M&A Deal Summary

Wiley Edge Acquires Inscape Publishing

On February 17, 2012, Wiley Edge acquired publishing company Inscape Publishing from Sentinel Capital Partners, Apogem Capital and New Canaan Funding for 85M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Wiley Edge’s 4th transaction in the Publishing sector.
  • This is Wiley Edge’s 8th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Wiley Edge’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Wiley Edge’s 1st transaction in Minnesota.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-02-17
Target Inscape Publishing
Sector Publishing
Buyer(s) Wiley Edge
Sellers(s) Sentinel Capital Partners
Apogem Capital
New Canaan Funding
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 85M USD

Target

Inscape Publishing

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Inscape Publishing is a specialized publisher of soft skills training material used by independent training consultants, corporations and their employees worldwide. Most of its products are self-administered, self-scoring assessment tools such as the DiSC theory of personality.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Wiley Edge

Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
Category Company
Founded 1807
Sector Publishing
Employees8,800
Revenue 2.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to John Wiley & Sons' corporate headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Entrance to John Wiley & Sons' corporate headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Wiley Edge is a knowledge company in research, publishing, and knowledge solutions. Dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge, Wiley serves the world’s researchers, learners, innovators, and leaders, helping them achieve their goals and solve the world’s most important challenges. Wiley Edge was founded in 1807 and is based in Hoboken, New Jersey.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 19
Sector (Publishing) 4 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 17
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 13
Year (2012) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 8 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-11-17 Blackwell Publishing

Oxford, United Kingdom

Blackwell Publishing (Holdings) Ltd., a foremost academic and professional publishers.

Buy $1.1B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-05-08 Harlan Davidson

Wheeling, Illinois, United States

Harlan Davidson, Inc. is a privately held company publishes textbooks and supplements.

Buy -

Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Sentinel Capital Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 11.2B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Sentinel Capital Partners is a private equity firm that targets investments in middle-market companies with strong management and 'attractive growth prospects'. Sentinel looks to invest up to $400 million of equity in companies generating EBITDA of up to $65 million. Sectors of interest include business services/outsourcing, consumer products and services, food and restaurants, franchising, and manufacturing. Prospective transaction situations include management buyouts, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures, take-privates, and growth capital financings. Sentinel Capital Partners was formed in 1995 and is based in New York, New York.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 69
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 17
State (Minnesota) 3 of 4
Country (United States) 21 of 62
Year (2012) 1 of 6
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-11-29 Trinity Consultants

Dallas, Texas, United States

Trinity Consultants is a provider of air quality consulting and compliance services in the United States. Trinity’s deep experience in consulting, technology, training, and staffing across environmental, health and safety, engineering, and science helps organizations effectively overcome complex, mission-critical challenges. Trinity Consultants was founded in 1974 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-04-04 Huddle House

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Huddle House, Inc. is a full-service family restaurant chain, is well-known for serving “Any Meal. Huddle House restaurants feature moderately priced food and beverage items, served during all day parts with full table service.

Buy -
SELLER

Apogem Capital

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Category Asset Manager
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 39.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Apogem Capital is a diversified alternative investment manager and subsidiary of insurance provider, New York Life. Apogem manages a variety of investment strategies including private equity, private credit, and real assets. Within private equity, the Firm looks to make fund, direct, and secondary investments, as well as acquire GP stakes. Within its direct investing activity, Apogem targets mid-sized companies valued up to $250 million and will consider businesses throughout North America and Europe. Apogem Capital formed as the result of New York Life combining PA Capital, Madison Capital Funding, and Goldpoint Partners into one entity. Apogem Capital is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 52
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 21
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 7 of 52
Year (2012) 2 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-31 Dura-Line Holdings

Knoxville, Texas, United States

Dura-Line Holdings, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of communication and energy infrastructure plastic products and systems including conduit, cable-in-conduit, pipe, and accessories.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-04-05 Double E

West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States

Double E is a manufacturer of highly-engineered components for web converting applications. The company's product offering includes critical wear components such as chucks, brakes, shafts, slitters, web guides, core cutters, and roll movers. These products secure, straighten, apply tension, cut, and move rolled raw materials through continuous manufacturing processes. Double E was established in 1972 and is headquartered in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

Buy -
SELLER

New Canaan Funding

New Canaan, Connecticut, United States
Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 238M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

New Canaan Funding is a middle-market mezzanine finance firm. New Canaan looks to provide subordinated debt to help fund acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth financings. New Canaan invests $3 to $20 million per transaction with an EBITDA of $3 million. New Canaan Funding was formed in 1995 and has offices in New Canaan, Connecticut and Wheaton, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 16 of 36
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 8 of 13
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 16 of 35
Year (2012) 1 of 7
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-11-21 Crisis Prevention Institute

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Crisis Prevention Institute is a training organization specializing in the safe management of disruptive and assaultive behavior. CPI's training reduces the frequency and impact of incidents resulting from aggressive behavior in the workplace, improve professionals' confidence levels, help customers comply with regulatory requirements, and create a safer environment for all involved. Crisis Prevention Institute was founded in 1980 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-04-02 McKenzie Taxidermy Supply

Granite Quarry, North Carolina, United States

McKenzie Taxidermy Supply is a manufacturer, sculptor, designer, and catalog retailer of taxidermy forms and supplies. McKenzie Taxidermy Supply was founded in 1973 and is based in Granite Quarry, North Carolina.

Sell -
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