Crimson trade publishing assets sold to Hodder

(May 2020)

Bertoli Mitchell is pleased to announce that it advised Crimson Publishing Ltd in the sale of its trade publishing lists to Hodder & Stoughton Ltd (part of the Hachette Group of companies).

Two imprints were sold:  White Ladder, specializing in parenting and family health; while the Crimson imprint covers a range of non-fiction categories from hobbies to mental health.

Bertoli Mitchell advised through each stage of the transaction from initial preparation and planning, managing the competitve process and leading negotations, to agreeing the final legal documentation.  David Lester, Managing Director of Crimson commented:  “Bertoli Mitchell are excellent at what you do, and I would have no hesitation saying so to anyone.”