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closed 12/2/2010 via PR Newswire

Brown Publishing Network merged with Six Red Marbles,

See 544 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Six Red Marbles, an educational technology pioneer and Brown Publishing Network, a nationally recognized leader in full-service development of educational materials for pre-K through post-secondary, announced their merger.
buyer: Six Red Marbles
Six Red Marbles is an award-winning provider of educational solutions for the pre-K through higher-ed market. Founded in 1996, the company has developed hundreds of multi-media educational materials for leading publishers including McGraw-Hill, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Pearson. "
 target: Brown Publishing Network
Brown Publishing Network is a premier full-service developer to the educational publishing industry, specializing in all disciplines, pre-K through post-secondary, for the past twenty-seven years.
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closed 7/21/2011 via PR Newswire

XanEdu, acquired Coursepacks.com

See 146 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Superior Capital Partners LLC has acquired the Coursepack business of Huron Valley Publishing as an add-on acquisition to its Ann Arbor, MI based XanEdu Publishing. Huron Valley's Coursepack business has provided custom coursepacks to the Southeast Michigan higher education market for over 30 years.
buyer parent: Superior Capital Partners
buyer: XanEdu
XanEdu Publishing, Inc. is the number-one faculty-preferred provider of course packs and custom textbooks that support learning. It works closely with faculty and distributors to produce timely and relevant course packs with a 100% copyright-compliance guarantee. "
 target parent: Huron Valley Publishing Solutions
target: Coursepacks.com
Based in Ann Arbor, Coursepack.com has provided custom coursepacks to the Southeast Michigan higher education market for over 30 years.
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closed 1/31/2011 via Company Press Release

EBSCO Industries, Inc., acquired Midwest College Marketing Group, Inc.

See 2 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: EBSCO has acquired Midwest College Marketing Group (MCM), a leading manufacturer and distributor of licensed products to college bookstores across the U.S. and Canada. Founded in 1995, MCM offers a diverse range of over 400 products to more than 2,500 college and university bookstores.
buyer: EBSCO Industries, Inc.
EBSCO is ranked in the the top 200 of the nation's largest privately held coporations. Since its founding in 1944, EBSCO has diversified into more than 40 businesses, including: subscription provider for more than 300,000 title listings from more than 78,000 publishers worldwide. "
 target: Midwest College Marketing Group, Inc.
Midwest College Marketing Group is a leading manufacturer and distributor of licensed products to college bookstores across the U.S. and Canada. The company sells a diverse range of over 400 products to more than 2500 college and university bookstores.
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closed 9/9/2009 via PE Hub

Superior Capital Partners, purchased XanEdu & NA Publishing from National Archive Publishing Company

See 510 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Superior Capital Partners has acquired certain assets of National Archive Publishing Co. The assets are: XanEdu Publishing, a publisher of customized educational coursepacks for the higher education market; and NA Publishing, a provider of microform archiving of periodicals and journals for the library, higher education and healthcare markets.
buyer: Superior Capital Partners
The cornerstone strategy of Superior Capital Partners is to combine our capital, transaction experience and turnaround expertise with proven management teams who have the vision, capability and commitment to successfully improve and grow businesses. "
 seller: National Archive Publishing Company
National Archive Publishing Company specializes in preservation, custom publishing, and other services that enhance and ensure access to scholarly information. Their main customers are libraries, universities, students, professors, and others who need access to quality information.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$30
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0.0x
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closed 1/2/2008 via BusinessWire

MacMillan Publishers, Inc., acquired Hayden McNeil Publishing

See 510 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Macmillan, a leading publisher of books, textbooks, magazines, and digital media, announced the acquisition of Hayden-McNeil Publishing, the leading publisher of custom textbooks and lab manuals for the higher education market based in Plymouth, Michigan.
buyer parent: Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH
buyer: MacMillan Publishers, Inc.
Macmillan is a global publisher of books, magazines, textbooks, scientific information, and digital content and services. Macmillan is one of the nation’s leading publishers of education content, tools, and services for the higher education market. "
 target: Hayden McNeil Publishing
Hayden-McNeil is a leading publisher of custom course materials for the Higher Education market. Founded by Patrick Olson, Hayden-McNeil partners with college educators to create, course-specific textbooks and other instructional materials based on professors’ own manuscripts and at their direction.
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closed 11/9/2012 via Market Wire

