Follett School Solutions Acquires MasterLibrary

Francisco Partners Acquires Follett School Solutions

September 1, 2021

Education

Francisco Partners has acquired Follett School Solutions (FSS), the K-12 software and content division of Follett Corporation. FSS — based in McHenry, Illinois and provider of the Follett Destiny library management system — will join Francisco Partners' portfolio of K-12 education technology businesses; terms were not disclosed.

OCLC Acquires cloudLibrary from Bibliotheca

April 2, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

OCLC has acquired cloudLibrary, the digital lending platform and assets of Bibliotheca’s Digital Solutions Group, to expand its digital content services for public libraries. The transaction transfers cloudLibrary staff to OCLC and is intended to strengthen OCLC’s infrastructure and service offerings for libraries worldwide.

Literati Acquires Follett Book Fairs

January 19, 2022

Education

Literati, a book subscription and curation company, has acquired Follett Book Fairs from Follett to expand its business into the PK-8 school book fair market. The deal transfers Follett Book Fairs' inventory, distribution centers, and key sales and operations staff to Literati, enabling immediate bookings in several U.S. regions and broadening Literati's product and service offerings for schools and librarians.

Follett Higher Education Acquires Willo Labs

October 17, 2022

Education

Follett Higher Education has acquired Indianapolis-based edtech platform Willo Labs to integrate its single-connection LMS technology into Follett's ACCESS and campus retail offerings. The deal aims to expand digital course-material access, improve privacy and security for institutions, and broaden Follett's digital services for millions of students.

Mastercam Acquires CAM Business Line of MLC CAD Systems

February 3, 2026

Software

Mastercam, part of the Sandvik Group, has acquired the CAM business line of longtime channel partner MLC CAD Systems to strengthen its localized support and market presence across the Western and Southwestern United States. MLC CAD Systems will continue to collaborate with Mastercam as a technical solutions provider while transitioning its CAM customers and regional expertise into Mastercam's direct operations.

Facilitron Acquires MC² (Management and Communication Consultants)

December 9, 2025

Software

Facilitron has acquired Management and Communication Consultants (MC²), a long-standing facilities software and consulting firm serving school districts, to integrate MC²’s customers and capabilities into its Facilitron Works maintenance and asset lifecycle management platform. The deal expands Facilitron’s footprint in K‑12 facilities governance and brings deferred‑maintenance planning and consulting expertise into its unified system of record.