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Carl Fischer to acquire Theodore Presser.


Carl Fischer Fi·scher , Hans 1881-1945.

German chemist known for his research on the components of blood. He won a 1930 Nobel Prize for his work on the synthesis of hemin.
 has entered into an agreement in principle to acquire Theodore Presser Company The Theodore Presser Company is an American music publishing and distribution company located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and formerly based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. It is the oldest continuing music publisher in the United States. , subject to due diligence Research; analysis; your homework. This term has caught on in all industries, because it sounds so "wired." Who would want to do analysis or research when they can do due diligence. See wired. , where both companies will combine their strengths in the print and performance fields.

Some back room operations will be combined, but in the areas of editorial and promotion, the two companies will retain their separate identities. Theodore Theodore. For Russian rulers thus named, use Feodor.  Presser will continue to be known as Theodore Presser, and Carl Fischer will remain as Carl Fischer.

"We think this is definitely a case where the sum is greater than its parts," said Lauren Lauren as a surname may refer to:
  • Ralph Lauren, American fashion designer (changed his last name to Lauren)
Lauren is a given name for a female and more rarely a name for a male.
 Keiser, president/CEO of Carl Fischer. "We look forward to merging the great skills of both companies by developing unique products and publications, promoting and nurturing composers, and using our strengths to grow both businesses into a major new force within the music industry."

By combining the print catalogs of both Carl Fischer and Theodore Presser, they will offer about 35,000 active titles from, in addition in their own, about 100 small to large publishers worldwide.
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Title Annotation:Items of Interest
Publication:American Music Teacher
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jun 1, 2004
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