Like Test Services, Inc.

closed 3/10/2008 via PR Newswire

Princeton Review Inc., acquired Test Services, Inc.

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synopsis: The Princeton Review, Inc., a leading provider of test preparation and educational support services, announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Test Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Alta Colleges, Inc. and the owner and operator of ten Princeton Review franchises.
buyer: Princeton Review Inc. (REVU:$188.75)
The Princeton Review is a pioneer in the world of education. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in New York City, the Company offers private tutoring and classroom and online test preparation to help students improve their scores in college and graduate school admissions tests. "
 target parent: Alta Colleges, Inc.
target: Test Services, Inc.
Test Services, Inc. provides test preparation services to students and prepares students for college and graduate school admissions exams, including SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, and LSAT exams. They offer private tutorials, courses, and partnerships with high school and universities.
price ($mm)
$39
rev ($mm)
$15
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2.6x
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closed 3/12/2009 via PR Newswire

Core Projects & Technologies Ltd., purchased The K-12 Services Division from Princeton Review Inc.

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synopsis: The Princeton Review, Inc., a leading provider of test preparation and educational support services, announced the completion of its previously announced sale of the assets of its K-12 Services Division to CORE Education and Consulting Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of CORE Projects & Technologies Limited.
buyer: Core Projects & Technologies Ltd.
CORE Projects & Technologies Ltd. is a global leader in Education Management Systems with a customer base spread across the USA, UK, Africa, Bahamas and the Caribbean. "
 seller: Princeton Review Inc. (REVU:$188.75)
The Princeton Review is a pioneer in the world of education. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in New York City, the Company offers private tutoring and classroom and online test preparation to help students improve their scores in college and graduate school admissions tests.
price ($mm)
$9.50
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$30
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0.3x
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closed 10/12/2016 via Company Press Release

Beijing Lanxum Technology Co., Ltd., acquired 100yingcai.com

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synopsis: Beijing Lanxum Technology Co., Ltd. completed the acquisition of 100% stake in 100Yingcai.com. 100yingcai.com, based in Beijing, is the leader in the field of college entrance examination consulting services.
buyer: Beijing Lanxum Technology Co., Ltd. (SZSE:300010:$182.53)
Beijing Lanxum Technology Co., Ltd. is a supplier of office information system services. Lanxum Technology’s solutions and services mainly include file management outsourcing services, audio and video solutions and services, as well as content management solutions. "
 target: 100yingcai.com
100yingcai.com, based in Beijing, is the leader in the field of college entrance examination consulting services.
price ($mm)
$42
rev ($mm)
$0
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3562.5x
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closed 10/31/2017 via BNC Analysis

Grupo SEB, acquired COC Floripa

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synopsis: Grupo SEB (Sistema Educacional Brasileiro), one of the most respected education groups in Brazil, has acquired an 80% stake in COC Floripa, an educational institution in Brazil that offers high school and pre-college exam preparation courses. COC Floripa offers a variety of differentiated activities, workshops, and projects to help students learn.
buyer: Grupo SEB
Grupo SEB (Sistema Educacional Brasileiro) is one of the most respected education groups in Brazil. Grupo SEB operates several schools, from early education to higher education, located across different states in Brazil. "
 target: COC Floripa
COC Floripa is an educational institution in Brazil that offers high school and pre-college exam preparation courses. They have a variety of differentiated activities, workshops, and projects dedicated to help high school students learn.
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closed 1/24/2018 via BNC Analysis

Grupo SEB, acquired Colegio e Vestibular de A a Z

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synopsis: Grupo SEB, which belongs to entrepreneur Chaim Zaher, announced the acquisition of the Colégio e Vestibular de A a Z of Rio de Janeiro. Colégio e Vestibular de A a Z offers courses from the 9th year of elementary school to the third grade of high school, as well as pre-college entrance exam preparation courses.
buyer: Grupo SEB
Grupo SEB (Sistema Educacional Brasileiro) is one of the most respected education groups in Brazil. Grupo SEB operates several schools, from early education to higher education, located across different states in Brazil. "
 target: Colegio e Vestibular de A a Z
Colégio e Vestibular de A a Z is a Brazilian educational institution founded in 2006. Colégio e Vestibular de A a Z offers courses from the 9th year of elementary school to the third grade of high school, as well as pre-college entrance exam preparation courses.
price ($mm)
$22
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announced 1/27/2017 via PR Newswire

Educational Testing Service, Inc., will acquire Questar Assessment, Inc.

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synopsis: Educational Testing Service (ETS) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Questar Assessment Inc., a K–12 assessment solutions provider focused on building a bridge between learning and accountability. Subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, Questar will become a separate subsidiary of ETS.
buyer: Educational Testing Service, Inc.
Educational Testing Service, Inc. (ETS) is a non-profit that advances quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS provides customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning. and more. "
 target parent: Camden Partners Holdings, LLC
target: Questar Assessment, Inc. (OTCPK:QUSA:$38.69)
Questar Assessment Inc. is a K–12 assessment solutions provider focused on building a bridge between learning and accountability. Their approach to meaningful assessment design, delivery, scoring, analysis, and reporting results in successful collaborations between educators and their teams.
price ($mm)
$128
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closed 6/1/2006 via PR Newswire

Touchstone Applied Science Associates, acquired Questar Educational Systems

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synopsis: Touchstone Applied Science Associates, Inc. announced today it has acquired the larger, privately-held Questar Educational Systems, Inc. of Apple Valley, MN in a cash and stock transaction initially valued at $20 million with the opportunity to reach $32.5 million based on performance milestones.
buyer parent: Camden Partners Holdings, LLC
buyer: Touchstone Applied Science Associates (OTCPK:QUSA:$38.69)
Questar Educational Systems, Inc. provides educational assessment programs for the educational assessment industry in the United States. It provides solutions to the state and local education agencies and their testing programs. "
 target: Questar Educational Systems
Questar Educational Systems was incorporated in 2000 to meet the growing demand for quality products and services and the timely delivery of those products and services to support statewide educational assessment programs.
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closed 6/9/2021 via BNC Analysis

