Like Carnegie Learning, Inc.

closed 9/12/2011 via BNC Analysis

Apollo Group, Inc., acquired Carnegie Learning, Inc.

See 47 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Apollo Group, Inc. has acquired 100% of the stock of Carnegie Learning, Inc., a publisher of research-based math curricula including the adaptive Cognitive Tutor® math software. Carnegie Learning provides math instruction to more than 600,000 students in 3,000 schools nationwide.
buyer: Apollo Group, Inc. (APOL:$2,000.33)
Apollo Group, Inc. is one of the world's largest private education providers. The Company offers innovative and distinctive educational programs and services both online and on-campus at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels through its subsidiaries. "
 target: Carnegie Learning, Inc.
Carnegie Learning, Inc. is a leading publisher of innovative, research-based math curricula for middle school, high school, and post-secondary students. The company provides differentiated instruction in schools across the United States.
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closed 9/6/2018 via BusinessWire

Carnegie Learning, Inc. merged with New Mountain Learning,

See 47 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CIP Capital has completed an investment in Carnegie Learning, a leading provider of innovative, research-proven math products and services, and will be merging it with New Mountain Learning (NML), a leading provider of literacy, language and digital competency skills to create a comprehensive, dynamic, and progressive learning technology company.
buyer parent: CIP Capital
buyer: New Mountain Learning
New Mountain Learning is an education company that accelerates student, educator, and institutional success. Their “formula” for effective learning is simple—provide learning solutions that drive student achievement and improve educator effectiveness. "
 target: Carnegie Learning, Inc.
Carnegie Learning is a transformational math education company focused on delivering better math learning to all teachers and students.
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closed 8/3/2011 via PR Newswire

Kendall Hunt Publishing Co., purchased Six Mathematics Textbook Programs from Key Curriculum Press

See 38 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Key Curriculum Press has sold six high school mathematics textbook programs to Kendall Hunt Publishing. Key Curriculum Press develops effective, high-quality mathematics and science instructional materials and software. In addition, it offers professional development workshops, online courses and webinars.
buyer: Kendall Hunt Publishing Co.
Kendall Hunt Publishing Company publishes educational curricula for kindergarten, college, medical, and professional education. It offers curriculum programs, and professional and supplemental materials for teachers and other educators. "
 seller parent: Cinven
seller: Key Curriculum Press
Key Curriculum Press develops effective, high-quality mathematics and science instructional materials and software. In addition, the company offers professional development workshops, online courses and webinars to educators.
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closed 10/25/2013 via Market Wire

Amazon.com, Inc., acquired TenMarks Education

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synopsis: Catamount Ventures and Birchmere Ventures announced that they have completed the sale of TenMarks, a company that is helping teachers and parents deliver innovative mathematics curriculum to students across the country, to Amazon.com, Inc.
buyer: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN:$265,469.00)
Amazon.com, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle. Amazon.com, Inc. seeks to be Earth’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices. "
 target: TenMarks Education
TenMarks's web-based math programs have been used by students across tens of thousands of schools and thousands of districts. Each day, students across the country use TenMarks to improve their math skills and confidence.
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closed 5/19/2011 via PR Newswire

Sophia Learning, LLC, acquired Guaranteach

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synopsis: Sophia, a first-of-its-kind online social teaching and learning platform that offers academic content to anyone, anywhere free of charge, announced that it has acquired Guaranteach, a Web-based service that provides tens of thousands of short-form tutorials along with assessment tools to students, teachers, colleges and schools.
buyer: Sophia Learning, LLC
Sophia is a first-of-its-kind social teaching and learning application that makes free, credible academic content available to anyone at anytime by harnessing the power of the Internet to enable everyone to participate in a worldwide learning community. "
 target: Guaranteach
Founded in 2008, Guaranteach uses Web-based streaming videos to deliver customized math instruction. The company designs and builds innovative software, to change the way that computers are used in education, combining experience in teaching, parenting, entrepreneurship and technology.
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closed 7/30/2018 via PR Newswire

Imagine Learning, Inc., acquired Reasoning Mind

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synopsis: Weld North Education (WNE), a leading digital education technology company focused on developing digital curriculum and tools for grades pre-K–12, announced its Imagine Learning business acquired Texas-based Reasoning Mind, a leading innovative math curriculum organization addressing the early learning market.
buyer parent: Silver Lake Partners
buyer: Imagine Learning, Inc.
Imagine Learning delivers language, literacy, and mathematics solutions for pre-K–12 students. Students and teachers love Imagine Language & Literacy, Imagine Math, Imagine Math Facts, and Imagine Español because they are research- and evidence-based, data driven, and incredibly fun to use. "
 target: Reasoning Mind
Founded in 2000, Reasoning Mind has established itself as one of the highest-quality blended learning organizations for mathematics in the United States, servicing nearly a million students and teachers over 18 years, across several states.
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closed 4/25/2018 via Company Press Release

Activate Learning, acquired Conceptua Math, LLC

See 26 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Activate Learning, a leader in K-14 STEM curriculum, has acquired Conceptua Math, an innovator in mathematics curriculum for K-5 classrooms. Conceptua Math deploys online technology to enable multi-faceted classroom experiences. Students log into personalized lessons, receiving instant feedback while the program tracks granular data.
buyer parent: Palm Ventures, LLC
buyer: Activate Learning
Activate Learning is a leading provider of investigation-centered, K-14 mathematics and science curricula. The curricula were developed in partnership with leading universities through grants from the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health. "
 target: Conceptua Math, LLC
Conceptua Math is an innovator in mathematics curriculum for K-5 classrooms. Conceptua Math deploys online technology to enable multi-faceted classroom experiences. Students log into personalized lessons, receiving instant feedback while the program tracks granular data.
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closed 9/30/2016 via PR Newswire

McGraw-Hill Education, acquired Redbird Advanced Learning

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synopsis: McGraw-Hill Education announced the acquisition of Redbird Advanced Learning, LLC, a leading digital personalized learning company that offers courses in K-12 math, language arts and writing and virtual professional development programs for educators. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
buyer parent: Apollo Global Management
buyer: McGraw-Hill Education
McGraw-Hill Education is a digital learning company that draws on its more than 100 years of educational expertise to offer solutions that improve learning outcomes around the world. "
 target: Redbird Advanced Learning
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Oakland, CA, Redbird Advanced Learning is a digital personalized learning company that offers courses in K-12 math, language arts and writing and virtual professional development programs for educators.
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closed 5/29/2015 via BusinessWire

