M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2014-12-22 |
| Target | Osprey Publishing |
| Sector | Publishing |
| Buyer(s) | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Sellers(s) | Alcuin Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| Sector | Publishing |
| Employees | 1,214 |
| Revenue | 361M GBP (2025) |
Bloomsbury Publishing is an independent publishing house with companies in London, New York, Doha, India and Sydney. Bloomsbury Publishing was founded in 1986 and is based in London, England.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 5 |
| Sector: Publishing M&A | 3 of 4 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 4 of 5 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 3 of 4 |
| Year: 2014 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-02 |
Fairchild Books
New York, New York, United States Fairchild Books, Inc. is a publisher and home to some of the world’s most celebrated media brands |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-01 |
I.B.Tauris & Co.
London, United Kingdom I.B.Tauris & Co. Ltd. is an academic publisher on history and biography, politics, architecture and travel. I.B.Tauris & Co. Ltd. was founded in 1983 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | £6M |
| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Alcuin Capital Partners is a London-based private equity firm focused primarily on making growth, or development capital investments in profitable lower middle-market companies. In addition to providing funding for growth, Alcuin also considers buyouts, buy-ins and recapitalizations. The Firm's target investment size is £10 to £30 million. Alcuin looks to be the lead investor and will consider both majority or minority situations.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 15 |
| Sector: Publishing M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 3 of 10 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 4 of 14 |
| Year: 2014 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-30 |
Neville Johnson
Manchester, United Kingdom Neville Johnson is a premium brand designing, manufacturing, retailing, and fitting bespoke furniture for the home. The business operates three product lines: Furniture - serving the living space, bedroom and study space; Staircase renovation; and high-end Kitchens, through the Tom Howley brand. The Tom Howley brand targets the upper-end of the Kitchen market and enjoys a well-founded reputation for handcrafted quality products and impeccable customer service. Neville Johnson was formed in 1987 and is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. |
Buy | £22M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-01 |
The Groucho Club
London, United Kingdom The Groucho Club offers its loyal membership base access to world-class hospitality in a relaxed environment, including three bars, two restaurants, and accommodation. It is renowned for its high-quality membership from areas such as film, media, the arts and politics. Since Matt Hobbs joined the Group as CEO in 2010, the Club has been substantially redesigned and fully refurbished across all areas, including an upgrade of accommodation, modernisation of the dining areas and the addition of a terrace. The Groucho Club was formed in 1985 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
