M&A Deal Summary

Lakeside Book Acquires Phoenix Color

On February 4, 2022, Lakeside Book acquired publishing company Phoenix Color from ALJ Regional Holdings

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lakeside Book’s 1st transaction in the Publishing sector.
  • This is Lakeside Book’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Lakeside Book’s 1st transaction in Maryland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-02-04
Target Phoenix Color
Sector Publishing
Buyer(s) Lakeside Book
Sellers(s) ALJ Regional Holdings
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Phoenix Color

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
website
Phoenix Color is a full-service, full-color printer of cover components, heavily-illustrated and juvenile books, as well as specialty commercial products such as collectible cards, posters, box wraps, game boards, folders, catalogs, and brochures. With its technologically advanced prepress and press operations, a knowledgeable customer service team, and dependable freight services, the company is committed to delivering high-quality products to customers. Phoenix Color was formed in 1979 and is based in Hagerstown, Maryland.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Lakeside Book

Warrensville, Illinois, United States

website

Category Company
Sector Publishing
DESCRIPTION

Lakeside Book Co. offers specialized solutions to publishers, brands, retailers, and merchandisers of all sizes. Lakeside Book Co. is based in Warrensville, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Maryland) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2022) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-01 Marquis

Montmagny, Quebec, Canada

Marquis is a premier book manufacturer operates a division specializing in the production of yearbooks and school agendas, Le Laurentien, and a division dedicated to graphic production, Interscript. Marquis was founded in 1937 and is based in Montmagny, Quebec.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

ALJ Regional Holdings

New York, New York, United States

website

Category Company
Founded 1995
Sector Business Services
Employees3,202
Revenue 149M USD (2014)
DESCRIPTION

ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. is a provider of business process outsourcing and co-sourced services to both commercial and government entities in the healthcare, utility, toll and transportation industries.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
State (Maryland) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2022) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-07-31 Realtime Digital Innovations

Westchester, Illinois, United States

Realtime Digital Innovations LLC built on over 20 years of consistent delivery of business value creation through disruptive innovation. Embracing the early adoption of advanced technologies and methodologies, Realtime founders and team members all have one thing in common.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-09-12 Faneuil

Hampton, Virginia, United States

Faneuil is a service company providing integrated customer management solutions for public and private sector organizations. Faneuil specializes in contact center solutions, back office operations, violations processing, revenue collection services, and fulfillment services. Faneuil is based in Hampton, Virginia.

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