M&A Deal Summary

Lerner Publishing Group Acquires Zest Books

On November 26, 2018, Lerner Publishing Group acquired publishing company Zest Books

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lerner Publishing Group’s 1st transaction in the Publishing sector.
  • This is Lerner Publishing Group’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Lerner Publishing Group’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-11-26
Target Zest Books
Sector Publishing
Buyer(s) Lerner Publishing Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Zest Books

San Franciso, California, United States
Zest Books is a provider in young adult nonfiction, publishing books on entertainment, history, science, health, fashion, and lifestyle advice. Zest Books was founded in 2006 and is based in San Franciso, California.

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Buyer

Lerner Publishing Group

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Category Company
Founded 1959
Sector Publishing
DESCRIPTION

Lerner Publishing Group creates high-quality fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2018) 1 of 1
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-02-25 Egmont USA

New York, New York, United States

Egmont USA, Inc. publishes and sells titles.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-18 Gecko Press

Wellington, New Zealand

Gecko Press specializes in distinct and well-reviewed picture books, board books and chapter books for children. Gecko Press is based in Wellington, New Zealand.

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