Like Study Group International Ltd.

closed 7/1/2010 via Reuters

Providence Equity Partners Inc., acquired Study Group International Ltd.

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synopsis: U.S. private equity firm Providence Equity Partners has acquired university programme provider Study Group from Australia's CHAMP Private Equity.
buyer: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
Providence Equity Partners is the leading global private equity firm specializing in equity investments in media, entertainment, communications and information companies around the world. The principals of Providence manage funds with over $22 billion in equity commitments. "
 target parent: Champ Private Equity
target: Study Group International Ltd.
Study Group helps over 35,000 international students fulfil their ambitions every year. We are global leaders in international education and training, providing a complete range of educational opportunities for students from over 120 countries.
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closed 5/19/2022 via BNC Analysis

ACE Education, acquired Ecole Internationale de Mode et Luxe

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synopsis: Ecole Internationale de Mode et Luxe (EIDM) has been acquired by the Ace Education to continue the group’s expansion in France. EIDM is an international academic institution whose Fashion Business/Management is comprehensively provided by providing multidisciplinary programs from Bachelor to Masters.
buyer: ACE Education
ACE Education is a leading private vocational higher education platform in France and Spain. ACE is a diversified higher education group with over 20 campuses and over 4,000 students, and operates under four brands: AMOS, ESBS, ESDAC and CMH. "
 target: Ecole Internationale de Mode et Luxe
Ecole Internationale de Mode et Luxe (EIDM) is an international academic institution whose Fashion Business/Management is comprehensively provided by providing multidisciplinary programs from Bachelor to Masters, to meet the high aspirations of the Fashion Industry.
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announced 5/4/2022 via PR Newswire

Universal Technical Institute, will acquire Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.

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synopsis: Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a provider of transportation and technical training programs, will acquire Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. from Liberty Partners LLC, a private equity investment firm. Concorde is a provider of healthcare education programs. They offer programs for nursing, dental hygiene, and other direct patient care fields.
buyer: Universal Technical Institute (:$388.41)
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is a leading provider of transportation and technical training programs. UTI provides technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, CNC machinists and welders. "
 target parent: Liberty Partners
target: Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.
Concorde Career Colleges is a leading provider of healthcare education programs. Concorde is focused on preparing students for successful professions in the healthcare sector. The company offers diploma and degree programs across nursing, dental hygiene, and other direct patient care fields.
price ($mm)
$50
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$180
EBITDA ($mm)
$13
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0.3x
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3.8x
closed 5/2/2022 via BusinessWire

UpGrad, acquired INSOFE

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synopsis: upGrad, an online higher education platform in India, has acquired INSOFE, Asia’s 1st Data Science education institute with 7 international academic tie-ups offering full-time dual specialization master’s degrees with post-study work permit opportunities in Canada, France, the USA, and the UK.
buyer: UpGrad
UpGrad is an online higher education platform in India that provides rigorous industry relevant programs designed and delivered in collaboration with world-class faculty and industry. UpGrad merges the latest technology, pedagogy and services to create an immersive learning experience. "
 target: INSOFE
INSOFE is Asia’s 1st Data Science education institute with 7 international academic tie-ups offering full-time dual specialization master’s degrees with post-study work permit opportunities in Canada, France, the USA, and the UK.
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$33
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closed 3/2/2022 via Company Press Release

Galileo Global Education, acquired AKAD University

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synopsis: Galileo Global Education, an international provider of higher education, has acquired AKAD University from AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA. AKAD is Germany's oldest state-recognised private distance learning university and specialises in time- and location-independent distance learning.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Galileo Global Education
Galileo Global Education is an international provider of higher education with an offer that spans from applied arts, fashion, design and digital/Internet to business and medicine. The group is present in over 91 campuses in 13 countries around the world and has over 170,000 enrolled students. "
 target parent: Aurelius AG
target: AKAD University
AKAD is the first private long-distance university in Germany and one of the largest providers of distance learning. It offers more than 80 part-time distance learning courses with Bachelor's, Master's and MBA degrees and more than 100 continuing education options.
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$51
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closed 2/2/2022 via BusinessWire

PicsArt, acquired Code Republic

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synopsis: Picsart, the world’s leading digital creation platform and a top 20 most downloaded app worldwide, announced that it has acquired the learning platform Code Republic. Code Republic offers online education courses in programming, math and more. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Yerevan, Armenia.
buyer: PicsArt
Picsart is the world’s largest digital creation platform and a top 20 most downloaded app. Every month, the Picsart community creates, remixes, and shares billions of visual stories using the company’s powerful and easy-to-use editing tools. "
 target: Code Republic
Code Republic offers online education courses in programming, math and more. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Yerevan, Armenia.
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announced 1/24/2022 via PR Newswire

Elite Education Group International Limited, will acquire EduGlobal College

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synopsis: Elite Education Group International Limited, a provider of comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students interested in college and university programs in the US, Canada and the UK, is to acquire EduGlobal College, a private college located in the metro area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
buyer: Elite Education Group International Limited
Elite Education Group, through its subsidiaries Quest Holding International LLC and Highrim Holding International Limited, provides comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students interested in university and college degree programs in the US, Canada and the UK. "
 target parent: Canada EduGlobal Holdings Inc.
target: EduGlobal College
EduGlobal College is a private college located in the metro area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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announced 1/13/2022 via BNC Analysis

Cedergrenska AB, will acquire Växjö Fria Gymnasium AB

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synopsis: Cedergrenska, an education group based in Sweden, is acquiring Växjö Fria Gymnasium AB, an independent school that offers university preparatory and vocational preparation programs. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Växjö, Sweden.
buyer: Cedergrenska AB (OM:CEDER:$58.20)
Cedergrenska is an education group that conducts education of the highest quality for children and students from preschool to post-secondary education. Cedergrenska operates in Sweden. "
 target: Växjö Fria Gymnasium AB
Växjö Fria Gymnasium AB is an independent school that offers university preparatory and vocational preparation programs. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Växjö, Sweden.
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$5.04
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closed 6/16/2021 via BNC Analysis

Groupe EDH SAS, acquired ESEC SARL

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synopsis: EDH, a private higher education group controlled by Quilvest alongside IK and management, acquires ESEC. Founded in 1973, ESEC is recognized as one of the best French film schools. ESEC has been providing training in the various film professions recognized by professionals for more than 45 years.
buyer: Groupe EDH SAS
Groupe EDH (Ecoles Denis Huisman) is a leader in private French higher education with schools that offer training programs in communication (EFAP), culture related businesses (ICART), and journalism (EFJ). Groupe EDH has locations in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille and New York. "
 target parent: Hildegarde
target: ESEC SARL
Founded in 1973, ESEC is recognized as one of the best French film schools. Located in the heart of Paris and recognized by the Ministry of Culture, ESEC has been providing training in the various film professions recognized by professionals for more than 45 years.
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announced 5/28/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Afya Participações S.A., will acquire UNIGRANRIO

