M&A Deal Summary

Wiley Edge Acquires Sybex

On May 31, 2005, Wiley Edge acquired publishing company Sybex

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Wiley Edge’s 2nd transaction in the Publishing sector.
  • This is Wiley Edge’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Wiley Edge’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-05-31
Target Sybex
Sector Publishing
Buyer(s) Wiley Edge
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Sybex

Alameda, California, United States
website
Sybex, Inc., a publishers of computer books. Its series range from the reputable Mastering best-sellers, used by millions to gain in-depth understanding of the latest computer topics, to certification Study Guides that help students prepare for challenging exams.

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Buyer

Wiley Edge

Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1807
Sector Publishing
Employees8,800
Revenue 2.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to John Wiley & Sons' corporate headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Entrance to John Wiley & Sons' corporate headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Wiley Edge is a knowledge company in research, publishing, and knowledge solutions. Dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge, Wiley serves the world’s researchers, learners, innovators, and leaders, helping them achieve their goals and solve the world’s most important challenges. Wiley Edge was founded in 1807 and is based in Hoboken, New Jersey.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 19
Sector (Publishing) 2 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 17
State (California) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 2 of 13
Year (2005) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-08-13 Hungry Minds

New York, New York, United States

Hungry Minds, Inc., a publisher of the best-selling For Dummies series, the technological Bible and Visual series, Frommer's travel guides, CliffsNotes, Webster's New World Dictionary, and other market-leading brands.

Buy $183M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-11-17 Blackwell Publishing

Oxford, United Kingdom

Blackwell Publishing (Holdings) Ltd., a foremost academic and professional publishers.

Buy $1.1B
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