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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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Workman Publishing has been acquired by Hachette Book Group

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Workman Publishing has been acquired by Hachette Book Group

Workman Publishing Co., Inc. (WPC), one of the largest and most respected independently owned book publishers in the USA, and Hachette Book Group (HBG) announced that Hachette has completed their acquisition of Workman for US$240 million. The transaction closed after successful completion of the regulatory approval process.

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Cider Mill Press Book Publishers has been acquired by HarperCollins Focus

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Cider Mill Press Book Publishers has been acquired by HarperCollins Focus

Cider Mill Press Book Publishers, an independent publisher of quality, high-design gift books, has been sold to HarperCollins Focus, LLC, a HarperCollins Publishers company, which is a subsidiary of News Corp. Cider Mill Press and Applesauce Press, the company’s children’s brand, will become imprints within the HarperCollins Focus portfolio.

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Page Publishing Consortium has received a significant investment from Serata Capital Partners

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Page Publishing Consortium has received a significant investment from Serata Capital Partners

Page Publishing Consortium (PPC), a leader in the self-publishing services space, and Serata Capital Partners (SCP) have announced their investment partnership transaction, forged to drive strategic growth initiatives within PPC. Lending partners Wintrust Bank and Ironwood Capital supported the transaction with senior and mezzanine/minority equity financing, respectively.

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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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