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synopsis: Afya Participações is to acquire UNIGRANRIO, a post-secondary education institution with government authorization to offer on-campus, undergraduate medical, and health-related courses in the state of Rio de Janeiro and has the best academic quality among for profit universities in the state.
buyer parent: Afya Limited
buyer: Afya Participações S.A.
Afya is a leading medical education group in Brazil based on number of medical school seats, delivering an end-to-end physician-centric ecosystem that serves and empowers students to be lifelong medical learners. "
 target: UNIGRANRIO
UNIGRANRIO is a post-secondary education institution with government authorization to offer on-campus, undergraduate medical, and health-related courses in the state of Rio de Janeiro and has the best academic quality among for profit universities in the state.
price ($mm)
$131
rev ($mm)
$49
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2.7x
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announced 3/24/2021 via Company Press Release

TDR Capital, will acquire BPP Holdings Plc

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synopsis: TDR Capital, a leading UK-based private equity firm, will acquire BPP, the global leader in professional and vocational education, from Vanta Education. TDR’s support and long-term commitment will allow BPP to further invest in improving quality, customer experience, and satisfaction.
buyer: TDR Capital
Based in the UK, TDR Capital is a leading private equity firm with over €10 billion of committed capital. TDR Capital invests in market-leading, European businesses and partner with them to develop and grow their operations. "
 target parent: Apollo Global Management
target: 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.
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announced 3/10/2021 via BNC Analysis

Henry Barnard School will be merged with The Providence Country Day School,

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synopsis: The Henry Barnard School is merging with the private Providence Country Day School, which means the combined schools will offer pre-kindergarten to grade 12 instruction. Henry Barnard School is an educational institution that offers educational courses for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and primary level students.
buyer: The Providence Country Day School
The Providence Country Day School (often abbreviated to the initials PCD) is a private middle and high school, founded in 1923. Located in East Providence, Rhode Island, United States, it serves approximately 200 students in grades 6 through 12. "
 target: Henry Barnard School
Henry Barnard School is an educational institution that offers educational courses for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and primary level students. The institute also offers weekly classes for art, music, technology education, library, and Spanish.
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closed 3/10/2021 via Company Press Release

Southern New Hampshire University, acquired Kenzie Academy

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synopsis: Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Kenzie Academy, an Indiana-based national leader in online technology training offering high-quality programs in software engineering and UX Design.
buyer: Southern New Hampshire University
Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution. Now serving more than 150,000 students worldwide, SNHU offers more than 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. "
 target: Kenzie Academy
Kenzie Academy is an Indiana-based national leader in online technology training offering high-quality programs in software engineering and UX Design.
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closed 12/18/2020 via Company Press Release

Ardian, acquired AD Education SAS

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synopsis: Ardian, a world-leading French private equity house, has acquired a majority stake in AD Education alongside Kevin Guenegan, founder and CEO of the group, as well as the management team. Based in Paris, AD Education is a leading European higher education platform and a leader in the field of Creative Arts.
buyer: Ardian
Headquartered in France, Ardian is a world-leading private investment house with assets of US$103 billion managed or advised in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Ardian focuses on delivering excellent investment performance to its global investor base. "
 target: AD Education SAS
Based in Paris, AD Education is a leading European higher education platform and a leader in the field of Creative Arts. AD Education covers four main sub-segments: Design & Graphical Arts, Media & Digital, Audiovisual, and Culture & Luxury.
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closed 12/14/2020 via BusinessWire

Westcliff University, acquired Western State University College of Law

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synopsis: Westcliff University formally announced the acquisition of Western State College of Law, now recognized as Western State College of Law at Westcliff University. As the oldest law school in Orange County, Calif., Western State is a highly regarded institution with graduates serving as successful trial lawyers, and top judges.
buyer: Westcliff University
Westcliff University is an innovative international higher education institution with its finger on the pulse of the global business landscape and the needs of today’s employers. It offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees spanning 21 areas of study including business, education, and STEM. "
 target: Western State University College of Law
Western State University College of Law was founded in 1966 and is the oldest law school in Orange County. Located in the heart of Southern California, Western State is dedicated to providing students with the support, guidance, and training necessary to realize their potential.
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closed 12/11/2020 via Company Press Release

GFH Financial Group, acquired AMA International University

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synopsis: GFH Financial Group (GFH) announced that it, alongside its strategic partners, has successfully completed the acquisition of AMA International University-Bahrain (AMAIUB), further building the Group’s local and regional education portfolio. AMAIUB has quickly grown to be a leading provider of higher education for local and regional students.
buyer: GFH Financial Group (KWSE:GFH:$266.02)
GFH is one of the most recognised financial groups in the Gulf region. Its businesses include Asset Management, Wealth Management, Commercial Banking and Real Estate Development. The Group’s operations are focused in the GCC, North Africa and India. "
 target: AMA International University
AMA International University-Bahrain offers undergraduate degree programmes namely: Bachelor of Sciences in Business Informatics, International Studies, Computer Science, Informatics Engineering, and Mechatronics Engineering.
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announced 10/29/2020 via Company Press Release

American Public Education, Inc., will acquire Rasmussen College, Inc.

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synopsis: American Public Education, Inc. – parent company of online learning provider American Public University System and on-ground, pre-licensure Hondros College of Nursing – will acquire Rasmussen University (Rasmussen College), a nursing- and health sciences-focused institution serving in the US.
buyer: American Public Education, Inc. (APEI:$299.01)
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) is a leading provider of higher learning dedicated to preparing students all over the world. APEI offers academic programs and services to students, universities and partner organizations through Hondros College of Nursing. "
 target parent: Renovus Capital
target: Rasmussen College, Inc.
Rasmussen University (Rasmussen College) is a nursing- and health sciences-focused institution serving over 18,000 students at its 24 campuses across six states and online. Rasmussen is one of the largest providers of pre-licensure nursing programs in the United States.
price ($mm)
$329
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$256
EBITDA ($mm)
$43
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1.3x
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7.7x
closed 10/21/2020 via BNC Analysis

