Increased transactions in the publishing industry in Germany
Consolidation in the publishing industry has increased significantly over the past year. This is the conclusion reached by Bartholomäus & Cie. in its third Publishing Industry Transaction Monitor.
Concentration has increased significantly in the publishing industry over the past year. This is the conclusion reached by Bartholomäus & Cie. in its third Publishing Transaction Monitor. According to the report, 164 takeovers and investments were announced last year. The trade press was once again in high demand. With 43 transactions, it is ahead of the book trade (26) and book publishers (24). Bartholomäus & Cie. estimates that the volume of mergers and acquisitions in the specialist information segment is around 250 million euros. Bartholomäus & Cie. specializes in solutions for company acquisitions and sales in the publishing industry. The company was founded by Axel Bartholomäus, who was previously managing partner of the management consultancy Cross Media Consulting for three years.
