Baker & Taylor

Baker & Taylor Acquisitions Corp., based in Charlotte, NC, is a leading distributor of books and entertainment products, including video, music and electronic games and accessories. The Company has the leading market position in the institutional market (primarily public and academic libraries) and a leading position in the retail market, including the #1 position in consumer direct fulfillment. The Company distributes products to over 40,000 institutional and retail customers from a supplier base of 36,000 accounts, performing an important role in its industry by providing suppliers with access to its large customer base while offering customers one of the world's largest stocking inventories of 1.1 million SKUs. Complementing its product selection, the Company offers a suite of value-added services which includes collection development, cataloging and processing for libraries, and consumer direct fulfillment and vendor managed inventory for retailers.

Baker & Taylor Acquisitions Corp. was acquired by Castle Harlan Partners IV, L.P. in July 2006 in a transaction valued at $455 million.