Alpha Test Srl, acquired 700+ Club

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synopsis: Alpha Test, an Italian publisher specialising in books and courses for university admission tests, has acquired a majority stake in 700+ Club, a provider of test training services in Italy. 700+ Club offers courses for GMAT, SAT, GRE, and IELTS to help people get into competitive universities and business schools.
buyer parent: Aksia Group SGR
buyer: Alpha Test Srl
Alpha Test is an Italian publisher specialising in books and courses for university admission tests. Alpha Test offers test preparation books and courses for various subjects, including healthcare, engineering, biology, architecture, and more. "
 target: 700+ Club
700+ Club is a provider of test training services in Italy. 700+ Club provides in-classroom and online test preparation services that are fun and engaging. They offer courses for GMAT, SAT, GRE, and IELTS to help people get into competitive universities and business schools.
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closed 4/7/2021 via BNC Analysis

Byju's, acquired Aakash Educational Services Limited

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synopsis: Edtech company Byju’s has acquired education institution Aakash Educational Services Ltd (AESL), as it looks to boost its presence in the test preparation segment. Aakash provides comprehensive test preparatory services to students preparing for medical and engineering entrance exams, school/board exams, and more.
buyer: Byju's
Based in India, Byju’s is India’s largest Ed-tech company and the creator of India’s largest K12 learning app which offers highly adaptive, engaging and effective learning programs for students in classes 4-12 (K-12) and competitive exams like JEE, NEET, CAT, IAS, GRE and GMAT. "
 target: Aakash Educational Services Limited
Aakash is a leading educational institution in India. Aakash provides comprehensive test preparatory services to students preparing for medical and engineering entrance exams, school/board exams, KVPY, NTSE, Olympiads and other Foundation level exams.
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$950
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closed 3/10/2021 via BusinessWire

Arco Platform Limited, acquired Me Salva!

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synopsis: Arco Platform Limited announced that it has acquired Me Salva!, an online educational solution that prepares students to be admitted to the best universities in Brazil. Me Salva! was founded in 2011 by Miguel Andorffy with the mission of helping students to improve their ENEM scores and to be admitted to the best universities in the country.
buyer: Arco Platform Limited (ARCE:$168.64)
Brazil-based Arco aims to transform the way students learn. The company's data-driven learning, interactive content, and scalable curriculum allows students to personalize their learning experience with high-quality solutions while enabling schools to provide a broader approach to education. "
 target: Me Salva!
Based in Brazil, Me Salva! was founded in 2011 by Miguel Andorffy with the mission of helping students to improve their ENEM (Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio) scores and to be admitted to the best universities in the country. The online solution offers recorded and live video classes.
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closed 2/26/2018 via Company Press Release

Création Capital, Inc., acquired Vivid Co., Ltd

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synopsis: Création Capital, Inc., a private equity firm in Japan, has acquired Vivid Co., Ltd, a company in Japan that operates and manages cram schools. Vivid Co., Ltd operates Tsubota Juku, a comprehensive school that helps junior high school and high school students get into their high school and college of choice.
buyer parent: Création Group, Inc.
buyer: Création Capital, Inc.
Création Capital, Inc. is a private equity firm in Japan that specializes in buyout investments, PIPES, and mezzanine investments. The company does not have any restrictions in the industry it invests in. They seek to make investments in companies in the East Asia region with a focus on China. "
 target: Vivid Co., Ltd
Vivid Co., Ltd is a company in Japan that operates and manages cram schools. The company operates Tsubota Juku, a comprehensive school that helps students bring out their full potential. The school helps junior high school and high school students get into their high school and college of choice.
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closed 3/31/2017 via PR Newswire

ST Unitas Co. Ltd., acquired The Princeton Review

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synopsis: Match Group announced that it has completed its previously announced sale of all of its Non-dating business, which operates under the umbrella of The Princeton Review, to ST Unitas, a global education technology company. The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep and college admission services company.
buyer: ST Unitas Co. Ltd.
ST Unitas started in 2010 as an EduTech company with only 4 employees. ST Unitas provides effective learning contents and programs to assist preparation for university entrance exams or job searching to achieve people’s goals quicker. "
 target parent: IAC
target: The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep and college admission services company. It helps millions of college- and graduate school-bound students achieve their education and career goals through online and in-person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors.
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closed 6/3/2014 via PR Newswire

Chegg, Inc., acquired InstaEDU, Inc.

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synopsis: Chegg, The Student Hub, announced that it has agreed to acquire InstaEDU, a leading on-demand tutoring marketplace. InstaEDU's platform connects students with on-demand tutors in more than 2,500 subjects, ranging from high school and standardized test prep, all the way through advanced college concepts for as little as $0.40 per minute.
buyer: Chegg, Inc. (CHGG:$774.52)
Chegg, the social education platform, is transforming the way millions of students learn by connecting them to the people and tools needed to succeed in college. Students use Chegg for homework help, course selection, note taking, textbook and e-textbook rentals and Daily deals. "
 target: InstaEDU, Inc.
InstaEDU makes it easy for any student to instantly connect with a top tutor in an online lesson space. The website combines the effectiveness of face-to-face private tutoring with the convenience and affordability of an online service. InstaEDU was founded in 2011.
price ($mm)
$30
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closed 5/21/2012 via

Charlesbank Capital Partners LLC, acquired Princeton Review Higher Education Readiness