Laserwords Private Limited, acquired Tighe Publishing Services

See 13 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SPi Global, a leading globally recognized, full-service BPO provider, through its subsidiary Laserwords, has acquired Tighe Publishing Services, a full-service educational development house in the K-12 educational marketplace positioning Laserwords to take advantage of the rising opportunities in the educational publishing business in the U.S.
buyer parent: Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company
buyer: Laserwords Private Limited
Laserwords is one of the most successful outsourcing partners for global media and publishing companies, with production facilities spread over Chennai-India, Lewiston-Maine, Madison-Wisconsin, and a separate facility offering publishing services in New York City. "
 target: Tighe Publishing Services
Tighe Publishing is a full-service developer of instructional materials for the Pre-K through Grade 12 school market. Their experienced and committed staff partners with publishers to create a total publishing solution.
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closed 10/16/2018 via BusinessWire

Cambium Learning Group merged with Veritas Capital Partners,

See 152 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cambium Learning Group, Inc., a leading educational technology solutions company committed to helping all students reach their full potential, announced that it has completed its previously announced sale to certain affiliates of Veritas Capital, a leading private equity investment firm.
buyer: Veritas Capital Partners
Veritas Capital is a leading private equity firm that invests in companies that provide critical products and services, primarily technology and technology-enabled solutions, to government and commercial customers worldwide. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Cambium Learning Group (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction.
price ($mm)[EV]
$686 [$703]
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$161
EBITDA ($mm)
$30
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4.5x
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24.4x
closed 8/27/2014 via BNC Analysis

Bayard USA, acquired Peter Li, Inc.

See 20 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Peter Li Inc. of Dayton has been acquired by Bayard Inc. Peter Li, Inc. is a national educational publishing and media company exclusively serving the K-12 and higher education market. Its two divisions include the Peter Li Education Group, College Planning & Management, School Planning & Management, and Today's Catholic Teacher.
buyer parent: Bayard Presse
buyer: Bayard USA
Bayard is present in the US in the publishing industry mainly through the trademark Twenty-Third. This trademark is extremely strong among American parishes. Its catalogue includes all facets of the pastoral and provides tools to those who want to understand and develop their faith. "
 target: Peter Li, Inc.
Peter Li, Inc. is a national educational publishing and media company exclusively serving the K-12 and higher education market. Its two divisions include the Peter Li Education Group, College Planning & Management, School Planning & Management, and Today's Catholic Teacher.
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announced 7/22/2010 via Company Press Release

Pearson plc, will purchase Learning Systems Business from Sistema Educacional Brasileiro

See 530 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Pearson PLC, an education company, and Sistema Educacional Brasileiro, a Brazilian education company, announced a strategic partnership to develop educational products and services for the fast-growing Brazilian education market. Under the terms of the agreement, Pearson will acquire SEB's school learning systems business.
buyer: Pearson plc (LSE:PSON:$4,926.49)
Pearson is an international education and media company with world-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing. "
 seller: Sistema Educacional Brasileiro
Sistema Educacional Brasileiro's learnings systems include curriculum design, teacher support and training, print and digital materials, technology and assessment services.
price ($mm)
$286
rev ($mm)
$246
EBITDA ($mm)
$31
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1.2x
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9.1x
closed 3/19/2010 via BNC Analysis

Harper Collins Publishers Limited, acquired Letts and Londsdale

See 530 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Huveaux Plc. confirmed that it has completed the sale to Harper Collins Publishers Limited of the entire share capital of Letts Educational Limited and Leckie & Leckie Limited and of the business and assets of Lonsdale or together the "Education Division" for a cash consideration of £10.0 million.
buyer parent: News Corporation
buyer: Harper Collins Publishers Limited
HarperCollins Publishers is one of the world’s leading English-language publishers. HarperCollins is a broad-based publisher with strengths in literary and commercial fiction, business books, children’s books, cookbooks, and mystery, romance, reference, religious, and spiritual books. "
 target parent: Huveaux plc
target: Letts and Londsdale
Letts and Lonsdale publish accessible and manageable revision guides and other revision resources for pupils preparing for tests and exams.
price ($mm)
$15
rev ($mm)
$24
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$5
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0.6x
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2.9x
closed 12/9/2009 via PR Newswire

