M&A Deal Summary

Lakeside Book Acquires Marquis

On June 1, 2023, Lakeside Book acquired publishing company Marquis

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lakeside Book’s 2nd transaction in the Publishing sector.
  • This is Lakeside Book’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Lakeside Book’s 1st transaction in Quebec.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-06-01
Target Marquis
Sector Publishing
Buyer(s) Lakeside Book
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Marquis

Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
Marquis is a premier book manufacturer operates a division specializing in the production of yearbooks and school agendas, Le Laurentien, and a division dedicated to graphic production, Interscript. Marquis was founded in 1937 and is based in Montmagny, Quebec.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Lakeside Book

Warrensville, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Sector Publishing
DESCRIPTION

Lakeside Book Co. offers specialized solutions to publishers, brands, retailers, and merchandisers of all sizes. Lakeside Book Co. is based in Warrensville, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Publishing) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Quebec) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-04 Phoenix Color

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States

Phoenix Color is a full-service, full-color printer of cover components, heavily-illustrated and juvenile books, as well as specialty commercial products such as collectible cards, posters, box wraps, game boards, folders, catalogs, and brochures. With its technologically advanced prepress and press operations, a knowledgeable customer service team, and dependable freight services, the company is committed to delivering high-quality products to customers. Phoenix Color was formed in 1979 and is based in Hagerstown, Maryland.

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