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announced 2/11/2014 via PR Newswire

Marzano Research Laboratory, will acquire Re-Inventing Schools Coalition

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synopsis: Marzano Research Laboratory, announced that they have reached an agreement to acquire the Re-Inventing Schools Coalition (RISC), a national educational organization that supports schools and districts in their transition from a time-based to a performance-based system, which results in students realizing their highest learning potential.
buyer: Marzano Research Laboratory
Marzano Research Laboratory is an educational research company with continuous action research in all major areas of schooling in order to provide effective and accessible instructional strategies, leadership strategies, and classroom assessment strategies. "
 target: Re-Inventing Schools Coalition
Re-Inventing Schools Coalition (RISC) is a national nonprofit foundation established to transform education systems around the world and produce dramatically improved learning environments and achievement results for all children.
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closed 2/4/2004 via BusinessWire

Educational Testing Service, acquired The Pulliam Group

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synopsis: Educational Testing Service (ETS), the world's premier educational assessment and research organization, today announced its acquisition of The Pulliam Group, a leading provider of educational software products and professional development services that enable assessment for improved student performance.
buyer: Educational Testing Service
Educational Testing Service is the world's largest private educational testing and measurement organization and a leader in educational research. The company is dedicated to serving the needs of individuals, educational institutions, and government bodies in almost 200 countries. "
 target: The Pulliam Group
The Pulliam Group provides Educational Consulting Services in a number of specific areas to meet the needs of schools and school districts in the state of California and nationwide. The services of our firm adjust to meet the ever changing needs of schools, students, teachers and administrators. Th
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closed 4/4/2018 via BusinessWire

Corwin, acquired Visible Learningplus

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synopsis: Corwin announced the acquisition of Visible Learningplus, the school change model based on John Hattie’s research, from the New Zealand-based Cognition Education Group. Visible Learningplus is an in-depth school change model of professional learning and development.
buyer parent: SAGE Publications
buyer: Corwin
Corwin, a SAGE Publishing company, was established in 1990, first as a professional book publisher, now as a full-service professional learning company, offering professional development solutions to achieve a school or district’s objectives. "
 target parent: Cognition Education Group
target: Visible Learningplus
Visible Learningplus is an in-depth school change model of professional learning and development. It is based on the principles of Visible Learning that have developed from John Hattie’s research and his two books: Visible Learning (2009) and Visible Learning for Teachers (2012).
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announced 11/24/2021 via BNC Analysis

Janison Education Group Limited, will acquire Academic Assessment Services Pty Ltd

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synopsis: Janison Education Group Limited is pleased to announce it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Academic Assessment Services Pty Ltd (“AAS”). AAS is an Australian provider of premium school assessments for school years 2-12 in mathematics, reading, writing, spelling and general ability.
buyer: Janison Education Group Limited (ASX:JAN:$21.50)
Janison is an Australian-owned, ASX-listed education technology pioneer whose team of experts and developers innovate online assessment and learning solutions for global corporations, governments and education bodies. "
 target: Academic Assessment Services Pty Ltd
Academic Assessment Services (AAS) was established in 1974. AAS is an Australian provider of premium school assessments for school years 2-12 in mathematics, reading, writing, spelling and general ability.
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$6.53
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closed 4/17/2019 via Company Press Release

Certica Solutions, acquired TE21

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synopsis: Certica Solutions, provider of the Certica Connect™ edtech platform-as-a-service, announced that it has acquired TE21, provider of the CASE Benchmark Assessments. TE21 is an education company that provides assessment, intervention, professional development, and education improvement to K-12 schools.
buyer parent: New Harbor Capital
buyer: Certica Solutions
Certica owns the Certica Connect platform which provides application interoperability and centralized integration, access and enrichment of education data, metadata and content. They partner with a diverse network of K-12 vendors, as well as publishers, and learning content and assessment providers."
 target: TE21
TE21 is an education company that provides assessment, intervention, professional development, and education improvement to K-12 schools. Using CASE Benchmark Assessments, they partner with their customers to advance their student’s academic achievement through predictive benchmark assessments.
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announced 11/25/2015 via BNC Analysis

