De Gruyter buys Saur

[Ann Okerson <ann.okerson@yale.edu>]

Of possible interest...

"Walter de Gruyter acquires K. G. Saur und Max Niemeyer creating 
the largest humanities and social sciences publisher in 
Continental Europe.

Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG has with immediate effect 
acquired the complete publishing programme of K. G. Saur Verlag 
GmbH, which since 2005 has also included the programme of Max 
Niemeyer Verlag. Through this acquisition Walter de Gruyter will 
become the market leader in the subject areas classical studies, 
philosophy, German studies, linguistics and English and Romance 
studies, as well as in library sciences and general library 
reference works. The headquarters of the company will be located 
in Berlin.

In the words of Prof. Dr. Klaus G. Saur, Managing Partner and 
Chief Executive: "This merger represents a publishing highpoint. 
The lists complement each other perfectly. Through synergies both 
at the editorial level and in all areas of sales worldwide we see 
extremely strong future potential."

http://www.degruyter.de/rs/index_7044_ENU_h.htm

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