Book Publishing

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The book publishing industry has seen a torrent of M&A activity as the large players look to grow through consolidation of small and midsize book publishers. Our team has completed many of the landmark deals, including sales of these high-profile companies: Workman to Hachette, Hay House to Penguin Random House/Bertelsmann and Cider Mill Press to HarperCollins/News Corp. Our investment bankers have had M&A and industry experience at prominent firms, such as Simon & Schuster, Golden Books, HarperCollins and Scholastic.

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Amber-Allen Publishing has sold its publishing assets to Penguin Publishing Group

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Amber-Allen Publishing has sold its publishing assets to Penguin Publishing Group

Amber-Allen Publishing, home to some of the world’s most influential personal development books, most notably “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz and Janet Mills, has sold its publishing assets to Penguin Publishing Group. When the acquisition is complete, the Amber-Allen list will be managed by the TarcherPerigee imprint.

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Bookwire enters into a long-term strategic partnership with IPG

Book Publishing | Digital Media

Bookwire enters into a long-term strategic partnership with IPG

Bookwire, a Germany-based portfolio company of VR Equitypartner, has acquired the digital distribution business of Independent Publishers Group (IPG) and entered into a long-term strategic partnership. Both Bookwire and IPG will continue to focus on their respective specialties, with IPG providing exceptional comprehensive distribution solutions for independent publishers and Bookwire specializing in the worldwide digital distribution of ebooks and audiobooks.

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Active Interest Media has sold Taunton Books to Abrams

Book Publishing | Consumer Media

Active Interest Media has sold Taunton Books to Abrams

Active Interest Media, one of the world’s leading enthusiast media companies, has sold Taunton Books, a leading publisher of popular books in areas such as homebuilding, woodworking, gardening, crafts, food and more, to Abrams. The acquisition not only expands Abrams’ portfolio into adjacent publishing categories, it also provides valuable direct-to-consumer data, insights and sales opportunities, as well as new distribution channels reaching highly engaged and creative communities.

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“I am excited to remain at the helm of Hay House in partnership with our incredible team of employees, with the added support and resources of Penguin Random House who have been an essential partner through PRHPS for many years. It is wonderful that we will keep our independence and pursue our main mission which is to help people around the world to improve their lives.”

Reid Tracy

CEO, Hay House

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