content in economics and lifestyle.
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announced 3/24/2016 via Company Press Release

Kenkou Holdings, Inc., will acquire Nihon Bungeisha, Inc.

See 5666 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Kenkou Corporation, Inc. agreed to acquire Nihon Bungeisha, Inc., a Japan-based company that provides magazines and books, such as comics, and novels.
buyer: Kenkou Holdings, Inc. (SPSE:2928:$1,208.13)
Kenkou Corporation, Inc. is a holding company for companies who manufactures and sells health foods, cosmetics, apparel, and dairy products. The company was founded in 2003, and is based in Tokyo, Japan. "
 target: Nihon Bungeisha, Inc.
Nihonbungeisha Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company that provides magazines and books, such as comics, and novels. They have sold over 5 million copies in health promotion and beauty-related books, golf magazines, and etc.
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$18
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closed 11/12/2014 via BNC Analysis

Groupe Quebec Amerique, acquired Les Éditions Cardinal inc.

See 1489 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Groupe Quebec Amerique has acquired Les Editions Cardinal, an independent Montreal-based publishing house specializing in the conception, development, and publication of cookbooks, literature, and health and wellness guides.
buyer: Groupe Quebec Amerique
Groupe Quebec Amerique owns and operates two business units namely QA INTERNATIONAL and Editions Quebec Amerique. QA INTERNATIONAL creates, develops, and produces editorial content for publication in printing and electronic media markets. Editions Quebec Amerique publishes and prints books. "
 target: Les Éditions Cardinal inc.
Cardinal is an independent Montreal-based publishing house specializing in the conception, development, and publication of cookbooks, literature, and health and wellness guides.
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closed 4/2/2014 via BNC Analysis

Turner Publishing Company, acquired Hunter House

See 1296 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Turner Publishing has acquired the assets of Hunter House Publishers. The deal involves over 225 titles. Hunter House specializes in the subject areas of self-help health, diet and fitness; personal growth, sexuality and relationships for adults and teens; and community violence and domestic abuse prevention.
buyer: Turner Publishing Company
Founded in 1985, Turner Publishing is an award-winning, independent publisher based in Nashville, Tennessee with multiple New York Times best-selling authors. It has been named three times to Publishers Weekly's Fastest Growing Publishers List. "
 target: Hunter House
Hunter House specializes in the subject areas of self-help health, diet and fitness; personal growth, sexuality and relationships for adults and teens; and community violence and domestic abuse prevention. In addition, Hunter House publishes the SmartFun series of activity books for young people.
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closed 4/29/2013 via BNC Analysis

Rowman & Littlefield, purchased Book Division from Down East Enterprises Inc.

See 894 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Down East Enterprise Inc. has sold its book division to Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group. Its book division includes Down East Books, Shooting Sportsman Press, Fly Rod & Reel Books and Countrysport Press.
buyer: Rowman & Littlefield
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group is one of the largest and fastest growing independent publishers and distributors in North America. The company publishes under more than twenty imprints in virtually all fields in the humanities and social sciences. "
 seller: Down East Enterprises Inc.
Down East Enterprise, Inc. is a multimedia company based in Rockport, ME. The company’s flagship publication, Down East: The Magazine of Maine, is the largest general interest paid circulation magazine focusing on life in the nation's north-easternmost state.
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closed 6/10/2020 via BNC Analysis

Welbeck Publishing Group, acquired Eddison Books Ltd

See 483 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Welbeck Publishing Group has bought the assets of wellness publisher Eddison Books. Eddison Books was launched in 1892 under the name Eddison Saad, and published illustrated mind, body and spirit non-fiction. It was relaunched in 2015 and the company expanded to publish health, diet and fitness-related literature, in addition to self-help books.
buyer: Welbeck Publishing Group
Welbeck Publishing Group is a UK-based publishing group. Welbeck Publishing Group is focused on illustrated non-fiction and children’s books for the co-edition market as well as commercial fiction and non-fiction. "
 target: Eddison Books Ltd
Eddison Books was launched in 1892 under the name Eddison Saad, and published illustrated mind, body and spirit non-fiction. It was relaunched in 2015 and the company expanded to publish health, diet and fitness-related literature, in addition to self-help books.
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closed 6/5/2019 via BNC Analysis