Voyager Learning Company merged with Cambium Learning,

See 66 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cambium Learning Group, Inc., announced it has completed the merger of Cambium Learning, Inc., a company serving the needs of at-risk and special student populations, and Voyager Learning Company, a provider of educational solutions.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Cambium Learning (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning is an education company that provides research-based, culturally responsive and proven instructional materials, services and technology to help educators raise the achievement level of those pre K through grade 12 students underserved by existing instructional materials. "
 target: Voyager Learning Company
Voyager Learning Company is a leading provider of K-12 curriculum products, in-school core reading programs, reading and math intervention programs, and professional development programs for school districts throughout the United States.
price ($mm)
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$102
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0.0x
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announced 1/31/2007 via Company Press Release

Veronis Suhler Stevenson, will acquire Cambium Learning

See 153 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Veronis Suhler Stevenson, a leading private equity investor announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Cambium Learning, Inc., a leading education company that provides intervention solutions for literacy and mathematics. Terms of the purchase from J.H.Whitney & Co. were not disclosed.
buyer: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
Veronis Suhler Stevenson is a private equity and mezzanine capital fund management company dedicated to investing in the media, communications, information and education industries in North America and Europe. "
 target parent: Whitney & Co. LLC
target: Cambium Learning (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning is an education company that provides research-based, culturally responsive and proven instructional materials, services and technology to help educators raise the achievement level of those pre K through grade 12 students underserved by existing instructional materials.
price ($mm)
$325
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$100
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3.3x
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closed 6/28/2012 via Reuters

Malmberg, acquired Bureau ICE

See 46 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Educational publisher Malmberg, part of Sanoma Learning has acquired and closed the acquisition of the testing and examination company Bureau ICE. Bureau ICE produces tests and exams for secondary and vocational education in the Netherlands. The acquisition is in line with Sanoma's strategy to focus on learning.
buyer parent: Sanoma Oyj
buyer: Malmberg
Malmberg is a leading educational publisher in the Netherlands and was founded in 1885. Malmberg publishes mixed media learning systems and educational tools for primary, secondary and vocational schools in the Dutch market. "
 target: Bureau ICE
Bureau ICE is a testing and examination company. Bureau ICE produces tests and exams for secondary and vocational education in the Netherlands.
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closed 8/7/2011 via PR Web

Alphabest Education, Inc., acquired School-Age Notes

See 27 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: AlphaBEST Education, Inc., a leader in after-school programming, announced it has completed the acquisition of School-Age NOTES, a publisher of timely and innovative resources for after-school professionals. With this acquisition, AlphaBEST Education is expanding its commitment to serve the after-school field.
buyer: Alphabest Education, Inc.
AlphaBEST Education, Inc. designs and operates academically focused extended day programs that offer opportunities for elementary school students to learn, develop, explore, and have fun beyond the normal school day in a safe, educational environment. "
 target: School-Age Notes
School-Age Notes is a publisher and vendor of resources for those that care for children. It publishes and sells resources in a variety of formats on different topics. It also publishes a newsletter for afterschool professionals.
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closed 10/11/2012 via Company Press Release

SAGE Publications, acquired Adam Matthew

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SAGE, one of the world’s leading independent academic and professional publisher, announced the purchase of primary sources publisher Adam Matthew. Adam Matthew is an award winning publisher of online primary source collections for the humanities and social sciences.
buyer: SAGE Publications
SAGE Publications is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets. SAGE helps inform and educate a global community of scholars, practitioners, researchers, and students spanning a wide range of subject areas. "
 target: Adam Matthew
Adam Matthew Digital publishes online primary source collections and works with the leading libraries, archives and scholars from around the world. The results are creative resources that offer powerful research and dynamic teaching for universities, colleges and libraries.
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closed 2/4/2013 via BNC Analysis

Eureka Growth Capital, purchased Law School Publishing from Thomson Reuters Legal Solutions

See 57 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Thomson Reuters Legal confirmed that it has sold its law school publishing division—a group that offers casebooks, study aids and other printed materials dispensed via reseller bookstores—to Eureka Growth Capital, a Philadelphia private equity firm.
buyer: Eureka Growth Capital
Eureka Growth Capital is a private equity firm focused on partnering with managers of growing, well-run companies to find and realize their potential. It is committed to supporting management teams of businesses with $10-75 million in revenue in creative, flexibly structured transactions. "
 seller parent: Thomson Reuters
seller: Thomson Reuters Legal Solutions
The Law School Publishing division of Thomson Reuters offers casebooks, study aids and other printed materials dispensed via reseller bookstores.
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closed 8/1/2011 via PR Newswire

