School Specialty Overview
- Year Founded
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1959
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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10,957
- Latest Deal Type
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Debt
- Financing Rounds
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16
- Investments
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24
School Specialty General Information
Description
School Specialty Inc is a distributor of supplies, furniture, technology products, supplemental learning products, and curriculum solutions, primarily to the education marketplace. Its operating business segments are Distribution and Curriculum. The company generates maximum revenue from the Distribution Segment. Its Distribution segment offers products primarily to the PreK-12 education market that include basic classroom supplies and office products, instructional materials, indoor and outdoor furniture and equipment, physical education equipment, classroom technology, and planning and organizational products.
Contact Information
Website
www.schoolspecialty.comCorporate Office
- W6316 Design Drive
- Greenville, WI 54942
- United States
Corporate Office
- W6316 Design Drive
- Greenville, WI 54942
- United States
School Specialty Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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School Specialty Patents
School Specialty Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-D990901-S1 | Stacking stool | Active | 04-Nov-2020 | ||
| US-D988735-S1 | Stacking stool | Active | 04-Nov-2020 | ||
| US-20210196042-A1 | Desk support with stool | Active | 31-Dec-2019 | ||
| CA-210288-S | Desk support top | Active | 31-Dec-2019 | ||
| CA-210286-S | Seat support desk | Active | 31-Dec-2019 |
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School Specialty Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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School Specialty Investments & Acquisitions (24)
School Specialty’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Flaghouse. The deal was made on 01-Mar-2023.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaghouse | 01-Mar-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Specialty Retail | ||
| SchoolKidz | 02-Nov-2022 | Buyout/LBO | Education and Training Services (B2B) | ||
| Triumph Learning | 18-Aug-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing | ||
| Healthy Kids Challenge | 15-Mar-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Services (B2C Non-Financial) | ||
| Think Math | 23-Mar-2010 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property |
School Specialty Exits (2)
School Specialty’s most recent exit was on 26-Feb-2003 from Sunburst Visual Media. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunburst Visual Media | 26-Feb-2003 | Completed |
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| Teachers' Media Company | 01-Jan-2000 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
School Specialty Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guidance Group | Huntington, NY | 1991 |
School Specialty FAQs
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When was School Specialty founded?
School Specialty was founded in 1959.
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Where is School Specialty headquartered?
School Specialty is headquartered in Greenville, WI.
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What is the size of School Specialty?
School Specialty has 10,957 total employees.
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What industry is School Specialty in?
School Specialty’s primary industry is Business Equipment and Supplies.
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Is School Specialty a private or public company?
School Specialty is a Private company.
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What is School Specialty’s current revenue?
The current revenue for School Specialty is .
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How much funding has School Specialty raised over time?
School Specialty has raised $297M.
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Who are School Specialty’s investors?
Cerberus Capital Management, Lantern Asset Management, Leggett Ventures, and The TCW Group have invested in School Specialty.
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