Like St. George's University

closed 8/8/2014 via Wall Street Journal

Altas Partners LP, Baring Private Equity Asia, acquired St. George's University

See 78 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: St. George’s University received an investment from Altas Partners and Baring Private Equity Asia. St. George’s is an independent, for-profit, international university in Grenada, West Indies, offering degrees in medicine, veterinary medicine, public health, the health sciences, nursing, arts and sciences, and business.
buyer: Baring Private Equity Asia
buyer: Altas Partners LP
Baring Private Equity Asia is one of the largest and most established independent private equity firms in Asia with $5 billion under management. Toronto-based Altas Partners LP is a private equity firm with a long-term orientation, focused on investments of $75-million to $500-million. "
 target: St. George's University
St. George’s University is an independent, for-profit, international university in Grenada, West Indies, offering degrees in medicine, veterinary medicine, public health, the health sciences, nursing, arts and sciences, and business.
price ($mm)
$750
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 5/4/2022 via PR Newswire

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

See 78 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a provider of transportation and technical training programs, will acquire Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. from Liberty Partners LLC, a private equity investment firm. Concorde is a provider of healthcare education programs. They offer programs for nursing, dental hygiene, and other direct patient care fields.
buyer: Universal Technical Institute (:$388.41)
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is a leading provider of transportation and technical training programs. UTI provides technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, CNC machinists and welders. "
 target parent: Liberty Partners
target: Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.
Concorde Career Colleges is a leading provider of healthcare education programs. Concorde is focused on preparing students for successful professions in the healthcare sector. The company offers diploma and degree programs across nursing, dental hygiene, and other direct patient care fields.
price ($mm)
$50
rev ($mm)
$180
EBITDA ($mm)
$13
EV / rev
0.3x
EV / EBITDA
3.8x
closed 7/6/2020 via PR Newswire

EDIC College, Inc. merged with Columbia Central University,

See 78 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Renovus Capital Partners, a Philadelphia-area investment firm, announced that its portfolio company, EDIC College, a Caguas Puerto Rico based health sciences college has merged with Columbia Central University ("CCU"). EDIC College is a post-secondary educational institution that provides degree programs aimed at high-demand areas of health care.
buyer: Columbia Central University
Columbia Central University was founded in 1966, as Caguas City College. It is a non-sectarian, proprietary institution of higher education committed to an environment of academic excellence and quality services. "
 target parent: Renovus Capital
target: EDIC College, Inc.
EDIC College is a post-secondary educational institution that provides degree and diploma programs aimed at high-demand areas of health care. With a solid academic background that combines theory and practice as a primary method of learning, EDIC is committed to preparing competent professionals.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/7/2019 via BNC Analysis

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

See 78 Comparable Transactions
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)
$12
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 6/29/2018 via BusinessWire

San Joaquin Valley College, will acquire Carrington College

See 98 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: San Joaquin Valley College, an accredited private college, will acquire Carrington College from Adtalem Global Education, a leading global education provider. Carrington College is a network of private colleges. The college offers programs that prepare students for careers in the nursing, medical, dental, veterinary, and criminal justice fields.
buyer: San Joaquin Valley College
San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) is an accredited private college that provides career-focused curriculum and instruction to its students. SJVC offers more than 20 accelerated certificate and associate of science degree programs in the medical, business and technical fields. "
 target parent: Adtalem Global Education Inc.
target: Carrington College
Carrington College is a network of private colleges. The college offers programs that prepare students for careers in the nursing, medical, dental, veterinary, and criminal justice fields. Carrington College's focus is to help their students change their life for the better through education.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/14/2018 via BNC Analysis

Renovus Capital, acquired Great Lakes Institute of Technology

See 78 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Renovus Capital Partners, an education, training and human capital focused private equity firm, announced that it has acquired Great Lakes Institute of Technology (“GLIT”). Founded in 1965 in Erie, Pennsylvania, GLIT is a well-respected provider of healthcare-focused postsecondary education in the Great Lakes region.
buyer: Renovus Capital
Founded in 2010, Renovus Capital Partners is an education, training and human capital focused private equity firm. Renovus is based outside of Philadelphia and manages $500 million of committed capital through two funds. "
 target: Great Lakes Institute of Technology
Great Lakes Institute of Technology (GLIT) is a well-respected provider of healthcare-focused postsecondary education in the Great Lakes region. GLIT specializes in associates and diploma level degree programs in the fields of nursing, sonography, dentistry and veterinary sciences.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 1/11/2018 via GlobeNewswire

KMR Holding Pédagogique, will acquire Université Internationale de Casablanca

See 234 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: KMR Holding Pédagogique, the leading higher education platform in Africa, will acquire Université Internationale de Casablanca (UIC) from Laureate Education, Inc., the world’s largest global network of higher education institutions. UIC is a comprehensive private university in Casablanca that offers programs in Business, Engineering and Health.
buyer parent: Development Partners International
buyer: KMR Holding Pédagogique
KMR Holding Pédagogique is the leading state-recognized multi-disciplinary private higher education platform in Francophone Africa. The group delivers affordable quality higher education to African students through a network of 240+ schools across the world. "
 target parent: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
target: Université Internationale de Casablanca
Université Internationale de Casablanca (UIC) is the first and only comprehensive private university in Casablanca recognized by the State. UIC’s program offerings include undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs in Business, Engineering and Health.
price ($mm)
$54
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/9/2015 via Market Watch

Weston Education Group, acquired Missouri College

See 78 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Career Education Corporation announced that it has closed on an agreement transferring control of Missouri College, one of its Career College institutions, to Weston Education Group, an education operator providing career training for over 34 years.
buyer: Weston Education Group
Weston Education Group (WEG) has been providing career training programs to students for 34 years. WEG consists of 4 distance education schools which offer a variety of certificate and degree programs. "
 target parent: Career Education Corporation
target: Missouri College
Missouri College has been offering quality career training for over 45 years. Missouri College offers programs in the fields of Business Administration, Healthcare, Dental Hygiene, and Massage Therapy.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/3/2013 via PR Web

Dover Business College merged with Berkeley College,

See 235 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dover Business College merged with Berkeley College, adding two locations, and clinical and certificate programs to the range of bachelor's and associate's degree programs offered by Berkeley College at seven other locations in New York and New Jersey and through Berkeley College Online.
buyer: Berkeley College
Established in 1931, Berkeley College is a coeducational college specializing in business. With six locations in New York and New Jersey, USA, and students from 29 states and 88 foreign countries, Berkeley is widely recognized for its academic excellence. "
 target: Dover Business College
Dover Business College is a nationally-accredited private college with a 50-year history of teaching excellence and successfully preparing students for careers in healthcare, business, and information technology.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/1/2013 via BusinessWire

DeVry Inc., acquired Faculdade Diferencial Integral

See 147 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: DeVry Inc., a global provider of educational services, announced it has completed the acquisition of Faculdade Diferencial Integral, located in Piaui, Brazil. Facid currently serves approximately 2,500 students at two campuses in the city of Teresina, and offers degree programs primarily in healthcare, including a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program.
buyer: DeVry Inc. (DV:$1,192.47)
DeVry Inc. owns and operates DeVry University, Advanced Academics, Ross University, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Carrington College, Carrington College California, Chamberlain College of Nursing, DeVry Brasil, and several other educational institutions. "
 target: Faculdade Diferencial Integral
Faculdade Diferencial Integral (Facid) is located in the state of Piaui, Brazil. Facid serves approximately 2,500 students at two campuses in the city of Teresina, and offers degree programs primarily in healthcare, including a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/2/2010 via PR Newswire

Legacy Education LLC, acquired High Desert Medical College, Inc.