Groupe EDH SAS, acquired CREAD Institut

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synopsis: Groupe EDH (Ecoles Denis Huisman), a private higher education group in France, has acquired CREAD Institut, a private higher education institution in France that focuses on interior design. CREAD Institut offers courses for interior design, level II certification (France) and level 6 certification (EU).
buyer: Groupe EDH SAS
Groupe EDH (Ecoles Denis Huisman) is a leader in private French higher education with schools that offer training programs in communication (EFAP), culture related businesses (ICART), and journalism (EFJ). Groupe EDH has locations in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille and New York. "
 target: CREAD Institut
CREAD Institut is a private higher education institution in France that focuses on interior design. CREAD Institut is managed by interior designers to train the interior designers of tomorrow. They offer courses for interior design, level II certification (France) and level 6 certification (EU).
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announced 9/30/2020 via BNC Analysis

Centro Nacional de Ensino Superior Ltda., will acquire Unijuazeiro

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synopsis: Centro Nacional de Ensino Superior Ltda. (CENESUP), a Brazilian education group, will acquire Centro Universitário de Juazeiro do Norte (Unijuazeiro), a private higher education institution in Brazil. Unijuazeiro offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses for nutrition, information systems, architecture and more.
buyer parent: Ser Educacional S.A.
buyer: Centro Nacional de Ensino Superior Ltda.
Centro Nacional de Ensino Superior Ltda. (CENESUP) is a company of universities, colleges and career schools in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. This privately owned company was founded in 2002. "
 target: Unijuazeiro
Centro Universitário de Juazeiro do Norte (Unijuazeiro) is a private higher education institution in Brazil. Unijuazeiro's mission is to provide students with the training and knowledge they need to improve their society. They offer courses for nutrition, information systems, architecture and more.
price ($mm)
$4.52
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$4
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$1
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1.2x
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5.6x
closed 9/23/2020 via BNC Analysis

CAPZA, acquired IMF Business School

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synopsis: CAPZA, a European private investment platform, has acquired a majority stake in IMF International Business School, an online higher education learning company in Spain. IMF offers a wide range of postgraduate degrees and over 900 courses that are taught by a faculty of doctors and professionals.
buyer: CAPZA
CAPZA is a European private investment platform. CAPZA offers financing solutions to small & mid cap companies at every stage of their development. With €3 billion of assets, CAPZA puts its experience and passion for investing in businesses at the service of investors in Europe and around the world."
 target: IMF Business School
IMF Business School is an online higher education learning company in Spain. IMF offers a wide range of postgraduate degrees and over 900 courses that are taught by a faculty of doctors and professionals. They offer courses for engineering and technology, HR, marketing, economics, health, and more.
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announced 2/21/2019 via Company Press Release

Ardian, will acquire Study Group International Ltd.

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synopsis: Ardian, France's world-leading private investment house, announced it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Study Group, the leading provider of international education based in the UK, from Providence Equity Partners, a premier global asset management firm.
buyer: Ardian
Headquartered in France, Ardian is a world-leading private investment house with assets of $90bn managed or advised in Europe, the Americas and Asia. Ardian focuses on delivering excellent investment performance to its global investor base. "
 target parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
target: Study Group International Ltd.
Study Group is a leading provider of international education. With 48 university partners around the world, it enables students to succeed at any degree level, by helping them develop the necessary study and language skills to which they may not have had access in their local education systems.
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announced 11/28/2018 via BNC Analysis

EC English Language Centres, will acquire Embassy English

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synopsis: EC English Language Centres, a chain of English learning schools based in Malta, will acquire Embassy English from Study Group, a global education company. Embassy English is one of the World's leading English language schools. Embassy English teaches thousands of students from over 160 countries to speak, write and live English.
buyer: EC English Language Centres
EC English Language Centres (EC) is a chain of English learning schools based in Malta. EC has over 20 schools in 5 different countries. They help over 40,000 students from over 120 countries to learn and improve their English language skills. "
 target parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
target: Embassy English
Embassy English is one of the World's leading English language schools. Embassy English teaches thousands of students from over 160 countries to speak, write and live English in their 15 study centres throughout Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
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closed 3/19/2015 via AP - Associated Press

Study Group International Ltd., acquired Endeavour College of Natural Health

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synopsis: Study Group International Ltd. announced its acquisition of Endeavour College of Natural Health, one of Australia's leading providers of higher education and vocational training in the health and wellness sector. They offer courses in Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Nutritional Medicine, Musculoskeletal Therapy, Homeopathy and Herbal Medicine.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Study Group International Ltd.
Study Group International Ltd. prepares students for life in a global society and success in a global economy. It is a leading international provider of higher education courses, career education and English language programmes. "
 target parent: Vocation Limited
target: Endeavour College of Natural Health
Endeavour College of Natural Health is Australia's leading dual sector natural health education provider, offering nationally recognised and accredited Vocational (VET) and Higher Education courses from Certificate level through to Undergraduate programs.
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closed 7/1/2010 via Reuters

Providence Equity Partners Inc., acquired Study Group International Ltd.

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synopsis: U.S. private equity firm Providence Equity Partners has acquired university programme provider Study Group from Australia's CHAMP Private Equity.
buyer: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
Providence Equity Partners is the leading global private equity firm specializing in equity investments in media, entertainment, communications and information companies around the world. The principals of Providence manage funds with over $22 billion in equity commitments. "
 target parent: Champ Private Equity
target: Study Group International Ltd.
Study Group helps over 35,000 international students fulfil their ambitions every year. We are global leaders in international education and training, providing a complete range of educational opportunities for students from over 120 countries.
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closed 9/11/2006 via

Champs Private Equity, acquired Study Group International Ltd.

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synopsis: Newspaper publisher Daily Mail & General Trust has agreed to sell its English language and academic courses business, Study Group International, for about 72 million pounds. The firm is selling the unit to funds advised by Australia's Champ Private Equity and Petersen Investments.
buyer parent: Castle Harlan Inc.
buyer: Champs Private Equity
Champ Private Equity is a joint venture between Castle Harlan Inc. and Australian Mezzanine Investments Pty Ltd. "
 target parent: Daily Mail and General Trust plc
target: Study Group International Ltd.
Study Group helps over 35,000 international students fulfil their ambitions every year. We are global leaders in international education and training, providing a complete range of educational opportunities for students from over 120 countries.
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$141
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announced 6/22/2022 via PR Newswire

Gridiron Capital, LLC, will acquire Vistage

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synopsis: Gridiron Capital, an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, will acquire Vistage Worldwide, Inc., the world's largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses (SMB), from Providence Equity Partners.
buyer: Gridiron Capital, LLC
Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, and creating value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in branded consumer, B2B and B2C services, and niche industrial segments in the United States and Canada. "
 target parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
target: Vistage
Vistage is the world's largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. Vistage helps CEOs, business owners and key executives solve their greatest challenges through confidential peer groups and one-to-one executive coaching sessions.
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closed 5/25/2022 via BNC Analysis

