M&A Deal Summary

The Scott Fetzer Acquires World Book

On January 1, 1978, The Scott Fetzer acquired publishing company World Book

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Scott Fetzer’s 1st transaction in the Publishing sector.
  • This is The Scott Fetzer’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is The Scott Fetzer’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1978-01-01
Target World Book
Sector Publishing
Buyer(s) The Scott Fetzer
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

World Book

Chicago, Illinois, United States
World Book, Inc. publishes encyclopedias and digital products for children and adults. World Book, Inc. was established 1917 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

The Scott Fetzer

Westlake, Ohio, United States
Category Company
Founded 1914
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

Scott Fetzer is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of high quality products for the home, family, and industry comprised of more than 20 businesses.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (1978) 1 of 1
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