Renaissance to buy computer companion maker AlphaSmart for $57m

Educational software maker Renaissance Learning, Inc. , has agreed to acquire California-based AlphaSmart, Inc. , a provider of portable learning devices for K-12 students, for $57 million. Renaissance, based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, plans to maintain the AlphaSmart name and operate the...

Renaissance Learning increases net, still plans merger

...tives appear ready to bear fruit." "We completed the divestiture of our Generation21 subsidiary in the first quarter, and we expect the merger with alphasmart to close in the second quarter as planned," he added. Renaissance Learning, Inc. sells research-based learning software, school improvement program...

Renaissance Learning merges with California firm

... Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. - Renaissance Learning, Inc. and AlphaSmart, Inc. announced today the completion of the merger of alphasmart with a subsidiary of Renaissance Learning, Inc. Renaissance Learning, headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids, provides monitoring systems used by more t...

Renaissance Learning will expand in Dallas and cut back California and Madison

...ine specific functions to its Wisconsin Rapids operation. As part of its alphasmart integration plan expected to achieve annual cost savings and efficiencies o...ion, the company is in the final stages this quarter of vacating the former alphasmart distribution center in Fremont, Calif. and the repair and technical service...