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synopsis: In May 2012, Charlesbank purchased The Princeton Review with significant coinvestment from the management team. The Princeton Review is a leading provider of test preparation courses and materials for prospective undergraduate and graduate students.
buyer: Charlesbank Capital Partners LLC
Charlesbank Capital Partners is a middle-market private equity investment firm managing more than $2 billion of capital. Charlesbank focuses on management-led buyouts and growth capital financings, typically investing $50 million to $150 million per transaction. "
 target parent: Princeton Review Inc.
target: Princeton Review Higher Education Readiness
The Princeton Review Higher Education Readiness Division is a division of The Princeton Review, Inc. The Division has a leading share of test preparation books in the US and is known for its in-person and online test preparation courses, delivered through a network of over 5,000 teachers and tutors.
price ($mm)
$32
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announced 7/28/2008 via PR Newswire

New Oriental Education & Technology Group, will acquire Tongwen Gaokao Test Preparation School

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synopsis: New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc., the largest provider of private educational services in China, announced it signed a definitive agreement on July 26, 2008 to acquire Tongwen Gaokao Test Preparation School.
buyer: New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU:$771.72)
New Oriental provides a comprehensive range of educational services and products to address the needs of students of all ages. From our POP Kids English program and summer camps to full primary and middle school education, lifelong education with New Oriental begins as early as age 5. "
 target: Tongwen Gaokao Test Preparation School
Tongwen Gaokao Test Preparation School is a Changchun-based private school that specializes in tutoring students who seek to retake the gaokao, or Chinese national entrance examination for students applying to colleges or universities in China.
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announced 9/15/2017 via GlobeNewswire

RISE Education Cayman Ltd., will acquire The Edge Learning Center

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synopsis: RISE Education entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Edge Learning Center. The Edge is a Hong Kong-based consulting firm that provides young students after-class tutoring, test preparation, and admission consulting services. They offer educational services spanning from SAT and IB Test Prep to teacher training.
buyer parent: Bain Capital
buyer: RISE Education Cayman Ltd. (REDU:$126.04)
RISE Education is a junior English Language Training provider based in China. They pioneered the application of subject-based learning philosophy in China, which uses language arts and social science to teach English in an immersive way that helps students learn to speak like a native speaker. "
 target: The Edge Learning Center
The Edge is a leading Hong Kong-based consulting firm that provides students aged 12 years old or above with after-class tutoring, test preparation, and admission consulting services. They offer a broad range of educational services spanning from SAT and IB Test Prep to teacher training.
price ($mm)
$4.22
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closed 12/9/2015 via BNC Analysis

Gateforum Educational Services Private Limited, acquired Yukti Educational Services Private Limited

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synopsis: Thinkcell Learning Solutions, an educational services provider, has acquired the YUKTI brand in order to kickstart its 8-12 science division, with the primary focus being the 12th Board exams and Engineering and Medical Entrance exams like JEE, MHT-CET and AIPMT.
buyer parent: ASK Pravi Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd
buyer: Gateforum Educational Services Private Limited
Thinkcell Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (formerly Gateforum Educational Services Pvt. Ltd.) is an educational services provider. It offers test preparatory tools for graduate aptitude tests in engineering courses. They are the number 1 institute for preparation for the GATE Exam. "
 target: Yukti Educational Services Private Limited
Yukti Educational Services Private Limited provides training and guidance to students seeking to get into engineering and medical institutes in India. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Mumbai, India.
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closed 10/30/2014 via PR Newswire

MPW, acquired Justin Craig Education

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synopsis: Mander Portman Woodward Limited (MPW), a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners., has successfully completed the strategic acquisition of Justin Craig Education, one of the United Kingdom's leading exam preparation and tutoring businesses. Justin Craig Education provides revision courses that offers AS/A2 levels and GCSE exams.
buyer parent: Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Inc.
buyer: MPW
MPW is a leading provider of high quality private education for students in their crucial transition from secondary school into UK universities. It provides educational offerings to both domestic and international students who plan to continue their education at prominent universities in the UK. "
 target parent: Piper Private Equity Limited
target: Justin Craig Education
Justin Craig Education provides revision courses that offers AS/A2 levels and GCSE exams. They provide classes for subjects including mathematics core, mechanics, statistics, English language and literature, biology, chemistry, physics, geography, history, politics, religious studies, and computing.
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closed 3/5/2008 via Company Press Release

Piper Private Equity Limited, acquired Justin Craig Education

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synopsis: Piper Private Equity has completed the MBO of Justin Craig Education, one of the UK’s leading and best established providers of specialist GCSE, AS and A2 revision courses, making a £3m investment.
buyer: Piper Private Equity Limited
Piper Private Equity invests in UK companies valued up to £25 million through management buyouts, management buyins, and other transactions. The company invests primarily in businesses residing in the retail, leisure, consumer products, and travel markets. "
 target: Justin Craig Education
Justin Craig Education provides revision courses that offers AS/A2 levels and GCSE exams. They provide classes for subjects including mathematics core, mechanics, statistics, English language and literature, biology, chemistry, physics, geography, history, politics, religious studies, and computing.
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announced 6/8/2022 via GlobeNewswire

Sanoma Oyj, will purchase K12 learning content business from Pearson plc

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synopsis: Sanoma, a leading learning and media company in Finland, will acquire Pearson’s local K12 learning content business in Italy. Pearson is the world’s leading learning company. Their K12 learning content business provides schools with high-quality learning materials. The acquisition also includes Pearson’s small exam preparation business in Germany.
buyer: Sanoma Oyj (HLSE:SAA1V:$1,252.10)
Finland-based Sanoma is a leading learning and media company. Sanoma enables teachers to excel at developing the talents of every child, provides consumers with engaging content, and offers unique marketing solutions to business partners. "
 seller: Pearson plc (LSE:PSON:$3,428.00)
Pearson is the world’s leading learning company. Their local K12 learning content business provides Italian schools with high-quality learning materials. Their small exam preparation business provides exam preparation services to students in Germany.
price ($mm)
$204
rev ($mm)
$125
EBITDA ($mm)
$32
EV / rev
1.6x
EV / EBITDA
6.3x
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closed 3/10/2008 via PR Newswire

Princeton Review Inc., acquired Test Services, Inc.