See 78 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Career educational institution Legacy Education has acquired High Desert Medical College, Inc. The medical training school prepares aspiring medical professionals for careers that include ultrasound technician, massage therapist, medical assistant and full and part time vocational nurse.
buyer: Legacy Education LLC
Legacy Education, LLC is a career institution situated on the leading edge of vocational private postsecondary institutions. Legacy develops progressive programs to serve both growing and emerging industries. "
 target: High Desert Medical College, Inc.
High Desert Medical College, Inc. main campus is located in the heart of Lancaster, California, with a satellite campus in Bakersfield, California, offering students comprehensive training for today's fastest growing medical careers.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/31/2009 via Company Press Release

Javelin Learning Systems, Inc., acquired MedTech College

See 78 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Excellere Partners, a middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, JTC Education Holdings, Inc, (“JTC”), has completed the purchase of MedTech College, LLC (“MedTech”). MedTech is a provider of allied health education, including registered and practical nursing.
buyer parent: Excellere Partners
buyer: Javelin Learning Systems, Inc.
Javelin Learning Systems, Inc. is a for-profit, postsecondary education institution located in Atlanta, GA. Javelin has established its reputation as one of the region’s leading providers of allied health education services. Javelin is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JTC Education Holdings, Inc. "
 target: MedTech College
MedTech College ("MTC") is the premier medical training college in the Midwest. In five short years, MTC has developed over 300 medical affiliations and relationships.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/17/2009 via BNC Analysis

Education Affiliates LLC, acquired MedVance Institute

See 78 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MedVance Institute announced Education Affiliates Inc. has acquired MedVance from Generation Partners and other shareholders. MedVance is a national leader in medical and allied health-related career training.
buyer parent: JLL Partners
buyer: Education Affiliates LLC
Education Affiliates Inc. is a leading post-secondary education company with a strong focus on allied health programs. EA has become one of the most prominent privately held school groups in the industry and currently operates a network of 40 campuses concentrated in 13 states in the eastern US. "
 target parent: Generation Partners
target: MedVance Institute
Headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL, MedVance provides Associate, Diploma and Certificate programs to recent high school graduates and adult students seeking education and training for positions in allied health.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/2/2009 via Company Description

Excellere Partners, acquired Javelin Technical Training Center

See 78 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Excellere formed JTC Education Holdings, Inc. to acquire leading postsecondary education company Javelin Technical Training, a leading Atlanta-based allied health education provider.
buyer: Excellere Partners
Excellere is a middle-market private equity investment firm based in Denver, Colorado. Exceller aspires to build a differentiated private equity firm, one focused on the unique needs of emerging private companies with aspirations to build industry leadership and enduring value. "
 target: Javelin Technical Training Center
Javelin Learning Systems, Inc. is a for-profit, postsecondary education institution located in Atlanta, GA. Javelin has established its reputation as one of the region’s leading providers of allied health education services. Javelin is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JTC Education Holdings, Inc.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/23/2008 via Company Press Release

Anova Capital Management, Caltius Equity Partners, acquired Platt College Los Angeles

See 269 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Caltius Equity Partners, along with Anova Capital Management LLC, has sponsored the acquisition of Platt College Los Angeles, an accredited, post-secondary school.
buyer: Caltius Equity Partners
buyer: Anova Capital Management
Based in Los Angeles, Caltius Equity Partners has been making control and substantial minority equity investments in amounts of $5 million to $20 million. Caltius Equity Partners invests in the consumer and business services, education, healthcare services, and light manufacturing industries. "
 target: Platt College Los Angeles
Founded in 1985, Platt is an accredited, post-secondary school with locations in Alhambra, CA and Ontario, CA. The school focuses on allied health, media & graphic arts, and paralegal studies.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/5/2008 via BusinessWire

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

See 78 Comparable Transactions
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:$2,000.33)
Apollo Group, Inc. has been an education provider for more than 30 years, providing academic access and opportunity to students through its subsidiaries, University of Phoenix, College for Financial Planning, Western International University, Meritus University, Insight Schools and Apollo Global. "
 target parent: The Carlyle Group
target: Universidad Latinoamericana S.C.
Founded in 1975, Universidad Latinoamericana is renowned for its dentistry, medicine and communications programs accredited by the Ministry of Public Education (Secretaría de Educación Publica, SEP) in Mexico.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/18/2008 via BusinessWeek

DeVry Inc., acquired U.S. Education Corporation

See 78 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: DeVry Inc., a global provider of educational services, announced that it has completed its acquisition of U.S. Education, the parent organization of Apollo College and Western Career College, for $290 million in cash.
buyer: DeVry Inc. (DV:$1,192.47)
DeVry Inc., is the holding company for DeVry University, Ross University and Becker Conviser Professional Review. DeVry University offers associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in technology, business and management. "
 target parent: Chicago Growth Partners
target: U.S. Education Corporation
U.S. Education Corp's programs, offered through Apollo College and Western Career College, prepare students for careers in healthcare through certificate and associate degree programs. The company's colleges provide career-focused, outcome-based, postsecondary education and training.
price ($mm)
$290
rev ($mm)
$140
EBITDA ($mm)
$26
EV / rev
2.1x
EV / EBITDA
11.0x
closed 7/8/2008 via BusinessWire

Laureate Education, acquired Universidad Latina

See 78 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Laureate Education, Inc. has acquired the Universidad Latina and Universidad Americana in Costa Rica.
buyer parent: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
buyer: Laureate Education (LAUR:$2,977.09)
Laureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides higher education programs and services to students through a network of campus-based and online universities, and higher education institutions primarily in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. "
 target: Universidad Latina
Universidad Latina, the largest private university in Costa Rica, was founded in 1989 and has more than 16,000 students. The university is widely recognized for its health sciences programs, including medicine and dentistry.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/7/2007 via Company Press Release

Equinox Capital Inc., acquired Saba University School of Medicine

See 78 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Equinox Capital III, L.P. announced that it has completed the recapitalization of Saba University School of Medicine B.V. ("Saba"). Founded in 1986, Saba is a leading for-profit university that awards four-year graduate degrees in Doctors of Medicine (M.D.).
buyer: Equinox Capital Inc.
Equinox Capital, Inc. is a private equity firm specializing in making equity and equity-related investments in small and lower middle-market companies. The firm prefers to be a lead investor and acquire controlling interest in its portfolio companies. "
 target: Saba University School of Medicine
SABA University School of Medicine provides a comprehensive basic and clinical medicine education program that produces physicians who are proficient to meet health care needs in the Netherlands-Antilles and other countries.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/1/2006 via BusinessWire

Liberty Partners, acquired Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.