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, acquired Scholastic Educational Technology and Services

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synopsis: Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced that it has completed its previously-announced acquisition of the Educational Technology and Services business of Scholastic Corporation. The EdTech segment of Scholastic provides digital intervention curriculum, products and services to schools and districts throughout the United States.
buyer: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMHC:$1,387.60)
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is a leading provider of pre-K–12 education content, services, and cutting-edge technology solutions across a variety of media, HMH enables learning in a changing landscape. "
 target parent: Scholastic Inc.
target: Scholastic Educational Technology and Services
The EdTech segment of Scholastic provides digital intervention curriculum, products and services to schools and districts throughout the United States as well as related implementation and assessment services and school consulting services.
price ($mm)
$575
rev ($mm)
$249
EBITDA ($mm)
$68
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2.3x
EV / EBITDA
8.5x
closed 3/23/2010 via Company Press Release

School Specialty, Inc., purchased Think Math! from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

See 38 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: School Specialty announced it has acquired the rights to the Think Math!(TM) curriculum product from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Think Math! is a comprehensive K-5 curriculum that combines research-based methodologies and data-driven strategies to meet the needs of today's diverse classrooms.
buyer: School Specialty, Inc. (OTCPK:SCOO:$674.03)
School Specialty, Inc. is an education company serving the pre K-12 market with supplemental learning products, school furniture, children's publishing and specialized buying services. "
 seller: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (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)
$1.80
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closed 6/4/2008 via Company Press Release

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., purchased higher education titles from Key Curriculum Press

See 39 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Global publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has acquired a list of higher education mathematics and statistics titles from Key College Publishing, the higher education division of Key Curriculum Press. Key Curriculum Press is a publisher of inquiry-based textbooks, software and supplemental materials for elementary, middle and high school students.
buyer: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE:JW.A:$1,800.07)
John Wiley & Sons is a global publisher of print and electronic products, specializing in scientific, technical, and medical books and journals; professional and consumer books and subscription services; and textbooks and other educational materials for students as well as lifelong learners. "
 seller parent: Cinven
seller: Key Curriculum Press
Key Curriculum Press specializes in print and electronic media for mathematics and is regarded in the USA as a pioneer in the effort to reform the mathematics curricula. The newly developed programs are aimed especially at the college and high school market.
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announced 8/11/2016 via BNC Analysis

Avantel Limited, will acquire Wonder Whizkids

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synopsis: Avantel, a company that specializes in integrating technologies related to wireless front-end, Satellite Communication, Network management, Software development and more, is acquiring Wonderwhizkids (Wiki Kids Limited), an e-Learning portal for K-8 to K-12 math & science students.
buyer: Avantel Limited (BSE:532406:$3.69)
Avantel specializes in integrating technologies related to wireless front-end, Satellite Communication, Embedded systems, Signal Processing, Network management and Software development. They are based in Hyderabad, India. "
 target: Wonder Whizkids
Wonderwhizkids (Wiki Kids Limited) is an e-Learning portal for K-8 to K-12 math & science students in India. The portal features math, biology, physics and chemistry concepts aligned with International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placements and NCERT standards.
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closed 4/8/2019 via Company Press Release

Nearpod, acquired Flocabulary

See 69 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Nearpod, an all-in-one solution for the synchronized use of iPads in the classroom, has acquired Flocabulary, a learning program for all grades. Flocabulary uses educational hip-hop music to engage students and increase achievement across the curriculum. Their standards-based videos and instructional activities help develop core literacy skills.
buyer: Nearpod
Nearpod is an all-in-one solution for the synchronized use of iPads in the classroom. Nearpod makes lectures more engaging through interactive multimedia presentations. With Nearpod, teachers can create mobile presentations, engage students in class, and assess them in real time. "
 target: Flocabulary
Flocabulary is a learning program for all grades. Flocabulary uses educational hip-hop music to engage students and increase achievement across the curriculum. Teachers use Flocabulary’s standards-based videos and instructional activities to supplement instruction and develop core literacy skills.
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closed 7/25/2018 via BNC Analysis

Byju's, acquired Math Adventures

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synopsis: Byju's, India's largest Ed-tech company and greater of a k12 learning app that offers highly adaptive, engaging, and effective learning programs for students, has acquired Math Adventures, a venture that offers math content for k-12 students, using short videos and activity-based approaches involving workbooks and tablets.
buyer: Byju's
Based in India, Byju’s is India’s largest Ed-tech company and the creator of India’s largest K12 learning app which offers highly adaptive, engaging and effective learning programs for students in classes 4-12 (K-12) and competitive exams like JEE, NEET, CAT, IAS, GRE and GMAT. "
 target: Math Adventures
Math Adventures offers math-content for k-12 students using a combination of short videos and activity-based approach, involving workbooks and tablets. Math adventures can also be partnered with schools to incorporate into teachers' math program lesson plans.
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closed 10/26/2016 via Company Press Release

Imagine Learning, Inc., acquired Think Through Math

See 34 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Imagine Learning, a leader in elementary language and literacy software solutions, announced its acquisition of Pittsburgh-based Think Through Learning Inc., provider of the Think Through Math supplemental online math program.
buyer parent: Weld North LLC
buyer: Imagine Learning, Inc.
Imagine Learning, Inc., a Utah-based company, was founded with one goal in mind: to teach English to the children of the world. Today Imagine Learning English is being used by tens of thousands of students in hundreds of schools across the United States and around the world. "
 target: Think Through Math
Think Through Math is a leader in education technology innovation, and is transforming math education in schools with the adaptive learning technology. Think Through Math integrates state-certified teachers who tutor struggling students live to improve math understanding.
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closed 6/10/2015 via Company Press Release

Digischool, acquired L'île des Mathématiques

See 38 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: digiSchool, an online education community, acquired L'île des Mathématiques (IleMaths.net), a leading website for online mathematics which brings together more than 1.7 million users a month and has over 500,000 registered members.
buyer: Digischool
Digischool is the leading online community for the 15-25 year old demographic, uniting young people around the access and sharing of knowledge. Digischool was founded by Thierry Debarnot and Anthony Kuntz in 2011 with the belief that education and teaching were undergoing a digital revolution. "
 target: L'île des Mathématiques
L'île des Mathématiques (ILEmaths.net) was founded in 1999 by Tom Pascal and his wife, a mathematics teacher. ILEmaths.net offers students online resources that are free and easily searchable.
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closed 8/2/2012 via PR Newswire