Octopus Publishing Group, acquired Short Books Limited

See 578 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Octopus Publishing Group has bought Short Books, the latest in a series of successful indies to be snapped up by Hachette. Founded in 2001 by former journalists Rebecca Nicolson and Aurea Carpenter, Short Books is a publisher of first-class, popular non-fiction.
buyer parent: Lagardère SCA
buyer: Octopus Publishing Group
Octopus is a leading publisher of non-fiction books. Octopus has extensive experience of working with high profile authors, trusted partners and associations to produce exciting, market leading books. "
 target: Short Books Limited
Founded in 2001 by former journalists Rebecca Nicolson and Aurea Carpenter, Short Books is a publisher of first-class, popular non-fiction. Short Books focuses predominantly on ‘mind, body, spirit’ books following on from the success of The Fast Diet (2013) by Dr Michael Mosley and Mimi Spencer.
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closed 1/23/2019 via BNC Analysis

John Murray Press, acquired Sheldon Press

See 502 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hachette UK has acquired the Sheldon Press, a specialist medical, mental health and self-help imprint of the Christian knowledge publisher SPCK. It will become part of John Murray Learning.
buyer parent: Lagardère SCA
buyer: John Murray Press
John Murray is one of Britain’s most distinguished literary publishers. From its foundation in 1768, the firm has published a dazzling roster of authors, including Byron, Darwin and Jane Austen, and now publishes a small and highly focused list specialising in travel, history, biography and memoirs "
 target parent: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
target: Sheldon Press
Sheldon Press is a leading publisher of self-help books designed to inform and empower readers to take control of their physical, mental, and emotional health.
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closed 7/18/2018 via BNC Analysis

Hachette Livre SA, acquired Editions La Plage

See 790 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hachette Livre, a French publisher that focuses on the consumer and education book markets, has acquired Editions La Plage, a French publishing company. Editions La Plage publishes books that cover the topics of veterinarian and vegan cooking, gluten-free foods, organic cosmetics, health & wellness, parenting, yoga, and more.
buyer parent: Lagardère SCA
buyer: Hachette Livre SA
Hachette Livre, a subsidiary of the French media giant Lagardère, is a repository of part of France’s cultural heritage. The Group brings together a broad spectrum of prestigious publishers covering the entire consumer and education book markets. "
 target: Editions La Plage
Editions La Plage is a French publishing company. Editions La Plage publishes books that cover the topics of veterinarian and vegan cooking, gluten-free foods, organic cosmetics, health & wellness, parenting, yoga, and more. The company publishes 40 books a year and has a catalog of over 200 titles.
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closed 3/2/2018 via PR Newswire

Harper Collins Publishers Limited, acquired AMACOM Books

See 643 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: HarperCollins Publishers has acquired AMACOM Books from the American Management Association International. HarperCollins takes over all front list and backlist publication, sales, distribution, and licensing of the more than 600 books in AMACOM's catalog. AMACOM Books primarily focuses on personal and professional growth and business leadership.
buyer parent: News Corporation
buyer: Harper Collins Publishers Limited
HarperCollins Publishers is the second largest consumer book publisher in the world, with operations in 18 countries. With 200 years of history and more than 120 branded imprints around the world, HarperCollins publishes approximately 10,000 new books every year in 17 languages. "
 target parent: American Management Association
target: AMACOM Books
AMACOM Books help readers lead a more satisfying and successful life through books that drive professional and personal growth. AMACOM specializes in business books, but they also publish titles in health, fitness, parenting, and popular psychology.
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announced 8/29/2016 via Reuters

Scinex Corporation, will acquire Sunmark Publishing

See 310 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Scinex Corporation announces its intention to acquire Sunmark Publishing. Sunmark Publishing publishes books about self-help/improvement, health, and general well-being.
buyer: Scinex Corporation (TSE:2376:$119.80)
SCINEX CORPORATION is primarily engaged in the media business including publication of telephone directories and regional administration information magazines, operation of regional information portals over the Internet, travel plan products, and electronic commerce of ingredients for business use. "
 target: Sunmark Publishing
Tokyo-based Sunmark Publishing publishes books about self-help/improvement, health, and general well-being. Founded in 1997, Sunmark's line of business includes the publishing and printing of periodicals.
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closed 8/29/2013 via BNC Analysis