See 78 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. announced that pursuant to a merger agreement with an affiliate of Liberty Partners, a private equity firm based in New York City, Concorde has become a privately held corporation, wholly owned by the Liberty affiliate.
buyer: Liberty Partners
Liberty specializes in middle-market private equity investments in manufacturing, business services, and education-related companies. Since its founding in 1992, the firm has committed over $1 billion to more than 45 investments. "
 target parent: Camden Partners Holdings, LLC
target: Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.
Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. owns and operates proprietary, postsecondary institutions that offer career training in allied health programs at twelve campuses in seven states. Concorde serves the segment of population seeking to acquire a career-oriented education.
price ($mm)
$93
rev ($mm)
$91
EBITDA ($mm)
$8
EV / rev
1.0x
EV / EBITDA
11.5x
Pages:  
closed 8/8/2014 via Wall Street Journal

Altas Partners LP, Baring Private Equity Asia, acquired St. George's University

See 78 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: St. George’s University received an investment from Altas Partners and Baring Private Equity Asia. St. George’s is an independent, for-profit, international university in Grenada, West Indies, offering degrees in medicine, veterinary medicine, public health, the health sciences, nursing, arts and sciences, and business.
buyer: Baring Private Equity Asia
buyer: Altas Partners LP
Baring Private Equity Asia is one of the largest and most established independent private equity firms in Asia with $5 billion under management. Toronto-based Altas Partners LP is a private equity firm with a long-term orientation, focused on investments of $75-million to $500-million. "
 target: St. George's University
St. George’s University is an independent, for-profit, international university in Grenada, West Indies, offering degrees in medicine, veterinary medicine, public health, the health sciences, nursing, arts and sciences, and business.
price ($mm)
$750
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 8/20/2021 via Company Press Release

Baring Private Equity Asia, will acquire Straive

See 1731 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm, has agreed to sell Straive (formerly SPi Global), a leading global provider of technology-driven content and data solutions, to funds affiliated with Baring Private Equity Asia ("BPEA"). Straive provides a suite of technology-driven platforms and services for the creation of e-learning content.
buyer: Baring Private Equity Asia
Hong Kong-based Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) is one of the largest and most established private alternative investment firms in Asia, with assets under management of approximately US$20 billion. "
 target parent: Partners Group Holding AG
target: Straive
Straive (earlier known as SPi Global) is a market leading content technology enterprise that provides data services, subject matter expertise (SME) and technology solutions to multiple domains such as research content, e-Learning/EdTech and data/information providers.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/7/2021 via PR Newswire

Prometric, acquired Paragon Testing Enterprises

See 48 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Prometric Canada Testing Services® announced that it has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Paragon Testing Enterprises, a subsidiary of the University of British Columbia (UBC). Paragon is Canada's largest provider of high-stakes English language proficiency tests.
buyer parent: Baring Private Equity Asia
buyer: Prometric
As a global leader in test development, testing delivery, and candidate services, Prometric partners with the world's top credentialing and licensure organizations to design and deliver leading exam programs that help individuals advance their careers and serve their communities. "
 target parent: University of British Columbia
target: Paragon Testing Enterprises
Paragon Testing Enterprises was incorporated in 2009 to commercialize University of British Columbia's (UBC) English language proficiency tests. Paragon is Canada's largest provider of high-stakes English language proficiency tests.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/10/2020 via BusinessWire

CitiusTech, acquired FluidEdge Consulting

See 253 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CitiusTech, a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions and services, announced that it has completed the acquisition of FluidEdge Consulting, a national healthcare management consulting company headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. FluidEdge is now a wholly owned subsidiary of CitiusTech.
buyer parent: Baring Private Equity Asia
buyer: CitiusTech
CitiusTech is a major provider of healthcare technology services and solutions to medical technology companies, providers, payers and life sciences organizations, with over 4,000 professionals worldwide. "
 target: FluidEdge Consulting
FluidEdge Consulting provides healthcare organizations with comprehensive consulting solutions by integrating their business needs, corporate goals, industry trends and information technology.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 9/11/2020 via BusinessWire

Virtusa Corporation will be merged with Baring Private Equity Asia,

See 4952 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Virtusa Corporation, a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering, and IT services and solutions that help clients change and disrupt markets through innovation engineering, will merge with Hong-Kong-based Baring Private Equity Asia, one of the largest and most established private alternative investment firms in Asia.
buyer: Baring Private Equity Asia
Hong Kong-based Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) is one of the largest and most established private alternative investment firms in Asia, with assets under management of approximately US$20 billion. "
 target: Virtusa Corporation (VRTU:$1,294.32)
Virtusa is a provider of digital business strategy, digital engineering, and IT services and solutions that enable the digital transformation of Global 2000 enterprises by imagining, building and implementing the end-to-end technology solutions that are essential to compete in a digital-first world.
price ($mm)[EV]
$1,806 [$2,015]
rev ($mm)
$1,294
EBITDA ($mm)
$120
EV / rev
1.6x
EV / EBITDA
17.7x
closed 7/22/2020 via BNC Analysis

Myanmar Strategic Holdings, purchased WSE Vietnam from Wall Street English

See 21 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: London-listed Myanmar Strategic Holdings (MSH) has completed the acquisition of Wall Street English (WSE) Vietnam, an English language training (ELT) in Vietnam. Wall Street English (WSE) Vietnam serves more than 6,000 students in seven centres in Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Dhuong.
buyer: Myanmar Strategic Holdings (LSE:SHWE:$5.35)
With headquarters in both Singapore and Yangon, Myanmar Strategic Holdings (“MSH”) is an operator and developer of a fast-growing portfolio of businesses aimed at creating opportunities for investors to gain exposure to one of the world’s final frontier markets: Myanmar. "
 seller parent: Baring Private Equity Asia
seller: Wall Street English
Wall Street English (WSE) Vietnam serves more than 6,000 students in seven centres in Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Dhuong. Wall Street English is the premier provider of English language instruction for individuals and corporate clients.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$14
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
announced 7/12/2019 via BNC Analysis

Baring Private Equity Asia, will acquire CitiusTech

See 169 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Baring Private Equity Area, one of the largest and most established private alternative investment firms in Asia, will be acquiring CitiusTech, a specialist provider of healthcare technology services and solutions.
buyer: Baring Private Equity Asia
Baring Private Equity Asia is one of the largest and most established private alternative investment firms in Asia. The firm runs a pan-Asian investment program, sponsoring buyouts and providing growth capital to companies for expansion or acquisitions. "
 target parent: General Atlantic, LLC
target: CitiusTech
CitiusTech is a specialist provider of healthcare technology services and solutions. CitiusTech enables healthcare organizations to drive clinical value chain excellence, data management, performance management, predictive analytics & data science, and digital engagement.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$175
EBITDA ($mm)
$58
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
0.0x
closed 6/14/2019 via Company Press Release

Hexaware Technologies, acquired Mobiquity, Inc.

