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Slide #64. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Efficient Learning Systems, Inc.

Acquirer: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (JW.A)
Acquiree: Efficient Learning Systems, Inc.
Details: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a global provider of content and workflow solutions supporting research; professional development; and education, announced today that it has acquired Efficient Learning Systems (ELS), Inc, an e-learning system provider in areas like professional finance and accounting, for $24 million. For the fiscal year ending December 2012, ELS' revenue is expected to be approximately $7 million, and growing rapidly. Wiley expects the acquisition to be essentially neutral to earnings for its fiscal year ending April 30, 2013.

John Wiley & Sons is engaged in research and education, developing human potential by enabling discovery, powering education, and shaping workforces. Co. has three segments: Research Publishing & Platforms, which supports researchers, professionals and learners in the discovery and use of research knowledge to help them achieve their goals; Academic & Professional Learning, which provides Education Publishing and Professional Learning products and services, including digital courseware and test preparation services; and Education Services, which consists of Online Program Management services for higher education institutions and mthree talent placement for professionals and businesses.

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Company Name: 
Wiley (John) & Sons Inc.
Website: 
www.wiley.com
Sector: 
Publishing & Printing
 

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