M&A Deal Summary

Barnes & Noble Acquires Tattered Cover

On July 31, 2024, Barnes & Noble acquired retailer Tattered Cover

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Barnes & Noble’s 6th transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Barnes & Noble’s 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Barnes & Noble’s 1st transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-07-31
Target Tattered Cover
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Barnes & Noble
Deal Type Special Situations/Distressed

Target

Tattered Cover

Denver, Colorado, United States
Tattered Cover is an independent bookstore that offers personal service, a large, well-curated selection of new and used books, an extensive newsstand, and beautifully selected gifts. Tattered Cover was formed in 1971 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

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Buyer

Barnes & Noble

New York, New York, United States
Category Company
Founded 1986
Sector Retail
Employees7,038
Revenue 3.6B USD (2019)
DESCRIPTION

Barnes & Noble is a bookseller and operates through retail stores and online. The Company’s principal business is the sale of trade books (generally hardcover and paperback titles), mass market paperbacks (such as mystery, romance, science fiction and other popular fiction), children’s books, eBooks and other digital content, NOOK and related accessories, bargain books, magazines, gifts, café products and services, educational toys & games, music and movies direct to customers through its bookstores or on www.barnesandnoble.com. Barnes & Noble was formed in 1986 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 9
Sector (Retail) 6 of 6
Type (Special Situations/Distressed) 3 of 3
State (Colorado) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 9 of 9
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-11 Paper Source

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Paper Source is lifestyle brand retailer that offers a curated selection of fine papers, gifts, crafts, party supplies, wrap, greeting cards and an exclusive collection of envelopes and cards. Paper Source was founded in 1983 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-11-18 Union Square

New York, New York, United States

Union Square & Co. is a forward-thinking publishing company committed to creating books that inspire and entertain. Union Square & Co. was founded in 1949 and is based in New York, New York.

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