See 4985 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hexaware Technologies Ltd, one of India’s fastest growing IT Consulting firms, announced the acquisition of Mobiquity Inc. Mobiquity is one of the largest independent customer experience consulting firms that specializes in creating frictionless multi-channel digital experiences using cloud technologies.
buyer parent: Baring Private Equity Asia
buyer: Hexaware Technologies
Hexaware is a next-generation provider of IT, BPO and consulting services. They deliver services in rapid application prototyping, development and deployment; build, migrate and run cloud solutions; enterprise solutions for digitizing the back-office; customer experience transformation; and more. "
 target: Mobiquity, Inc.
Mobiquity is a digital consultancy that partners with the world's leading brands to design and deliver compelling digital products and services. Mobiquity is a customer experience consulting firm that specializes in creating frictionless multi-channel digital experiences using cloud technologies.
price ($mm)
$131
rev ($mm)
$70
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.6x
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/14/2019 via PR Newswire

Prometric, acquired Schroeder Measurement Technologies

See 16 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Prometric, a trusted provider of technology-enabled testing and assessment solutions, has acquired Schroeder Measurement Technologies, Inc. (SMT), a company that specializes in providing comprehensive exam development and administration services to certification organizations and licensing agencies.
buyer parent: Baring Private Equity Asia
buyer: Prometric
Prometric administers exams for organizations such as the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. The Baltimore, Maryland-based company manages an average of 7 million exams per year in 6,000 testing centers in more than 180 countries. "
 target: Schroeder Measurement Technologies
Schroeder Measurement Technologies, Inc. (SMT) specializes in providing comprehensive exam development and administration services to certification organizations and licensing agencies. From cosmetology to highly specialized nursing care, SMT specializes in comprehensive client tailored solutions.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/14/2019 via PR Newswire

Prometric, acquired DL Roope Administrations Inc

See 1 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Prometric, a trusted provider of technology-enabled testing and assessment solutions, has acquired DL Roope Administrations Inc., a leader in the administration of NIC State Board licensure examinations in cosmetology and related sub-specialities. DL Roope provides online application processing, exam administration, and score reporting services.
buyer parent: Baring Private Equity Asia
buyer: Prometric
Prometric administers exams for organizations such as the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. The Baltimore, Maryland-based company manages an average of 7 million exams per year in 6,000 testing centers in more than 180 countries. "
 target: DL Roope Administrations Inc
DL Roope is a leader in the administration of NIC State Board licensure examinations in cosmetology and related sub-specialities. Working with numerous state regulatory agencies, DL Roope provides online application processing, exam administration, and score reporting services.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 2/22/2019 via BNC Analysis

Nord Anglia Education, Inc., acquired Oakridge International School

See 1096 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Nord Anglia Education, a Hong Kong-based school chain, has acquired Oakridge International School, the largest International School in India and second largest International School in the Asia Pacific region. Oakridge operates 5 campuses that offers world-recognised IB curriculum, CIE and CBSE from Early Years to Grade 12.
buyer parent: Baring Private Equity Asia
buyer: Nord Anglia Education, Inc. (NORD:$907.80)
Based in Hong Kong, Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading premium schools organization. Their schools deliver a high quality education through a personalized approach enhanced with unique global opportunities to enable every student to succeed. "
 target: Oakridge International School
Oakridge International School is the largest International School in India and second largest International School in the Asia Pacific region. Oakridge operates 5 campuses that offers world-recognised IB curriculum, CIE and CBSE from Early Years to Grade 12.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/24/2018 via BNC Analysis

Intermediate Capital Group plc, acquired PSB Academy Pte. Ltd

See 1096 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Baring Private Equity Asia has sold PSB Academy to asset management firm Intermediate Capital Group (ICG). PSB Academy is one of the largest independent education institutions in Singapore. PSB runs two campuses in Singapore and is also present in Indonesia, Vietnam and Myanmar.
buyer: Intermediate Capital Group plc (LSE:ICP:$576.62)
Intermediate Capital Group is a British-based provider of mezzanine finance. It is headquartered in London and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Founded in 1989, they are a specialist asset manager with €27.6 billion under management. "
 target parent: Baring Private Equity Asia
target: PSB Academy Pte. Ltd
PSB Academy is one of the largest independent education institutions in Singapore. PSB runs two campuses in Singapore and is also present in Indonesia, Vietnam and Myanmar. Currently with 12,000 students, PSB provides tertiary degrees under the brands of university partners in Australia and Britain.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 12/6/2017 via BNC Analysis

Baring Private Equity Asia, will acquire Prometric

See 10 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hong Kong-based buyout firm Baring Private Equity Asia is nearing a deal to acquire U.S. educational services company Prometric Inc. Prometric administers exams for organizations such as the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics.
buyer: Baring Private Equity Asia
Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) is one of the largest and most established private alternative investment firms in Asia, with total committed capital of over USD11 billion. The firm runs a pan-Asian investment program, sponsoring buyouts and providing growth capital to companies. "
 target parent: Educational Testing Service, Inc.
target: Prometric
Prometric administers exams for organizations such as the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. The Baltimore, Maryland-based company manages an average of 7 million exams per year in 6,000 testing centers in more than 180 countries.
price ($mm)
$1,000
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/15/2018 via PE Hub

Baring Private Equity Asia, CITIC Capital, acquired Wall Street English

See 21 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Baring Private Equity Asia (“BPEA”) and CITIC Capital Holdings Limited announced their affiliated private equity funds have acquired Wall Street English (“WSE”), the world’s leading provider of English language training to adults, from Pearson Plc.
buyer: CITIC Capital
buyer: Baring Private Equity Asia
Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) is one of the largest and most established private alternative investment firms in Asia, with total committed capital of over USD11 billion. Founded in 2002, CITIC Capital Holdings Limited is an alternative investment management and advisory company. "
 target parent: Pearson plc
target: Wall Street English
Wall Street English is the premier provider of English language instruction for individuals and corporate clients around the world. Wall Street English has over 40 years of experience of teaching English and has touched the lives of over 2 million students in 450 centers in 28 countries worldwide.
price ($mm)
$300
rev ($mm)
$216
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.4x
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/1/2017 via PR Newswire

Baring Private Equity Asia, CPP Investment Board, acquired Nord Anglia Education, Inc.

