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closed 3/5/2020 via PR Web

Endeavor Schools, acquired Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools, a growing family of private schools, has acquired Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center, one of the commonwealth’s top private schools for preschool and kindergarten education. Kiddie Country provides a complete, happy, and safe learning environment that meets the needs of the families they serve.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools owns and operates 51 private preschool to 12th grade schools in the US. The company has schools in 12 states that operate under 27 different local brands and include 16 Montessori schools. Endeavor provides their schools with robust tools and resources to help them thrive. "
 target: Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center
Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center is one of the commonwealth’s top private schools for preschool and kindergarten education. Kiddie Country provides a complete, happy, and safe learning environment that meets the needs of the families they serve.
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closed 8/3/2022 via Company Press Release

Nord Anglia Education, Inc., acquired Hamelin-Laie International School

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synopsis: Nord Anglia Education, the world's leading premium schools organization, has acquired Hamelin-Laie International School, a private educational institution in Spain. Hamelin-Laie is wholly dedicated to infant, primary and secondary education. They provide education that fosters and promotes critical and creative thinking.
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: Hamelin-Laie International School
Hamelin-Laie International School is a private educational institution in Spain. Hamelin-Laie is wholly dedicated to infant, primary and secondary education. They provide education that promotes critical and creative thinking, and they help their students to develop lifelong learning skills.
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closed 7/13/2022 via GlobeNewswire

Learning Care Group, Inc., acquired AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool

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synopsis: Learning Care Group, Inc. announced its acquisition of AppleTree & Gilden Woods – 24 preschools serving Michigan families in the Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Detroit markets, and one preschool for families in Apex, North Carolina. Learning Care Group is the second-largest for-profit early education and childcare provider in North America.
buyer parent: American Securities Capital Partners
buyer: Learning Care Group, Inc.
Learning Care Group is a leader in early childhood education, with more than 50 years of experience in inspiring children to love learning. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, the company is the second largest for-profit early education and care provider in North America. "
 target: AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool operates 24 schools throughout Michigan and one in North Carolina. They provide a safe environment for children ages six weeks to school-age in facilities that feature secure web camera access for parents.
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closed 7/6/2022 via Company Press Release

Unike, acquired Montessorihuset

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synopsis: Unike, a Swedish preschool group, has acquired Montessorihuset, a preschool in Sweden. Montessorihuset provides a safe environment where children can have fun and develop. They focus on each child's unique needs and what they find interesting to help them build self-esteem and self-confidence.
buyer parent: Atvexa AB
buyer: Unike
Unike is a Swedish preschool group. Unike owns and operates nine preschools in Nacka, Tyresö and Vimmerby. Their schools offer an inspiring and varied pedagogical learning experience that are set in both indoor and outdoor environments. "
 target: Montessorihuset
Montessorihuset is a preschool in Sweden. Montessorihuset provides a safe environment where children can have fun and develop. They focus on each child's unique needs and what they find interesting to help them build self-esteem and self-confidence.
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closed 7/1/2022 via PR Newswire

Sycamore Partners, acquired Goddard Systems, Inc.

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synopsis: Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in retail, consumer, and distribution-related investments, has acquired Goddard Systems, franchisor of The Goddard School, from Wind River Holdings, L.P., a privately owned investment company. Goddard Systems is the leading brand in the market for premium early childcare and education.
buyer: Sycamore Partners
Sycamore Partners is a private equity firm based in New York. The firm specializes in retail, consumer, and distribution-related investments and partners with management teams to improve the operating profitability and strategic value of their business. "
 target parent: Wind River Holdings
target: Goddard Systems, Inc.
Goddard Systems, the franchisor of The Goddard School, is the acknowledged leader in the premium early childcare and education market segment. Goddard Systems currently licenses nearly 600 Goddard School franchises that serve more than 80,000 students in 37 states and Washington, D.C.
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announced 5/4/2022 via BusinessWire

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, will acquire Only About Children

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synopsis: Bright Horizons Family Solutions, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Only About Children, a high-quality operator of child care and early education centers in Australia.
buyer: Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM:$1,832.29)
Bright Horizons is a leading global provider of high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education services. The company partners with employers to support workforces by providing services that help working families and employees thrive personally and professionally. "
 target parent: Bain Capital
target: Only About Children
Only About Children is a high-quality operator of child care and early education centers in Australia. Based outside Sydney, OAC operates approximately 75 campuses located in the Australian states of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
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closed 4/22/2022 via GlobeNewswire

