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Catapult Book Group ends operations and enters asset sale

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What happened

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Catapult Book Group is ending operations as of October 30, 2026, after reaching a separation agreement with the Catapult Workers Collective. The union secured better severance and health insurance coverage through the end of the year. The company has 16 frontlist titles scheduled for spring 2027, and the sale of its assets is expected to take several weeks.

From publishersweekly.com

Why it matters

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The closure of Catapult Book Group, which was founded by Elizabeth Koch and Andy Hunter, affects its imprints, such as Counterpoint Press. The company's dissolution changes the employment structure for its personnel.

From publishersweekly.com

Who's involved

  • Elizabeth KochFounder of Catapult Book Group
  • CatapultPublisher ending operations and undergoing asset sale
  • Andy HunterCo-founder of Catapult Book Group
  • Counterpoint PressImprint under the umbrella of Catapult Book Group

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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    Forbes could see changes in employment structure for its personnel.

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