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Ijw & Co. Announces Random House Children'S Books Acquisition Of Boxcar Children Rights From Albert Whitman & Company

Jun 07, 2023•over 2 years ago

Acquiring Company

IJW &

Acquired Company

Random House Children's Books

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Description

Random House Children's Books has acquired the rights to Boxcar Children, a book property owned by Albert Whitman & Company. Boxcar Children books will now be published by Random House Books for Young Readers, an imprint that publishes titles including The Magic Treehouse, Junie B. Jones, and A-Z Mysteries.

Company Information

Company

IJW &

About

IJW & Co. is a leading boutique investment bank focused on mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and valuation advisory services. Established in 2004, IJW has become the mid-market leader in providing M&A advisory services to companies within the technology and consumer sectors. The professionals at IJW have over 100 years of combined experience as investment bankers and business operators. IJW also leverages an extensive network of operating partners with technology and consumer sector expertise to help its clients build enterprise value and engineer successful exits. IJW has offices in Montreal, Toronto, and Miami and provides services to mid-market companies globally. The IJW team regularly publishes research on industry trends and monthly and quarterly market reports.

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