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synopsis: The Princeton Review, Inc., a leading provider of test preparation and educational support services, announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Test Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Alta Colleges, Inc. and the owner and operator of ten Princeton Review franchises.
buyer: Princeton Review Inc. (REVU:$188.75)
The Princeton Review is a pioneer in the world of education. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in New York City, the Company offers private tutoring and classroom and online test preparation to help students improve their scores in college and graduate school admissions tests. "
 target parent: Alta Colleges, Inc.
target: Test Services, Inc.
Test Services, Inc. provides test preparation services to students and prepares students for college and graduate school admissions exams, including SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, and LSAT exams. They offer private tutorials, courses, and partnerships with high school and universities.
price ($mm)
$39
rev ($mm)
$15
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.6x
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/19/2021 via PR Newswire

Penn Foster Inc., acquired Sokanu

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synopsis: Penn Foster has acquired Sokanu, creator of the CareerExplorer platform used by over 10 million people to match to and evaluate career paths. The acquisition furthers Penn Foster's mission of putting middle-skill workers on a path to economic mobility by combining actionable labor market intelligence with workforce-relevant courses and programs.
buyer parent: Two Sigma Investments
buyer: Penn Foster Inc. (REVU:$188.75)
Penn Foster is bridging the gap between education and economic opportunity to build the workforce. They partner with employers, education and workforce organizations, and local community groups to design and deliver digital and blended learning programs that attract, upskill, and retain workers. "
 target: Sokanu
Canada-based Sokanu is the Internet's largest career advancement platform. CareerExplorer by Sokanu is the most widely-used career assessment, blending psychometrics and machine learning to help people understand how their personal traits, talents, interests, and values align with different careers.
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closed 2/6/2019 via PR Newswire

Penn Foster Inc., acquired Ashworth College

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synopsis: Penn Foster, which partners with leading employers to attract, develop, and retain talent for middle-skill jobs, announced its acquisition of Ashworth College, an accredited online institution offering degree and certificate programs in fast-growing fields, as well as high school diplomas.
buyer parent: Bain Capital
buyer: Penn Foster Inc. (REVU:$188.75)
Penn Foster helps individuals develop the skills they need to pursue purposeful, and productive careers through affordable diploma, certificate and degree programs. Their digital and blended learning programs are delivered in a self-paced model along with personalized academic and career coaching. "
 target parent: Sterling Partners
target: Ashworth College
Ashworth College is a nationally-accredited online institution that provides flexible and affordable education to students located around the world. Areas of study include more than 145 career-focused programs in the high-demand fields of healthcare, technology, business, creative services and more.
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closed 5/2/2018 via PR Newswire

Bain Capital Double Impact, acquired Penn Foster Inc.

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synopsis: Bain Capital Double Impact, the impact investing strategy of Bain Capital, announced that it led an investor group to acquire Penn Foster, a provider of skills development and digital credentialing solutions, from the Vistria Group. Penn Foster's digital and blended learning programs are delivered in a self-paced model along with academic coaching.
buyer parent: Bain Capital
buyer: Bain Capital Double Impact
Bain Capital Double Impact is the impact investing strategy of Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm. Bain Capital Double Impact utilizes Bain Capital's proven, deep diligence, value-added approach to build great companies that deliver competitive financial returns. "
 target parent: The Vistria Group
target: Penn Foster Inc. (REVU:$188.75)
Penn Foster helps individuals develop the skills they need to pursue purposeful, and productive careers through affordable diploma, certificate and degree programs. Their digital and blended learning programs are delivered in a self-paced model along with personalized academic and career coaching.
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closed 5/21/2012 via

Charlesbank Capital Partners LLC, acquired Princeton Review Higher Education Readiness

See 103 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: In May 2012, Charlesbank purchased The Princeton Review with significant coinvestment from the management team. The Princeton Review is a leading provider of test preparation courses and materials for prospective undergraduate and graduate students.
buyer: Charlesbank Capital Partners LLC
Charlesbank Capital Partners is a middle-market private equity investment firm managing more than $2 billion of capital. Charlesbank focuses on management-led buyouts and growth capital financings, typically investing $50 million to $150 million per transaction. "
 target parent: Princeton Review Inc.
target: Princeton Review Higher Education Readiness
The Princeton Review Higher Education Readiness Division is a division of The Princeton Review, Inc. The Division has a leading share of test preparation books in the US and is known for its in-person and online test preparation courses, delivered through a network of over 5,000 teachers and tutors.
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$32
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closed 5/9/2011 via PR Newswire

Higher Education Partners LLC, acquired Community College Partnerships

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synopsis: The Princeton Review, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the assets of its Community College Partnerships ("CCP") business to Higher Education Partners LLC. CCP was formed in March 2010 to operate a new venture with community colleges to expand distance and hybrid learning opportunities in the allied health care field.
buyer: Higher Education Partners LLC
Higher Education Partners LLC was formed by Michael J. Perik, The Princeton Review's former chief executive officer, along with Gerard Kavanaugh and Monitor Clipper Partners. "
 target parent: Princeton Review Inc.
target: Community College Partnerships
Community College Partnerships ("CCP") was a division formed in March 2010 by The Princeton Review to operate a new venture with community colleges to expand distance and hybrid learning opportunities in the allied health care field.
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closed 12/8/2009 via PR Newswire

Princeton Review Inc., acquired Penn Foster Education Group, Inc.