See 1096 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Baring Private Equity Asia have completed the purchase of Nord Anglia Education, Inc., the world’s leading premium schools organization. Their schools deliver a high quality education through a personalized approach enhanced with unique global opportunities to enable every student to succeed.
buyer: Baring Private Equity Asia
buyer: CPP Investment Board
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is a professional investment management organization that invests the funds not needed by the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). Baring Private Equity Asia is one of the largest and most established independent alternative asset management firms in Asia. "
 target: Nord Anglia Education, Inc. (NORD:$907.80)
Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation. They are a global family of 43 international schools, providing outstanding education to over 37,000 students in China, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and North America.
price ($mm)[EV]
$1,123 [$2,051]*
rev ($mm)
$889
EBITDA ($mm)
$175
EV / rev
4.9x
EV / EBITDA
24.8x
closed 10/3/2016 via PR Newswire

Baring Private Equity Asia, Onex Corporation, acquired Thomson Reuters Intellectual Property & Science

See 358 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Thomson Reuters announced that it has closed the sale of its Intellectual Property & Science business to private equity funds affiliated with Onex Corporation and Baring Private Equity Asia. The Intellectual Property & Science business provides comprehensive intellectual property and scientific information.
buyer: Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX:$2,374.00)
buyer: Baring Private Equity Asia
Onex is one of the oldest and most successful private equity firms. Onex acquires and builds high-quality businesses in partnership with talented management teams. Baring Private Equity Asia is one of the largest and most established independent alternative asset management firms in Asia. "
 target parent: Thomson Reuters
target: Thomson Reuters Intellectual Property & Science (:$1,614.03)
Thomson Reuters Intellectual Property & Science provides intellectual property and scientific information, decision support tools and services that enable the lifecycle of innovation for governments, academia, publishers and corporations to discover, protect and commercialize new ideas and brands.
price ($mm)
$3,550
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/8/2014 via Wall Street Journal

Altas Partners LP, Baring Private Equity Asia, acquired St. George's University

See 78 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: St. George’s University received an investment from Altas Partners and Baring Private Equity Asia. St. George’s is an independent, for-profit, international university in Grenada, West Indies, offering degrees in medicine, veterinary medicine, public health, the health sciences, nursing, arts and sciences, and business.
buyer: Baring Private Equity Asia
buyer: Altas Partners LP
Baring Private Equity Asia is one of the largest and most established independent private equity firms in Asia with $5 billion under management. Toronto-based Altas Partners LP is a private equity firm with a long-term orientation, focused on investments of $75-million to $500-million. "
 target: St. George's University
St. George’s University is an independent, for-profit, international university in Grenada, West Indies, offering degrees in medicine, veterinary medicine, public health, the health sciences, nursing, arts and sciences, and business.
price ($mm)
$750
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 11/25/2013 via PR Newswire

Baring Private Equity Asia, will acquire Giant Interactive Group

See 868 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Giant Interactive Group Inc., one of China's leading online game developers and operators, announced that its Board of Directors has received a preliminary non-binding proposal letter from the Company's Chairman, Mr. Yuzhu Shi and an affiliate of Baring Private Equity Asia.
buyer: Baring Private Equity Asia
Baring Private Equity Asia is one of the largest and most established independent private equity firms in Asia with $5 billion under management. The firm runs a pan-Asian investment program, specializing in mid-market companies requiring capital for expansion, recapitalization or acquisitions. "
 target: Giant Interactive Group (GA:$381.15)
Giant Interactive Group Inc. is a leading online game developer and operator in China in terms of market share, and focuses on massively multiplayer online role playing games. Giant operates multiple games, including the ZT Online 1 Series, ZT Online 2, Elsword, and Allods Online.
price ($mm)[EV]
$1,524 [$1,004]*
rev ($mm)
$389
EBITDA ($mm)
$254
EV / rev
6.1x
EV / EBITDA
9.3x
closed 1/30/2017 via BNC Analysis

Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG, acquired WEBfactory GmbH

See 74 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Fidura Private Equity Fonds has sold their majority stake in the software company WEBfactory GmbH in Buchen (Odenwald) successfully to Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG (TWL). WEBFactory provides standard software for the surveillance and control of machines and industrial systems and for the online analysis and assessment of production data.
buyer: Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG
Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG (TWL) is a local utility company based in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany. TWL has for over 100 years supplied the city of Ludwigshafen with electricity, gas, refrigeration, water and district heating. "
 target parent: Fidura Private Equity Fonds
target: WEBfactory GmbH
WEBfactory GmbH, headquartered in Baden-Württemberg, Buchen, provides standard software for the surveillance and control of machines and industrial systems and for the online analysis and assessment of production data.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/28/2016 via Market Wire

N. Harris Computer Corporation, acquired iMDsoft

See 73 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Constellation Software Inc., announced its wholly-owned subsidiary N. Harris Computer Corporation has acquired all of the shares of I.M.D. Soft Limited a leading international clinical information systems software provider.
buyer parent: Constellation Software, Inc.
buyer: N. Harris Computer Corporation
Harris has focused on providing feature-rich and robust turnkey solutions to Public Sector, Schools, Utility, and Health Care agencies throughout North America. Harris’ focus is on creating long-term relationships with its customers and ensuring that it meets the changing needs of its customers. "
 target parent: TPG Capital
target: iMDsoft
iMDsoft is a leading provider of proven clinical information systems worldwide. The Company’s products are designed to enhance quality of care for critically ill patients and improve financial performance for healthcare providers.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/9/2012 via PR Newswire

MetrixLab, acquired MarketTools Inc.