MAPAL Group, acquired Guudjob

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synopsis: MAPAL Group, a leading provider of hospitality management solutions in Europe, has acquired Guudjob, an employee experience platform based in Spain. Guudjob helps businesses to increase employee motivation and performance. Their mobile app provides employees with rewards, recognition, communication, work climate surveys and staff evaluations.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: MAPAL Group
MAPAL Group is a European developer and provider of hospitality management software solutions. MAPAL offers workforce management, business analytics, and back office solutions to helps their clients optimize their business, reduce costs, and offer better services. "
 target: Guudjob
Guudjob is an employee experience platform based in Spain. Guudjob helps businesses to increase employee motivation and performance. Their mobile app provides employees with rewards, recognition, communication, work climate surveys and staff evaluations.
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closed 5/17/2022 via BusinessWire

Tiugo Technologies, acquired CKSource

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synopsis: Tiugo Technologies, a PSG portfolio company focused on assembling a collection of global, API-first developer platforms in the document and data management market, announced the acquisition of CKSource, a provider of rich text editing and document collaboration software for developers.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Tiugo Technologies
Tiugo Technologies is assembling a collection of global, API-first, market-leading developer platforms focused on document and data management to help them accelerate growth, increase operating efficiency and fund add-on acquisitions. "
 target: CKSource
Founded in 2006, CKSource is an industry-leading software company committed to delivering top quality content editing solutions to all types of organizations worldwide. Its portfolio includes hundreds of world-recognized brands, including Fortune 500 organizations.
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closed 4/13/2022 via BusinessWire

Backlight, acquired Iconik

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synopsis: Backlight, a media technology company, has acquired iconik, a cloud-native, SaaS media management solution based in Sweden. iconik allows users to share files from any storage, collaborate on video, and enrich media with AI for high searchability, all with great ease and the ability to scale to serve solo creators or large global teams.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Backlight
Backlight is a media technology company. Backlight provides powerful cloud-based SaaS solutions for creating and delivering impactful video and entertainment efficiently and at scale. Their solutions enable video-forward organizations to solve their mission-critical business challenges. "
 target: Iconik
iconik is a cloud-native, SaaS media management solution based in Sweden. iconik allows users to share files from any storage, collaborate on video, and enrich media with AI for high searchability, all with great ease and the ability to scale to serve solo creators or large global teams.
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closed 4/13/2022 via BusinessWire

Backlight, acquired Celtx Inc.

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synopsis: Backlight, a media technology company, has acquired Celtx, a leading provider of screenwriting tools in Canada. Celtx provides an all-in-one software solution for writing, planning, and managing media production. Their collaborative solution enables film, video, and video game producers to stay engaged and organized.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Backlight
Backlight is a media technology company. Backlight provides powerful cloud-based SaaS solutions for creating and delivering impactful video and entertainment efficiently and at scale. Their solutions enable video-forward organizations to solve their mission-critical business challenges. "
 target: Celtx Inc.
Celtx is a leading provider of screenwriting tools in Canada. Celtx provides an all-in-one software solution for writing, planning, and managing media production. Their collaborative solution enables film, video, and video game producers to stay engaged and organized.
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closed 4/13/2022 via BusinessWire

Backlight, acquired Wildmoka SAS

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synopsis: Backlight, a media technology company, has acquired Wildmoka, a live video clipping solution based in France. Wildmoka is used to create live and near-live content for sports, news, and entertainment. Their cloud-native Digital Media Factory empowers broadcasters and rights owners to produce and deliver content from any source.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Backlight
Backlight is a media technology company. Backlight provides powerful cloud-based SaaS solutions for creating and delivering impactful video and entertainment efficiently and at scale. Their solutions enable video-forward organizations to solve their mission-critical business challenges. "
 target: Wildmoka SAS
Wildmoka is a live video clipping solution based in France. Wildmoka is used to create live and near-live content for sports, news, and entertainment. Their cloud-native Digital Media Factory empowers broadcasters and rights owners to produce and deliver content from any source.
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closed 4/13/2022 via BusinessWire

Backlight, acquired Zype

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synopsis: Backlight, a media technology company, has acquired Zype, a cloud-based infrastructure solution for digital video. Zype offers customizable APIs and turnkey solutions for OTT apps and linear/FAST channels. Their solutions enable video creators or distributors to quickly build, launch, and manage superior video products at scale.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Backlight
Backlight is a media technology company. Backlight provides powerful cloud-based SaaS solutions for creating and delivering impactful video and entertainment efficiently and at scale. Their solutions enable video-forward organizations to solve their mission-critical business challenges. "
 target: Zype
Zype is a cloud-based infrastructure solution for digital video. Zype offers customizable APIs and turnkey solutions for OTT apps and linear/FAST channels. Their solutions enable video creators or distributors to quickly build, launch, and manage superior video products at scale.
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closed 4/12/2022 via BusinessWire

Backlight, acquired ftrack

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synopsis: Backlight, a media technology company, has acquired ftrack, a scalable cloud-based project management solution in Sweden. ftrack helps clients in the media & entertainment industry to meet the ever-increasing demands of post production. Their solution makes it easy to seamlessly and securely collaborate with anyone, anywhere.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Backlight
Backlight is a media technology company. Backlight provides powerful cloud-based SaaS solutions for creating and delivering impactful video and entertainment efficiently and at scale. Their solutions enable video-forward organizations to solve their mission-critical business challenges. "
 target: ftrack
ftrack is a scalable cloud-based project management solution in Sweden. ftrack helps clients in the media & entertainment industry to meet the ever-increasing demands of post production. Their solution makes it easy to seamlessly and securely collaborate with anyone, anywhere.
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closed 3/2/2022 via Company Press Release

Galileo Global Education, acquired AKAD University

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synopsis: Galileo Global Education, an international provider of higher education, has acquired AKAD University from AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA. AKAD is Germany's oldest state-recognised private distance learning university and specialises in time- and location-independent distance learning.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Galileo Global Education
Galileo Global Education is an international provider of higher education with an offer that spans from applied arts, fashion, design and digital/Internet to business and medicine. The group is present in over 91 campuses in 13 countries around the world and has over 170,000 enrolled students. "
 target parent: Aurelius AG
target: AKAD University
AKAD is the first private long-distance university in Germany and one of the largest providers of distance learning. It offers more than 80 part-time distance learning courses with Bachelor's, Master's and MBA degrees and more than 100 continuing education options.
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closed 2/14/2022 via Company Press Release

