Adams Media Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1980

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 800

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 2

  • Investments
  • 1

Adams Media General Information

Description

Publisher of magazines and books intended to publish "difference-making" books. The company publishes of non-fiction books using proposals and submissions from literary agents required to meet the diverse needs of their readers. It publishes books primarily in the areas of careers, business, humor, cooking, health, home improvement, new age, self-help, and travel.

Contact Information

Website
www.adamsmediastore.com
Formerly Known As
Bob Adams
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 57 Littlefield Street
  • Avon, MA 02322
  • United States
Primary Industry
Publishing
Acquirer
Simon & Schuster
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 57 Littlefield Street
  • Avon, MA 02322
  • United States

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Adams Media Valuation & Funding

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Adams Media Former Investors

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Adams Media Acquisitions (1)

Adams Media’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Tyrus Books. The deal was made on 27-Apr-2011.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Tyrus Books 27-Apr-2011 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
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Adams Media FAQs

  • When was Adams Media founded?

    Adams Media was founded in 1980.

  • Where is Adams Media headquartered?

    Adams Media is headquartered in Avon, MA.

  • What is the size of Adams Media?

    Adams Media has 800 total employees.

  • What industry is Adams Media in?

    Adams Media’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is Adams Media a private or public company?

    Adams Media is a Private company.

  • What is Adams Media’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Adams Media is .

  • Who are Adams Media’s investors?

    F+W Media has invested in Adams Media.

  • When was Adams Media acquired?

    Adams Media was acquired on 14-Nov-2016.

  • Who acquired Adams Media?

    Adams Media was acquired by Simon & Schuster.

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