Cengage Learning, acquired National Geographic School Publishing

See 71 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cengage Learning, a leading global provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions, has completed its acquisition of National Geographic Society's digital and print school publishing unit and unveiled the new brand, National Geographic Learning, for its English Language Learning business.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Cengage Learning (OTCPK:CNGO:$1,593.70)
Cengage Learning is a provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Its products and services are designed to foster academic excellence and professional development and increase student engagement. "
 target parent: National Geographic Society
target: National Geographic School Publishing
National Geographic School Publishing provides quality PreK-12 instructional materials, including resources for emergent and early literacy, Reading/Language Arts, ESL/ELD, and Content Literacy development.
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announced 1/30/2008 via Company Press Release

Pearson plc, will purchase Harcourt Assessment and Harcourt Education International from Harcourt, Inc.

See 551 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Pearson, the international education and information company, announces that it has agreed to acquire Harcourt Assessment and Harcourt Education International from Reed Elsevier for $950m. The acquisition extends Pearson's position as the world's leading education company by adding international reach, complementary products and new capabilities.
buyer parent: Pearson plc
buyer: Pearson plc
Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson Education is the global leader in integrated education publishing. "
 seller parent: Reed Elsevier
seller: Harcourt, Inc. (HMHC:$1,387.60)
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt publishes a comprehensive set of best-in-class pre-K–12 educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for students and educators
price ($mm)
$663
rev ($mm)
$524
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.3x
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/20/2021 via Company Press Release

A Pass Educational Group, LLC, acquired Victory Productions

See 43 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: A Pass Educational Group, LLC (A Pass), a national leader in custom education content development, has acquired Victory Productions, another leading content development house for learning companies and organizations.
buyer: A Pass Educational Group, LLC
A Pass Educational Group, LLC works with educational publishers and other organizations to develop customized educational/training content. Their more than 2,000 contractors include writers, editors, subject matter experts, instructional designers, and artists. "
 target: Victory Productions
Victory Productions was founded in 1995 by Victoria Porras. Victory creates integrated learning experiences, from designing and aligning curriculum to enhancing professional practice. Their combined expertise and close collaboration enable them to connect every phase of the learning continuum.
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closed 3/6/2006 via Company Press Release

Macmillan India, Ltd., acquired Interactive Composition Corporation

See 75 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Macmillan India announced the acquisition of 100% equity stake in Interactive Composition Corporation. With ICC's in-depth experience in producing fine quality K-12, college and trade books combined with Macmillan's years of experience in journal, Web, and multimedia production, ICC Macmillan will truly be a one-stop shop.
buyer parent: Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH
buyer: Macmillan India, Ltd. (BSE:532440:$44.34)
Macmillan India Ltd was established in 1893 and became a corporate entity on January 19, 1970. The company operates in the areas of Publishing, Information Processing and e-business. "
 target: Interactive Composition Corporation
With three decades of experience in traditional publishing, ICC's expertise and services have grown along with the industry. ICC is adept at composition, illustration, editorial, and new media services, specializing in complex and technical subject matter including science, engineering, mathematics.
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closed 12/2/2010 via PR Newswire

Brown Publishing Network merged with Six Red Marbles,

See 544 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Six Red Marbles, an educational technology pioneer and Brown Publishing Network, a nationally recognized leader in full-service development of educational materials for pre-K through post-secondary, announced their merger.
buyer: Six Red Marbles
Six Red Marbles is an award-winning provider of educational solutions for the pre-K through higher-ed market. Founded in 1996, the company has developed hundreds of multi-media educational materials for leading publishers including McGraw-Hill, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Pearson. "
 target: Brown Publishing Network
Brown Publishing Network is a premier full-service developer to the educational publishing industry, specializing in all disciplines, pre-K through post-secondary, for the past twenty-seven years.
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closed 9/23/2020 via PR Web

Six Red Marbles, acquired Triple SSS Press

See 494 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Six Red Marbles (SRM) announces the acquisition of Triple SSS Press Media Development, Inc. (Triple SSS). Triple SSS has supported the educational content industry in print and online content/courseware development for nearly 20 years.
buyer parent: Jouve
buyer: Six Red Marbles
Six Red Marbles (SRM) delivers high-quality educational programs at scale and has decades of experience developing custom materials and assessments that can align with any educational standard. They have developed thousands of interactive learning programs. "
 target: Triple SSS Press
Triple SSS Press has supported the educational content industry in print and online content/courseware development for nearly 20 years. Triple SSS provides digital content and courseware services to the educational and professional marketplace.
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closed 8/30/2016 via BusinessWire