McGraw-Hill Education, acquired Key Curriculum Press

See 48 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., announced the acquisition of Key Curriculum, a privately held developer of mathematics learning technology in the K-12 and higher education markets. Key Curriculum will contribute to the development of McGraw-Hill Education's math technologies.
buyer parent: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
buyer: McGraw-Hill Education
McGraw-Hill Education is a leading global provider of educational materials, information and solutions for the Pre-K through 12th grade, Assessment, Higher Education and Professional markets. "
 target parent: EQT Partners AB
target: Key Curriculum Press
Key Curriculum Press develops effective, high-quality mathematics instructional materials and software.It offers professional development workshops, online courses and webinars to provide educators with the training, experience and support they need to incorporate effective teaching strategies.
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closed 9/13/2010 via PR Newswire

Scholastic Inc., acquired Math Solutions

See 38 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education, and media company, announced that it has acquired Math Solutions, a leading authority on K-12 mathematics instruction, providing teachers with the highest quality professional development services, publications and resources.
buyer: Scholastic Inc. (SCHL:$1,679.40)
Scholastic is a global children’s publishing and media company in both education and entertainment. Scholastic’s 78 year reputation for quality, learning and fun is based on a long-term relationship with teachers, parents and children, and its unique ability to understand what kids want and need. "
 target: Math Solutions
Founded in 1984 by renowned educator Marilyn Burns, Math Solutions is dedicated to improving the teaching of mathematics by providing professional development and resources of the highest quality to K–8 teachers and administrators.
price ($mm)[EV]
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closed 9/21/2005 via BusinessWire

McDougal, Littell & Co., purchased programs for grades 7-12 from Larson Learning, Inc.

See 26 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: McDougal Littell, Houghton Mifflin's secondary educational publishing division, acquired programs for grades 7-12 from Larson Learning.
buyer parent: Houghton Mifflin Riverdeep Group PLC
buyer: McDougal, Littell & Co.
McDougal Littell, a division of Houghton Mifflin Company, is among the fastest growing publishers in the United States, recognized for its innovation, dedication, and responsiveness to the needs of educators. They publish print and technology materials for various subjects for grades 6 through 12. "
 seller: Larson Learning, Inc.
Textbooks, learning software, and online interactive multimedia programs for K-12.
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closed 9/21/2005 via BusinessWire

Great Source Education Group, Inc., purchased K-6 programs from Larson Learning, Inc.

See 26 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Great Source Education Group, Houghton Mifflin's supplemental educational publishing division, acquired several K-6 programs from Larson Learning.
buyer parent: Houghton Mifflin Riverdeep Group PLC
buyer: Great Source Education Group, Inc.
Great Source Education Group publishes affordable, curriculum-based resources for students and teachers in grades pre-K through 12, as well as for parents. Great Source also publishes programs designed to meet specific initiatives such as summer school, afterschool, intervention, test prep, and ESL."
 seller: Larson Learning, Inc.
Textbooks, learning software, and online interactive multimedia programs for K-12.
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closed 9/6/2018 via BusinessWire

Carnegie Learning, Inc. merged with New Mountain Learning,

See 47 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CIP Capital has completed an investment in Carnegie Learning, a leading provider of innovative, research-proven math products and services, and will be merging it with New Mountain Learning (NML), a leading provider of literacy, language and digital competency skills to create a comprehensive, dynamic, and progressive learning technology company.
buyer parent: CIP Capital
buyer: New Mountain Learning
New Mountain Learning is an education company that accelerates student, educator, and institutional success. Their “formula” for effective learning is simple—provide learning solutions that drive student achievement and improve educator effectiveness. "
 target: Carnegie Learning, Inc.
Carnegie Learning is a transformational math education company focused on delivering better math learning to all teachers and students.
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closed 9/13/2017 via BusinessWire

Carnegie Learning, Inc., acquired Globaloria

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synopsis: Carnegie Learning, Inc., a research-proven leader of mathematics technology, curriculum, and services, has announced that it has acquired Globaloria, a nationally recognized provider of computer science courses and pathways that engage students in learning computer science, applied software engineering, and coding.
buyer: Carnegie Learning, Inc.
Carnegie Learning is a transformational mathematics education company focused on delivering better mathematics learning to all teachers and students. Through research-proven software, textbooks, and professional learning and data analysis services, Carnegie Learning is helping students to succeed. "
 target: Globaloria
Globaloria is a leading national provider of computer science education. Its blended-learning platform, course catalog for students, and comprehensive teacher-training courses enable PreK-12 students to become socially-minded, innovative change-makers through computer science learning programs.
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closed 9/12/2011 via BNC Analysis

Apollo Group, Inc., acquired Carnegie Learning, Inc.

See 47 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Apollo Group, Inc. has acquired 100% of the stock of Carnegie Learning, Inc., a publisher of research-based math curricula including the adaptive Cognitive Tutor® math software. Carnegie Learning provides math instruction to more than 600,000 students in 3,000 schools nationwide.
buyer: Apollo Group, Inc. (APOL:$2,000.33)
Apollo Group, Inc. is one of the world's largest private education providers. The Company offers innovative and distinctive educational programs and services both online and on-campus at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels through its subsidiaries. "
 target: Carnegie Learning, Inc.
Carnegie Learning, Inc. is a leading publisher of innovative, research-based math curricula for middle school, high school, and post-secondary students. The company provides differentiated instruction in schools across the United States.
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$74
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closed 12/6/2017 via BusinessWire

Kaplan Professional, acquired College For Financial Planning

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synopsis: Kaplan Professional, a unit of global education provider Kaplan, Inc., has closed its transaction with Apollo Education Group, Inc., to acquire the College for Financial Planning (CFFP). CFFP provides financial education and training to individuals through comprehensive programs of study that lead to licensing or certification.
buyer parent: Graham Holdings Company
buyer: Kaplan Professional
Kaplan Professional helps professionals obtain in-demand certifications, licensing and designations that enable them to advance and succeed in their careers. "
 target parent: Apollo Education Group Inc.
target: College For Financial Planning
Founded in 1972, the College for Financial Planning provides accessible and flexible degree, non-degree, and continuing professional education programs to students nationwide.
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announced 11/8/2017 via BNC Analysis