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synopsis: The Princeton Review, Inc., a leading provider of test preparation and educational support services, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Penn Foster Education Group, Inc. Penn Foster, one of the oldest and largest online career education companies in the U.S., will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Princeton Review.
buyer: Princeton Review Inc. (REVU:$188.75)
The Princeton Review is a pioneer in the world of education. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in New York City, the Company offers private tutoring and classroom and online test preparation to help students improve their scores in college and graduate school admissions tests. "
 target parent: Wicks Group of Companies
target: Penn Foster Education Group, Inc.
Penn Foster Inc. is one of the oldest and largest accredited distance education providers in the world. Founded in 1890 by Thomas Foster to educate coal miners in safety and engineering, Penn Foster has enrolled over 13 million students around the world since its inception.
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$162 [$173]
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$89
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$13
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2.0x
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13.8x
closed 3/12/2009 via PR Newswire

Core Projects & Technologies Ltd., purchased The K-12 Services Division from Princeton Review Inc.

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synopsis: The Princeton Review, Inc., a leading provider of test preparation and educational support services, announced the completion of its previously announced sale of the assets of its K-12 Services Division to CORE Education and Consulting Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of CORE Projects & Technologies Limited.
buyer: Core Projects & Technologies Ltd.
CORE Projects & Technologies Ltd. is a global leader in Education Management Systems with a customer base spread across the USA, UK, Africa, Bahamas and the Caribbean. "
 seller: Princeton Review Inc. (REVU:$188.75)
The Princeton Review is a pioneer in the world of education. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in New York City, the Company offers private tutoring and classroom and online test preparation to help students improve their scores in college and graduate school admissions tests.
price ($mm)
$9.50
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$30
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0.3x
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closed 7/24/2008 via PR Newswire

Princeton Review Inc., acquired The Princeton Review of Orange County, Inc.

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synopsis: The Princeton Review, Inc., a leading provider of test preparation and educational support services, completed its acquisition of The Princeton Review of Orange County, Inc., the operator of The Princeton Review franchises in several southern California locations, as well as certain assets and rights associated with those operations.
buyer: Princeton Review Inc. (REVU:$188.75)
The Princeton Review is a pioneer in the world of education. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in New York City, the Company offers private tutoring and classroom and online test preparation to help students improve their scores in college and graduate school admissions tests. "
 target: The Princeton Review of Orange County, Inc.
The Princeton Review of Orange County, Inc. is the operator of The Princeton Review franchises in several southern California locations, as well as certain assets and rights associated with those operations. TPROC operates franchises in several locations in California.
price ($mm)
$31
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$13
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2.4x
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closed 3/10/2008 via PR Newswire

Princeton Review Inc., acquired Test Services, Inc.

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synopsis: The Princeton Review, Inc., a leading provider of test preparation and educational support services, announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Test Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Alta Colleges, Inc. and the owner and operator of ten Princeton Review franchises.
buyer: Princeton Review Inc. (REVU:$188.75)
The Princeton Review is a pioneer in the world of education. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in New York City, the Company offers private tutoring and classroom and online test preparation to help students improve their scores in college and graduate school admissions tests. "
 target parent: Alta Colleges, Inc.
target: Test Services, Inc.
Test Services, Inc. provides test preparation services to students and prepares students for college and graduate school admissions exams, including SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, and LSAT exams. They offer private tutorials, courses, and partnerships with high school and universities.
price ($mm)
$39
rev ($mm)
$15
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.6x
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/24/2007 via BNC Analysis

Bain Capital, Prides Capital Partners, LLC, purchased a minority stake in Princeton Review Inc.

See 75 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Princeton Review Inc. said Bain Capital Ventures and Prides Capital agreed to invest $60 million in the group and named Michael Perik as its new chief executive effective immediately. Under the agreement, the private equity investors will buy $60 million worth of preferred stock in the test preparation tutoring group.
buyer: Bain Capital
buyer: Prides Capital Partners, LLC
Founded in 1984, Bain Capital's primary aim is to acquire or invest in companies that have excellent potential for equity appreciation. Bain Capital's approach is to develop partnerships with exceptional management teams. "
 target: Princeton Review Inc. (REVU:$188.75)
The Princeton Review is a pioneer in the world of education. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in New York City, the Company offers private tutoring and classroom and online test preparation to help students improve their scores in college and graduate school admissions tests.
price ($mm)
$60
rev ($mm)
$150
EBITDA ($mm)
$4
EV / rev
0.4x
EV / EBITDA
16.4x
closed 2/1/2007 via BNC Analysis

MyRichUncle, acquired Embark

See 45 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Princeton Review quietly spun-out its college enrollment marketing business, Embark. The business was sold for $7 million in cash, with an additional $1.25 million earn-out based on the performance of the business to Embark Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MRU Holdings. MRU Holdings is the parent of student loan provider “My Rich Uncle.”
buyer: MyRichUncle (UNCL:$0.00)
MRU Holdings, Inc. is a specialty finance company that profiles and provides students with funds for higher education using a blend of current market credit practices as well as its own proprietary analytic models and decision tools. The company has a renowned brand name "MyRichUncle(TM)". "
 target parent: Princeton Review Inc.
target: Embark
Formerly known as Snap Technologies, Inc., CollegeEdge and Embark.com, Inc.
price ($mm)
$8.25
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/2/2018 via PR Newswire

Bain Capital Double Impact, acquired Penn Foster Inc.

