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Scholastic Invests in 9 Story Media Group

June 21, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Scholastic has completed its previously announced investment in 9 Story Media Group, acquiring 100% of the economic interest and a minority of voting rights for CAD $250 million (approximately USD $182 million). The deal (signed March 2024, closed June 21, 2024) brings 9 Story's production, distribution and licensing capabilities into Scholastic to expand its content creation, global distribution and merchandising opportunities; sellers included an affiliate of private equity firm ZMC and other selling shareholders.

The New York Times Company Acquires Serial Productions

July 22, 2020

Media & Entertainment

The New York Times Company acquired Serial Productions, the team behind the acclaimed "Serial" podcast, and announced a strategic alliance with "This American Life." The acquisition brings Serial's long-form audio storytelling into The Times' expanding audio portfolio to broaden audio capabilities, marketing and advertising collaboration, and audience reach.

Macmillan Publishers Acquires Sounds True's Publishing and Audio Catalogs

October 31, 2025

Media & Entertainment

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.

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Acquires Radio Systems Corporation

May 12, 2020

Consumer Products

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) agreed to acquire Radio Systems Corporation, a Knoxville-based developer and distributor of durable pet products (brands include PetSafe, Invisible Fence, SportDOG and Kurgo). Terms were not disclosed; TSG Consumer Partners will sell its minority stake as part of the transaction, Radio Systems has more than 800 employees worldwide, and founder Randy Boyd will remain on the board. The deal received unanimous board approval and was expected to close around June 2020.

Two Circles Acquires Spring Media Group

October 28, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Two Circles has acquired Swedish sports media agency Spring Media Group to add media rights, live production and streaming capabilities to its offering. The deal keeps Spring Media's leadership in place and expands Two Circles' broadcast reach across Europe, including the DACH region.

Sterling Publishing Acquires Boxer Books

February 25, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. (via its Union Square & Co. imprint) has acquired London-based children’s publisher Boxer Books, adding more than 200 backlist titles and several frontlist projects to Union Square Kids and the Boxer Books imprint. Boxer Books founder and publisher David Bennett will continue to lead the imprint and report to Union Square & Co.’s Chief Creative Officer, with distribution relationships maintained in the U.S. and U.K.