Oakley Capital Investments Limited, will acquire Career Partner GmbH

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synopsis: Oakley Capital Investments said one of its private equity funds has agreed to acquire Career Partner Group from Apollo Education Group. Career Partner offers an extensive selection of educational programmes for school and university graduates, in many different formats and with the largest number of specializations in all areas of management.
buyer parent: Oakley Capital Limited
buyer: Oakley Capital Investments Limited (AIM:OCL:$108.70)
Oakley Capital Investments Limited ("OCI"), an AIM listed company, seeks to provide investors with long term capital appreciation, through its investment in the Funds of Oakley Capital Private Equity and through co-investment opportunities. "
 target parent: Apollo Education Group Inc.
target: Career Partner GmbH
Career Partner Group (CPG) is Germany’s leading provider of private education and personnel development. CPG offers academic state-approved study programs, certified trainings, and innovative continuous education programs for experts and managers of all industries.
price ($mm)
$99*
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$71
EBITDA ($mm)
$12
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1.7x
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10.4x
announced 10/13/2017 via BNC Analysis

Brimstone Investment Corporation Limited, Curro Holdings Limited, will acquire Milpark Education Ltd

See 504 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Curro Holdings, through its subsidiary Stadio Holdings, and Brimstone Investment Corporation have agreed to acquire 100% of Milpark Education. Curro will acquire a 70% stake in Milpark, and Brimstone will acquire a 30% stake. Milpark was established in 1997 as one of the first private providers of higher education in South Africa.
buyer: Curro Holdings Limited (JSE:COH:$184.43)
buyer: Brimstone Investment Corporation Limited (JSE:COH:$209.63)
Curro Holdings Limited acquires, develops, and manages private schools in South Africa. Their mission is to make quality independent school education accessible to more learners. Curro also provides full-time teacher education qualifications, as well as in-service training for practising teachers. "
 target parent: Apollo Education Group Inc.
target: Milpark Education Ltd
Milpark Education was one of the first private providers of higher management education in South Africa and is a leading provider of Higher Education and Further Education and Training qualifications. Milpark's MBA has been rated in the Top 10 of Accredited Business Schools in South Africa.
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$23
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closed 2/1/2017 via BusinessWire

Apollo Global Management, Najafi Companies, The Vistria Group, acquired Apollo Education Group Inc.

See 883 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Apollo Education Group, Inc., one of the world’s largest private education providers, announced the completion of its acquisition by a consortium of investors including The Vistria Group, LLC and funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC.
buyer: Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO:$1,816.74)
buyer: The Vistria Group
buyer: Najafi Companies
The Vistria Group, LLC is a private equity firm specializing in mid-market buyouts. Apollo Global Management are contrarian, value-oriented investors in private equity, credit and real estate. Najafi Companies is an International private investment firm. "
 target: Apollo Education Group Inc. (APOL:$2,000.33)
Apollo Education Group, Inc. is one of the world’s largest private education. Through its subsidiaries Apollo Global, University of Phoenix, and more, it offers innovative and distinctive educational programs and services, online and on-campus, at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels.
price ($mm)[EV]
$1,140 [$578]
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$2,328
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$263
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2.2x
closed 12/10/2015 via BusinessWire

Apollo Global, Inc., acquired Career Partner GmbH

See 883 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Apollo Global, a company that make investments primarily in the international education services sector, acquired Career Partner GmbH (“CPG”). CPG is one of the largest proprietary postsecondary education providers in Germany and provides on-campus and online bachelor and master programs in business and tourism, and corporate training programs.
buyer parent: Apollo Education Group Inc.
buyer: Apollo Global, Inc.
Apollo Global is an education company specializing in helping students transform both their personal future and that of their communities through education at a variety of levels. Apollo Global institutions are universities, colleges and schools committed to enhancing student learning. "
 target: Career Partner GmbH
Career Partner is Germany’s leading full-service provider of human resource development and private higher education. Career Partner offers solutions for every personal learning style in the form of classroom, blended or online learning for optimal achievement of objectives.
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$107
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closed 12/5/2014 via BusinessWire

Apollo Global, Inc., acquired Faculdade da Educacional da Lapa

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synopsis: Apollo Education Group, Inc. announced its wholly-owned subsidiary Apollo Global, Inc. acquired a majority interest in Sociedade Técnica Educacional da Lapa S.A., which offers educational programs under the name Faculdade da Educacional da Lapa (“FAEL”). FAEL allows access to quality education through innovative distance teaching methodology.
buyer parent: Apollo Education Group Inc.
buyer: Apollo Global, Inc.
Apollo Global was formed to make investments primarily in the international education services sector. Apollo Global provides business and technology management, consulting and training and operational services in the fields of higher education and education administration to its network of schools."
 target: Faculdade da Educacional da Lapa
FAEL was established in 1998 to allow access to knowledge and quality education through innovative distance teaching methodology. FAEL is focused on providing blended learning offerings in the top three high-demand knowledge fields, including business, education, and technology.
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closed 5/20/2014 via BusinessWire

Apollo Global, Inc., acquired Milpark Education Ltd

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synopsis: Apollo Education Group, Inc. announced its wholly-owned subsidiary Apollo Global, Inc. closed on the acquisition of an 81% consolidated interest in Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd., one of South Africa's leading private tertiary education providers.
buyer parent: Apollo Education Group Inc.
buyer: Apollo Global, Inc.
Apollo Global was formed to make investments primarily in the international education services sector. Apollo Global provides business and technology management, consulting and training and operational services in the fields of higher education and education administration to its network of schools."
 target: Milpark Education Ltd
Milpark Education was one of the first private providers of higher management education in South Africa and is a leading provider of Higher Education and Further Education and Training qualifications. It is one of South Africa's leading private tertiary education providers
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announced 12/17/2013 via BusinessWire

Apollo Group, Inc., will acquire Open Colleges

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synopsis: Apollo Global, Inc., provider of business and technology management to the higher education sector, has agreed to acquire Open Colleges Australia Pty Ltd, one of Australia's oldest and largest providers of distance learning. Open Colleges is a leader in online learning in Australia delivering more than 130 courses.
buyer: Apollo Group, Inc. (APOL:$2,000.33)
Apollo Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, University of Phoenix, Apollo Global, Carnegie Learning, College for Financial Planning, and Institute for Professional Development, is a provider of higher education programs for working adults. "
 target: Open Colleges
Open Colleges is a leader in online learning in Australia delivering more than 130 courses, including nationally recognized qualifications, in disciplines such as health care, community services, business and management, finance and accounting, technology and design.
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closed 7/18/2012 via PR Newswire

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Inc., acquired MPW

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synopsis: Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, announced that it has partnered with management to complete the acquisition of Mander Portman Woodward Limited. MPW is a leading provider of high quality private education for students in their crucial transition from secondary school into UK universities.
buyer: Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Inc.
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners is a Los Angeles, California-based investment firm that manages approximately $5.0 billion of institutional investment capital through private equity partnerships, distressed debt and leveraged loan funds. "
 target parent: Apollo Group, Inc.
target: MPW
MPW is a leading provider of high quality private education for students in their crucial transition from secondary school into UK universities. It provides educational offerings to both domestic and international students who plan to continue their education at prominent universities in the UK.
price ($mm)
$85
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closed 9/12/2011 via BNC Analysis

Apollo Group, Inc., acquired Carnegie Learning, Inc.