FIS, acquired Payrix

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synopsis: Financial technology leader FIS announced it has enhanced its embedded payments strategy with the acquisition of Atlanta-based, Payrix. Payrix is an innovative fintech company that specializes in enabling SaaS-based platforms to embed payments and financial technology into their offerings to enhance the payments experience for SMBs.
buyer parent: Fidelity National Financial
buyer: FIS (FIS:$9,241.00)
FIS is a global provider dedicated to financial technology solutions. FIS software, services, consulting and outsourcing solutions are focused on retail and institutional banking, payments, asset and wealth management, risk and compliance, trade enablement, transaction processing and record-keeping."
 target parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
target: Payrix
Founded in 2015, Payrix is an innovative fintech company that specializes in enabling SaaS-based platforms to embed payments and financial technology into their offerings to enhance the payments experience for SMBs.
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closed 2/11/2022 via BNC Analysis

Imaweb, acquired Custeed

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synopsis: Imaweb, a leading Continental European provider of digital SaaS solutions for the automotive industry, announced the acquisition of CUSTEED. CUSTEED is a next-generation customer experience and loyalty management SaaS platform for the automotive industry.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Imaweb
Spain-based Imaweb is a developer and distributor of digital solutions for the automotive sector in Europe. The company was formed through the merger of Imaweb and DATAFIRST-I’Car Systems group, a French software development company for car manufacturers, group distributers and dealers, in 2019. "
 target: Custeed
CUSTEED is a next-generation customer experience and loyalty management SaaS platform for the automotive industry, enabling car dealers to boost online lead generation, increase e-reputation and manage customer satisfaction.
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closed 2/10/2022 via BNC Analysis

Imaweb, acquired FordonsData Nordic Aktiebolag

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synopsis: Imaweb, a leading Continental European provider of digital SaaS solutions for the automotive industry, announced the acquisition of FordonsData. FordonsData is the market leader in business systems and sales support for the automotive industry.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Imaweb
Spain-based Imaweb is a developer and distributor of digital solutions for the automotive sector in Europe. The company was formed through the merger of Imaweb and DATAFIRST-I’Car Systems group, a French software development company for car manufacturers, group distributers and dealers, in 2019. "
 target: FordonsData Nordic Aktiebolag
FordonsData is the market leader in business systems and sales support for the automotive industry. They develop and sell the business system Kobra II Vehicle System and the sales support Kobra II Sales Support and Car Calculation.
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closed 1/26/2022 via Company Press Release

billwerk GmbH, acquired SOFACTO

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synopsis: Germany-based billwerk Group, a leading European provider of subscription management and recurring billing software solutions, has acquired Sofacto, a leading French provider of subscription management and recurring billing applications based on Salesforce.com technology.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: billwerk GmbH
Based in Germany, billwerk is a leading provider of subscription management and recurring billing software solutions. Its platform is used by several hundred midsize and enterprise customers as well as fast expanding start-ups across Germany, Switzerland and France. "
 target: SOFACTO
Based in France, Sofacto supports companies of all sizes in their digital transformation. Quick to deploy and highly customisable, Sofacto's SaaS applications allow customers to manage billing, invoicing, subscriptions and payments directly within their CRM.
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closed 1/19/2022 via BusinessWire

Meal Ticket, acquired Marketman

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synopsis: Meal Ticket, a leading end-to-end business management solution for foodservice distributors, and MarketMan, a leading inventory management and supplier automation platform for the restaurant industry, announced a merger to combine their complementary software.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Meal Ticket
Meal Ticket is a software provider in the food service supply chain, delivering a suite of SaaS tools to provide distributors and manufacturers visibility into critical market data. The company’s solutions enable its clients to shift from analog systems to fully automated, software-driven solutions."
 target: Marketman
MarketMan is an inventory management platform that helps restaurants keep costs under control and efficiently manage inventory by automating back-of-house operations. MarketMan’s cloud-based inventory management and purchasing solution simplifies all back-of-house operations.
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closed 1/12/2022 via GlobeNewswire

INE, acquired Cloudskills.io

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synopsis: INE, the global leader in Information Technology training, has acquired CloudSkills.io, an immersive cloud consulting and training firm, widely praised by users for its highly skilled instructors, practical projects, and deep learning across the cloud sector.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: INE
INE is the premier provider of Technical Training for the IT industry. INE is revolutionizing the digital learning industry through the implementation of adaptive technologies and a proven method of hands-on training experiences. "
 target: Cloudskills.io
CloudSkills.io is an immersive cloud consulting and training firm. CloudSkills.io has established its global leadership in the training and consulting space by blending learning experiences, coaching, consulting, advisory services, and custom workshops.
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mPulse Mobile Inc., acquired HealthCrowd

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synopsis: mPulse Mobile has acquired HealthCrowd, a leading communications platform-as-a-service innovator focused primarily on the Medicaid market. The acquisition combines mPulse’s unique conversational AI with HealthCrowd’s engagement solution expertise to build highly tailored programs that put the consumer at the forefront of their health experience.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: mPulse Mobile Inc.
mPulse Mobile is the leader in Conversational AI solutions for the healthcare industry and drives improved health outcomes and business efficiencies by engaging individuals with tailored and meaningful dialogue. "
 target: HealthCrowd
HealthCrowd is a leading consumer engagement company. HealthCrowd’s technology platform enables organizations across the healthcare spectrum to control, coordinate and analyze all communications to their members and patients.
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closed 1/5/2022 via BNC Analysis

Smartly.io, acquired Ad-Lib.io

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synopsis: Helsinki-based advertising platform Smartly.io is looking to push beyond just social, and in a deal has snapped up Google-focused creative optimisation service Ad-Lib.io. Ad-Lib.io has built the next generation Creative Management Platform, using intelligent automation to bring creative and media teams closer together.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Smartly.io
Smartly.io a leading global creative and digital advertising platform. Smartly.io automates every step of social advertising to unlock greater performance. Their easy-to-use SaaS tool offers marketers a quick way to create, manage & optimize every aspect of a successful social advertising campaign. "
 target: Ad-Lib.io
Ad-Lib.io has built the next generation Creative Management Platform, using intelligent automation to bring creative and media teams closer together. Ad-Lib.io helps brands turn great creative storytelling into amazingly effective and relevant digital ads.
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closed 12/17/2021 via BusinessWire

