The proposed deal would combine two of Sweden’s leading subscription platforms while adding Nextory’s scale in markets including France and Spain.
OverDrive Acquires European Digital Library Service
In a release, OverDrive reps said the deal for German digital lending app Onleihe will preserve the trust the company has built up over 20 years while delivering the ‘technology, innovation, and scale’ of OverDrive’s popular Libby app.
RBmedia Acquires Award-Winning U.K. Indie Boldwood Books
In addition to acquiring Boldwood’s catalogue, Boldwood will become a publishing division of RBmedia and will continue to operate as an independent business.
In a Major Deal, Wiley Acquires Emerald Publishing
Wiley reps said the deal will significantly expand the company’s journal portfolio ans strengthen its “scale advantage” in terms of proprietary content that can be used in AI and data analytics.
In Italy, Feltrinelli Acquires a Stake in Il Saggiatore
The deal seals an alliance between two iconic, independent Italian publishers, “enhancing and ensuring the continuity of the work carried out by Il Saggiatore,” and adding “a new dimension to the Feltrinelli Publishing Group.”
Storytel Acquires Overamstel Publishers
Storytel officials said the move will strengthen the company’s footprint in the Benelux region, one of its core markets.
Ravensburger Acquires Majority Stake in NordSüd Verlag, NorthSouth Books
In a statement, Ravensburger officials said the long-established Swiss publisher would remain independent, but will “benefit from the infrastructure and reach of the Ravensburger network.”
Open Road Acquires RosettaBooks, Bringing Together Two Ebook Pioneers
The deal will add RosettaBooks’ catalog of more than 700 classic books to Open Road’s list. “We are deeply gratified to be bringing Rosetta’s iconic collection of titles to Open Road’s catalog,” said David Steinberger, Open Road’s CEO, in a statement.
Stefano Mauri on Italy’s GeMS at 20 at Frankfurt: ‘Pause Is Not in Our Vocabulary’
‘Accompanying authors to success is perhaps the most rewarding activity in our profession,’ says GeMS Stephano Mauri.
HarperCollins Buying French, German Manga Operations
‘To expand our manga portfolio in Europe,’ says Brian Murray, HarperCollins is acquiring Crunchyroll’s manga elements in France and Germany.