Sourcebooks, acquired Simple Truths, LLC

See 310 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sourcebooks has acquired Simple Truths, a publisher of motivational and inspirational books. Simple Truths was founded in 2005 by Mac Anderson, who will continue to acquire content for Simple Truths as executive editorial director.
buyer: Sourcebooks
Sourcebooks is an independent publishing house dedicated to sharing their passion for books in a wide variety of genres, including fiction, romance, children’s, young adult, college bound, parenting, memoir, and poetry. "
 target: Simple Truths, LLC
Simple Truths is a publisher of motivational and inspirational books. Its product offering includes over 80 books that not only provide inspiration for the reader, but also make great gifts for customers, employees, friends and family.
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closed 10/12/2010 via Market Wire

FAME Productions, Inc., merged with Augustus Publishing, Inc.

See 311 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: FAME Productions, Inc. announces that it has acquired 100% of Augustus Publishing, Inc., a publisher of urban based literature. Currently, Augustus Publishing has over 25 titles in its portfolio and plans to expand with the release of numerous new titles, authors and distribution deals.
buyer: FAME Productions, Inc. (FMPR:$0.00)
FAME Productions, Inc. is an innovative media, sales and marketing company, which, through its subsidiary, owns, operates and manages urban literature properties. "
 target: Augustus Publishing, Inc.
Founded in 2005, Augustus Publishing is a leader in the field of urban content publishing, dedicated to providing the best in urban fiction and nonfiction. Augustus Publishing's titles interlace action, crime, and the urban lifestyle depicting the harsh realities of life on the streets.
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announced 10/6/2005 via PR Newswire

Harlequin Enterprises Limited, will purchase BET BOOKS from Black Entertainment Television (BET Holdings Inc.)

See 311 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Harlequin Enterprises Limited today announced the purchase of the assets of BET BOOKS, the publishing arm of Black Entertainment Television. The new ownership deal is expected to close November 30, 2005.
buyer parent: Torstar Corporation
buyer: Harlequin Enterprises Limited
Harlequin Enterprises Limited is the global leader in series romance and one of the world's leading publishers of women's fiction, with titles issued worldwide in 25 languages and sold in 94 international markets. "
 seller parent: Viacom Inc.
seller: Black Entertainment Television (BET Holdings Inc.)
BET, a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc., is the nation's leading television network providing entertainment, music, news and public affairs programming for the African-American audience. The BET Network reaches more than 79 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
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closed 2/3/2016 via Company Press Release

Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc., acquired Harvard Common Press

See 359 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Quarto Publishing Group USA, part of The Quarto Group, the leading global illustrated book publisher, announced the successful acquisition of The Harvard Common Press, an independent publisher primarily focused on cooking and childcare. Harvard Common Press has cultivated a reputation for developing market-leading brands in nonfiction publishing.
buyer parent: Quarto Group
buyer: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc. (LSE:QRT:$187.74)
Quarto Publishing Group USA is the US-based division of the leading global illustrated book publisher The Quarto Group. Known for its high-quality books and gifts for enthusiasts, Quarto Publishing Group USA encompasses Book Sales, Cool Springs Press, Creative Publishing international and much more."
 target: Harvard Common Press
The Harvard Common Press is highly regarded for its award-winning line of cooking and childcare titles. With such brands as the Not Your Mother's series of cookbooks, HCP has cultivated a reputation for developing market-leading brands in nonfiction publishing.
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closed 1/2/2020 via Publishers Weekly

Mango Publishing, acquired Yellow Pear Press

See 1339 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mango Publishing, an innovative independent publisher, has acquired Yellow Pear Press, a boutique publisher that specializes in lifestyle and regional titles as well as notecards and journals. Yellow Pear Press publishes beautifully designed books that inspire and delight book lovers who appreciate distinctive, insightful, witty, and playful books.
buyer: Mango Publishing
Mango Publishing is an innovative independent publisher. Mango's goal is to create high-quality books that explore new ideas and start conversations with their readers. Their books covers a broad range of topics, including new science, de-cluttering, creativity, lifestyle, personal growth, and more."
 target: Yellow Pear Press
Yellow Pear Press is a boutique publisher that specializes in lifestyle and regional titles as well as notecards and journals. Yellow Pear Press publishes beautifully designed books that inspire and delight book lovers who appreciate distinctive, insightful, witty, and playful books.
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closed 1/2/2020 via Publishers Weekly