ShieldCo, acquired Traction Guest

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synopsis: SG, a leading growth equity firm partnering with middle-market software and technology-enabled services companies, in combination with ShieldCo, a PSG V portfolio company focused on building the visitor management space, has acquired Canada-based Traction Guest, a provider of cloud-based visitor management and workforce security software.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: ShieldCo
ShieldCo is a Visitor, Identity, and Risk Management SaaS leader, providing solutions to manage visitors, employees, workspaces, and beyond with our visitor management software (VMS) solutions. ShieldCo is backed by PSG V. "
 target: Traction Guest
Based in Canada, Traction Guest seeks to ensure safety and security for employees, contractors and essential visitors through its Workforce Security Platform. The platform provides an advanced enterprise visitor management system, health and safety controls, critical outreach and more.
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announced 12/7/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Onex Corporation, will acquire TES Global

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synopsis: Toronto-based Onex Corporation will acquire Tes Global, a leading education technology services provider, from Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. Headquartered in London, England, Tes is an international provider of comprehensive software solutions for the education sector.
buyer: Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX:$2,374.00)
Toronto-based Onex invests and manages capital on behalf of its shareholders, institutional investors, and high net worth clients from around the world. Onex has approximately $47 billion of assets under management, of which approximately $7.9 billion is its own investing capital. "
 target parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
target: TES Global
Based in the UK, Tes Global is an international provider of software services to make life easier for schools and teachers. All products and services are built with teachers and schools needs at the core, ensuring they are innovative, trusted education solutions.
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announced 11/10/2021 via BusinessWire

DoubleVerify, Inc, will acquire OpenSlate

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synopsis: DoubleVerify, a leading software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, will acquire OpenSlate, a pre-campaign contextual targeting platform that enables brands to align advertising with suitable or contextually relevant content across social video and CTV.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: DoubleVerify, Inc (NYSE:DV:$305.85)
DoubleVerify is a leading software platform for digital media measurement and analytics. DoubleVerify's mission is to make the digital advertising ecosystem stronger, safer and more secure, thereby preserving the fair value exchange between buyers and sellers of digital media. "
 target: OpenSlate
OpenSlate is a global, content-focused measurement and analytics company. The company's technology and independent ratings system provides insight into the nature and quality of content on the world's largest digital platforms.
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Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG, acquired WEBfactory GmbH

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synopsis: Fidura Private Equity Fonds has sold their majority stake in the software company WEBfactory GmbH in Buchen (Odenwald) successfully to Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG (TWL). WEBFactory provides standard software for the surveillance and control of machines and industrial systems and for the online analysis and assessment of production data.
buyer: Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG
Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG (TWL) is a local utility company based in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany. TWL has for over 100 years supplied the city of Ludwigshafen with electricity, gas, refrigeration, water and district heating. "
 target parent: Fidura Private Equity Fonds
target: WEBfactory GmbH
WEBfactory GmbH, headquartered in Baden-Württemberg, Buchen, provides standard software for the surveillance and control of machines and industrial systems and for the online analysis and assessment of production data.
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closed 11/28/2016 via Market Wire

N. Harris Computer Corporation, acquired iMDsoft

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synopsis: Constellation Software Inc., announced its wholly-owned subsidiary N. Harris Computer Corporation has acquired all of the shares of I.M.D. Soft Limited a leading international clinical information systems software provider.
buyer parent: Constellation Software, Inc.
buyer: N. Harris Computer Corporation
Harris has focused on providing feature-rich and robust turnkey solutions to Public Sector, Schools, Utility, and Health Care agencies throughout North America. Harris’ focus is on creating long-term relationships with its customers and ensuring that it meets the changing needs of its customers. "
 target parent: TPG Capital
target: iMDsoft
iMDsoft is a leading provider of proven clinical information systems worldwide. The Company’s products are designed to enhance quality of care for critically ill patients and improve financial performance for healthcare providers.
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closed 7/9/2012 via PR Newswire

MetrixLab, acquired MarketTools Inc.

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synopsis: MetrixLab, a global provider of online consumer research services, announced that it has acquired MarketTools Research Solutions Inc., a leader in services and software for market research, from TPG Growth. MarketTools is known for pioneering some of the first research technologies on the Internet.
buyer: MetrixLab
MetrixLab is a fast-growing global provider of online consumer research services. Its solutions are employed by over half of the Top 100 Global Brands such as Microsoft, Philips, Google and Heineken. The company is headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. "
 target parent: TPG Capital
target: MarketTools Inc.
MarketTools is the leading provider of services and software for market research. Through the use of advanced respondent engagement techniques and comprehensive analytic tools, MarketTools helps clients innovate, optimize and execute programs that deliver high-value business impact.
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announced 8/26/2020 via BusinessWire

Valuesetters, will be merged with Netcapital

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synopsis: ValueSetters, a publicly-traded boutique advisory firm with unique expertise in helping private companies raise capital over the internet, is to merge with Netcapital, a private securities platform that connects investors to entrepreneurs to help private companies grow.
buyer: Valuesetters (OTCPK:VSTR:$1.75)
Led by a team of professional investors, digital marketing experts, and technology specialists, ValueSetters is a publicly-traded boutique advisory firm with unique expertise in helping private companies raise capital over the internet. "
 target: Netcapital
Netcapital is a private securities platform that connects investors to entrepreneurs to help private companies grow. Netcapital operates an investment portal that enables investors to set up an account online, browse information on private companies offering securities on the platform, and invest.
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announced 1/23/2019 via PR Newswire

Dynata, will acquire Reimagine Holdings Group

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synopsis: Dynata, a global leader in first-party data and data services, announces it has reached an agreement to acquire Reimagine Holdings Group, a global leader in data creation and technology-enabled business intelligence headquartered in Westport, Connecticut.
buyer parent: Court Square Capital Partners
buyer: Dynata
Dynata is the premier global provider of data solutions and technology for consumer and B2B survey research. Dynata reaches participants in 90+ sample countries via internet, telephone, mobile/wireless and mixed-access offerings. "
 target: Reimagine Holdings Group
Reimagine is a global leader in data creation for business intelligence, and has redefined the insights industry by acquiring and investing in growth-oriented, technology-enabled service companies.
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closed 5/23/2018 via BNC Analysis

startup300 AG, acquired Pioneers.io

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synopsis: startup300, an Austrian angel investor network and business accelerator, has acquired Pioneers.io, an international relationship builder in the tech and startup scene. Pioneers' flagship event, Pioneers Festival, brings together a global community of 2,500 founders, investors, and innovation executives to build partnerships and shape the future.
buyer: startup300 AG
startup300 is an Austrian angel investor network and business accelerator that offers their services to Austrian startups. The group consists of 142 angels and investors that help startups grow their businesses. They focus on startups that have scalable, innovative or disruptive business models. "
 target: Pioneers.io
Pioneers.io is an international relationship builder in the tech and startup scene, offering events, consulting, and investment. Their Pioneers Festival event brings together a global community of 2,500 founders, investors, and innovation executives to build partnerships and shape the future.
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closed 3/14/2017 via PR Newswire

