Jostens

Corporate Divestiture Active North America Consumer Consumer Durables

Company Overview

Provides yearbooks, jewelry, apparel, graduation products, school photography, and other products and services to consumers across K-12, college, and pro sports markets
Customer relationships and reputation for service and quality built over 125+ years in business

Transaction Description

Acquired from Newell Brands in December 2018

7760 France Avenue South, #400, Minneapolis, MN 55435 United States

www.jostens.com

125+

Years in Business

75%

U.S. High Schools with Jostens Presence

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