M&A Deal Summary

HarperCollins Publishers Acquires Thomas Nelson

On October 31, 2011, HarperCollins Publishers acquired publishing company Thomas Nelson from Kohlberg & Company for 215M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is HarperCollins Publishers’ 1st transaction in the Publishing sector.
  • This is HarperCollins Publishers’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is HarperCollins Publishers’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is HarperCollins Publishers’ 1st transaction in Tennessee.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2011-10-31
Target Thomas Nelson
Sector Publishing
Buyer(s) HarperCollins Publishers
Sellers(s) Kohlberg & Company
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 215M USD
Advisor(s) Solomon Partners (Financial)

Target

Thomas Nelson

Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Thomas Nelson, Inc. is a publisher, producer and distributor of bibles, books and multimedia products emphasizing Christian, inspirational and family value themes. Thomas Nelson hosts inspirational conferences called Women of Faith targeting women of all ages and stages in life and Revolve which is geared towards teenage girls. Thomas Nelson, Inc. is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

HarperCollins Publishers

New York, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 1817
Sector Publishing
DESCRIPTION

HarperCollins Publishers is an English-language publishers. Headquartered in New York, HarperCollins has publishing groups around the world in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and India. HarperCollins is a broad-based publisher with strengths in literary and commercial fiction, business books, children’s books, cookbooks, narrative nonfiction, mystery, romance, reference, pop culture, design, health, wellness, and religious and spiritual books.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 4
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 3
State (Tennessee) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 3
Year (2011) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-10-28 Libboo

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Kohlberg & Company

Mount Kisco, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
PE ASSETS 11.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Kohlberg & Company is a private equity firm which acquires middle-market companies with consistent cash flow, and underperforming companies with operational deficiencies. Kohlberg looks to commit $100 to $500 million of equity capital in opportunities valued from $200 million to $2 billion. Kohlberg generally looks for opportunities in the manufacturing and service sectors, however the Firm will also selectively consider businesses in food and healthcare. Kohlberg tends not to consider technology or communications companies. Kohlberg & Company was formed in 1987 and has offices in Mt. Kisco, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 16 of 47
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 8 of 18
State (Tennessee) 1 of 5
Country (United States) 15 of 46
Year (2011) 3 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 5
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

Hoffmaster Group is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of decorated, premium disposable tableware (including napkins, plates, tablecovers and placemats) sold to major consumer retail and foodservice customers. The Company is highly regarded for its design and manufacturing capabilities, providing the Company with unique growth opportunities as retailers expand their seasonal and party/life celebration planograms, and as national restaurant and hospitality chains increasingly realize the branding and cost-in-use benefits of premium disposable tableware products. Hoffmaster Group was founded in 1947 and is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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