Susan Spilka
sspilka@wiley.com
Wiley
201-748-6147
Wiley Acquires Professional Higher Education Titles from Anker Publishing
Hoboken, N.J., March 20, 2007 — John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: JWa) (NYSE: JWb), announced today that it has acquired the publishing assets of Anker Publishing Company, Inc., an independent publisher of books and periodicals for professionals in higher education, located in Bolton, Massachusetts. Anker Publishing's annual revenue is approximately $ 1 million.
Anker Publishing produces professional development content for faculty and administrators in higher education. Its offerings include materials on creating teaching portfolios, improving teaching practices, and planning for promotion and tenure, as well as resources for department chairs, deans, and other administrators on management, leadership, and change in higher education.
The acquisition brings to Wiley 50 new book titles and a backlist of 100 titles, as well the quarterly newsletter, Department Chair, a resource for academic administrators. This list complements the well established higher and adult education program that is published under Wiley's Jossey-Bass imprint.
"We are delighted to add Anker Publishing’s distinguished list of titles to our portfolio," said Paul Foster, Vice President and Publisher, Jossey-Bass, a Wiley imprint. "This acquisition is a natural fit into our existing collection and it will greatly expand Wiley's presence in the professional higher education market."
"I have every confidence that under Wiley's direction the publishing program we have developed and nurtured will continue to grow and flourish," said James D. Anker, President and Publisher, Anker Publishing.
About Anker Publishing Company, Inc.
Founded by James D. Anker in 1990, Anker Publishing has become a recognized and respected publisher of professional development resources for faculty and administrators in higher education. Its strong list of publications by well-respected authors provides career development support for higher education professionals from graduate students to the highest-ranking administrators.
About Jossey-Bass™
Jossey-Bass publishes books, periodicals, and other media to inform and inspire those interested in developing themselves, their organizations and their communities. Jossey-Bass' publications feature the work of some of the world’s best-known authors in leadership, business, education, religion and spirituality, parenting, nonprofit, public health and health administration, conflict resolution and relationships. For more information, visit josseybass.com. Jossey-Bass is an imprint of Wiley.
About Wiley
Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been a valued source of information and understanding for 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Our core businesses include scientific, technical, and medical journals; encyclopedias, books, and online products and services; professional and consumer books and subscription services; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. Wiley's global headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. The Company's web site is www.wiley.com. Wiley is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb.