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synopsis: Apollo Group, Inc. has acquired 100% of the stock of Carnegie Learning, Inc., a publisher of research-based math curricula including the adaptive Cognitive Tutor® math software. Carnegie Learning provides math instruction to more than 600,000 students in 3,000 schools nationwide.
buyer: Apollo Group, Inc. (APOL:$2,000.33)
Apollo Group, Inc. is one of the world's largest private education providers. The Company offers innovative and distinctive educational programs and services both online and on-campus at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels through its subsidiaries. "
 target: Carnegie Learning, Inc.
Carnegie Learning, Inc. is a leading publisher of innovative, research-based math curricula for middle school, high school, and post-secondary students. The company provides differentiated instruction in schools across the United States.
price ($mm)
$74
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announced 8/2/2011 via BusinessWire

Apollo Group, Inc., will purchase eLearning Technology from Carnegie Mellon University

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synopsis: Apollo Group, Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire eLearning Technology from Carnegie Mellon University. The acquisition allows Apollo to accelerate its efforts to incorporate adaptive learning into its academic platform and to provide tools to help raise student achievement in mathematics.
buyer: Apollo Group, Inc. (APOL:$2,000.33)
Apollo Group, Inc. is one of the world's largest private education providers. The Company offers innovative and distinctive educational programs and services both online and on-campus at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels through its subsidiaries. "
 seller: Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is an educational and research institution. The university was founded in 1900 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It has endowment assets worth $756 million.
price ($mm)
$22
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closed 2/25/2011 via Wall Street Journal

Kaplan Virtual Education, acquired Insight Schools

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synopsis: Kaplan Virtual Education, which provides online education for grades six through 12, bought Insight Schools Inc. from Apollo Group Inc.
buyer parent: The Washington Post Company
buyer: Kaplan Virtual Education
Kaplan Virtual Education (KVE) is a subsidiary of Kaplan, Inc. In partnership with school districts and charter schools, KVE operates online public schools in eight states for students in grades 6-12 and also operates online private schools serving similar grades. "
 target parent: Apollo Group, Inc.
target: Insight Schools
Insight Schools partners with local communities and school districts to build and operate their schools. Insight School of Washington is a statewide, online public alternative high school; as a public school, the program is tuition-free to students resident in Washington.
price ($mm)
$6.30
rev ($mm)
$32
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.3x
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/29/2009 via BusinessWire

Apollo Group, Inc., acquired BPP Holdings Plc

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synopsis: Apollo Group, Inc. announced that its majority-owned subsidiary Apollo Global, Inc. has completed the previously announced acquisition of UK-based BPP Holdings plc. Founded in 1976 and based in London, England, BPP is a leading provider of education and training to professionals in the legal and finance industries.
buyer: Apollo Group, Inc. (APOL:$2,000.33)
Apollo Group, Inc. has been an education provider for more than 30 years, providing academic access and opportunity to students through its subsidiaries, University of Phoenix, College for Financial Planning, Western International University, Meritus University, Insight Schools and Apollo Global. "
 target: BPP Holdings Plc
Founded in 1976 and based in London, England, BPP enjoys an excellent reputation among business and legal communities throughout Europe. The institution is organized into three business divisions: Professional Education, College of Professional Studies, and Mander Portman Woodward.
price ($mm)[EV]
$485 [$529]
rev ($mm)
$264
EBITDA ($mm)
$47
EV / rev
2.0x
EV / EBITDA
11.2x
closed 8/5/2008 via BusinessWire

Apollo Group, Inc., acquired Universidad Latinoamericana S.C.

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synopsis: Apollo Global, Inc., a consolidated subsidiary of Apollo Group, Inc. has purchased a majority stake in Universidad Latinoamericana S.C., an accredited, private university based in Mexico City, from Carlyle Mexico Partners.
buyer: Apollo Group, Inc. (APOL:$2,000.33)
Apollo Group, Inc. has been an education provider for more than 30 years, providing academic access and opportunity to students through its subsidiaries, University of Phoenix, College for Financial Planning, Western International University, Meritus University, Insight Schools and Apollo Global. "
 target parent: The Carlyle Group
target: Universidad Latinoamericana S.C.
Founded in 1975, Universidad Latinoamericana is renowned for its dentistry, medicine and communications programs accredited by the Ministry of Public Education (Secretaría de Educación Publica, SEP) in Mexico.
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closed 4/1/2008 via

Apollo Group, Inc., acquired Universidad de Artes, Ciencias y Comunicación

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synopsis: Apollo Group, Inc. announced that its consolidated subsidiary, Apollo Global, Inc., has agreed to acquire Universidad de Artes, Ciencias y Comunicación, an accredited, private arts and communications university in Chile, as well as its related entities.
buyer: Apollo Group, Inc. (APOL:$2,000.33)
Apollo Group, Inc. has been an education provider for more than 30 years, providing academic access and opportunity to students through its subsidiaries, University of Phoenix, College for Financial Planning, Western International University, Meritus University, Insight Schools and Apollo Global. "
 target: Universidad de Artes, Ciencias y Comunicación
Universidad de Artes, Ciencias y Comunicación is one of the leading arts and communications universities in Latin America and is renowned for its faculty and state-of-the-art technology. Accredited by the Chilean Council of Higher Education, UNIACC offers 18 bachelor’s and two master’s programs.
price ($mm)[EV]
$22 [$42]
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closed 10/30/2007 via BusinessWire

Apollo Group, Inc., acquired Aptimus, Inc.

