Divestiture • Publishing

Earthscan James & James Acquires RFF Press

On October 8, 2009, Earthscan James & James acquired publishing company RFF Press from Resources For The Future

Acquisition Context
  • This is Earthscan James & James’ 1st transaction in the Publishing sector.
  • This is Earthscan James & James’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Earthscan James & James’ 1st transaction in District of Columbia.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date October 8, 2009
Target RFF Press
Sector Publishing
Buyer(s) Earthscan James & James
Sellers(s) Resources For The Future
Deal Type Divestiture

Target Company

RFF Press

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
RFF Press is a book publishing imprint of Resources for the Future, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, Washington D.C.-based organization that conducts independent research on environmental, energy, natural resource, and public health issues.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Earthscan James & James

London, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1990
Sector Publishing
DESCRIPTION

Earthscan James & James Ltd is a publisher of books, magazines, and journals for readers.


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State: District of Columbia 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 1
Year: 2009 1 of 1

Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Resources For The Future

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Category Company
Founded 1952
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

Resources For The Future, Inc. is a provider of rigorous economic research and objective analysis to help leaders craft smarter policies about natural resources, energy, and the environment. Resources For The Future was founded in 1952 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia.


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State: District of Columbia 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 1
Year: 2009 1 of 1