Amazon.com, Inc. acquires The Book Depository Ltd.

On July 4, 2011, Amazon.com, Inc. acquired The Book Depository Ltd., a retailers company in United Kingdom.

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AnnouncedJuly 4, 2011 TypeAdd-on Acquistion TargetThe Book Depository Ltd. Buyer Amazon.com, Inc. SectorRetailers LocationUnited Kingdom ValueNot disclosed

Target company

The Book Depository Ltd.

United Kingdom

The Book Depository Ltd. is the largest dedicated online bookseller offering the largest range of titles in the world, available for shipment within 48 hours. It makes "All Books To All'. It was founded in 2004 and based in the United Kingdom.

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Amazon.com, Inc.

Company · 75 deals on record

13th transaction in retailers
4th transaction in United Kingdom

75deals, all time

15in this sector

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired The Book Depository Ltd.?Amazon.com, Inc. acquired The Book Depository Ltd. on July 4, 2011.

What type of deal was it?It was a add-on acquistion in the retailers sector in 2011.

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