M&A Deal Summary

Phaidon Press Acquires The Monacelli Press

On February 4, 2020, Phaidon Press acquired publishing company The Monacelli Press

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Phaidon Press’ 1st transaction in the Publishing sector.
  • This is Phaidon Press’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Phaidon Press’ 2nd transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-02-04
Target The Monacelli Press
Sector Publishing
Buyer(s) Phaidon Press
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

The Monacelli Press

New York, New York, United States
The Monacelli Press is a publisher of illustrated books on architecture, design, and the arts. Monacelli Studio has published leading artists and instructors including Juliette Aristides, Steven B. Reddy, J. C. Amberlyn, Roberto Osti, Robert Zeller, Mario Andres Robinson, and Brenda Tharp.

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Buyer

Phaidon Press

London, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1923
Sector Publishing
DESCRIPTION

Phaidon Press Ltd. is the premier global publisher of the creative arts with over 1,500 titles in print. Phaidon works with the world's most influential artists, chefs, writers, and thinkers to produce innovative books on art, photography, design, architecture, fashion, food and travel, and illustrated books for children.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
State (New York) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-08-14 Artspace

New York, New York, United States

Artspace is an electronic medium for art sales to the industry and consumer whose mission is to create, foster, and preserve affordable works for artists and arts organizations. It pursues this mission through development projects, asset management activities, consulting services, and community-building activities that serve artists and arts organizations of all disciplines, cultures, and economic circumstances. By creating this medium, Artspace supports the continued professional growth of artists, and enhances the cultural and economic vitality of the surrounding communities. Artspace was founded in 2011 and is based in New York City.

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