Founded in 1828 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Baker & Taylor has been a cornerstone of library supply in the US. Its Australian subsidiary, James Bennett, is Australia’s leading local library supplier of cataloguing and supply services to libraries across the country.

MinterEllison advised on all legal aspects of the transaction, including the share purchase agreement and completion facilitation.

The MinterEllison team was led by Partner Michael Scarf.

“This transaction reflects the continued evolution of the library services sector and the value of trusted local providers,” said Michael Scarf. “We’re pleased to have supported Baker & Taylor on this strategic transaction.”