Mango Publishing, acquired Yellow Pear Press

See 1339 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mango Publishing, an innovative independent publisher, has acquired Yellow Pear Press, a boutique publisher that specializes in lifestyle and regional titles as well as notecards and journals. Yellow Pear Press publishes beautifully designed books that inspire and delight book lovers who appreciate distinctive, insightful, witty, and playful books.
buyer: Mango Publishing
Mango Publishing is an innovative independent publisher. Mango's goal is to create high-quality books that explore new ideas and start conversations with their readers. Their books covers a broad range of topics, including new science, de-cluttering, creativity, lifestyle, personal growth, and more."
 target: Yellow Pear Press
Yellow Pear Press is a boutique publisher that specializes in lifestyle and regional titles as well as notecards and journals. Yellow Pear Press publishes beautifully designed books that inspire and delight book lovers who appreciate distinctive, insightful, witty, and playful books.
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closed 10/2/2019 via Publishers Weekly

Mango Publishing, acquired CONARI PRESS

See 1296 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mango Publishing, an innovative independent publisher, has acquired Conari Press from Red Wheel/Weiser, a publisher of occult and New Age books. Conari Press is a publisher dedicated to publishing books that make a difference in people's lives. Conari Press publishes in the areas of personal growth, spirituality, parenting and women's issues.
buyer: Mango Publishing
Mango Publishing is an innovative independent publisher. Mango's goal is to create high-quality books that explore new ideas and start conversations with their readers. Their books covers a broad range of topics, including new science, de-cluttering, creativity, lifestyle, personal growth, and more."
 target parent: Red Wheel/Weiser LLC
target: CONARI PRESS
Conari Press is a publisher dedicated to publishing books that make a difference in people's lives. Conari Press publishes in the areas of personal growth, spirituality, parenting and women's issues. Their books reveal, explore, and incite readers to grow spiritually and emotionally.
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closed 1/2/2020 via Publishers Weekly

Mango Publishing, acquired Yellow Pear Press

See 1339 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mango Publishing, an innovative independent publisher, has acquired Yellow Pear Press, a boutique publisher that specializes in lifestyle and regional titles as well as notecards and journals. Yellow Pear Press publishes beautifully designed books that inspire and delight book lovers who appreciate distinctive, insightful, witty, and playful books.
buyer: Mango Publishing
Mango Publishing is an innovative independent publisher. Mango's goal is to create high-quality books that explore new ideas and start conversations with their readers. Their books covers a broad range of topics, including new science, de-cluttering, creativity, lifestyle, personal growth, and more."
 target: Yellow Pear Press
Yellow Pear Press is a boutique publisher that specializes in lifestyle and regional titles as well as notecards and journals. Yellow Pear Press publishes beautifully designed books that inspire and delight book lovers who appreciate distinctive, insightful, witty, and playful books.
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closed 10/2/2019 via Publishers Weekly

Mango Publishing, acquired CONARI PRESS

See 1296 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mango Publishing, an innovative independent publisher, has acquired Conari Press from Red Wheel/Weiser, a publisher of occult and New Age books. Conari Press is a publisher dedicated to publishing books that make a difference in people's lives. Conari Press publishes in the areas of personal growth, spirituality, parenting and women's issues.
buyer: Mango Publishing
Mango Publishing is an innovative independent publisher. Mango's goal is to create high-quality books that explore new ideas and start conversations with their readers. Their books covers a broad range of topics, including new science, de-cluttering, creativity, lifestyle, personal growth, and more."
 target parent: Red Wheel/Weiser LLC
target: CONARI PRESS
Conari Press is a publisher dedicated to publishing books that make a difference in people's lives. Conari Press publishes in the areas of personal growth, spirituality, parenting and women's issues. Their books reveal, explore, and incite readers to grow spiritually and emotionally.
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closed 9/19/2018 via BNC Analysis

