Follett Software - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Follett Software M&A Summary

Follett Software has acquired 2 companies of its own, including 2 in the last 5 years.

Follett Software has acquired in 2 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include internet software and services (100%).

Follett Software Ownership

Who owns Follett Software?

Follett Software is owned by Francisco Partners. It was acquired on September 1, 2021.

Is Follett Software PE-backed?

Yes. Follett Software is owned by private equity investor Francisco Partners.

Follett Software Business Overview

Where is Follett Software headquartered?

Follett Software is headquartered in McHenry, Illinois.

What sector is Follett Software in?

Follett Software is an education company.

When was Follett Software founded?

Follett Software was founded in 1985.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity2
    • M&A Buy Activity2
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 1

Follett Software

Follett Software LLC

1340 Ridgeview Drive,
McHenry, Illinois 60050
United States,
(800) 323-3397
www.follettsoftware.com

Follett Software is a provider of educational materials and technology solutions to K-12 libraries, classrooms, learning centers, and school districts in the United States, and a major supplier to educational institutions worldwide. Follett Software distributes books, reference materials, digital resources, ebooks, and audiovisual materials, as well as pre-owned textbooks. Follett Software was founded in 1985 and is based in McHenry, Illinois.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.4/yr) # - - - - - 2 2
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  2

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
MasterLibrary 2024-04-18 - Add-on Acquisition
Rochester, New York · www.masterlibrary.com
Snowflake Technologies, Inc. 2024-01-23 - Divestiture
Austin, Texas · www.livingtree.com
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Internet Software and Services 2 (100%) - - -
Total 2 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 2 - - -
  Texas 1 - - -
  New York 1 - - -
Total 2 - - -

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
50%
1 (50%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Education

Established

1985

Former Name

Follett School Solutions

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