Publishing M&A Transactions

Hawthorne Books is an independent publisher specializing in literary fiction and creative nonfiction original trade paperbacks. Hawthorne Books was founded in 2001 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

Catapult
Company
Publishing
Brooklyn, New York
www.catapult.co

Performance Publishing is an independent publisher specializing in helping authors share their stories, knowledge, and expertise with the world. Performance Publishing was formed in 2010 and is based in McKinney, Texas.

Advantage Media Group, Inc.
Company
Publishing
Charleston, South Carolina
www.advantagefamily.com

Greenleaf Book Group is a publisher and distributor of adult non-fiction and fiction trade books both paper and electronic that specializes in the development of independent authors and the growth of small presses. Greenleaf Book Group was founded in 1997 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Civica Media
Company
Publishing

Noson Lawen Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.nosonlawenpartners.com

Aavin Equity Advisors
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
www.aavin.com

Amplify Publishing Group specializes in nonfiction titles that shape public discourse. Led by industry veteran Naren Aryal and advised by #1 New York Times bestselling author Mel Robbins, Amplify operates a number of imprints across genres, including RealClear Publishing, 100 Coaches Publishing, and Sports Business Journal Publishing. Amplify Publishing Group was formed in 2003 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

Civica Media
Company
Publishing

Lexham Press is an innovative Christian publishing house creating thoughtful Bible study materials, scholarly works, and pastoral resources. Lexham Press is based in Bellingham, Washington.

Baker Publishing Group
Company
Publishing
Ada, Michigan
www.bakerpublishinggroup.com

Logos
Company
Software
Bellingham, Washington
www.logos.com

All About Learning Press develops and publishes a variety of proprietary and multi-sensory homeschooling curricula primarily targeting lower school spelling and reading. All About Learning Press was founded in 2006 and is based in Eagle River, Wisconsin.

95 Percent Group
Company
Education
Lincolnshire, Illinois
www.95percentgroup.com

Surge Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Dallas, Texas
www.surgepe.com

PackagingARTS offers primary label printing services to the food and beverage industry. PackagingARTS is based in Mare Island, California.

Prometheus Retail Solutions
Company
Business Services
Auburn, California
www.prometheusretail.com

Sirius Education Solutions is a publisher that focuses exclusively on supplemental TEKS-based instructional materials. Sirius sells print, digital, and blended learning resources for all 20 STAAR-tested courses from Grade 3 through End-of-Course (EOC). Sirius Education Solutions was founded in 2009 and is based in Austin, Texas.

MasteryPrep
Company
Education
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
www.masteryprep.com

Media Design and Print provides personal, professional printing service for customers throughout the UK. Media Design and Print is based in Belfast, United Kingdom.

Northside
Company
Business Services
Belfast, United Kingdom
www.northsidegraphics.com

Diamond Comic Distributors is a provider of comic books, graphic novels, toys, and pop culture merchandise. Diamond Comic Distributors was founded in 1982 and is based in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Alliance Entertainment LLC
Company
Distribution
Coral Springs, Florida
www.aent.com

Origin Editorial offers a full complement of peer review management, copyediting/proofreading, and production services, as well as consultancies, for a wide range of journal and other publishing needs. The company facilitates the entire journal publishing process, from editorial assistant to publication director services. In addition to peer review management, consulting, and production services, It also offers reporting and analytics and workflow and technology optimization. Origin Editorial is based in Arvada, Colorado.

KnowledgeWorks
Company
Publishing
Glen Allen, Virginia
www.kwglobal.com

Public Utilities Fortnightly is a distinctive platform for utility, energy industry, and regulatory leaders, featuring in-depth interviews and thought-provoking articles that shape the dialogue on critical issues as utilities strive to deliver sustainable, resilient, and affordable services to customers. Public Utilities Fortnightly was founded in 1929 and is based in Arlington, Virginia.

Smart Electric Power Alliance
Company
Information Services
Washington, District of Columbia
www.sepapower.org

Union Square & Co. is a forward-thinking publishing company committed to creating books that inspire and entertain. Union Square & Co. was founded in 1949 and is based in New York, New York.

Hachette Book Group, Inc.
Company
Publishing
New York, New York
www.hachettebookgroup.com

Barnes & Noble
Company
Retail
New York, New York
www.barnesandnobleinc.com

Discover is a provider of science magazines, covering new technologies, medical breakthroughs and other scientific fields. Discover was founded in 1980 and is based in New York, New York.

LabX Media Group, Inc.
Company
Information Services
Midland, Ontario
www.labxmediagroup.com

Kalmbach Publishing Co.
Company
Publishing
Waukesha, Wisconsin
www.kalmbach.com

Plus Magazin is a women oriented magazine focused on the German speaking market of Europe.

Agentur2
Company
Marketing
Munich, Germany
www.argentur.de

Roularta Media Group
Company
Publishing
Roeselare, Belgium
www.roularta.be

Frau Im Leben is a women magazine focused on a variety of general interest topics throughout German speaking Europe.

Agentur2
Company
Marketing
Munich, Germany
www.argentur.de

Roularta Media Group
Company
Publishing
Roeselare, Belgium
www.roularta.be