Transom Capital Acquires Wolters Kluwer U.S. Legal Education Business (Renamed Aspen Publishing)

UWorld Acquires Aspen Publishing from Transom Capital

March 11, 2024

Education

UWorld, LLC has acquired Aspen Publishing from Transom Capital Group. The deal transfers Aspen's legal education textbooks and digital learning solutions to UWorld, expanding UWorld's portfolio into the law-school market and continuing Transom's exit from the investment.

Aspen Publishing Acquires Full Ownership of JD-Next

November 19, 2024

Education

Aspen Publishing, a subsidiary of UWorld, has acquired full ownership of JD-Next, the law school preparation course and alternative admissions exam developed by University of Arizona researchers. The acquisition follows a year in which Aspen held an exclusive license to administer the program and will enable further investment, technology development, and expansion of JD-Next to additional law schools and students nationwide.

Transom Capital Acquires Scantron Corporation

December 4, 2019

Education

Transom Capital Group, a Los Angeles-based middle market private equity firm, has acquired Scantron Corporation, a global provider of assessment, testing, managed IT and data capture solutions. The transaction transfers Scantron from Harland Clarke Holdings to Transom, which will invest in the business to expand its assessment, certification testing and technology offerings.

Transom Capital Acquires BridgeTower Media

November 3, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Transom Capital Group has acquired BridgeTower Media, a B2B information, research, events and marketing platform formerly a subsidiary of Gannett Co. BridgeTower operates more than 40 print and digital brands across 25+ U.S. markets; Transom said it will invest in technology and resources to grow the business. Cerberus Business Finance provided financing for the transaction and JEGI acted as financial advisor to Gannett.

Transom Capital Group Acquires WellBiz Brands

January 22, 2026

Consumer Products

Transom Capital Group, a Los Angeles–based private equity firm, has completed its acquisition of WellBiz Brands, Inc., a Denver‑headquartered multi‑brand beauty and wellness franchisor. Transom said it will apply operational expertise and new investment to accelerate franchise development, improve profitability, enhance franchisee support and expand the company's membership‑driven platform across its more than 700 locations.

Transom Capital Group Acquires Majority Stake in Webasto Charging Business

February 9, 2024

Manufacturing

Transom Capital Group will acquire a majority stake in the Charging solutions business of Webasto, with Webasto remaining a minority shareholder. The sale allows Webasto to focus on its core automotive businesses while Transom plans to invest in and grow the charging business, which retains sites in Planegg (Germany), Monrovia (USA) and Guanajuato (Mexico).