Penguin Random House Mergers & Acquisitions

Penguin Random House M&A Summary

Penguin Random House has acquired 6 companies, including 3 in the last 5 years. A total of 2 acquisitions came from private equity firms. It has also divested 1 asset.

Penguin Random House has acquired in 4 different US states, and 3 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include publishing (34%) and internet software and services (17%).

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity7
    • M&A Buy Activity6
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 5
  • Total Countries Invested 3
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 3

Penguin Random House LLC

1745 Broadway,
New York, New York 10019
United States,
www.penguinrandomhouse.com

All (7) Buy (6) Sell (1)
Date Target Value
$mlns
Transaction Type Acquirer Seller SRC
Link
2025-06-04 Wonderbly · Internet Software and Services
London, United Kingdom · www.wonderbly.com

Wonderbly is a publishing platform for personalized children’s books. The company is also developing innovative personalized products for third-party clients. As a digital, direct-to-consumer publisher, Wonderbly sells its books in more than 150 countries, with international sales accounting for over 85 percent of its revenues. Wonderbly was formed in 2012 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Advisor: LionTree
- Add-on Acquisition

Penguin Random House LLC

Graphite Capital PE


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