Catapult Book Group Sold; Staff Layoffs Announced
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 22
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What happened
Catapult Book Group, which includes Counterpoint Press, has been sold. The company's staff will be laid off starting October 30. The publishing group was founded by Elizabeth Koch and Andy Hunter.
From ocregister.com
Why it matters
The sale of the publishing group means the company's operational structure is changing. An author who publishes with Counterpoint Press noted that the backlist holds significant value for the company.
From ocregister.com
Who's involved
- Counterpoint PressPublisher imprint of Catapult Book Group
- CatapultPublishing group that was sold
- Elizabeth KochFounder of Catapult Book Group
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Founder Elizabeth Koch faces loss of control after Catapult saleElizabeth Koch may lose operational control following sale of Catapult Book GroupLikely
- Sale of Catapult book Group may reduce Southern California publishing jobsThe sale of Catapult Book Group may reduce Southern California publishing jobsPossible
- Catapult staff layoffs may trigger NLRB labor disputesThe National Labor Relations Board may review labor disputes following Catapult's salePossible