Norstedts Förlagsgrupp AB, acquired Printz Publishing AB

See 1491 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Norstedts Publishers, Sweden's oldest publishing house, has acquired Printz Publishing, a Swedish publisher. Printz Publishing mainly publishes fiction books that are well-written and smart feel-good novels with a touch of black humor. They also offer lifestyle books, cookbooks, biographies, and books about interior design.
buyer parent: Storytel AB
buyer: Norstedts Förlagsgrupp AB (XSAT:STORY B:$46.02)
Founded in 1823, Norstedts is Sweden's oldest publishing house. The publishing program comprises fiction, non-fiction, academic, reference books and dictionaries. Norstedts comprises the imprints Rabén & Sjögren, B. Wahlströms, Massolit and Norstedts Kartor. "
 target: Printz Publishing AB
Founded in 2010, Printz Publishing is a Swedish publisher. The company mainly publishes fiction books that are well-written and smart feel-good novels with a touch of black humor. Printz also offers non-fiction books such as lifestyle books, cookbooks, biographies, and books about interior design.
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closed 1/10/2018 via Company Press Release

Penguin Random House, purchased Trade-Book Publishing Assets from Rodale, Inc.

See 1638 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Penguin Random House, the largest publishing group in the world, has purchased the trade-book publishing assets of Rodale Books from Rodale Inc., a global health and wellness content company. The asset includes over 100 frontlist and 2,000 backlist titles. The titles include books in the wellness, lifestyle, fitness, and cookbook categories.
buyer parent: Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
buyer: Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House, the largest publishing group in the world, is devoted to the goal of nurturing a universal passion for reading, bringing authors and their works in touch with readers across the globe. Penguin Random House is present on 5 continents with about 250 labels and independent brands."
 seller parent: The Hearst Corporation
seller: Rodale, Inc.
The trade-book publishing assets of Rodale Books includes over 100 frontlist and 2,000 backlist titles. The titles include books in the wellness, lifestyle, fitness, and cookbook categories. The assets belong to Rodale Inc., a global health and wellness content company.
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closed 7/28/2017 via BNC Analysis

Bonnier AB, acquired Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH

See 1303 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Bonnier Media Deutschland GmbH has acquired all the shares of Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH, a Munich-based book publisher. Münchner Verlagsgruppe has a portfolio of specialized publishing houses that cover a broad spectrum of content in economics and lifestyle.
buyer: Bonnier AB
Bonnier is a media group working in TV, daily newspapers, business and trade press, magazines, film, books and digital media. With a base in the Nordic region and a substantial presence in the U.S., Germany, the U.K. and Eastern Europe, Bonnier has operations in 15 countries around the world. "
 target: Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH
Münchner Verlagsgruppe is a medium-sized German book publisher that mainly publishes specialist books. Under the umbrella of Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH the publishing houses FinanzBuch, riva, Redline, mvg and mi-Wirtschaftsbuch, which cover a broad spectrum of content in economics and lifestyle.
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announced 3/24/2016 via Company Press Release

Kenkou Holdings, Inc., will acquire Nihon Bungeisha, Inc.

See 5666 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Kenkou Corporation, Inc. agreed to acquire Nihon Bungeisha, Inc., a Japan-based company that provides magazines and books, such as comics, and novels.
buyer: Kenkou Holdings, Inc. (SPSE:2928:$1,208.13)
Kenkou Corporation, Inc. is a holding company for companies who manufactures and sells health foods, cosmetics, apparel, and dairy products. The company was founded in 2003, and is based in Tokyo, Japan. "
 target: Nihon Bungeisha, Inc.
Nihonbungeisha Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company that provides magazines and books, such as comics, and novels. They have sold over 5 million copies in health promotion and beauty-related books, golf magazines, and etc.
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closed 11/12/2014 via BNC Analysis

Groupe Quebec Amerique, acquired Les Éditions Cardinal inc.