Beijing Lanxum Technology Co., Ltd., will acquire Can-Achieve Education

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synopsis: Beijing Lanxum Technology Co. declared to acquire the 100% stake in Can-Achieve and Can-Honest Global Education, which will become wholly owned subsidiaries, both being Chinese top foreign educational service providers, forming cooperation with more than 700 educational institutions from US, Canada, England, Australia and New Zealand.
buyer: Beijing Lanxum Technology Co., Ltd. (SZSE:300010:$182.53)
Beijing Lanxum Technology Co., Ltd. is a supplier of office information system services. Lanxum Technology’s solutions and services mainly include file management outsourcing services, audio and video solutions and services, as well as content management solutions. "
 target: Can-Achieve Education
Can-Achieve is China's premier education marketing and student recruitment company based in Beijing. For over a decade, through its national network in almost all major cities in China, it has helped over 20,000 Chinese students to achieve their dream to study abroad.
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closed 10/12/2016 via Company Press Release

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

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synopsis: Beijing Lanxum Technology Co., Ltd. completed the acquisition of 100% stake in 100Yingcai.com. 100yingcai.com, based in Beijing, is the leader in the field of college entrance examination consulting services.
buyer: Beijing Lanxum Technology Co., Ltd. (SZSE:300010:$182.53)
Beijing Lanxum Technology Co., Ltd. is a supplier of office information system services. Lanxum Technology’s solutions and services mainly include file management outsourcing services, audio and video solutions and services, as well as content management solutions. "
 target: 100yingcai.com
100yingcai.com, based in Beijing, is the leader in the field of college entrance examination consulting services.
price ($mm)
$42
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$0
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3562.5x
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closed 9/24/2012 via BusinessWire

Weld North LLC, purchased Editure PD from Editure

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synopsis: Weld North Holdings LLC announced that it has acquired Editure PD. Editure PD provides online and onsite academic and technology professional development and consulting services to more than 5,000 schools in 25 states.
buyer: Weld North LLC
Weld North is an investment company concentrating on education, health and wellness, consumer services and marketing businesses. In partnership with KKR, a leading global investment firm, it seeks to make control investments in businesses with high potential for long-term growth in cash flow. "
 seller: Editure
Editure PD offers a full suite of professional development solutions for teachers and administrators in schools and education authorities. Located in New York, Editure PD provides online and onsite academic and technology professional development and consulting services to more than 5,000 schools.
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closed 9/24/2012 via BusinessWire

Weld North LLC, acquired JBHM Education Group

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synopsis: Weld North Holdings LLC announced that it has acquired JBHM Education Group. JBHM is recognized as a leader in transformative education services. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, JBHM seeks to assist schools in developing their professional capacities and culture in order to sustain continuous improvement in student learning.
buyer: Weld North LLC
Weld North is an investment company concentrating on education, health and wellness, consumer services and marketing businesses. In partnership with KKR, a leading global investment firm, it seeks to make control investments in businesses with high potential for long-term growth in cash flow. "
 target: JBHM Education Group
JBHM Education Group is recognized as a leader in transformative education services. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, JBHM seeks to assist schools in developing their professional capacities and culture in order to sustain continuous improvement in student learning.
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announced 2/11/2014 via PR Newswire

Marzano Research Laboratory, will acquire Re-Inventing Schools Coalition

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synopsis: Marzano Research Laboratory, announced that they have reached an agreement to acquire the Re-Inventing Schools Coalition (RISC), a national educational organization that supports schools and districts in their transition from a time-based to a performance-based system, which results in students realizing their highest learning potential.
buyer: Marzano Research Laboratory
Marzano Research Laboratory is an educational research company with continuous action research in all major areas of schooling in order to provide effective and accessible instructional strategies, leadership strategies, and classroom assessment strategies. "
 target: Re-Inventing Schools Coalition
Re-Inventing Schools Coalition (RISC) is a national nonprofit foundation established to transform education systems around the world and produce dramatically improved learning environments and achievement results for all children.
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announced 2/11/2014 via PR Newswire

