Books-A-Million announces withdrawal of acquisition proposal

Birmingham, Ala. -- Books-A-Million said its largest shareholder group, the Anderson family, has withdrawn its non-binding offer to take the company private.



The Anderson family, which owns a 53% stake in the chain, had offered $3.05 per share in cash to take the company private in April.



“After discussing the proposal with the special committee of the company’s board of directors and its advisers, the Anderson family has decided not to pursue the proposed acquisition at this time,” the company said in a statement.