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synopsis: Apollo Group, Inc. completed its acquisition of Aptimus, an online advertising network. The acquisition aids in the furtherance of Apollo’s broader efforts to position the Company to best monitor, manage and control its marketing investments and brands, with the goal of increasing awareness of and access to quality and affordable education.
buyer: Apollo Group, Inc. (APOL:$2,000.33)
Apollo Group, Inc. has been an education provider for more than 30 years, providing academic access and opportunity to students through its subsidiaries, University of Phoenix, College for Financial Planning, Western International University, Meritus University, Insight Schools and Apollo Global. "
 target: Aptimus, Inc.
Aptimus' unique performance-based advertising network delivers qualified customer leads through presenting offers at the points of download, log-in, registration, and other active locations across a diverse set of major publishers such as AOL, Tickle, DriverGuide, and PictureTrail.
price ($mm)[EV]
$46 [$44]
rev ($mm)
$17
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.7x
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/10/2007 via AP - Associated Press

Apollo Group, Inc., acquired Insight Schools

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synopsis: Apollo Group, Inc. has acquired Insight Schools, an innovator in online high school education. Insight Schools, based in Portland, Oregon, is led by a management team with significant experience in the area of K-12 online education.
buyer: Apollo Group, Inc. (APOL:$2,000.33)
Apollo Group, Inc. has been an education provider for more than 30 years, providing academic access and opportunity to students through its subsidiaries, University of Phoenix, College for Financial Planning, Western International University, Meritus University, Insight Schools and Apollo Global. "
 target: Insight Schools
Insight Schools partners with local communities and school districts to build and operate their schools. Insight School of Washington is a statewide, online public alternative high school; as a public school, the program is tuition-free to students resident in Washington.
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closed 12/5/2019 via BNC Analysis

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional S.A., acquired Universidade Positivo

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synopsis: Universidade Positivo (UP) was sold to the São Paulo educational group Cruzeiro do Sul Educational. Universidade Positivo is a university established in 1988 in Brazil. Universade Positivo has expanded from five undergraduate courses to fifty Bachelor, Degree and Technology courses. 
buyer: Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional S.A.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional, established by professors in 1965, in São Paulo, is a Brazilian post-secondary player with strong presence in a high-growth segment, being one of the most diversified and efficient players in Brazil, with extensive market knowledge and strategically located facilities. "
 target parent: Grupo Positivo
target: Universidade Positivo
Universidade Positivo is a university established in 1988 in Brazil. Universade Positivo has expanded from five undergraduate courses to fifty Bachelor, Degree and Technology courses.
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announced 11/13/2019 via BNC Analysis

Emerson College, will acquire Marlboro College

See 60 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Emerson College will acquire Marlboro College and Marlboro students will be admitted to Emerson. Emerson is located in Boston, while Marlboro is located in Vermont. Marlboro College is a private liberal arts college with about 200 students and 35 professors, located on a picturesque 400-acre campus in rural Vermont.
buyer: Emerson College
Emerson is internationally recognized as a premier institution of higher learning devoted to liberal arts, communication, and the arts, with campuses in Boston, Los Angeles, and The Netherlands, and degree-granting programs in Paris, Barcelona, and, beginning Fall 2020, Lugano, Switzerland "
 target: Marlboro College
Marlboro College is a private liberal arts college in Marlboro, Vermont. They're a college of about 200 students and 35 professors, located on a picturesque 400-acre campus in rural Vermont.
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announced 10/30/2019 via BNC Analysis

Henderson State University will be merged with Arkansas State University System,

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synopsis: Henderson State University, a public university with a strong liberal arts heritage, will be merged with the Arkansas State University System, an organization that serves 22,238 students on campuses in Arkansas and Queretaro, Mexico, and globally online with a total operating budget of $285 million.
buyer: Arkansas State University System
The Arkansas State University System, based in Little Rock, serves 23,310 students in Arkansas and Queretaro, Mexico. The ASU System includes ASU, with an instructional site in Paragould and degree centers in Beebe, Mountain Home, Blytheville, Forrest City, and West Memphis. "
 target: Henderson State University
Founded as a private institution in 1890, Henderson State University has a strong liberal arts heritage that is the base of more than 65 undergraduate and graduate programs, earning the university its status as Arkansas’s public liberal arts university.
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announced 10/24/2019 via BNC Analysis

Swindon College will be merged with New College Swindon,

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synopsis: Swindon College, a further education college offering courses primarily in work related areas, is to merge with New College Swindon, another further and higher education institution. Both colleges are located in Swindon, UK.
buyer: New College Swindon
New College Swindon is a further and higher education institution, founded in 1983 and located in Swindon, England. New College is one of the largest institutions of its type in the country, with around 3,300 16–18-year olds and 2,500 over–19s enrolled in December 2014. "
 target: Swindon College
Swindon College is a further education college operating mainly from one site near the town centre. The college offers courses primarily in work related areas and has industry standard facilities in a number of these, including hospitality, construction and engineering.
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announced 10/23/2019 via BNC Analysis

Athlone Institute of Technology will be merged with Limerick College Of Technology,

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synopsis: Ireland-based Athlone Institute of Technology and Limerick Institute of Technology will merge. Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) offers a wide variety of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT), twice named ‘Sunday Times University Guide’ Institute of the Year. has five campuses in Ireland.
buyer: Limerick College Of Technology
Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT), twice named ‘Sunday Times University Guide’ Institute of the Year, is home to over 6,500 students across five vibrant campuses in Limerick City, Thurles, Clonmel and Ennis in Ireland. "
 target: Athlone Institute of Technology
An educational powerhouse defined by a commitment to academic excellence, Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) has enjoyed considerable successes in the academic arena. AIT offers a wide variety of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level, delivered on a full-time and part-time basis.
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announced 10/23/2019 via BusinessWire

YDUQS, will acquire Adtalem Educacional do Brasil

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synopsis: Adtalem Global Education, a leading workforce solutions provider, announced it has signed an agreement to sell its Brazilian portfolio, Adtalem Educacional do Brasil, a global education provider, to YDUQS, the second largest education company in Brazil.
buyer: YDUQS
YDUQS is Brazil's second largest private higher education organization. YDUQS offers graduate, masters, technical courses, and other related programs. YDUQS serves over 570 thousand students through their 10 university centers and 37 higher education schools. "
 target parent: Adtalem Global Education Inc.
target: Adtalem Educacional do Brasil
Adtalem Educacional do Brasil is a global education provider. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Adtalem Educacional do Brasil currently operates 13 educational institutions nationwide.
price ($mm)
$472
rev ($mm)
$215
EBITDA ($mm)
$47
EV / rev
2.2x
EV / EBITDA
10.1x
announced 9/18/2019 via BNC Analysis

Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited, will acquire The London School of Science and Technology Limited

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synopsis: Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited, the international developer and operator of education services in Europe, has signed a non-legally binding heads of terms to acquire 60% of The London School of Science and Technology Limited, a private management school that offers an open and inclusive education experience in London and the midlands.
buyer: Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (LSE:OBOR:$0.00)
Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited is an international developer and operator of education services in Europe. The newly formed entity has been established to seek relevant acquisitions in the international education sector. "
 target: The London School of Science and Technology Limited
London School of Science & Technology is a private management School and it was founded in 2003. They are proud to offer an open and inclusive education experience, which is free from barriers to learning, to learners of all levels and backgrounds, with about 2,500 students currently studying.
price ($mm)
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announced 9/13/2019 via BNC Analysis

YDUQS, will acquire UniToledo

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synopsis: YDUQS, Brazil's second largest private higher education organization, will acquire UniToledo, a Brazilian college. UniToledo provides higher education services to over 5,300 students in Araçatuba, Brazil. UniToledo offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses for architecture, engineering, business, education, hospitality, and more.
buyer: YDUQS
YDUQS is Brazil's second largest private higher education organization. YDUQS offers graduate, masters, technical courses, and other related programs. YDUQS serves over 570 thousand students through their 10 university centers and 37 higher education schools. "
 target: UniToledo
UniToledo is a Brazilian college. UniToledo provides higher education services to over 5,300 students in Araçatuba, Brazil. UniToledo offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses for architecture, engineering, business, education, hospitality, and more.
price ($mm)
$29
rev ($mm)
$11
EBITDA ($mm)
$3
EV / rev
2.8x
EV / EBITDA
9.6x
announced 9/4/2019 via Company Press Release

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional S.A., will acquire Brazcubas Educação

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synopsis: The fifth largest educational group in Brazil, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional, will purchase Brazcubas. Created 79 years ago, Brazcubas is an important education center located in Greater São Paulo, promoting excellence in teaching with 23 in-person and 28 distance-learning undergraduate courses, as well as over 150 postgraduate courses.
buyer: Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional S.A.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional, established by professors in 1965, in São Paulo, is a Brazilian post-secundary player with strong presence in a high-growth segment, being one of the most diversified and efficient players in Brazil, with extensive market knowledge and strategically located facilities. "
 target: Brazcubas Educação
Created 79 years ago, Brazcubas is an important education center located in Greater São Paulo, promoting excellence in teaching with 23 in-person and 28 distance-learning undergraduate courses, as well as over 150 postgraduate courses.
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closed 8/7/2019 via BNC Analysis

University of the Highlands and Islands, acquired Centre for Health Science

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synopsis: The University of the Highlands and Islands, an educational institution that provides local access to learning and research relevant to their needs and to those of local employers, has acquired Centre for Health Science, an education institution that offers research, education, training, patient care, and business development in healthcare.
buyer: University of the Highlands and Islands
Based in the UK, University of Highlands and Islands (UHI) provides access to university education through a distinctive educational partnership of colleges and research institutions. UHI provides local access to learning and research relevant to their needs and to those of local employers. "
 target parent: Highlands and Islands Enterprise
target: Centre for Health Science
Based in the UK, Centre for Health Science is an education institution that offers research, education, training, patient care, and business development in diabetes and cardiovascular science, proteomics, lipidomics, genetics, and immunology.
price ($mm)
$12
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EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/7/2019 via BNC Analysis

Anima Educacao, acquired ReAGES

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synopsis: Anima Educacao, one of Brazil’s largest private higher education organizations, has acquired ReAGES, a higher education network in Brazil. ReAGES aims to promote the development of the region and to improve the quality of life through education. ReAGES provides education to 5.6 thousand students at 6 facilities throughout Brazil.
buyer: Anima Educacao (BOVESPA:ANIM3:$280.27)
Anima Educacao is one of Brazil’s largest private higher education organizations, both in terms of revenue and the number of enrolled students. It has at least 79,000 students enrolled in classroom courses at 18 campuses located in the states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo. "
 target: ReAGES
ReAGES is one of the most important higher education networks in Brazil. ReAGES aims to promote the development of the region and to improve the quality of life through education. ReAGES provides education to 5.6 thousand students at 6 facilities throughout Brazil.
price ($mm)
$39
rev ($mm)
$15
EBITDA ($mm)
$2
EV / rev
3.6x
EV / EBITDA
21.7x
closed 7/24/2019 via BNC Analysis

China YuHua Education Corporation Limited, acquired Shandong Yingcai University

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synopsis: YuHua Education, an operator of private schools in China, has acquired a 90% stake in Shandong Yingcai University, one of the largest private universities in China. Shandong Yingcai University provides education to 40,000 students from over 200 cities. They offer 30 undergraduate and 40 diploma courses.
buyer: China YuHua Education Corporation Limited (SEHK:6169:$214.86)
China YuHua Education Corporation Limited has been operating private schools in Henan province of China for over 15 years and is one of the leading private school operators in central China in terms of student enrollment. "
 target: Shandong Yingcai University
Shandong Yingcai University is one of the largest private universities in China. Shandong Yingcai University provides education to 40,000 students from over 200 cities. They offer 30 undergraduate and 40 diploma courses, including early childhood education, nursing, computer sciences, and more.
price ($mm)
$217*
rev ($mm)
$67
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
3.6x
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/17/2019 via BNC Analysis

BG Investments Ltd, acquired Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Lanka (Private) Limited

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synopsis: BG Investments, a Sri Lankan-based investor, has acquired the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Lanka (APIIT Sri Lanka) from Ekuinas, a Malaysian private equity firm. APIIT Sri Lanka is a leading private higher education institute in Sri Lanka. APIIT Sri Lanka offers degree programmes in Computing, Business Management and Law.
buyer: BG Investments Ltd
BG Investments is a Sri Lankan-based investor with exposure in industries such as financial services, marine, education, and healthcare. "
 target parent: Ekuiti Nasional Bhd
target: Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Lanka (Private) Limited
Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Lanka (APIIT Sri Lanka) is a leading private higher education institute in Sri Lanka. APIIT Sri Lanka offers Staffordshire University degree programmes in Computing, Business Management and Law.
price ($mm)
$9.97
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closed 7/3/2019 via BNC Analysis