Marzano Research Laboratory, will acquire Re-Inventing Schools Coalition

See 9 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Marzano Research Laboratory, announced that they have reached an agreement to acquire the Re-Inventing Schools Coalition (RISC), a national educational organization that supports schools and districts in their transition from a time-based to a performance-based system, which results in students realizing their highest learning potential.
buyer: Marzano Research Laboratory
Marzano Research Laboratory is an educational research company with continuous action research in all major areas of schooling in order to provide effective and accessible instructional strategies, leadership strategies, and classroom assessment strategies. "
 target: Re-Inventing Schools Coalition
Re-Inventing Schools Coalition (RISC) is a national nonprofit foundation established to transform education systems around the world and produce dramatically improved learning environments and achievement results for all children.
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announced 8/3/2010 via BusinessWire

Pearson plc, will acquire America's Choice

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synopsis: Pearson, the world’s leading education company, signed a letter of agreement to acquire America’s Choice, a leading innovator in research-based strategies to help schools, districts, and states dramatically improve student achievement.
buyer: Pearson plc (LSE:PSON:$3,428.00)
Pearson is an international education and media company with world-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing. "
 target: America's Choice
America’s Choice is a leading educational organization offering comprehensive, proven solutions to the complex problems educators face in the era of accountability.
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closed 2/26/2021 via PR Newswire

Pearson plc, acquired Spotlight Education

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synopsis: Pearson, the world's leading learning company, announced the acquisition of Spotlight Education, a company that utilizes unique, proprietary technology to turn education data into personalized video reports available in over 30 languages. Spotlight was founded in 2012 to help educators and parents make decisions about their student's education.
buyer: Pearson plc (LSE:PSON:$3,428.00)
Pearson is the world’s learning company, with expertise in educational courseware and assessment. Pearson combines world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. "
 target: Spotlight Education
Spotlight was founded in 2012 to help educators and parents better understand and make decisions about their student's education. The company has worked with schools, districts, and education companies to deliver millions of personalized reports.
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closed 7/16/2015 via PR Newswire

SIMBA Information Inc., acquired Education Market Research

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synopsis: Simba Information, a leading provider of market research and analysis in educational and professional publishing, announced that it completed its acquisition of Education Market Research (EMR). EMR analyzed the U.S. K-12 school market in all of it facets - textbooks, supplemental materials, computer hardware, software, video, and more.
buyer parent: Cambridge Information Group, LLC
buyer: SIMBA Information Inc.
Simba Information has been recognized as the leading authority for market intelligence and forecasts in the media and publishing industry. Simba provides key decision-makers at more than 15,000 client companies with timely news, analysis, exclusive statistics, and proprietary industry forecasts. "
 target: Education Market Research
Education Market Research (EMR) analyzes the U.S. K-12 school market in all of it facets - textbooks, supplemental materials, computer hardware, software, video, online - and in each of its grade levels, major curriculum areas, and “markets within the market”.
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closed 6/15/2021 via PR Newswire

Platinum Equity, LLC, acquired McGraw-Hill

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synopsis: Platinum Equity, a global investment firm, has acquired McGraw Hill, a global leader in educational content and digital platforms, from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management.
buyer: Platinum Equity, LLC
Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with more than $19 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 40 operating companies that serve customers around the world. Platinum Equity specializes in mergers, acquisitions, and operations—a trademarked strategy it calls M&A&O."
 target parent: Apollo Global Management
target: McGraw-Hill
McGraw Hill is a learning science company that delivers personalized learning experiences that drive results for students, parents, educators and professionals. They focus on educational equity, affordability and learning success to help learners build better lives.
price ($mm)[EV]
$4,500 [$6,388]
rev ($mm)
$1,545
EBITDA ($mm)
$384
EV / rev
4.1x
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16.6x
cancelled 5/5/2020 via BNC Analysis