See 73 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MetrixLab, a global provider of online consumer research services, announced that it has acquired MarketTools Research Solutions Inc., a leader in services and software for market research, from TPG Growth. MarketTools is known for pioneering some of the first research technologies on the Internet.
buyer: MetrixLab
MetrixLab is a fast-growing global provider of online consumer research services. Its solutions are employed by over half of the Top 100 Global Brands such as Microsoft, Philips, Google and Heineken. The company is headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. "
 target parent: TPG Capital
target: MarketTools Inc.
MarketTools is the leading provider of services and software for market research. Through the use of advanced respondent engagement techniques and comprehensive analytic tools, MarketTools helps clients innovate, optimize and execute programs that deliver high-value business impact.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 8/26/2020 via BusinessWire

Valuesetters, will be merged with Netcapital

See 150 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ValueSetters, a publicly-traded boutique advisory firm with unique expertise in helping private companies raise capital over the internet, is to merge with Netcapital, a private securities platform that connects investors to entrepreneurs to help private companies grow.
buyer: Valuesetters (OTCPK:VSTR:$1.75)
Led by a team of professional investors, digital marketing experts, and technology specialists, ValueSetters is a publicly-traded boutique advisory firm with unique expertise in helping private companies raise capital over the internet. "
 target: Netcapital
Netcapital is a private securities platform that connects investors to entrepreneurs to help private companies grow. Netcapital operates an investment portal that enables investors to set up an account online, browse information on private companies offering securities on the platform, and invest.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 1/23/2019 via PR Newswire

Dynata, will acquire Reimagine Holdings Group

See 520 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dynata, a global leader in first-party data and data services, announces it has reached an agreement to acquire Reimagine Holdings Group, a global leader in data creation and technology-enabled business intelligence headquartered in Westport, Connecticut.
buyer parent: Court Square Capital Partners
buyer: Dynata
Dynata is the premier global provider of data solutions and technology for consumer and B2B survey research. Dynata reaches participants in 90+ sample countries via internet, telephone, mobile/wireless and mixed-access offerings. "
 target: Reimagine Holdings Group
Reimagine is a global leader in data creation for business intelligence, and has redefined the insights industry by acquiring and investing in growth-oriented, technology-enabled service companies.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/23/2018 via BNC Analysis

startup300 AG, acquired Pioneers.io

See 9 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: startup300, an Austrian angel investor network and business accelerator, has acquired Pioneers.io, an international relationship builder in the tech and startup scene. Pioneers' flagship event, Pioneers Festival, brings together a global community of 2,500 founders, investors, and innovation executives to build partnerships and shape the future.
buyer: startup300 AG
startup300 is an Austrian angel investor network and business accelerator that offers their services to Austrian startups. The group consists of 142 angels and investors that help startups grow their businesses. They focus on startups that have scalable, innovative or disruptive business models. "
 target: Pioneers.io
Pioneers.io is an international relationship builder in the tech and startup scene, offering events, consulting, and investment. Their Pioneers Festival event brings together a global community of 2,500 founders, investors, and innovation executives to build partnerships and shape the future.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/14/2017 via PR Newswire

The Shipyard, acquired TOMORRO\\\ LLC

See 45 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Shipyard, an independent marketing firm, today announces the acquisition of TOMORRO\\\, an innovation consultancy led by marketing icon Jon Bond – combining the companies' strategic, creative and data-centric talents to address rising demand from businesses seeking to inoculate themselves against Disruption.
buyer: The Shipyard
The Shipyard is an independent marketing consultancy and the first "marketing engineering" firm. It is creating digital transformation for the world's most significant brands- where high velocity content creation meets big data, where competitive strategy meets creative and disruptive advertising. "
 target: TOMORRO\\\ LLC
TOMORRO\\\ LLC is a consultancy designed to accelerate brand value through the adoption of the most forward-thinking marketing approaches and technologies. TOMORRO\\\ is an active investor and advisor in ad technology companies.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 11/30/2020 via BusinessWire

ServiceNow, will acquire Element AI

See 5031 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ServiceNow announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Element AI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company with deep AI capabilities and some of the world’s brightest AI minds. Element AI launches and incubates advanced AI-First solutions in partnership with large corporations.
buyer: ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW:$5,532.48)
ServiceNow's cloud-based platform and solutions deliver digital experiences that help people do their best work. Their applications automate, predict, digitize, and optimize business processes and tasks, across IT, Customer Service, Security Operations, and Human Resources. "
 target: Element AI
Element AI is the platform that helps organizations embrace an AI-First world for today and tomorrow. Composed of a research lab uniquely connected to the world's best academic ecosystems, Element AI launches and incubates advanced AI-First solutions in partnership with large corporations.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 1/31/2017 via BNC Analysis

Capiton AG, will acquire Gemaco N.V.

See 21 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Capiton has entered into an agreement on the acquisition of a majority stake in Gemaco Group with the current majority shareholder Saffelberg Investments. Gemaco Group based with its headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium is a leading provider of full-service merchandising and promotional marketing solutions for global industry.
buyer: Capiton AG
Capiton is an owner-managed financial investor that invests in large SMEs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland by means of MBOs and expansion financing. capiton's roots go back to the late 1970s. "
 target parent: Saffelberg Investments
target: Gemaco N.V.
Gemaco Group based with its headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium is a leading provider of full-service merchandising and promotional marketing solutions for global industry and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) customers. The Group has 13 locations worldwide.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$96
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/21/2016 via Company Press Release

New Hope Communications Inc., acquired Nutrition Capital Network

See 1 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: New Hope, a company that helps suppliers, manufacturers & retailers bring healthy, organic & natural products to life, has acquired the assets of Nutrition Capital Network (NCN), a company that holds four annual investor meetings which focus on investment and acquisition opportunities in branded products, ingredients and technology.
buyer parent: Informa plc
buyer: New Hope Communications Inc.
New Hope Network is at the forefront of the healthy lifestyle products industry. With solutions for the complete supply chain from manufacturers, retailers/distributors and service providers, the network offers a robust portfolio of content, events, data, research and consultative services. "
 target: Nutrition Capital Network
Nutrition Capital Network holds four annual investor meetings which focus on investment and acquisition opportunities in branded products, ingredients and technology. They facilitate financing for growing companies and introduce investors to the next generation of brands.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 5/3/2018 via PR Newswire

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

See 578 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Relativity Media has agreed to sell all of its assets to UltraV Holdings LLC, a joint venture among funds managed by Sound Point Capital Management and RMRM Holdings. Relativity Media operates a portfolio of major studio quality film assets with the capabilities and infrastructure to produce and distribute high caliber, original content.
buyer: RMRM Holdings
buyer: Sound Point Capital Management
UltraV Holdings LLC is a joint venture among funds managed by Sound Point Capital Management, a New York-based asset management firm with approximately $17 billion of assets under management, and RMRM Holdings, which is led by David Robbins, Lex Miron and Larry Robbins. "
 target: Relativity Media, LLC
Relativity Media operates a portfolio of major studio quality film assets with the capabilities and infrastructure to produce and distribute high caliber, original content. They are engaged in the production and distribution of movies, television, fashion, sports, digital and music.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 1/4/2018 via PR Newswire

SilverLake, will acquire Weld North Education

See 378 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, announced that it will acquire a majority stake in Weld North Education (WNE), a leading digital education technology company focused on developing digital curriculum and tools for preK-12th grade, from KKR.
buyer: SilverLake
Silver Lake is the global leader in technology investing, with about $39 billion in combined assets under management and committed capital and a team of approximately 100 investment and value creation professionals located in Silicon Valley, New York, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo. "
 target parent: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
target: Weld North Education
Weld North Education operates a platform of digital and SaaS educational solution businesses and makes control investments in high potential businesses in the education industry.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 3/14/2017 via BNC Analysis