Cumberland County College merged with Rowan College at Gloucester County,

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synopsis: Rowan College at Gloucester County and Cumberland County College formally joined forces, creating the first such community college in New Jersey. The new entity will be called Rowan College of South Jersey. The colleges will maintain their campuses in Sewell and Vineland.
buyer: Rowan College at Gloucester County
Rowan College at Gloucester County, formerly Gloucester County College, is an accredited public community college located in Sewell, NJ. They were founded in 1966. "
 target: Cumberland County College
Cumberland County College is a community college in Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States. The college enrolls approximately 4,000 students and offers 87 programs leading to Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees.
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announced 4/17/2019 via BNC Analysis

CI Capital Holding S.A.E., will acquire Taleem Educational Services and Consultations

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synopsis: CI Capital Holding announced it has signed a contract to acquire an indirect stake of 60% stake in Taleem Educational Services and Consultations (TESC). TESC is an investment joint venture owned by a number of global investment institutions and international funds that operates Nahda University in Beni Suif, Egypt that has over 5,200 students.
buyer: CI Capital Holding S.A.E. (CASE:CICH:$95.24)
CI Capital is a diversified financial services group and Egypt’s leading provider of leasing, microfinance, and investment banking products and services. CI Capital leverages its full-fledged investment banking platform to provide market leading capital raising and M&A advisory. "
 target: Taleem Educational Services and Consultations
Taleem Educational Services and Consultations (TESC) is an investment joint venture owned by a number of global investment institutions and international funds that operates Nahda University in Beni Suif, Egypt that has over 5,200 students.
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closed 3/27/2019 via BNC Analysis

Vietravel, acquired Kent International College

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synopsis: Vietravel, a leading tourism company in Vietnam, has acquired a 66% stake in Kent International College (KIC), a leading college in Vietnam that provides practical, academic-focused education. KIC offers a series of majors, including business administration, marketing management, human resource management, IT, fashion design, and more.
buyer: Vietravel
Vietravel is a leading tourism company in Vietnam. Vietravel provides professional and advanced tour packages. They offer packages for domestic locations such as Ha Noi, Ha Long, and Lao Cai. The company also offer Vietnamese travellers exciting and unique tours to Thailand, Korea, Brazil, and more."
 target: Kent International College
Kent International College (KIC) is a leading college in Vietnam that provides practical, academic-focused education. KIC offers a series of majors, including business administration, marketing management, human resource management, information technology, fashion design, and more.
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announced 3/27/2019 via BNC Analysis

Universidad Internacional de la Rioja (UNIR), will acquire Marconi International University, Inc.

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synopsis: UNIR, will acquire 100% of the Marconi International University in Florida, United States. UNIR owned 15% of the shares of this company and an agreement has been signed to acquire the remaining 85%. Marconi International University-MIU is a US university based in Miami that offers official undergraduate and graduate degrees.
buyer: Universidad Internacional de la Rioja (UNIR) (BME:PRO:$124.27)
Founded in 2007 and based in La Rioja, Spain, UNIR (Proeduca Group) is the leading online university for the Spanish language in the world. UNIR caters for more than 32,000 students. UNIR has a presence in Spain and in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru. "
 target: Marconi International University, Inc.
Marconi International University-MIU is a US university based in Miami that offers official undergraduate and graduate degrees, both in-person and online. Among the degrees offered are the degrees in Business Administration, Computer Engineering and Master's degrees such as MBA.
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closed 3/14/2019 via BNC Analysis

American InterContinental University, acquired Trident University International LLC

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synopsis: American InterContinental University (AIU), a for-profit university that offers online and on-campus education, has acquired Trident University International (TUI) from Summit Partners, a global alternative investment firm. TUI is an online university offering regionally accredited degrees at the doctoral, masters, bachelors, and associates levels.
buyer parent: Career Education Corporation
buyer: American InterContinental University
Founded in 1970, American InterContinental University (AIU) is a for-profit university that offers online and on-campus education. AIU provides over 45 Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degree programs and specializations that students can choose from. "
 target parent: Summit Partners
target: Trident University International LLC
Trident University International (TUI) is an online university offering regionally accredited degrees at the doctoral, masters, bachelors, and associates levels. TUI provides an exceptional online educational experience for adult learners and members of the military family.
price ($mm)
$37
rev ($mm)
$46
EBITDA ($mm)
$9
EV / rev
0.8x
EV / EBITDA
4.1x
announced 3/6/2019 via PE Hub

Cinven, will acquire INSEEC U.

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synopsis: International private equity firm, Cinven announced that it has agreed to the acquisition of INSEEC U., a leading European institution of private higher education and research. INSEEC U. offers degrees and accreditation programs principally in Management & Business, Engineering, Communications & Marketing and Political Science.
buyer: Cinven
Cinven, headquartered in the UK, is one of Europe's leading private equity providers. The firm focuses entirely on larger European buyouts. They focus their industry expertise in six sectors: business services, financial services, healthcare, industrials, consumer, and TMT. "
 target parent: Career Education Corporation
target: INSEEC U.
INSEEC U. is a French private institution of higher education and multidisciplinary research in Management, Engineering, Communication and Political Science. It trains 25,000 students and managers every year, from Bachelor to DBA, in its partner institutions and universities in Europe and Asia.
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announced 2/27/2019 via Company Press Release

College of the Ouachitas will be merged with Arkansas State University System,

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synopsis: College of the Ouachitas will become the newest member institution of the Arkansas State University System. College of the Ouachitas is a public community college located in Malvern, Arkansas. COTO has approximately 1,500 students annually through its degree programs, technical courses, and community educational offerings.
buyer: Arkansas State University System
The Arkansas State University System, based in Little Rock, serves 23,310 students in Arkansas and Queretaro, Mexico. The ASU System includes ASU, with an instructional site in Paragould and degree centers in Beebe, Mountain Home, Blytheville, Forrest City, and West Memphis. "
 target: College of the Ouachitas
College of the Ouachitas (COTO) is a public community college located in Malvern, Arkansas. COTO has approximately 1,500 students annually through its degree programs, technical courses, and community educational offerings.
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Apollo Education Group Inc.
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DeVry Education Group
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Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
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Universidad Internacional de la Rioja (UNIR)
Universidad Internacional de la Rioja (UNIR)
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STI Education Services Group, Inc.
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Academies Australasia Pty Limited
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21st Century Education Group
21st Century Education Group
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Intueri Education Group Limited
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