Jouve, acquired Six Red Marbles

See 7 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Jouve, a provider of cross-media solutions for designing, enriching, and distributing content, announced the acquisition of Six Red Marbles, LLC, a Boston-based agency specializing in Learning Experience Design for markets that include education, publishing, and knowledge-driven enterprises.
buyer: Jouve
Jouve is a digital services company who specializes in acquiring, optimizing, and distributing information. As an expert in new technologies and digital usage trends, Jouve helps customers develop flexible strategies to gain the competitive edge in the digital market. "
 target: Six Red Marbles
Six Red Marbles designs and builds learning experiences for schools, publishers, universities, foundations, and technology companies. They have developed thousands of programs across every discipline and age range from early childhood to higher education and workforce training.
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closed 12/2/2010 via PR Newswire

Brown Publishing Network merged with Six Red Marbles,

See 544 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Six Red Marbles, an educational technology pioneer and Brown Publishing Network, a nationally recognized leader in full-service development of educational materials for pre-K through post-secondary, announced their merger.
buyer: Six Red Marbles
Six Red Marbles is an award-winning provider of educational solutions for the pre-K through higher-ed market. Founded in 1996, the company has developed hundreds of multi-media educational materials for leading publishers including McGraw-Hill, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Pearson. "
 target: Brown Publishing Network
Brown Publishing Network is a premier full-service developer to the educational publishing industry, specializing in all disciplines, pre-K through post-secondary, for the past twenty-seven years.
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closed 8/30/2016 via BusinessWire

Jouve, acquired Six Red Marbles

See 7 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Jouve, a provider of cross-media solutions for designing, enriching, and distributing content, announced the acquisition of Six Red Marbles, LLC, a Boston-based agency specializing in Learning Experience Design for markets that include education, publishing, and knowledge-driven enterprises.
buyer: Jouve
Jouve is a digital services company who specializes in acquiring, optimizing, and distributing information. As an expert in new technologies and digital usage trends, Jouve helps customers develop flexible strategies to gain the competitive edge in the digital market. "
 target: Six Red Marbles
Six Red Marbles designs and builds learning experiences for schools, publishers, universities, foundations, and technology companies. They have developed thousands of programs across every discipline and age range from early childhood to higher education and workforce training.
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closed 4/6/2015 via PR Newswire

Rizk Ventures, acquired Classroom24-7

See 2 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Rizk Ventures, LLC announced the acquisition of Classroom24-7, LLC, a leading online education technology solutions company. Classroom24-7 is a leading provider of online education technologies and services. The company serves hospitals, associations, non-profits, higher education institutions, and corporations.
buyer: Rizk Ventures
Rizk Ventures is a privately-held investment firm based in New York. Rizk Ventures focuses on investment activities in the areas of Venture Capital, Private Equity, Real Estate, and Special Opportunities. "
 target: Classroom24-7
Classroom24-7 is a leading provider of online education technologies and services. The company serves hospitals, associations, non-profits, higher education institutions, and corporations.
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announced 11/12/2020 via BNC Analysis

Gruppo FOS, will acquire Inrebus Technologies S.R.L.

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synopsis: FOS, a Genoese consulting and technological research company, will acquire100% of the share capital of InRebus Technologies. InRebus Technologies is an innovative SME, based in Turin, active in the field of applications of ICT technologies and in digital learning projects.
buyer: Gruppo FOS (BIT:FOS:$14.73)
FOS, a Genoese consulting and technological research business, listed on the AIM segment of Borsa Italiana SpA, is active in the design and development of digital services and products for large industrial groups and for the public administration. "
 target: Inrebus Technologies S.R.L.
InRebus Technologies is an innovative SME, based in Turin, active in the field of applications of ICT technologies and in digital learning projects. InRebus has two divisions, software development and digital learning. The digital learning division to designs customized digital learning solutions.
price ($mm)
$1.18
rev ($mm)
$2
EBITDA ($mm)
$0
EV / rev
0.5x
EV / EBITDA
4.2x
closed 8/31/2016 via PR Web