See 1489 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Groupe Quebec Amerique has acquired Les Editions Cardinal, an independent Montreal-based publishing house specializing in the conception, development, and publication of cookbooks, literature, and health and wellness guides.
buyer: Groupe Quebec Amerique
Groupe Quebec Amerique owns and operates two business units namely QA INTERNATIONAL and Editions Quebec Amerique. QA INTERNATIONAL creates, develops, and produces editorial content for publication in printing and electronic media markets. Editions Quebec Amerique publishes and prints books. "
 target: Les Éditions Cardinal inc.
Cardinal is an independent Montreal-based publishing house specializing in the conception, development, and publication of cookbooks, literature, and health and wellness guides.
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closed 4/2/2014 via BNC Analysis

Turner Publishing Company, acquired Hunter House

See 1296 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Turner Publishing has acquired the assets of Hunter House Publishers. The deal involves over 225 titles. Hunter House specializes in the subject areas of self-help health, diet and fitness; personal growth, sexuality and relationships for adults and teens; and community violence and domestic abuse prevention.
buyer: Turner Publishing Company
Founded in 1985, Turner Publishing is an award-winning, independent publisher based in Nashville, Tennessee with multiple New York Times best-selling authors. It has been named three times to Publishers Weekly's Fastest Growing Publishers List. "
 target: Hunter House
Hunter House specializes in the subject areas of self-help health, diet and fitness; personal growth, sexuality and relationships for adults and teens; and community violence and domestic abuse prevention. In addition, Hunter House publishes the SmartFun series of activity books for young people.
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closed 6/10/2020 via BNC Analysis

Welbeck Publishing Group, acquired Eddison Books Ltd

See 483 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Welbeck Publishing Group has bought the assets of wellness publisher Eddison Books. Eddison Books was launched in 1892 under the name Eddison Saad, and published illustrated mind, body and spirit non-fiction. It was relaunched in 2015 and the company expanded to publish health, diet and fitness-related literature, in addition to self-help books.
buyer: Welbeck Publishing Group
Welbeck Publishing Group is a UK-based publishing group. Welbeck Publishing Group is focused on illustrated non-fiction and children’s books for the co-edition market as well as commercial fiction and non-fiction. "
 target: Eddison Books Ltd
Eddison Books was launched in 1892 under the name Eddison Saad, and published illustrated mind, body and spirit non-fiction. It was relaunched in 2015 and the company expanded to publish health, diet and fitness-related literature, in addition to self-help books.
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closed 6/5/2019 via BNC Analysis

Octopus Publishing Group, acquired Short Books Limited

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synopsis: Octopus Publishing Group has bought Short Books, the latest in a series of successful indies to be snapped up by Hachette. Founded in 2001 by former journalists Rebecca Nicolson and Aurea Carpenter, Short Books is a publisher of first-class, popular non-fiction.
buyer parent: Lagardère SCA
buyer: Octopus Publishing Group
Octopus is a leading publisher of non-fiction books. Octopus has extensive experience of working with high profile authors, trusted partners and associations to produce exciting, market leading books. "
 target: Short Books Limited
Founded in 2001 by former journalists Rebecca Nicolson and Aurea Carpenter, Short Books is a publisher of first-class, popular non-fiction. Short Books focuses predominantly on ‘mind, body, spirit’ books following on from the success of The Fast Diet (2013) by Dr Michael Mosley and Mimi Spencer.
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closed 1/23/2019 via BNC Analysis

John Murray Press, acquired Sheldon Press

See 502 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hachette UK has acquired the Sheldon Press, a specialist medical, mental health and self-help imprint of the Christian knowledge publisher SPCK. It will become part of John Murray Learning.
buyer parent: Lagardère SCA
buyer: John Murray Press
John Murray is one of Britain’s most distinguished literary publishers. From its foundation in 1768, the firm has published a dazzling roster of authors, including Byron, Darwin and Jane Austen, and now publishes a small and highly focused list specialising in travel, history, biography and memoirs "
 target parent: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
target: Sheldon Press
Sheldon Press is a leading publisher of self-help books designed to inform and empower readers to take control of their physical, mental, and emotional health.
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closed 7/18/2018 via BNC Analysis

Hachette Livre SA, acquired Editions La Plage

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synopsis: Hachette Livre, a French publisher that focuses on the consumer and education book markets, has acquired Editions La Plage, a French publishing company. Editions La Plage publishes books that cover the topics of veterinarian and vegan cooking, gluten-free foods, organic cosmetics, health & wellness, parenting, yoga, and more.
buyer parent: Lagardère SCA
buyer: Hachette Livre SA
Hachette Livre, a subsidiary of the French media giant Lagardère, is a repository of part of France’s cultural heritage. The Group brings together a broad spectrum of prestigious publishers covering the entire consumer and education book markets. "
 target: Editions La Plage
Editions La Plage is a French publishing company. Editions La Plage publishes books that cover the topics of veterinarian and vegan cooking, gluten-free foods, organic cosmetics, health & wellness, parenting, yoga, and more. The company publishes 40 books a year and has a catalog of over 200 titles.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$3
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
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closed 5/16/2018 via BNC Analysis