McGraw-Hill cancelled merger with Cengage Learning,

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synopsis: Publishers Cengage and McGraw-Hill Education have terminated plans to merge after scrutiny from regulators. Cengage and McGraw-Hill Education’s goal of creating one giant educational publisher has been abandoned, the publishers announced.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Cengage Learning (OTCPK:CNGO:$1,313.70)
Cengage is the education and technology company built for learners. The company serves the higher education, K-12, professional, library and workforce training markets worldwide. Cengage creates learning experiences that build confidence and momentum toward the future students want. "
 target parent: Apollo Global Management
target: McGraw-Hill
McGraw-Hill is a learning science company that delivers personalized learning experiences that help students, parents, educators and professionals drive results. They focus on educational equity, affordability and learning success to help learners build better lives.
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closed 3/22/2013 via PR Newswire

Apollo Global Management, acquired McGraw-Hill Education

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synopsis: The McGraw-Hill Companies completed the sale of its McGraw-Hill Education business to investment funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC. 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.
buyer: Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO:$5,951.60)
Apollo Global Management, LLC is a leading global alternative investment manager. They are contrarian, value-oriented investors in private equity, credit-oriented capital markets and real estate. They focus their investments in areas where they can capitalize upon their integrated platform. "
 target parent: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
target: McGraw-Hill Education
McGraw-Hill Education is a leading global provider of educational materials, information and solutions for the Pre-K through 12th grade, Assessment, Higher Education and Professional markets.
price ($mm)[EV]
$2,400 [$2,521]
rev ($mm)
$2,223
EBITDA ($mm)
$371
EV / rev
1.1x
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6.9x
closed 1/22/2008 via BusinessWire

Outsell, Inc., purchased business research division from Eduventures, Inc.

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synopsis: Eduventures, higher education’s leading learning collaborative research and consulting company, and Outsell, Inc., a syndicated research and advisory firm for companies in the information industry, jointly announced Outsell’s acquisition of Eduventures’ business research division.
buyer: Outsell, Inc.
Outsell is the leading research and advisory firm providing actionable market analytics for the information industry. Outsell helps publishers, commercial information providers, and content software technology vendors identify, maintain, and grow markets and revenue streams. "
 seller parent: Invus Group LLC
seller: Eduventures, Inc.
The worldwide authority on the education industry, Eduventures supports the growth of organizations operating in the pre-K-12, postsecondary, and corporate learning markets. Founded in 1993, Eduventures is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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closed 2/1/2006 via Company Press Release

Invus Group LLC, Knowledge Investment Partners LLC, acquired Eduventures, Inc.

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synopsis: Invus Group LLC and Knowledge Investment Partners LLC have bought a controlling stake in Eduventures Inc., a supplier of research and analysis for the education market, for an undisclosed amount.
buyer: Invus Group LLC
buyer: Knowledge Investment Partners LLC
Invus, New York, primarily is a private equity firm with committed capital in excess of $3 billion. It is the exclusive investment adviser of Artal Luxembourg SA, a European investment company, and has invested in more than 80 companies over the past 20 years. "
 target: Eduventures, Inc.
The worldwide authority on the education industry, Eduventures supports the growth of organizations operating in the pre-K-12, postsecondary, and corporate learning markets. Founded in 1993, Eduventures is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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closed 9/15/2016 via BusinessWire

NRCCUA, acquired Eduventures, Inc.

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synopsis: The National Research Center for College & University Admissions (NRCCUA), a leading provider of data and analytics solutions to public and private colleges and universities, announced that it has acquired Eduventures. Eduventures is one of the leading research and advisory firms servicing colleges and universities.
buyer: NRCCUA
NRCCUA has been building educational bridges between college-bound high school students, high school educators and college admissions officers for over 40 years. Through their annual surveys, they gather information on student attitudes and educational plans. "
 target parent: Invus Group LLC
target: Eduventures, Inc.
Eduventures is the leading research and advisory firm that is focused exclusively on analyzing the forces that are transforming higher education. Eduventures provides forward-looking and actionable research based on proprietary market data, and advisory services that support decision-making.
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closed 4/15/2004 via BusinessWire

