Tantor, founded in 2000, is one of the largest independent audiobook publishers in the United States, producing titles across a broad array of categories. Tantor's extensive catalog of titles includes Man Booker, Pulitzer, and National Book Award winners, as well as countless New York Times bestsellers. Tantor's proprietary title selection processes and innovative audiobook production software have enabled the company to grow aggressively.

Laura and Kevin Colebank, the founders and owners of Tantor were seeking a strategic partner who could accelerate their growth, enhance their capabilities and gain access to greater resources. They wanted to maximize value while knowing their company that they built was in good hands with a respected industry company committed to the audio book industry. The key to maximizing after tax proceeds was a stock sale.