Boubyan Petrochemical Company, will acquire Educational Holding Group

See 1097 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Boubyan Petrochemicals, the first private-sector company in Kuwait that invested in the government-controlled petrochemical sector, is to acquire majority stake in Educational Holding Group, the first private educational investments organization in Kuwait. Boubyan Petrochemicals is looking to buy 32.8% stake and currently hold 21.12% stake.
buyer: Boubyan Petrochemical Company (KWSE:BPCC:$93.42)
Boubyan Petrochemical Company K.S.C., a Kuwaiti shareholding company listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, is the first private-sector company in Kuwait that invested in the government-controlled petrochemical sector. The company was established on February 12, 1995 "
 target: Educational Holding Group (KWSE:EDU:$38.04)
Founded in 1982, Educational Holding Group was the first private educational investments organization in Kuwait. The group has grown manifold with a portfolio that covers the entire educational life-cycle, ranging from K-12, tertiary education and vocational training and development.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/8/2005 via BusinessWire

eLocalAccess, LLC merged with TradeMaven Group LLC,

See 56 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TradeMaven LLC and eLocal today jointly announced they have merged the two firms to form TradeMaven Group LLC (TMG). The merger is one of the most significant in the online trading industry, combining TradeMaven's leading technology for online trading with eLocal's exceptional retail and institutional execution and brokerage services.
buyer: TradeMaven Group LLC
TradeMaven was founded with the mission of providing high-performance and cost-effective trading software for experienced and new traders. TM is used by Futures, Forex & Bond Traders worldwide. "
 target: eLocalAccess, LLC
eLOCAL was established and registered with the NFA and CFTC in July 2000 culminating in the merger of two large independent local clearing firms at the Chicago Board of Trade.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/28/2021 via Yahoo, Inc.

Martin Wolf LLC, acquired IT ExchangeNet

See 1 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: martinwolf M&A Advisors - a leading M&A Advisory firm exclusively focusing on middle-market IT Services, Solution Provider and Software companies - announced the acquisition of IT ExchangeNet (ITX), a leader in facilitating smaller mid-market IT M&A transactions.
buyer: Martin Wolf LLC
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with an office in New York, martin wolf is a leading M & A Advisory focused on middle market companies in the IT Services, IT Supply Chain, and Software space. "
 target: IT ExchangeNet
Founded in 1998 by technology CEOs and M & A professionals, and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, IT ExchangeNet (ITX) is an organized and efficient marketplace for owners of small mid-market IT businesses seeking buyers or strategic partners.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 5/15/2009 via AP - Associated Press

Nordnet Bank AB, will acquire eQ Corporation

See 60 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Nordnet Bank AB has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in the Finnish company eQ, from Straumur Burdaras Investment Bank hf. eQ, the largest online-broker in Finland, has about 57 000 customer and the group specializes in investment services through three business areas; Securities Brokerage, Asset Management and Corporate Finance.
buyer: Nordnet Bank AB
The Nordnet Group provides user-friendly and cost efficient services to private investors and companies within share trading, mutual fund investments and pension savings plans. The holding company, Nordnet AB (plc), is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. "
 target parent: Straumur Burdaras Investment Bank, hf.
target: eQ Corporation
eQ, the largest online-broker in Finland, has about 57,000 customers and the group specializes in investment services through three business areas; Securities Brokerage, Asset Management and Corporate Finance.
price ($mm)
$51
rev ($mm)
$34
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.5x
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/10/2021 via BNC Analysis

Aion Bank, acquired ETFmatic LTD

See 58 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Aion Bank, a full-service digital bank based in Brussels, has acquired ETFmatic, a London-based robo-advisor and Aion’s partner since last year. The deal has been approved by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). ETFmatic’s proprietary investment platform and management team will be integrated into Aion’s operations.
buyer parent: Warburg Pincus
buyer: Aion Bank
Aion, based in Belgium, is a subscription-only digital bank with a modern human touch, offering a wide range of services to individual and business customers. Seated in Brussels, it operates under a Belgian banking licence and offers customers convenient ways to optimize savings and expenses. "
 target: ETFmatic LTD
ETFmatic, based in the UK, provides their customers with an easy way to manage their investment goals. The Company uses index based investment strategies and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to construct and manage investment portfolios tailored to their customers' personal preferences and situations.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/18/2020 via BNC Analysis

Republic.co, acquired NextSeed Services LLC

See 3 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: New York-based Republic, missioned to democratize investing has announced the acquisition of local business investment platform, NextSeed. NextSeed aims to connect businesses and individual investors to build vibrant communities across America. The firm has facilitated over $20mn in investments from 25,000 members into 75 local businesses.
buyer: Republic.co
Republic is an open investment platform. People can choose from privately-held companies they believe in and can connect with their success as they fuel their growth. Republic is an investment platform where everyone can invest as little as $10 in innovative startups and ICOs. "
 target: NextSeed Services LLC
NextSeed is on a mission to connect businesses and individual investors to build vibrant communities across America. On the NextSeed platform, thriving local businesses can raise capital from the general public, and in turn, anybody can now invest in small businesses in their own backyard.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 5/21/2009 via BusinessWire

PFGBEST, will acquire Alaron Futures & Options

See 58 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PFGBEST announced that it is purchasing the customer assets of Alaron. It will be formed into a new division called ATD, a division of PFGBEST. Both companies have been leaders in the futures industry for 20 years, through the evolution of online trading that helped level the playing field for retail futures market participants.
buyer: PFGBEST
PFGBEST is the second-largest non-clearing U.S. Futures Commission Merchant, with customers, affiliates and brokerage offices in more than 80 countries. It offers a range of trading and investor products and services for retail investors as well as for commercial and institutional clients. "
 target: Alaron Futures & Options
Alaron, founded in 1989 in Chicago, provides electronic and pit-based futures trading and asset management services to institutions and retail clients on five continents. Alaron built upon its core business by integrating global trading systems and analysis techniques used by professional traders.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/15/2008 via PR Newswire

Lightspeed Professional Trading, LLC, acquired Integrity Trading Inc.

See 58 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lightspeed Financial, LLC, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Integrity Trading Inc., a Direct Market Access broker/dealer that provides execution and clearing services to retail and institutional customers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
buyer: Lightspeed Professional Trading, LLC
Lightspeed Professional Trading, LLC is a Direct Market Access trading and trading technology development business. Formerly E*TRADE Professional Trading, LLC, the firm was acquired by the current management team in a management buyout from E*TRADE Financial in 2006. "
 target: Integrity Trading Inc.
Integrity Trading International is a broker dealer registered in the United States offering clearing and execution to U.S. and foreign banks, broker dealers and individuals interested in accessing the U.S. market and reselling our services in foreign countries.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
Pages:  

Like St. George's University


read more

St. George's University

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.

