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Tyton Partners Represented SchoolKidz in its Sale to School Specialty

Tyton Partners served as the exclusive financial adviser to SchoolKidz.

Details:

Sell Side

Segments:

Technology & Services

Industries:

K-12

SchoolKidz offers two primary programs:

• Teacher Tailored:The School Kidz Teacher Tailored Program has provided millions of school supply kits to parents and serviced thousands of schools nationwide for the past 25 years. This team works with Parent Teacher Organizations/Associations (PTO/PTA) to develop customized lists of school supplies, then sources the products, and assembles them into branded kit boxes for students. This program simplifies the back-to-school supply process for parents, while fundraising for the schools.
• Kits for Kidz: Serves school districts as well as an array of non-profit organizations, including care agencies, faith-based organizations, and relief groups. Organizations select Kits for Kidz to help provide essential items for both educational and humanitarian purposes, such as school supplies, hygiene products and clothing for the children they serve.

About School Specialty, Inc.

With a 60-year legacy, School Specialty is a leading provider of comprehensive learning environments for the pre K-12 education marketplace in the U.S. and Canada. School Specialty believes every student can flourish in an environment where they are engaged and inspired to learn and grow. In support of this vision to transform more than classrooms by improving learning outcomes and district performance, the company applies its unmatched team of subject-matter experts and designs, manufactures and distributes a broad assortment of name brand and proprietary products to deliver upon its unique value proposition. This includes essential classroom supplies, furniture and design services, educational technology, science curriculum, supplemental learning resources, professional development, funding assistance and more. For more information, go to www.schoolspecialty.com.

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