1-800-FLOWERS.COM® Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Harry & David Holdings, Inc.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM® Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Harry & David Holdings, Inc., a Leading Multi-Channel Retailer of Gift Baskets, Signature Fruits and Other Gourmet Gift Items Deal will combine the world’s leading floral gifting brand and its existing family of gourmet gift brands with the iconic Harry & David® brand to create a multi-occasion, omni-channel gift…
Read MoreWasserstein & Co. to Acquire ALM Media
New York, NY—June 4, 2014 Wasserstein & Co., LP (“Wasserstein”), on behalf of its private equity fund Wasserstein Partners III, today announced that it has entered into an agreement under which Wasserstein will acquire ALM Media (“ALM” or the “Company”) from funds advised by Apax Partners (the “Apax Funds”) and RBS. Ontario Pension Board (OPB),…
Read MoreWorkman Publishing Announces Sale of HighBridge Audio
New York, NY Workman Publishing announces the sale of its audiobook imprint, HighBridge Audio, to Recorded Books Inc., a leading audiobook and digital content provider, effective May 1, 2014. The transaction extends Recorded Books’ list while providing a formidable new home for the HighBridge family of authors. Workman will continue to distribute the HighBridge list.…
Read MoreWasserstein & Co. Acquires Recorded Books LLC From Haights Cross Communications
New York, NY – January 31, 2014 Wasserstein & Co., LP (“Wasserstein & Co.”), on behalf of its private equity fund Wasserstein Partners III, has acquired all of the assets of Recorded Books LLC (“Recorded Books” or the “Company”), one of the leading worldwide providers of unabridged audiobooks, digital content, and services to the library,…
Read MoreWasserstein & Co. Portfolio Company High Pressure Equipment Acquires Staffordshire Hydraulics
Erie, Pennsylvania – January 31, 2014 – High Pressure Equipment Company (“High Pressure”), a portfolio company of Wasserstein Partners III, has acquired Staffordshire Hydraulic Services Ltd. (“SHS”), one of the United Kingdom’s leading distributors and designers of high pressure equipment, from entrepreneur William S. Thompson. SHS, of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, has been a key distribution…
Read MoreWasserstein & Co. To Acquire Globecomm Systems Inc.
Hauppauge, N.Y. – (Business Wire) – August 26, 2013 Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:GCOM), a leading communications solutions provider, announced today that an affiliate of Wasserstein & Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Globecomm for $14.15 per share in cash. The purchase price represents a premium of 21.9% over the closing price on…
Read MorePenton Agrees To Acquire Aviation Week Group From Mcgraw Hill Financial
Acquisition will fit perfectly with Penton’s focus on creating leadership positions in five key growth‐ oriented industry sectors and unlocking additional asset value through its Digital Strategic Plan Continues Penton’s transformation; 75 percent of Penton profits will tie to high margin, non‐print assets including digital information and data products, events and marketing services New York,…
Read MorePenton Media Buys Farm Progress From Fairfax Media
New York, NY Acquisition creates largest, most diversified agriculture information business in North America Fits perfectly with Penton’s strategic growth agenda. Penton Media today acquired Farm Progress from Fairfax Media Limited of Sydney, Australia, significantly expanding its agriculture sector footprint to become the largest and most diversified agriculture information business in North America, offering live…
Read MoreWasserstein & Co. Acquires High Pressure Equipment Company
Wasserstein & Co. Acquires High Pressure Equipment Company Erie, Pennsylvania – (September 5, 2012) – Wasserstein & Co., on behalf of its private equity investment fund Wasserstein Partners III, has acquired High Pressure Equipment Company, a leading manufacturer of specialty valves for high pressure applications. Wasserstein & Co., together with High Pressureʹs management team, acquired…
Read MorePenton Media Acquires Highline
New York, NY Digital aviation data business to add capabilities to Business and Commercial Aviation unit. David Kieselstein, CEO of Penton Media, announced today that the company has acquired Highline LP of the United Kingdom. Highline is a business and commercial aviation company that currently provides global data and sales support to Penton’s Ac-U-Kwik, the leading FBO…
Read MoreWasserstein Exits Encompass Digital Media Investment
Encompass Digital Media Receives Significant Equity Investment from Court Square Capital Partners LOS ANGELES – December 13, 2011 – Encompass Digital Media, Inc., a U.S. based digital media services provider, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Court Square Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm, under which funds managed by…
Read MorePenton Acquires Nine Lives Media
Web Business Provides Position in Leading Online Communities for the IT Channel New York – August 30, 2011 Sharon Rowlands, CEO of Penton Media, announced today that the company has acquired Nine Lives Media and its leading online destinations: MSPmentor, Talkin’ Cloud and The VAR Guy. Nine Lives will become a business unit of Penton’s…
Read MorePenton Announces Acquisition of EyeTraffic Media
Acquisition Jumpstarts Online Marketing Services Offering March 10, 2011 – New York Sharon Rowlands, CEO of Penton, announced today that the company has completed its first marketing services acquisition with the purchase of EyeTraffic Media, an online marketing firm. Terms were not disclosed. “Our senior team has felt for some time that a marketing services…
Read MorePenton Completes Acquisition Of Nation’s Restaurant News
New York, NY Sharon Rowlands, CEO of Penton, announced today that the company has acquired Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN) from Lebhar-Friedman. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “NRN is a property Penton has coveted owning for some time,” said Rowlands. “It is one of the most successful business-to-business media brands and enables us to…
Read MoreEncompass Digital Media To Acquire Content Distribution Business From Ascent Media Corporation
Creates Global Provider in Outsourced Mission‐Critical Media Services to Broadcasters, Cable Channels and Other Major Media Companies Combined Company Will Have Significantly Enhanced Scale and Broader Range of Services Los Angeles – December 3, 2010 Encompass Digital Media, Inc., a U.S. based digital media services provider, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire the global…
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