Lezen Acquisition, acquired Arcadia Publishing and The History Press

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synopsis: The newly formed investor group, Lezen Acquisition, announced the launch of a new book publishing venture with the acquisition of the nation’s leading publisher of local history and local interest, Arcadia Publishing, Inc.
buyer: Lezen Acquisition
Lezen Acquisition LLC is an investment group led by Michael Lynton and Lili Lynton to fund a series of book publishing acquisitions. "
 target: Arcadia Publishing and The History Press
Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional books in the United States with a library of more than 14,000 titles. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, it publishes a combined 500 books each year.
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closed 3/2/2018 via PR Newswire

Harper Collins Publishers Limited, acquired AMACOM Books

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synopsis: HarperCollins Publishers has acquired AMACOM Books from the American Management Association International. HarperCollins takes over all front list and backlist publication, sales, distribution, and licensing of the more than 600 books in AMACOM's catalog. AMACOM Books primarily focuses on personal and professional growth and business leadership.
buyer parent: News Corporation
buyer: Harper Collins Publishers Limited
HarperCollins Publishers is the second largest consumer book publisher in the world, with operations in 18 countries. With 200 years of history and more than 120 branded imprints around the world, HarperCollins publishes approximately 10,000 new books every year in 17 languages. "
 target parent: American Management Association
target: AMACOM Books
AMACOM Books help readers lead a more satisfying and successful life through books that drive professional and personal growth. AMACOM specializes in business books, but they also publish titles in health, fitness, parenting, and popular psychology.
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announced 8/29/2016 via Reuters

Scinex Corporation, will acquire Sunmark Publishing

See 310 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Scinex Corporation announces its intention to acquire Sunmark Publishing. Sunmark Publishing publishes books about self-help/improvement, health, and general well-being.
buyer: Scinex Corporation (TSE:2376:$119.80)
SCINEX CORPORATION is primarily engaged in the media business including publication of telephone directories and regional administration information magazines, operation of regional information portals over the Internet, travel plan products, and electronic commerce of ingredients for business use. "
 target: Sunmark Publishing
Tokyo-based Sunmark Publishing publishes books about self-help/improvement, health, and general well-being. Founded in 1997, Sunmark's line of business includes the publishing and printing of periodicals.
price ($mm)
$6.93
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closed 8/29/2013 via BNC Analysis

Sourcebooks, acquired Simple Truths, LLC

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synopsis: Sourcebooks has acquired Simple Truths, a publisher of motivational and inspirational books. Simple Truths was founded in 2005 by Mac Anderson, who will continue to acquire content for Simple Truths as executive editorial director.
buyer: Sourcebooks
Sourcebooks is an independent publishing house dedicated to sharing their passion for books in a wide variety of genres, including fiction, romance, children’s, young adult, college bound, parenting, memoir, and poetry. "
 target: Simple Truths, LLC
Simple Truths is a publisher of motivational and inspirational books. Its product offering includes over 80 books that not only provide inspiration for the reader, but also make great gifts for customers, employees, friends and family.
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closed 4/29/2013 via BNC Analysis

Rowman & Littlefield, purchased Book Division from Down East Enterprises Inc.

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synopsis: Down East Enterprise Inc. has sold its book division to Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group. Its book division includes Down East Books, Shooting Sportsman Press, Fly Rod & Reel Books and Countrysport Press.
buyer: Rowman & Littlefield
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group is one of the largest and fastest growing independent publishers and distributors in North America. The company publishes under more than twenty imprints in virtually all fields in the humanities and social sciences. "
 seller: Down East Enterprises Inc.
Down East Enterprise, Inc. is a multimedia company based in Rockport, ME. The company’s flagship publication, Down East: The Magazine of Maine, is the largest general interest paid circulation magazine focusing on life in the nation's north-easternmost state.
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closed 10/12/2010 via Market Wire

FAME Productions, Inc., merged with Augustus Publishing, Inc.

