Recorded Books Acquires Tantor Media
January 13, 2015
Recorded Books, a portfolio company of Wasserstein & Co., LP, acquired 100% of the stock of Tantor Media, Inc. in an all-cash transaction that closed on December 31, 2014. The acquisition adds Tantor's extensive audiobook catalog and production capabilities to Recorded Books' distribution channels, aiming to accelerate growth and expand reach into library, school and retail markets.
- Buyers
- Recorded Books, Wasserstein & Co., LP
- Targets
- Tantor Media, Inc.
- Sellers
- Tantor Media shareholders (including co-founder and CEO Kevin Colebank)
- Platforms
- Recorded Books
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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