TalentQuest, acquired Purpleframe Technologies LLC

See 19 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TalentQuest, a provider of comprehensive talent management software, has acquired Purpleframe Technologies. Purpleframe creates immersive learning and assessment experiences through its proprietary development approach. Their award-winning solutions include e-learning, interactive games, and simulations through 3D, augmented, and virtual reality.
buyer: TalentQuest
TalentQuest provides comprehensive talent management software and consulting solutions that assist their clients in the selection, management, development, and retention of their talent. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, TalentQuest serves organizations of all sizes, industries and geographic locations."
 target: Purpleframe Technologies LLC
Purpleframe Technologies is an award-winning provider of engaging, custom content - from e-learning modules to virtual reality experiences, interactive educational games, and simulation-based assessments. Purpleframe creates immersive training for industry, academic, and government markets.
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closed 11/13/2013 via BNC Analysis

City & Guilds, acquired Kineo Pacific

See 617 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Wellington e-learning company Kineo Pacific has been bought by prestigious English education institution City & Guilds of London. Kineo Pacific is the trading name of Flexible Learning Network Ltd., which became a Kineo franchise in 2010. Kineo uses open source software to create online learning courses.
buyer: City & Guilds
City & Guilds is the leading vocational awarding body in the UK, awarding almost 50% of all National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs). City & Guilds offers qualifications in numerous sectors – from agriculture to hairdressing, from IT to vehicle maintenance, & health and care to community services. "
 target: Kineo Pacific
Kineo Pacific is the trading name of Flexible Learning Network Ltd., which became a Kineo franchise in 2010. As the originator of Mahara, the well-known open source e-portfolio project, the company has a strong track record in learning technology and elearning.
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closed 11/13/2019 via Company Press Release

Allen Interactions, acquired Problem Solutions, LLC

See 138 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Allen Interactions, a custom learning solutions company, has acquired Problem Solutions, an information technology and services company. Problem Solutions designs and builds digital solutions for companies in both the private and public sectors. With the acquisition, Allen Interactions can offer a broader range of analysis and technology solutions.
buyer: Allen Interactions
Allen Interactions creates custom learning experiences that help achieve organizational business goals by improving performance one interaction at a time. The company has over 25 years of deep experience in instructional design, technology, creativity, process, and project management. "
 target: Problem Solutions, LLC
Problem Solutions (PS) builds new technology products and digital solutions for commercial and government customers. PS also designs and creates standards, architectures, systems, tools, and products that feature intuitive user interfaces and raise performance efficiency.
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closed 3/4/2019 via BNC Analysis

Coso Cloud LLC, acquired eSync Training, Inc.

