Baker & Taylor - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Baker & Taylor M&A Summary

Baker & Taylor has acquired 4 companies of its own. It has also divested 3 assets.

Baker & Taylor has acquired in 4 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include distribution (100%).

Baker & Taylor Ownership

Who owns Baker & Taylor?

Baker & Taylor is owned by Follett. It was acquired on April 18, 2016.

Was Baker & Taylor formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Baker & Taylor was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

Baker & Taylor Business Overview

Where is Baker & Taylor headquartered?

Baker & Taylor is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

What sector is Baker & Taylor in?

Baker & Taylor is a retail company.

When was Baker & Taylor founded?

Baker & Taylor was founded in 1828.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity7
    • M&A Buy Activity4
    • M&A Sell Activity3
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 3

Baker & Taylor Corp.

2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 300,
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
United States,
(704) 998-3100
www.baker-taylor.com

Baker & Taylor Corp. is a supplier of books, videos (DVDs/VHS) and music to both the institutional and retail markets. The institutional market consisted primarily of public libraries, school libraries (K-12) and academic (college and post graduate) libraries. Retail markets included national chains, online retailers, independent book, video and music stores and non-traditional book retailers.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 4 - - - - - 4
Sell (0.0/yr) # 3 - - - - - 3
  7

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
YBP Library Services 2015-02-20 - Divestiture
Contoocook, New Hampshire · www.ybp.com
Baker & Taylor - Warehouse Club Business 2015-02-20 - Divestiture
, United States
Baker & Taylor Publishing Group 2015-02-20 - Divestiture
, United States
Book Wholesalers, Inc. 2012-09-05 - Divestiture
McHenry, Illinois · www.bwibooks.com
Advanced Marketing Services, Inc. 2007-03-19 - Special Situations/Distressed
San Diego, California
Libros Sin Fronteras 2004-11-16 - Add-on Acquisition
Olympia, Washington
J.A. Majors Co. 2004-09-28 - Add-on Acquisition
Dallas, Texas · www.majors.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Distribution 4 (100%) - 1 (33%) -
Business Services - - 1 (33%) -
Publishing - - 1 (33%) -
Total 4 - 3 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 4 - 3 -
  Illinois 1 - - -
  California 1 - - -
  Washington 1 - - -
  Texas 1 - - -
  New Hampshire - - 1 -
Total 4 - 3 -

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
25%
1 (25%)
Divested to
Strategic(s)
100%
3 (100%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Retail

Established

1828

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