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2026
Ransomware attack on Alliance Distribution Services disrupts Australian book supply chain
A ransomware attack on Alliance Distribution Services (ADS), the distribution subsidiary of Hachette Australia, disrupted national book supply chains in the lead-up to the Christmas trading period. Hachette Australia said unauthorised activity on ADS computer systems was believed to have occurred on July 18. As of August 27, the company had not confirmed a timeline for restoring full operations, and whether a ransomware payment was made has not been publicly disclosed. Independent booksellers and authors without a direct policy relationship with ADS absorbed income losses.
2022
Hachette Livre announces acquisition of remaining Bragelonne stakes
Hachette Livre announced the acquisition of the remaining share capital of Bragelonne and Bragelonne Games that it did not already own.
2020
Future Women and Hachette announce two-year partnership
Future Women and Hachette announced a two-year publishing and entertainment partnership scheduled to begin in January. It includes two Future Women books and live-streamed events and an online book club.
2020
Audible and publishers resolve Captions lawsuit
Audible and the publishers resolved their dispute over Audible Captions, which publishers had alleged converted and distributed audiobook text without authorization. Their attorneys said they expected to submit settlement documents by 21 January; the source provides no further settlement details.