Education FY 2013

closed 12/23/2013 via PR Newswire

Learning A-Z, acquired Headsprout

synopsis: Skyview Capital announced that it has completed the sale of Headsprout to Learning A-Z. Mimio acquired Headsprout in 2011, which has patented and award-winning adaptive software. Headsprout is a leader in the development and implementation of online instruction that adjusts automatically to each student's needs.
buyer parent: Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
buyer: Learning A-Z
Learning A-Z is a preK-6 educational resource company specializing in online delivery of leveled readers and supplementary curriculum. Serving a wide range of student needs, including ELL/ESL, intervention, special education, and daily instruction. "
target parent: Skyview Capital LLC
target: Headsprout
Headsprout is a leader in the development and implementation of online instruction that adjusts automatically to each student's needs. Its scientific, research-based, adaptive software is used in thousands of classrooms, learning labs and homes in the U.S. and all over the world.
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closed 12/19/2013 via BNC Analysis

New Mountain Capital, LLC, acquired ACA Compliance Group

synopsis: ACA Compliance Group, the leading global regulatory compliance consultancy, announced that it has agreed to partner with New Mountain Capital to further grow and expand its business. While New Mountain will acquire a controlling interest, the firm’s five original founders and partners will maintain a significant investment in the new entity.
announced 12/17/2013 via BusinessWire

Apollo Group, Inc., will acquire Open Colleges

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.
closed 12/16/2013 via BNC Analysis

Rocket Group, acquired The Mandell School

synopsis: Rocket Group, an educational organization with a diverse portfolio of companies, has acquired The Mandell School. The Mandell School provides an engaging and highly-preparatory integrated curriculum to toddlers through 8th grade students in four state-of-the-art learning facilities.
announced 12/16/2013 via PR Web

OnCell, will acquire TourSphere

synopsis: OnCell, a provider a full range of mobile tour solutions integrated onto a single platform, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TourSphere. TourSphere provides a wide range of mobile app development services to museums, tourist destinations, parks, hotels, universities, and publishers.
closed 12/13/2013 via BNC Analysis

Ledra Capital, Mark Shay, acquired Abroad101

synopsis: Abroad101, the world's first and largest study abroad review website, has been acquired from the Westonian Group by Ledra Capital and education entrepreneur Mark Shay. With more than 20,700 reviews of 7,700 programs, Abroad101 is the leading student review site for study abroad programs.
closed 12/11/2013 via PR Web

Wiley, acquired Women in Higher Education

synopsis: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a valued, global publisher, announced the acquisition of Women in Higher Education, an independent monthly publication and a leading resource for women on how to become more successful on campus.
closed 12/11/2013 via Company Press Release

Thomson Intellectual Property & Science, acquired Avedas

synopsis: The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of information for businesses and professionals, announced it has acquired German-based Avedas, a company specializing in the development and implementation of current research information systems.
announced 12/11/2013 via Company Press Release

Rosetta Stone Inc., will acquire Tell Me More

synopsis: Rosetta Stone Inc, a leading provider of education technology and language-learning solutions, announced it has agreed to acquire Tell Me More S.A., a global language-learning software company with significant presence throughout Europe, including France and Spain, as well as in the U.S., Latin America and China.
closed 12/5/2013 via BNC Analysis

CenterCourt.de, acquired BallSide GmbH

synopsis: CenterCourt.de, one of the biggest tennis shops in Europe, has taken over for an undisclosed sum BallSide.com. BallSide GmbH offers basketball coaching through an online portal.
announced 12/5/2013 via BNC Analysis

Southern Capital Group, will acquire Help International Corporation Bhd

synopsis: Southern Capital Fund III, a fund of Southern Capital Group, a Southeast Asian private equity firm, made a conditional offer to acquire Help International Corporation Bhd. The HELP Group consists of five main education institutions.
closed 12/4/2013 via BNC Analysis

Bridgepoint, acquired Cambridge Education Group

synopsis: Private equity house Bridgepoint has acquired the university pathway provider Cambridge Education Group (CEG). Cambridge Education Group offers high quality academic, creative and English language programs to prepare students to progress onto universities.
closed 12/4/2013 via PR Web

Porter and Chester Institute, acquired YTI Career Institute

synopsis: Porter and Chester Institute, a Connecticut-based private sector, post-secondary technical institution with nine campuses throughout New England, is proud to announce the acquisition of YTI Career Institute, a private sector, post-secondary institution of higher education serving south-central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.
announced 12/3/2013 via Bloomberg

Pearson plc, will acquire Grupo Multi Holding

synopsis: Pearson Plc agreed to acquire Grupo Multi, an English-language training company in Brazil, as the London-based company accelerates growth in its education business. Group Multi Holding is a leader in the market of language teaching, information technology and vocational education.
closed 12/3/2013 via PR Web

Arizona School of Real Estate & Business merged with Hondros College,

synopsis: The Hondros Family of Companies is pleased to announce its merger with the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business. The Arizona School of Real Estate and Business is a Phoenix based school that provides practical real estate knowledge for prospective agents preparing for the licensing exam and Continuing Education for the real estate industry.
closed 11/19/2013 via PR Newswire

Corporate Visions, Inc., acquired Executive Conversation

synopsis: Corporate Visions, Inc., the leading marketing and sales messaging, tools and training company, announced that it has acquired Executive Conversation, Inc., an award-winning business and financial acumen sales training company. They build role relevant business skills that measurably improve revenue performance.
cancelled 4/17/2014 via BusinessWire

Jostens, Inc., cancelled an acquisition of American Achievement Corporation, Inc.

synopsis: American Achievement Group Holding Corp., the parent company of American Achievement Corporation, announced that its agreement to be acquired by Jostens, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Visant Corporation, has been mutually terminated. This termination follows a vote by the Federal Trade Commission to block the transaction.
closed 11/18/2013 via Market Wire

Apprio Inc., acquired Professional Solutions, Inc.

synopsis: Apprio, a leading provider of specialized technology solutions, particularly for the health, defense and homeland security markets, announced it has acquired Professional Solutions, Inc (PSI). Based in Herndon, Virginia, PCI provides quality training, organizational development and human capital consulting services to the federal government.
closed 11/15/2013 via Company Press Release

In-Deed Online Plc, merged with Epic Group plc

synopsis: In-Deed Online shareholders have approved the takeover of Epic Group and agreed to change In-Deed’s name to Learning Technologies Group. Epic is a market leader in learning technologies, including custom e-learning, multi-device learning, m-learning, learning management systems, learning consultancy, and blended learning.
closed 11/15/2013 via PR Newswire

Public Consulting Group, Inc., acquired University Instructors

synopsis: Public Consulting Group (PCG) announced it has acquired University Instructors, Inc. (UI), a provider of K-12 flexible learning solutions. Headquartered in Staunton, Virginia, UI delivers K-12 school support solutions in core subject areas. The company's K-12 Flexible Learning Solutions are tailored to meet a school's specific needs.

Education FY 2013


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Headsprout

ACA Compliance Group

Open Colleges

The Mandell School

TourSphere

Abroad101

Women in Higher Education

Avedas

Tell Me More

BallSide GmbH

Help International Corporation Bhd

Cambridge Education Group

YTI Career Institute

Grupo Multi Holding

Arizona School of Real Estate & Business

Executive Conversation

American Achievement Corporation, Inc.

Professional Solutions, Inc.

Epic Group plc

University Instructors

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