M&A Deal Summary

Elliott Acquires Barnes & Noble

On June 7, 2019, asset manager Elliott acquired retailer Barnes & Noble for 683M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Elliott’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Elliott’s 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Elliott’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Elliott’s 1st transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-06-07
Target Barnes & Noble
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Elliott
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Deal Value 683M USD
Advisor(s) Evercore Group (Financial)
Baker Botts (Legal)

Target

Barnes & Noble

New York, New York, United States
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.

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Buyer

Elliott

Category Asset Manager
Founded 1977
PE ASSETS 59.2B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Elliott Management is a diversified investment management firm consisting of private equity, distressed, and hedge funds. The Firm's private equity group looks to acquire majority or minority stakes in private companies. In addition to private equity investing, Elliott looks to acquire positions in public companies, distressed assets, real estate, and commodities. Elliott Management was formed in 1977 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 13
Sector (Retail) 1 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 1 of 1
State (New York) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 3 of 8
Year (2019) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-30 Channel

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States

Channel is a provider of equipment finance and working capital solutions through partnerships with equipment finance companies. Channel products and services utilize customized technology and business processes to help these companies provide their customers access to broader financing options and capital needed to grow their businesses. Channel was founded in 2009 and is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-02 Acosta

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Acosta Sales & Marketing provides outsourced sales, marketing and merchandising services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of consumer packaged goods. Acosta was founded in 1927 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Company

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