See 6 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CoSo Cloud LLC, the leading secure private cloud managed services provider, announced that it has acquired eSyncTraining. eSyncTraining is a developer of cutting-edge eLearning solutions that extend the power of Adobe Connect. They work on custom e-learning courses, communications applications and web-based solutions.
buyer parent: AASKI Technology
buyer: Coso Cloud LLC
CoSo Cloud LLC is a leading secure private cloud managed services provider for virtual classroom training and high-consequence meetings. They also offer software applications and professional services to customize virtual meeting rooms for specific use cases and provide eLearning services. "
 target: eSync Training, Inc.
eSyncTraining is an industry leader in extending the power of Adobe Connect for custom pods and Adobe Connect API work. They have worked on custom e-Learning courses, intricate communications applications, and a wide range of web-based solutions to upgrade, streamline and automate processes.
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year
2019
rev ($mm)
$6,501.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$3,256.00
EBIT ($mm)
$3,048.00
Net Income ($mm)
$2,093.00
Employees
21200
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Ticker: HMHC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
As a global leader in K–12 education, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) provides comprehensive learning solutions to help all students achieve their maximum potential. HMH also delights readers throughout the world with award-winning children's books, novels, non-fiction, and reference titles.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$1,387.60
EBITDA ($mm)
$78.43
EBIT ($mm)
($66.11)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
3800
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Ticker: TSE:6049
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ItoKuro Inc.
ItoKuro Inc.
Founded in 2006, ItoKuro is a Japanese company that operates comparison websites for cram schools and preparatory schools. Their websites covers schools for elementary school to high school students. The company also offers marketing services to the education industry.
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$26.36
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
$5.90
Net Income ($mm)
$3.82
Employees
89
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Ticker: KLSE:SASBADI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sasbadi Holdings Berhad
Sasbadi Holdings Berhad
Sasbadi is a publisher of books and educational aids for the school-going children of Malaysia. Sasbadi is an essential guide for students and teachers in elite smart schools in the cities, as well as simple schools in the kampungs.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$23.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$4.40
EBIT ($mm)
$3.38
Net Income ($mm)
$1.98
Employees
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Ticker: SCHL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Scholastic Inc.
Scholastic Inc.
Scholastic is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, a leading provider of print and digital instructional materials for pre-K to grade 12, and a producer of educational and entertaining children’s media.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$1,679.40
EBITDA ($mm)
$114.90
EBIT ($mm)
$75.50
Net Income ($mm)
$48.50
Employees
9000
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Ticker: LRN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
K12, Inc.
K12, Inc.
K12 Inc., a technology-based education company, is America’s largest provider of proprietary curriculum and online education programs for students in kindergarten through high school.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$1,154.60
EBITDA ($mm)
$93.43
EBIT ($mm)
$65.11
Net Income ($mm)
$46.90
Employees
4950
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Ticker: TSE:9470
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gakken Co. Ltd.
Gakken Co. Ltd.
The Gakken Group is involved in the daily lives of people on many different levels through its broad scope of business activities. Gakken carries out wide-ranging publishing activities, provides various classrooms and preparatory schools, and other preschool- and school-related activities.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$750.72
EBITDA ($mm)
$20.94
EBIT ($mm)
$8.16
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
3035
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Ticker: OTCPK:SCOO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
School Specialty, Inc.
School Specialty, Inc.
School Specialty is a leading distributor of innovative and proprietary products, programs and services to the education marketplace. The Company designs, develops, and provides educators with the latest and very best school supplies, furniture and both curriculum & supplemental learning resources.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$674.03
EBITDA ($mm)
$44.45
EBIT ($mm)
$32.04
Net Income ($mm)
$12.41
Employees
1156
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Ticker: BSE:540497
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
S Chand Group
S. Chand is the leading publisher of education content and digital solutions in India with an established brand selling over 24 million books. They specialize in Children Books, School Books K-12, Higher Academics Books, Engineering, Professional & Technical Books and more.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$113.05
EBITDA ($mm)
$26.14
EBIT ($mm)
$22.85
Net Income ($mm)
$13.47
Employees
2389
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Ticker: PCSV
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PCS Edventures, Inc.
PCS Edventures, Inc.
PCS Edventures!.com, Inc. is a developer of STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – education products for preschool through college students.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$2.94
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.42)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.44)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
19
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Ticker: NYSE:JW.A
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wiley
Wiley
Wiley is a global provider of knowledge and knowledge-enabled services that improve outcomes in areas of research, professional practice and education. Wiley provides digital and print scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, reference works, books, database services, and advertising.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$1,864.09
EBITDA ($mm)
$311.04
EBIT ($mm)
$214.32
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
6900
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Ticker: CEDU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ChinaEdu
ChinaEdu
ChinaEdu Corporation's primary business is to provide comprehensive educational services to the online degree programs of leading Chinese universities, including academic program development, technology services, enrollment marketing, student support services and finance operations.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$85.91
EBITDA ($mm)
$25.24
EBIT ($mm)
$20.53
Net Income ($mm)
$8.57
Employees
2116
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Ticker: ENXTAM:BRILL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brill
Brill
Founded in 1683, Brill is a publishing house with a rich history and a strong international focus. Brill’s publications focus on the Humanities and Social Sciences, International Law and selected areas in the Sciences.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$39.83
EBITDA ($mm)
$5.32
EBIT ($mm)
$4.41
Net Income ($mm)
$2.92
Employees
133
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Ticker: KROT3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kroton Educacional S.A.
Kroton Educacional S.A.
Kroton is one of the largest private educational organizations in Brazil and worldwide, operating in the primary and secondary education segment for over 45 years and in the postsecondary education segment for more than 10 years.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$1,443.80
EBITDA ($mm)
$484.88
EBIT ($mm)
$404.34
Net Income ($mm)
$463.09
Employees
15000
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Ticker: LSE:PSON
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pearson plc
Pearson plc
Pearson is the world’s leading learning company. Through its books, newspapers and online products and services, Pearson helps people of all ages to live and learn.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$4,926.49
EBITDA ($mm)
$605.35
EBIT ($mm)
$393.34
Net Income ($mm)
$369.63
Employees
22500
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