LexisNexis Legal & Professional together with Reed Elsevier Properties SA has acquired the publishing brands and businesses of Sheshunoff and A.S. Pratt from the Thompson Media Group.

Best known for its “how to” guides for compliance professionals, the Sheshunoff collection of publications includes more than 100 titles offering information critical for the financial services industry with a strong focus on federally regulated banking and credit union lending activities. The A.S. Pratt collection focuses on analytical content for the banking and commercial practice areas and includes 40 titles covering key legal and regulatory issues.

Both collections will continue to be offered in print format, and LexisNexis intends to offer them through digital channels, including as e-books and online.

Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.