See 73 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Bain Capital Double Impact, the impact investing strategy of Bain Capital, announced that it led an investor group to acquire Penn Foster, a provider of skills development and digital credentialing solutions, from the Vistria Group. Penn Foster's digital and blended learning programs are delivered in a self-paced model along with academic coaching.
buyer parent: Bain Capital
buyer: Bain Capital Double Impact
Bain Capital Double Impact is the impact investing strategy of Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm. Bain Capital Double Impact utilizes Bain Capital's proven, deep diligence, value-added approach to build great companies that deliver competitive financial returns. "
 target parent: The Vistria Group
target: Penn Foster Inc. (REVU:$188.75)
Penn Foster helps individuals develop the skills they need to pursue purposeful, and productive careers through affordable diploma, certificate and degree programs. Their digital and blended learning programs are delivered in a self-paced model along with personalized academic and career coaching.
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announced 1/24/2022 via GlobeNewswire

Colibri Group, will acquire Becker Professional Education

See 211 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Colibri Group, a Gridiron Capital company, is to acquire Becker Professional Education and OnCourse Learning. Becker provides CPA Exam Review, CMA Exam Review and CPE (Continued Professional Education). OnCourse Learning offers continuing education, pre-licensing and corporate training.
buyer parent: Gridiron Capital, LLC
buyer: Colibri Group
Colibri Group helps millions of licensed professionals manage and advance their careers through online learning solutions for licensing, continuing education and professional development, all powered by its proprietary ColibriConnect technology platform. "
 target parent: Adtalem Global Education Inc.
target: Becker Professional Education
Becker provides CPA Exam Review, CMA Exam Review and CPE (Continued Professional Education) with expert instructors, high-quality content, flexible learning formats including on-demand resources and webcasts. OnCourse Learning offers continuing education, pre-licensing and corporate training.
price ($mm)
$500
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/19/2019 via BusinessWire

Kaplan, Inc., purchased Healthcare Assets from Becker Professional Education

See 83 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Kaplan has acquired certain healthcare test preparation assets of Becker Professional Education, a global leader in professional education serving the accounting, project management and healthcare professions. The acquisition includes certain assets related to Becker’s U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLEⓇ) review programs.
buyer parent: Graham Holdings Company
buyer: Kaplan, Inc.
Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company, is a premier provider of educational services for individuals, schools, and businesses worldwide. Kaplan is a pioneer in the for-profit education industry, with a brand name that is synonymous with quality, innovation and integrity. "
 seller parent: Adtalem Global Education Inc.
seller: Becker Professional Education
The acquisition includes certain assets related to Becker’s U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLEⓇ) review programs. Becker Professional Education is a global leader in professional education serving the accounting, project management and healthcare professions.
price ($mm)
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closed 1/22/2019 via PR Newswire

Grand Canyon Education, Inc., acquired Orbis Education

See 87 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Grand Canyon Education, a publicly traded shared services partner dedicated to serving colleges and universities, has completed the acquisition of Orbis Education Services, an education services company that supports healthcare education programs for 17 regionally accredited universities across the United States.
buyer: Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE:$939.37)
Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a publicly traded shared services partner dedicated to serving colleges and universities. GCE supports partner institutions' students through operational functions that achieve organizational growth and student success. GCE is a pioneer of the hybrid campus model. "
 target: Orbis Education
Orbis Education develops and manages healthcare education solutions that help alleviate workforce shortages for hospitals and healthcare systems. They form partnerships with academic institutions and healthcare systems to deliver high-quality, clinically intensive healthcare education programs.
price ($mm)
$363
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 10/4/2012 via BNC Analysis

Pearson Longman, will acquire Educational Resources Pte Ltd

See 73 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: AEC Education PLC, which offers a number of diploma and degree programs up to the post-graduate level to students in the Asian region, said it has agreed to sell its non-core examinations subsidiary, Educational Resources Pte Ltd, or ER, to Pearson Education South Asia Pte. Ltd.
buyer parent: Pearson plc
buyer: Pearson Longman
In Singapore since 1965, Pearson Longman draws on experiences, heritage and networks to bring numerous quality instructional programmes and resources that are tailor-made to the latest syllabuses from the Singapore Ministry of Education. "
 target parent: AEC Education Plc
target: Educational Resources Pte Ltd
AEC Education Plc offers a number of diploma and degree programs up to the post-graduate level to students in the Asian region. They have both class-based instruction and distance learning to post-graduate degree level.
price ($mm)
$4.03
rev ($mm)
$3
EBITDA ($mm)
$0
EV / rev
1.3x
EV / EBITDA
25.0x
closed 1/4/2008 via

AEC Education Plc, acquired Educational Resources Pte Ltd

See 73 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: AEC is pleased to announce the exchange of contracts to acquire the 65% of Educational Resources Pte Ltd that it does not already own (“the Acquisition”) with effect from 4 January 2008. ER is incorporated in Singapore and has four wholly owned subsidiaries. Following the Acquisition, AEC will hold 100% of the issued share capital of ER.
buyer: AEC Education Plc (AIM:AEC:$10.66)
AEC Education Plc provides a range of educational courses and training programs, both as tutored courses leading to qualifications and by way of distance learning under various arrangements with universities, primarily in Singapore and Malaysia. "
 target: Educational Resources Pte Ltd
Educational Resources provides curriculum resources, library books, educational multimedia and teaching resources to schools in Singapore.
price ($mm)
$0.58*
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/23/2022 via PR Newswire

University Instructors, acquired PrepForward LLC

See 21 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: University Instructors LLC (UI), a Public Consulting Group (PCG) Company and leading provider of K-12 learning, training, and staffing services, has purchased PrepForward, a Boston-based company specializing in comprehensive, online K-12 teacher certification prep and professional development.
buyer parent: Public Consulting Group, Inc.
buyer: University Instructors
University Instructors LLC (UI) provides schools and districts with evidence-based, effective instructional programs as well as the resources necessary for staff development, intervention initiatives, program implementation, supplemental instruction, and extended day and summer camp programs. "
 target: PrepForward LLC
PrepForward's suite of comprehensive, online courses support K-12 teachers at all stages of their career. Its innovative teacher preparation solutions are used by leading educational institutions across the country, including MA DESE, Teach for America, universities, and school districts.
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closed 12/15/2021 via BusinessWire

