Thomas Nelson Overview

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 650

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 5

  • Investments
  • 4

Thomas Nelson General Information

Description

Publisher and distributor of Bibles, inspirational books and digital content based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company publishes and distributes hardcover and trade paperback books emphasizing Christian, inspirational and family value themes under several imprints.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Nelson Thomas
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 501 Nelson Place
  • Nashville, TN 37214
  • United States
+1 (615)
Primary Industry
Publishing
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 501 Nelson Place
  • Nashville, TN 37214
  • United States
+1 (615)

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Thomas Nelson Valuation & Funding

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Publisher and distributor of Bibles, inspirational books and digital content based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company
Publishing
Nashville, TN
650 As of 2006

Grand Rapids, MI
 
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Thomas Nelson Competitors (1)

One of Thomas Nelson’s competitors is Zondervan, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Grand Rapids, MI.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Zondervan Corporate Backed or Acquired Grand Rapids, MI
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Thomas Nelson Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Thomas Nelson Investments & Acquisitions (4)

Thomas Nelson’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Integrity Publishers. The deal was made on 28-Sep-2006.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Integrity Publishers 28-Sep-2006 Buyout/LBO Publishing
Thomas Nelson Brasil 01-Jan-2006 Joint Venture Publishing
World Bible Publishers 23-Sep-2003 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
Word Entertainment 01-Jan-1992 Merger/Acquisition Movies, Music and Entertainment
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Thomas Nelson Exits (2)

Thomas Nelson’s most recent exit was on 01-Jan-2006 from Thomas Nelson Brasil. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Thomas Nelson Brasil 01-Jan-2006 Completed
  • 2 buyers
Word Entertainment 01-Jan-1992 Merger/Acquisition Completed
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Thomas Nelson FAQs

  • Where is Thomas Nelson headquartered?

    Thomas Nelson is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

  • What is the size of Thomas Nelson?

    Thomas Nelson has 650 total employees.

  • What industry is Thomas Nelson in?

    Thomas Nelson’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is Thomas Nelson a private or public company?

    Thomas Nelson is a Private company.

  • What is Thomas Nelson’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Thomas Nelson is .

  • Who are Thomas Nelson’s investors?

    Crescent Capital Group, InterMedia Partners, Kohlberg & Company, Nelson Thornes, and ZCG have invested in Thomas Nelson.

  • Who are Thomas Nelson’s competitors?

    Zondervan is a competitor of Thomas Nelson.

  • When was Thomas Nelson acquired?

    Thomas Nelson was acquired on 11-Jul-2012.

  • Who acquired Thomas Nelson?

    Thomas Nelson was acquired by HarperCollins Publishers.

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