Triumph Learning, acquired Buckle Down Publishing Company

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synopsis: Haights Cross Communications, Inc. announced that it completed the acquisition of Buckle Down Publishing Company on April 15, 2004. Based in Iowa City, Iowa, Buckle Down was founded in 1982 and is one of the nation's leading publishers of test preparation materials for high-stakes state tests.
buyer parent: Great Hill Partners LLC
buyer: Triumph Learning
A comprehensive provider of print and software preparation materials for state and national tests, Triumph Learning has a highly successful 19-year track record of publishing high-quality materials proven to help students master the standards assessed on high stakes state tests. Triumph Learning cr "
 target: Buckle Down Publishing Company
Based in Iowa City, Iowa, Buckle Down was founded in 1982 and is one of the nation's leading publishers of test preparation materials for high-stakes state tests.
price ($mm)
$27
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$11
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$3
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2.5x
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9.8x
closed 11/6/2019 via Company Press Release

Campus Labs, acquired IDEA Education

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synopsis: Campus Labs has acquired IDEA Education, a nonprofit research organization dedicated to improving student learning in higher education. This transaction will allow IDEA to continue providing the student ratings of instruction (SRI) instrument, an educational standard built on more than 45 years of research.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Campus Labs
Campus Labs was founded to empower educational institutions to evolve in a data-centric world. Uncover a platform of integrated tools that drive an institutional mindset for insightful data connections. The holistic framework includes solutions for assessment, retention, teaching and more. "
 target: IDEA Education
IDEA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving student learning in higher education through analytics, resources, and advice. Since 1975, they have been leading the way in making a positive, sustainable impact on teaching and learning in higher education.
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announced 4/5/2018 via Company Press Release

Campus Labs, will acquire Chalk & Wire

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synopsis: Campus Labs, a provider of solutions for areas such as assessment, retention and teaching, will acquire Chalk & Wire. Based in Canada, Chalk & Wire is a leading provider of learning assessment tools and credentialing solutions. Chalk & Wire helps institutions demonstrate student competency and improve the evaluation of learning outcomes.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Campus Labs
Campus Labs empowers institutions to make valuable connections with their data. Campus Labs provides a complete set of integrated solutions for areas such as assessment, retention, teaching and learning, student engagement, and institutional effectiveness. "
 target: Chalk & Wire
Canada-based Chalk & Wire helps institutions demonstrate student competency and improve the evaluation of learning outcomes. They take a consultative approach to helping institutions prove their value and efficacy as well as their ability to prepare students for their post-graduate pursuits.
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closed 10/16/2018 via BusinessWire

Cambium Learning Group merged with Veritas Capital Partners,

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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
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$30
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4.5x
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announced 1/31/2007 via Company Press Release

Veronis Suhler Stevenson, will acquire Cambium Learning

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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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closed 6/15/2007 via Company Press Release

Bridgepoint Capital Limited, acquired Wolters Kluwer Education

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synopsis: Wolters Kluwer, a leading global information services and publishing company, today announced the completion of the sale of its Education division to Bridgepoint Capital Limited. Regulatory approvals were received, and customary closing conditions have been met.
buyer: Bridgepoint Capital Limited (:$353.32)
Bridgepoint is a leading European provider of private equity with a 25-year track record of investing in established businesses and working with management to create value within companies across Europe. "
 target parent: Wolters Kluwer NV
target: Wolters Kluwer Education
Wolters Kluwer Education is the leading provider of primary, secondary, and vocational educational material, content and services in seven European countries (the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Austria, and Hungary).
price ($mm)
$1,032
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$421
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2.4x
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closed 7/27/2016 via BNC Analysis

GreatSchools Inc., acquired Schoolie

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synopsis: GreatSchools, the Oakland, California-based nonprofit organization committed to empowering parents to get a great education for their children, announced its acquisition of Schoolie, the education technology company which has pioneered the collection of in-depth, public school-level data on access to academic courses and school program information.
buyer: GreatSchools Inc.
GreatSchools is the leading national nonprofit empowering parents to improve educational opportunities for their child. GreatSchools trusted ratings and school quality information help parents find the right school for their family and take action to improve schools in their communities. "
 target: Schoolie
Schoolie is the education technology company which has pioneered the collection of in-depth, public school-level data on access to academic courses and school program information.
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closed 10/6/2017 via Company Press Release

QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited, acquired Hobsons Solutions

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synopsis: QS Quacquarelli Symonds has acquired Hobsons Solutions, the international division of Hobsons, Inc. Hobsons Solutions is the leading provider of international enrolment management solutions to universities worldwide. Hobson Solutions helps clients mitigate risk and build sustainable recruitment strategies in an increasingly complex marketplace.
buyer: QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited
QS Quacquarelli Symonds helps prospective students and working professionals make the right educational choices. This is achieved by hosting 350+ global events, as well as offering various products, services and online platforms linking students with the educational institution best suited to them. "
 target parent: Daily Mail and General Trust plc
target: Hobsons Solutions
Hobsons Solutions is the global market leader in international student enrolment services and insight. Hobsons Solutions manages one of the world’s largest international student research initiatives, enabling clients to better compete globally and maximise student recruitment and enrolment.
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closed 8/21/2014 via Market Wire

Noel-Levitz, Inc. merged with RuffaloCODY,

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synopsis: RuffaloCODY announced the acquisition of Noel-Levitz. Noel-Levitz is a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in higher education strategic enrollment planning, student marketing and recruitment, financial aid, student retention, and market research. RuffaloCODY is the leading provider of enrollment management and fundraising services.
buyer: RuffaloCODY
RuffaloCODY is the leading provider of enrollment management and fundraising services and specializes in strategic oversight, outreach, and engagement services and software platforms all designed to foster the organizational/constituent relationship. "
 target parent: Quad Partners
target: Noel-Levitz, Inc.
A trusted partner to higher education, Noel-Levitz helps campuses and systems reach and exceed their goals for enrollment, marketing, and student success. During our 30-year history, more than 1,800 campuses have invited Noel-Levitz to collaborate with them.
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closed 12/9/2020 via GlobeNewswire

Vasta Platform Ltd, acquired Meritt Digital Assessment Platform

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synopsis: Vasta Platform Limited announces the acquisition of Meritt, the most complete and cutting-edge digital assessment platform in the country. A team with over 10 years’ experience and over 500 schools served, Meritt possesses the largest K-12 database in Brazil and will help our partner schools with their digitalization process.
buyer: Vasta Platform Ltd (VSTA:$161.48)
Vasta is a leading, high-growth education company in Brazil powered by technology, providing end-to-end educational and digital solutions that cater to all needs of private schools operating in the K-12 educational segment. "
 target: Meritt Digital Assessment Platform
Meritt is the most complete and cutting-edge digital assessment platform in the country. A team with over 10 years’ experience and over 500 schools served, Meritt possesses the largest K-12 database in Brazil and will help our partner schools with their digitalization process.
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closed 3/20/2007 via Company Press Release

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., acquired Anker Publishing Co. Inc.

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synopsis: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., announced today that it has acquired the publishing assets of Anker Publishing Company, Inc., an independent publisher of books and periodicals for professionals in higher education, located in Bolton, Massachusetts. Anker Publishing's annual revenue is approximately $ 1 million.
buyer: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE:JW.A:$1,864.09)
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. "
 target: Anker Publishing Co. Inc.
Anker Publishing Company, Inc. is an independent publisher of professional books, periodicals, and other information media.
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Ticker: OTCPK:AMCT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
American Education Center
Leveraging its industry knowledge and technical expertise, American Education Center delivers customized services to capitalize on the increasing demand for quality education in the United States as well as training on operational compliance in China.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$17.67
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
($3.22)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
25
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Ticker: NYSE:SPGI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
S&P Global
S&P Global
S&P Global is a leading provider of transparent and independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide. The Company’s divisions include S&P Global Ratings, S&P Global Market Intelligence, S&P Dow Jones Indices and S&P Global Platts.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$8,297.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$4,461.00
EBIT ($mm)
$4,283.00
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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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: 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: 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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