Colibri Group, acquired Moreland University

See 39 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Colibri Group, a professional education company with leading brands that provide learning solutions to licensed professionals, has acquired Moreland University, one of the nation's largest technology-centric teacher certification institutions, providing professionals the opportunity to transition into teaching.
buyer parent: Gridiron Capital, LLC
buyer: Colibri Group
Colibri Group helps millions of licensed professionals manage and advance their careers through online learning solutions for licensing, continuing education and professional development, all powered by its proprietary ColibriConnect technology platform. "
 target: Moreland University
Moreland University is a collaborative, activity-based, technology-centric teacher preparation program and degree-granting institution. Through its TeachNow program, Moreland offers a nine-month post-baccalaureate teacher certification program and 12-month Master's in Education degree programs.
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announced 9/3/2021 via BusinessWire

The Rise Fund, will acquire Teachers of Tomorrow, LLC

See 64 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Rise Fund, TPG’s multi-sector global impact investing strategy, announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Teachers of Tomorrow, the nation’s largest teacher alternative certification program (ACP) which provides training, certification, and placement services for aspiring teachers, from Gauge Capital.
buyer parent: TPG Capital
buyer: The Rise Fund
Founded in 2016 by TPG in partnership with Bono and Jeff Skoll, The Rise Funds invest behind impact entrepreneurs and growth-stage, high potential, mission-driven companies that are focused on achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. "
 target parent: Gauge Capital
target: Teachers of Tomorrow, LLC
Teachers of Tomorrow is the nation's leading alternative teacher certification provider. The company's program addresses the growing teacher shortage by enabling non-traditional candidates with undergraduate degrees to attain certification.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 2/19/2021 via PR Newswire

Teachers of Tomorrow, LLC, acquired The Learning Liaisons

See 64 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Teachers of Tomorrow has acquired The Learning Liaisons, a top-performing platform that delivers teacher exam preparation through interactive video courses and workshops. With the acquisition, teachers across the nation can expect a broader selection of preparation for certification exams available through Teachers of Tomorrow.
buyer parent: Gauge Capital
buyer: Teachers of Tomorrow, LLC
Teachers of Tomorrow is the nation's leading alternative teacher certification provider. The company's program addresses the growing teacher shortage by enabling non-traditional candidates with undergraduate degrees to attain certification. "
 target: The Learning Liaisons
The Learning Liaisons provides teachers the knowledge, skill, and attitude to pass their state teacher and leader certification exams through interactive video courses and workshops. The company employs individuals to help teachers understand and apply concepts to scenarios to pass exams.
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EV / EBITDA
closed 4/10/2017 via PR Newswire

The Learning House, Inc., acquired Advancement Courses

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synopsis: The Learning House, Inc., an academic program manager (APM) for colleges and universities in the United States, has acquired Advancement Courses. Advancement Courses provides expertly-crafted, classroom-applicable courses to teachers for salary advancement and recertification.
buyer parent: Weld North LLC
buyer: The Learning House, Inc.
The Learning House, Inc. through its proprietary cloud based technology platform helps colleges and universities create, manage and grow high-quality online degree programs and courses. Learning House enables institutions to efficiently and affordably achieve their online education goals. "
 target: Advancement Courses
Advancement Courses provides expertly-crafted, classroom-applicable courses to teachers for salary advancement and recertification. Their extensive curriculum includes over 150 graduate-level, self-paced courses in a broad range of subjects and available in both online and print-based formats.
price ($mm)
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EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/13/2017 via BusinessWire

Excelligence Learning Corporation, acquired Childcare Education Institute

See 22 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Excelligence Learning Corporation, a leading provider of educational tools and solutions to early childhood and elementary school teachers and parents, has acquired ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI). CCEI is a leading provider of online professional development and data systems for the early child care and education market.
buyer parent: Brentwood Associates
buyer: Excelligence Learning Corporation (:$109.90)
Excelligence Learning Corporation is a leading developer, manufacturer, distributor, and multi-channel retailer of over 20,000 innovative, high-quality and grade-appropriate educational products and teaching solutions. The company has three core divisions: Supplies, Equipment, and Services. "
 target: Childcare Education Institute
ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) provides online professional development & training & education certificates to the early childhood market. CCEI offers programs across an array of early childhood settings, including preschool centers, family child care, prekindergarten classrooms & more.
price ($mm)
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closed 11/25/2020 via Company Press Release

Eureka Equity Partners, L.P., acquired iPEC Coaching

See 64 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Eureka Equity Partners has acquired iPEC Coaching, a leading provider of coach training and certification solutions to the worldwide professional coaching industry. iPEC also offers training and coaching services to corporations and business support tools to the professional coach industry.
buyer: Eureka Equity Partners, L.P.
Eureka Equity Partners is a private equity firm targeting niche market leaders with up to $100 million in revenue across industry segments in which Eureka brings significant experience and operating resources. "
 target: iPEC Coaching
iPEC Coaching is a leading provider of coaching certifications to its students through both fully virtual and live training formats. The company also provides training and coaching services to corporations and business support tools to the professional coach industry.
price ($mm)
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EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/28/2021 via BNC Analysis

Byju's, acquired Great Learning

See 21 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Byju’s, India’s largest Ed-tech company, has acquired Great Learning, one of India’s leading ed-tech companies for professional and higher education. Great Learning offers online certification courses from top universities. They provide programs for data science & business analytics, AI, management, cloud computing, digital marketing, and more.
buyer: Byju's
Based in India, Byju’s is India’s largest Ed-tech company and the creator of India’s largest K12 learning app which offers highly adaptive, engaging and effective learning programs for students in classes 4-12 (K-12) and competitive exams like JEE, NEET, CAT, IAS, GRE and GMAT. "
 target: Great Learning
Great Learning is one of India’s leading ed-tech companies for professional and higher education. Great Learning offers online certification courses from top universities. They provide programs for data science & business analytics, AI, management, cloud computing, digital marketing, and more.
price ($mm)
$600
rev ($mm)
$44
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
13.7x
EV / EBITDA
closed 6/22/2022 via Company Press Release

BPP Holdings Plc, acquired Firebrand Training Ltd.

