Macmillan Publishers Acquires Sounds True's Publishing and Audio Catalogs
October 31, 2025
Macmillan Publishers has acquired the book, e-book, audiobook, and audio original catalogs of Sounds True. Books and e-books will be published under St. Martin's Essentials and audio content by Macmillan Audio, while Sounds True will concentrate on its direct-to-consumer platform, online learning, events, and digital media.
- Buyers
- Macmillan Publishers
- Targets
- Sounds True
- Sellers
- Sounds True
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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