See 311 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: FAME Productions, Inc. announces that it has acquired 100% of Augustus Publishing, Inc., a publisher of urban based literature. Currently, Augustus Publishing has over 25 titles in its portfolio and plans to expand with the release of numerous new titles, authors and distribution deals.
buyer: FAME Productions, Inc. (FMPR:$0.00)
FAME Productions, Inc. is an innovative media, sales and marketing company, which, through its subsidiary, owns, operates and manages urban literature properties. "
 target: Augustus Publishing, Inc.
Founded in 2005, Augustus Publishing is a leader in the field of urban content publishing, dedicated to providing the best in urban fiction and nonfiction. Augustus Publishing's titles interlace action, crime, and the urban lifestyle depicting the harsh realities of life on the streets.
price ($mm)
$11
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announced 10/6/2005 via PR Newswire

Harlequin Enterprises Limited, will purchase BET BOOKS from Black Entertainment Television (BET Holdings Inc.)

See 311 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Harlequin Enterprises Limited today announced the purchase of the assets of BET BOOKS, the publishing arm of Black Entertainment Television. The new ownership deal is expected to close November 30, 2005.
buyer parent: Torstar Corporation
buyer: Harlequin Enterprises Limited
Harlequin Enterprises Limited is the global leader in series romance and one of the world's leading publishers of women's fiction, with titles issued worldwide in 25 languages and sold in 94 international markets. "
 seller parent: Viacom Inc.
seller: Black Entertainment Television (BET Holdings Inc.)
BET, a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc., is the nation's leading television network providing entertainment, music, news and public affairs programming for the African-American audience. The BET Network reaches more than 79 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
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closed 2/3/2016 via Company Press Release

Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc., acquired Harvard Common Press

See 359 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Quarto Publishing Group USA, part of The Quarto Group, the leading global illustrated book publisher, announced the successful acquisition of The Harvard Common Press, an independent publisher primarily focused on cooking and childcare. Harvard Common Press has cultivated a reputation for developing market-leading brands in nonfiction publishing.
buyer parent: Quarto Group
buyer: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc. (LSE:QRT:$187.74)
Quarto Publishing Group USA is the US-based division of the leading global illustrated book publisher The Quarto Group. Known for its high-quality books and gifts for enthusiasts, Quarto Publishing Group USA encompasses Book Sales, Cool Springs Press, Creative Publishing international and much more."
 target: Harvard Common Press
The Harvard Common Press is highly regarded for its award-winning line of cooking and childcare titles. With such brands as the Not Your Mother's series of cookbooks, HCP has cultivated a reputation for developing market-leading brands in nonfiction publishing.
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Down East Enterprises Inc.

Eddison Books Ltd

Short Books Limited

Sheldon Press

Editions La Plage

AMACOM Books

Sunmark Publishing

Simple Truths, LLC

Augustus Publishing, Inc.

Black Entertainment Television (BET Holdings Inc.)

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Arcadia Publishing and The History Press

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Ticker: TSE:2376
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Scinex Corporation
Scinex Corporation
SCINEX CORPORATION is primarily engaged in the media business including publication of telephone directories and regional administration information magazines, operation of regional information portals over the Internet, travel plan products, and electronic commerce of ingredients for business use.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$119.80
EBITDA ($mm)
$8.44
EBIT ($mm)
$6.68
Net Income ($mm)
$3.60
Employees
761
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Ticker: AMEX:LOV
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spark Networks SE
Spark Networks SE
Spark Networks SE is a leading global dating company with a portfolio of premium brands designed for singles seeking serious long-term relationships. The company has a presence in 29 countries worldwide and is publicly listed on the NYSE American LLC exchange under the ticker symbol "LOV".
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$109.22
EBITDA ($mm)
($2.99)
EBIT ($mm)
($5.60)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
306
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Ticker: DB:TFA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tomorrow Focus AG
Tomorrow Focus AG
Tomorrow Focus AG is based in Munich, Germany, and is one of the leading exchange-listed Internet groups in Germany. The Group has a workforce of around 750, and its business operations are divided into three segments: Online-Travel, Publishing and Subscription.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$90.36
EBITDA ($mm)
($42.88)
EBIT ($mm)
($83.43)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
490
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