See 111 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: BPP Education Group, the global leader in professional and vocational education, has acquired Firebrand Training, a specialist IT and Digital training company. Firebrand delivers accelerated technical skills training in the form of IT certifications, IT apprenticeships, and intensive IT skills bootcamps across the UK and Europe.
buyer parent: TDR Capital
buyer: BPP Holdings Plc
Based in the UK, BPP provides education and training in law, business, finance, accountancy, banking, technology and nursing both through relationships with corporates and directly to consumers across test preparation, university, apprenticeship and professional development. "
 target: Firebrand Training Ltd.
Firebrand Training is a specialist IT and Digital training company. Firebrand delivers accelerated technical skills training in the form of IT certifications, IT apprenticeships, and intensive IT skills bootcamps across the UK and Europe.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 6/19/2019 via BNC Analysis

Advantage Partners, acquired Abitus, Inc.

See 55 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Advantage Partners, a Japanese private equity firm, has acquired Abitus Inc, a vocational education firm providing qualification training in various overseas certifications. Abitus offers US Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certifications.
buyer: Advantage Partners
Advantage Partners continues to be businesses’ optimal partner in Japan’s private equity market. They became the first in Japan to offer services for buyout funds in 1997. Advantage Partners maintains position as the gold standard in Japan for both investing in private companies as well as exits. "
 target: Abitus, Inc.
Abitus is a vocational education firm in Japan. Abitus provides qualification training in various overseas certifications, such as the US Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certifications.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 10/6/2016 via Company Press Release

Australian College of Training and Employment, acquired DDLS

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synopsis: Australian vocational education provider, the Australian College of Training and Employment (ACTE) Group has acquired DDLS, Australia’s leading, trusted ICT training partner, as both organisations look to expand and strengthen their positions in the fast growing ICT industry.
buyer: Australian College of Training and Employment
The Australian College of Training and Employment (ACTE) was established in 2006 to provide every Australian with the opportunity to transform their life through education. "
 target parent: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
target: DDLS
With over 20 years experience DDLS is the Australian leader in IT Technical Training, Certification and Professional Development, enabling their customers to successfully deploy technology, effectively manage processes and deliver quality service.
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closed 1/7/2016 via BusinessWire

Avnet, Inc., acquired ExitCertified

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synopsis: Avnet, Inc., a company that accelerates the success of customers who build, sell and use technology globally by providing them with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products, services, and solutions, announced that it has acquired ExitCertified, a leading provider of certified IT training in North America.
buyer: Avnet, Inc. (AVT:$19,518.59)
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), accelerates the success of customers who build, sell and use technology globally by providing them with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products, services and solutions. Avnet is a Fortune 500 company with revenues of $27.9 billion for the fiscal year 2015. "
 target: ExitCertified
ExitCertified® was founded in 2001 and offers strategic training paths for the skills required to support today’s technologies while offering a broad curriculum of application focused courses for clients looking to implement new/upgraded business applications.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$24
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/29/2021 via BNC Analysis

123FAHRSCHULE, acquired FahrerWerk

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synopsis: 123FAHRSCHULE SE, the first online driving school in Germany, has acquired FahrerWerk GmbH, a modern driving instructor training center in Germany. FahrerWerk provides all the necessary training their students need to get their driver instructor license. They offer a cozy campus and relaxed environment with snacks and drinks.
buyer: 123FAHRSCHULE (DUSE:123F:$0.00)
123FAHRSCHULE is the first online driving school in Germany. 123FAHRSCHULE enables students to register, practice for exams, and plan driving lessons all online or via mobile app. Their innovative learning system and qualified driving instructors ensure that students will quickly learn how to drive."
 target: FahrerWerk
FahrerWerk is a modern driving instructor training center in Germany. FahrerWerk provides all the necessary training their students need to get their driver instructor license. They offer a cozy campus and relaxed environment with snacks and drinks.
price ($mm)
$0.68
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 4/25/2022 via BNC Analysis

Veranda Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd, will acquire Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd.

See 71 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Veranda Learning Solutions, a digital learning company based in India, will acquire Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (T.I.M.E.), India’s leading test-prep institute. T.I.M.E. provides training for various competitive exams at graduate and post graduate level, including CAT, GATE, IITJEE, GMAT, GRE, MAT and more.
buyer parent: Kalpathi Investments
buyer: Veranda Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd (NSEI:VERANDA:$0.33)
Veranda Learning is a digital learning company based in India, offering a multitude of career-defining courses. All these courses are offered through Veranda Race Learning Solutions Private Limited and Veranda CA Learning Solutions Private Limited which are 100% subsidiary companies. "
 target: Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd.
Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (T.I.M.E.) is India’s leading test-prep institute. T.I.M.E. provides training for various competitive exams at graduate and post graduate level, including CAT, GATE, IITJEE, GMAT, GRE, MAT and more.
price ($mm)
$37
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
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$9.21
EBIT ($mm)
$5.39
Net Income ($mm)
$0.75
Employees
779
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