The Shipyard, acquired TOMORRO\\\ LLC

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synopsis: The Shipyard, an independent marketing firm, today announces the acquisition of TOMORRO\\\, an innovation consultancy led by marketing icon Jon Bond – combining the companies' strategic, creative and data-centric talents to address rising demand from businesses seeking to inoculate themselves against Disruption.
buyer: The Shipyard
The Shipyard is an independent marketing consultancy and the first "marketing engineering" firm. It is creating digital transformation for the world's most significant brands- where high velocity content creation meets big data, where competitive strategy meets creative and disruptive advertising. "
 target: TOMORRO\\\ LLC
TOMORRO\\\ LLC is a consultancy designed to accelerate brand value through the adoption of the most forward-thinking marketing approaches and technologies. TOMORRO\\\ is an active investor and advisor in ad technology companies.
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announced 11/30/2020 via BusinessWire

ServiceNow, will acquire Element AI

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synopsis: ServiceNow announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Element AI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company with deep AI capabilities and some of the world’s brightest AI minds. Element AI launches and incubates advanced AI-First solutions in partnership with large corporations.
buyer: ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW:$5,896.00)
ServiceNow's cloud-based platform and solutions deliver digital experiences that help people do their best work. Their applications automate, predict, digitize, and optimize business processes and tasks, across IT, Customer Service, Security Operations, and Human Resources. "
 target: Element AI
Element AI is the platform that helps organizations embrace an AI-First world for today and tomorrow. Composed of a research lab uniquely connected to the world's best academic ecosystems, Element AI launches and incubates advanced AI-First solutions in partnership with large corporations.
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announced 1/31/2017 via BNC Analysis

Capiton AG, will acquire Gemaco N.V.

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synopsis: Capiton has entered into an agreement on the acquisition of a majority stake in Gemaco Group with the current majority shareholder Saffelberg Investments. Gemaco Group based with its headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium is a leading provider of full-service merchandising and promotional marketing solutions for global industry.
buyer: Capiton AG
Capiton is an owner-managed financial investor that invests in large SMEs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland by means of MBOs and expansion financing. capiton's roots go back to the late 1970s. "
 target parent: Saffelberg Investments
target: Gemaco N.V.
Gemaco Group based with its headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium is a leading provider of full-service merchandising and promotional marketing solutions for global industry and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) customers. The Group has 13 locations worldwide.
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closed 12/21/2016 via Company Press Release

New Hope Communications Inc., acquired Nutrition Capital Network

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synopsis: New Hope, a company that helps suppliers, manufacturers & retailers bring healthy, organic & natural products to life, has acquired the assets of Nutrition Capital Network (NCN), a company that holds four annual investor meetings which focus on investment and acquisition opportunities in branded products, ingredients and technology.
buyer parent: Informa plc
buyer: New Hope Communications Inc.
New Hope Network is at the forefront of the healthy lifestyle products industry. With solutions for the complete supply chain from manufacturers, retailers/distributors and service providers, the network offers a robust portfolio of content, events, data, research and consultative services. "
 target: Nutrition Capital Network
Nutrition Capital Network holds four annual investor meetings which focus on investment and acquisition opportunities in branded products, ingredients and technology. They facilitate financing for growing companies and introduce investors to the next generation of brands.
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announced 5/3/2018 via PR Newswire

RMRM Holdings, Sound Point Capital Management, will acquire Relativity Media, LLC

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synopsis: Relativity Media has agreed to sell all of its assets to UltraV Holdings LLC, a joint venture among funds managed by Sound Point Capital Management and RMRM Holdings. Relativity Media operates a portfolio of major studio quality film assets with the capabilities and infrastructure to produce and distribute high caliber, original content.
buyer: RMRM Holdings
buyer: Sound Point Capital Management
UltraV Holdings LLC is a joint venture among funds managed by Sound Point Capital Management, a New York-based asset management firm with approximately $17 billion of assets under management, and RMRM Holdings, which is led by David Robbins, Lex Miron and Larry Robbins. "
 target: Relativity Media, LLC
Relativity Media operates a portfolio of major studio quality film assets with the capabilities and infrastructure to produce and distribute high caliber, original content. They are engaged in the production and distribution of movies, television, fashion, sports, digital and music.
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announced 1/4/2018 via PR Newswire

SilverLake, will acquire Weld North Education

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synopsis: Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, announced that it will acquire a majority stake in Weld North Education (WNE), a leading digital education technology company focused on developing digital curriculum and tools for preK-12th grade, from KKR.
buyer: SilverLake
Silver Lake is the global leader in technology investing, with about $39 billion in combined assets under management and committed capital and a team of approximately 100 investment and value creation professionals located in Silicon Valley, New York, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo. "
 target parent: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
target: Weld North Education
Weld North Education operates a platform of digital and SaaS educational solution businesses and makes control investments in high potential businesses in the education industry.
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announced 3/14/2017 via BNC Analysis

Boubyan Petrochemical Company, will acquire Educational Holding Group

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synopsis: Boubyan Petrochemicals, the first private-sector company in Kuwait that invested in the government-controlled petrochemical sector, is to acquire majority stake in Educational Holding Group, the first private educational investments organization in Kuwait. Boubyan Petrochemicals is looking to buy 32.8% stake and currently hold 21.12% stake.
buyer: Boubyan Petrochemical Company (KWSE:BPCC:$93.42)
Boubyan Petrochemical Company K.S.C., a Kuwaiti shareholding company listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, is the first private-sector company in Kuwait that invested in the government-controlled petrochemical sector. The company was established on February 12, 1995 "
 target: Educational Holding Group (KWSE:EDU:$38.04)
Founded in 1982, Educational Holding Group was the first private educational investments organization in Kuwait. The group has grown manifold with a portfolio that covers the entire educational life-cycle, ranging from K-12, tertiary education and vocational training and development.
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closed 12/8/2005 via BusinessWire

eLocalAccess, LLC merged with TradeMaven Group LLC,

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synopsis: TradeMaven LLC and eLocal today jointly announced they have merged the two firms to form TradeMaven Group LLC (TMG). The merger is one of the most significant in the online trading industry, combining TradeMaven's leading technology for online trading with eLocal's exceptional retail and institutional execution and brokerage services.
buyer: TradeMaven Group LLC
TradeMaven was founded with the mission of providing high-performance and cost-effective trading software for experienced and new traders. TM is used by Futures, Forex & Bond Traders worldwide. "
 target: eLocalAccess, LLC
eLOCAL was established and registered with the NFA and CFTC in July 2000 culminating in the merger of two large independent local clearing firms at the Chicago Board of Trade.
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closed 1/28/2021 via Yahoo, Inc.

