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Scholastic Corporation

New York, New York, United States

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books and a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, plus educational and entertaining children’s media and learning programs from Pre-K through grade 12.

Focus Areas
Children's book publishing, Core literacy curriculum, Education and classroom learning programs
Website
scholastic.com

Tracked deals

3

3 tracked deals across 2022-2026.

Recent pace

1

1 tracked deal announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

3 buyout

Scholastic Corporation Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 3 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 3 years for Scholastic Corporation. 1 2022 1 2024 ~1 est. 1 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Scholastic to Acquire Cottage Door Press
    September 29, 2026
    Buyer
    Scholastic Corporation
    Target
    Cottage Door Press
    Seller
    one of the sellers (shareholder approval required)
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Scholastic Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cottage Door Press, a leading independent children’s publisher focused on early childhood books, for approximately $71 million (subject to customary adjustments). The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, integrating Cottage Door into Scholastic’s Children’s Book Group, with the Luna StoryTime products spun off prior to closing.

  • Scholastic Invests in 9 Story Media Group
    June 21, 2024
    Buyer
    Scholastic Corporation
    Target
    9 Story Media Group
    Seller
    An affiliate of private equity firm ZMC, Other selling shareholders
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Scholastic Acquires Learning Ovations (A2i)
    September 6, 2022
    Buyer
    Scholastic Corporation
    Target
    Learning Ovations (A2i)
    Industry
    Education
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Scholastic Corporation acquired Learning Ovations, the creator of the A2i literacy assessment and instructional planning system, to integrate research-backed screening, progress monitoring and professional learning into Scholastic’s literacy platform. The acquisition adds A2i’s ESSA Tier 1–rated technology and team to Scholastic Education Solutions; financial terms were not disclosed.

Related Acquisition Pages

Media & Entertainment Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by Scholastic Corporation. Education Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Scholastic Corporation. Acquisitions in California 1 tracked deal by Scholastic Corporation.

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