Baker & Taylor
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A book and entertainment distributor.
History
Baker & Taylor was founded in 1828 as a bindery and subscription book publisher. In 1912, the company discontinued publishing to focus on book distribution. In 1958, Baker & Taylor was purchased by Parents Magazine and in 1970, W.R. Grace & Co. acquired the company. In 1991, the company was incorporated in Delaware as Baker & Taylor Holdings, Inc.
In 1992, The Carlyle Group officially acquired the company. In 1999, the company became known as Baker & Taylor Corporation, with business activities conducted by the wholly-owned subsidiary, Baker & Taylor, Inc. In 2003, Baker & Taylor was acquired by Willis Stein & Partners. In 2006, Baker & Taylor was acquired by Castle Harlan, Inc., a private equity investment firm. [1]