Martin Wolf LLC, acquired IT ExchangeNet

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synopsis: martinwolf M&A Advisors - a leading M&A Advisory firm exclusively focusing on middle-market IT Services, Solution Provider and Software companies - announced the acquisition of IT ExchangeNet (ITX), a leader in facilitating smaller mid-market IT M&A transactions.
buyer: Martin Wolf LLC
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with an office in New York, martin wolf is a leading M & A Advisory focused on middle market companies in the IT Services, IT Supply Chain, and Software space. "
 target: IT ExchangeNet
Founded in 1998 by technology CEOs and M & A professionals, and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, IT ExchangeNet (ITX) is an organized and efficient marketplace for owners of small mid-market IT businesses seeking buyers or strategic partners.
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Nordnet Bank AB, will acquire eQ Corporation

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synopsis: Nordnet Bank AB has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in the Finnish company eQ, from Straumur Burdaras Investment Bank hf. eQ, the largest online-broker in Finland, has about 57 000 customer and the group specializes in investment services through three business areas; Securities Brokerage, Asset Management and Corporate Finance.
buyer: Nordnet Bank AB
The Nordnet Group provides user-friendly and cost efficient services to private investors and companies within share trading, mutual fund investments and pension savings plans. The holding company, Nordnet AB (plc), is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. "
 target parent: Straumur Burdaras Investment Bank, hf.
target: eQ Corporation
eQ, the largest online-broker in Finland, has about 57,000 customers and the group specializes in investment services through three business areas; Securities Brokerage, Asset Management and Corporate Finance.
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closed 3/10/2021 via BNC Analysis

Aion Bank, acquired ETFmatic LTD

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synopsis: Aion Bank, a full-service digital bank based in Brussels, has acquired ETFmatic, a London-based robo-advisor and Aion’s partner since last year. The deal has been approved by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). ETFmatic’s proprietary investment platform and management team will be integrated into Aion’s operations.
buyer parent: Warburg Pincus
buyer: Aion Bank
Aion, based in Belgium, is a subscription-only digital bank with a modern human touch, offering a wide range of services to individual and business customers. Seated in Brussels, it operates under a Belgian banking licence and offers customers convenient ways to optimize savings and expenses. "
 target: ETFmatic LTD
ETFmatic, based in the UK, provides their customers with an easy way to manage their investment goals. The Company uses index based investment strategies and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to construct and manage investment portfolios tailored to their customers' personal preferences and situations.
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Republic.co, acquired NextSeed Services LLC

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synopsis: New York-based Republic, missioned to democratize investing has announced the acquisition of local business investment platform, NextSeed. NextSeed aims to connect businesses and individual investors to build vibrant communities across America. The firm has facilitated over $20mn in investments from 25,000 members into 75 local businesses.
buyer: Republic.co
Republic is an open investment platform. People can choose from privately-held companies they believe in and can connect with their success as they fuel their growth. Republic is an investment platform where everyone can invest as little as $10 in innovative startups and ICOs. "
 target: NextSeed Services LLC
NextSeed is on a mission to connect businesses and individual investors to build vibrant communities across America. On the NextSeed platform, thriving local businesses can raise capital from the general public, and in turn, anybody can now invest in small businesses in their own backyard.
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announced 5/21/2009 via BusinessWire

PFGBEST, will acquire Alaron Futures & Options

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synopsis: PFGBEST announced that it is purchasing the customer assets of Alaron. It will be formed into a new division called ATD, a division of PFGBEST. Both companies have been leaders in the futures industry for 20 years, through the evolution of online trading that helped level the playing field for retail futures market participants.
buyer: PFGBEST
PFGBEST is the second-largest non-clearing U.S. Futures Commission Merchant, with customers, affiliates and brokerage offices in more than 80 countries. It offers a range of trading and investor products and services for retail investors as well as for commercial and institutional clients. "
 target: Alaron Futures & Options
Alaron, founded in 1989 in Chicago, provides electronic and pit-based futures trading and asset management services to institutions and retail clients on five continents. Alaron built upon its core business by integrating global trading systems and analysis techniques used by professional traders.
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closed 1/15/2008 via PR Newswire

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synopsis: Lightspeed Financial, LLC, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Integrity Trading Inc., a Direct Market Access broker/dealer that provides execution and clearing services to retail and institutional customers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
buyer: Lightspeed Professional Trading, LLC
Lightspeed Professional Trading, LLC is a Direct Market Access trading and trading technology development business. Formerly E*TRADE Professional Trading, LLC, the firm was acquired by the current management team in a management buyout from E*TRADE Financial in 2006. "
 target: Integrity Trading Inc.
Integrity Trading International is a broker dealer registered in the United States offering clearing and execution to U.S. and foreign banks, broker dealers and individuals interested in accessing the U.S. market and reselling our services in foreign countries.
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ITT Educational Services, Inc.
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Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
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Navitas Limited
Navitas Limited
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Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional S.A.
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American Public Education, Inc.
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Anima Educacao
Anima Educacao
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EBITDA ($mm)
$34.10
EBIT ($mm)
$21.71
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Ser Educacional S.A.
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China YuHua Education Corporation Limited
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EBITDA ($mm)
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Hope Education Group
Hope Education Group
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Minsheng Education Group
Minsheng Education Group
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$124.27
EBITDA ($mm)
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EBIT ($mm)
$24.32
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1830
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China Kepei Education Group Limited
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$57.60
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Blackstone Group LP
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Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
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0
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Silicon Valley Bank
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2018
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$2,387.31
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$824.79
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2836
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EBIT ($mm)
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Net Income ($mm)
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0
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Cowen Group, Inc.
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2021
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$1,534.00
EBITDA ($mm)
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Net Income ($mm)
$295.61
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1364
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2019
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$1,315.17
EBITDA ($mm)
$357.51
EBIT ($mm)
$331.49
Net Income ($mm)
$224.77
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0
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EQT AB
EQT AB
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$687.20
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$181.51
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$160.04
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$130.94
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Prospect Capital Corporation
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$625.80
EBITDA ($mm)
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$433.31
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$292.38
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Main Street Capital Corporation
Main Street Capital Corporation
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Fimalac SA
Fimalac SA
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$392.72
EBITDA ($mm)
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EBIT ($mm)
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$68.47
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2911
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Bridgepoint
Bridgepoint
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EBITDA ($mm)
$136.39
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$128.50
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340
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Gimv
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2020
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EBITDA ($mm)
$156.94
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$155.75
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0
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