EDIC College, Inc.

Centre for Health Science

Carrington College

Great Lakes Institute of Technology

Université Internationale de Casablanca

Missouri College

Dover Business College

Faculdade Diferencial Integral

High Desert Medical College, Inc.

MedTech College

MedVance Institute

Javelin Technical Training Center

Platt College Los Angeles

Universidad Latinoamericana S.C.

U.S. Education Corporation

Universidad Latina

Saba University School of Medicine

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.

Pages:  
read more

St. George's University

read more

Straive

Paragon Testing Enterprises

FluidEdge Consulting

Virtusa Corporation

Wall Street English

CitiusTech

Mobiquity, Inc.

Schroeder Measurement Technologies

DL Roope Administrations Inc

Oakridge International School

PSB Academy Pte. Ltd

Prometric

Wall Street English

Nord Anglia Education, Inc.

Thomson Reuters Intellectual Property & Science

St. George's University

Giant Interactive Group

read more

WEBfactory GmbH

iMDsoft

MarketTools Inc.

Netcapital

Reimagine Holdings Group

Pioneers.io

TOMORRO\\\ LLC

Element AI

Gemaco N.V.

Nutrition Capital Network

Relativity Media, LLC

Weld North Education

Educational Holding Group

eLocalAccess, LLC

IT ExchangeNet

eQ Corporation

ETFmatic LTD

NextSeed Services LLC

Alaron Futures & Options

Integrity Trading Inc.

Pages:  
Geography
Matching Companies
Ticker: APEI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
American Public Education, Inc.
American Public Education, Inc. is a leading provider of online post-secondary education focused primarily on serving the military and public service communities.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$299.01
EBITDA ($mm)
$35.39
EBIT ($mm)
$21.06
Net Income ($mm)
$13.19
Employees
2145
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: NasdaqGS:AFYA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Afya Limited
Afya Limited
Afya is a leading medical education group in Brazil based on number of medical school seats, delivering an end-to-end physician-centric ecosystem that serves and empowers students to be lifelong medical learners from the moment they join us as medical students through their medical residency prep.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$1,719.37
EBITDA ($mm)
$603.33
EBIT ($mm)
$449.11
Net Income ($mm)
$45.56
Employees
5260
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: BX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Blackstone Group LP
Blackstone Group LP
Blackstone is one of the world’s leading investment firms. They seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for their investors, the companies they invest in, and the communities in which they work. They use extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$16,433.94
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: KKR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages investments across multiple asset classes including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, capital markets, credit strategies, and hedge funds. With offices around the world, KKR manages assets through a variety of investment funds.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$16,236.15
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
$14,780.48
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: NYSE:APO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apollo Global Management
Apollo Global Management
Apollo Global Management, LLC and its subsidiaries is a leading global alternative investment manager. They are contrarian, value-oriented investors in private equity, credit and real estate, with significant distressed expertise.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$5,981.01
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$1,831.72
Employees
0
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: CG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carlyle Group
Carlyle Group
The Carlyle Group is a global alternative asset manager with $193 billion of assets under management across 128 funds and 159 fund of funds vehicles as of June 30, 2015. Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, many of whom are public pensions.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$5,531.80
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: RTOBF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ratos AB
Ratos AB
Ratos is a private equity company that invests in Nordic companies where their core expertise as a professional, active and responsible owner over time creates good value growth. Added value is created in connection with acquisition, development and divestment of these primarily unlisted companies.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$2,530.41
EBITDA ($mm)
$141.89
EBIT ($mm)
$80.55
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: SIVB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Silicon Valley Bank
Silicon Valley Bank helps innovative companies and their investors move bold ideas forward, fast. They provide a full range of financial services to companies of all sizes in innovation centers around the world.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$2,387.31
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$824.79
Employees
2836
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: TSX:ONEX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Onex Corporation
Onex Corporation
Founded in 1984, Onex is one of the oldest and most successful private equity firms. They acquire and build high-quality businesses in partnership with talented management teams. They also invest in non-investment grade debt through credit funds and collateralized loan obligations.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$2,374.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,892.00
EBIT ($mm)
$1,845.00
Net Income ($mm)
$1,788.00
Employees
0
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: COWN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cowen Group, Inc.
Cowen Group, Inc.
Cowen Inc. is a diversified financial services firm that operates through two business segments: a broker dealer and an investment management division. Cowen Inc. focuses on delivering value-added capabilities to their clients in order to help them outperform.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$1,850.95
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$322.80
Employees
1364
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oaktree Capital Management, LLC
Oaktree Capital Management, LLC
Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments. They emphasize an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in distressed debt, corporate debt, control investing, convertible securities, real estate and listed equities.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$1,315.17
EBITDA ($mm)
$357.51
EBIT ($mm)
$331.49
Net Income ($mm)
$224.77
Employees
0
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: EQT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EQT AB
EQT AB
EQT is a leading Swedish investment firm with more than EUR 61B in raised capital across 29 funds and around EUR 40B in assets under management. EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the US with total sales of more than EUR 19B and approximately 110,000 employees.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$687.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$181.51
EBIT ($mm)
$160.04
Net Income ($mm)
$130.94
Employees
0
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: PSEC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prospect Capital Corporation
Prospect Capital Corporation is a business development company that operates as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company that lends to and invests in energy-related businesses.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$625.80
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
$433.31
Net Income ($mm)
$292.38
Employees
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: MAIN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Main Street Capital Corporation
Main Street Capital Corporation
Main Street Capital Corporation is a principal investment firm that provides long-term debt and equity capital to lower middle market companies and debt capital to middle market companies.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$421.45
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: ENXTPA:FIM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fimalac SA
Fimalac SA
Fimalac is a diversified holding company, listed on the Paris Stock Exchange, founded and managed by Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière. Fimalac Group is engaged in private equity, digital media, live shows and hotels and recreation.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$392.72
EBITDA ($mm)
($13.56)
EBIT ($mm)
($54.12)
Net Income ($mm)
$68.47
Employees
2911
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bridgepoint
Bridgepoint
UK-based Bridgepoint is a major international alternative asset fund management group, providing private equity and private debt lending solutions to the middle market. Bridgepoint focuses on acquiring or investing in businesses with strong market positions.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$353.32
EBITDA ($mm)
$136.39
EBIT ($mm)
$128.50
Net Income ($mm)
$75.95
Employees
340
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: GIMB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gimv
Gimv
Gimv is a European investment company with over three decades of experience in private equity and venture capital. Gimv currently manages around EUR 1.8 billion (including co-investment partnerships) of investments in about 50 portfolio companies.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$197.63
EBITDA ($mm)
$156.94
EBIT ($mm)
$155.75
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
  • drill down
  • watch