Genius Group Limited, acquired Education Angels

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synopsis: Genius Group Limited, a world-leading entrepreneur Edtech and education group, has announced the completion of its acquisition of New Zealand based Education Angels, a provider of in-home childcare, which enables children from birth to five years to flourish in a caring environment tailored to their needs.
buyer: Genius Group Limited (NYSEAM:GNS:$12.78)
Genius Group is a world-leading entrepreneur Edtech and education group, with a mission to disrupt the current education model with a student-centered, life-long learning curriculum that prepares students with the leadership, entrepreneurial and life skills to succeed in today’s market. "
 target: Education Angels
New Zealand based Education Angels is a provider of in-home childcare, which enables children from birth to five years to flourish in a caring environment tailored to their needs.
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closed 3/9/2022 via PR Web

Children of America, acquired Oceanside Academy

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synopsis: Children of America, Educational Childcare (COA), the #1 preschool in America, has acquired Oceanside Academy, a private preschool located in Jupiter, Florida. Oceanside Academy strives to provide all children with a quality early learning experience. They offer a safe and stimulating environment where children cultivate a natural desire to learn.
buyer: Children of America
Children of America (COA) is the #1 preschool in America. COA offers the highest level of childcare for children ages six weeks to twelve years of age. Their premier programs include infant care, toddler care, preschool and pre-kindergarten programs, before-and-after school care, and summer camp. "
 target: Oceanside Academy
Oceanside Academy is a private preschool located in Jupiter, Florida. Oceanside Academy strives to provide all children with a quality early learning experience. They offer a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children cultivate a natural desire to learn.
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closed 2/2/2022 via PR Newswire

O2B Kids, acquired Cedars Preschool

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synopsis: O2B Kids, a premier provider of early education services, has acquired Cedars Preschool, a provider of high-quality early education services in Georgia. Cedars operates eight schools in the greater Atlanta region, and O2B now has 10 schools operating in the state of Georgia.
buyer parent: Spire Capital Partners, L.P.
buyer: O2B Kids
O2B Kids is a leading provider of early education services for children in the Southeast U.S. O2B offers preschool education for children 0 to 5 years old, afterschool enrichment programs for elementary school students, and an unprecedented family membership program for all kids 0 to 13 years old. "
 target: Cedars Preschool
Cedars Preschool is a provider of high-quality early education services in Georgia. Based in the greater Atlanta region, Cedars operates preschools providing families with an education-focused and industry-leading environment for early education services.
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closed 11/17/2021 via BNC Analysis

Endeavor Schools, acquired Village Green Day School

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools has acquired Village Green Day School in Great Falls, Virginia. Founded in 1979, Village Green Day School has provided high-quality programs for children up to kindergarten level.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools owns and operates 51 private preschool to 12th grade schools in the US. The company has schools in 12 states that operate under 27 different local brands and include 16 Montessori schools. Endeavor provides their schools with robust tools and resources to help them thrive. "
 target: Village Green Day School
Founded in 1979, Village Green Day School has provided high-quality programs for children up to kindergarten level. Its highly experienced staff draws inspiration from several celebrated education theorists to create an efficacious evidence-based approach to children’s education.
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announced 8/25/2021 via Company Press Release

Georgia Capital PLC, will acquire Georgian-Austrian School Pesvebi LLC

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synopsis: Georgia Capital PLC is to acquire Georgian-Austrian School Pesvebi LLC, an educational institution that offers three-level teaching. Currently, the school provides education to 450 learners from 1st to 12th grade, and offers distance learning and pre-school education. They are based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
buyer: Georgia Capital PLC (LSE:CGEO:$391.19)
Georgia Capital is an investment and holding company of a diversified group focused on investing in and developing businesses in Georgia. They seek to capture growth in these sectors: renewable energy, P&C insurance, real estate, water utility, healthcare, auto services, education, & retail banking."
 target: Georgian-Austrian School Pesvebi LLC
Georgian-Austrian School Pesvebi LLC is an educational institution that offers three-level teaching. Currently, the school provides education to 450 learners from 1st to 12th grade, and offers distance learning and pre-school education. They are based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
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closed 4/29/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Learning Care Group, Inc., acquired Young School

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synopsis: Learning Care Group, Inc. announced its acquisition of Young School, six preschools serving families in Maryland in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, and Howard Counties. Learning Care Group is the second-largest for-profit early education and childcare provider in North America.
buyer parent: American Securities Capital Partners
buyer: Learning Care Group, Inc.
Learning Care Group is a leader in early childhood education, with more than 50 years of experience in inspiring children to love learning. Headquartered in Novi, Mich., the company is the second largest for-profit early education and care provider in North America. "
 target: Young School
Young School is a daycare group that aims to inspire a lifelong love of learning by providing a thoughtful, nurturing environment for children that fosters creativity, independence and social confidence in a dynamic, joyful setting that is respectful of each child’s needs and individuality.
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closed 4/14/2021 via Company Press Release

Endeavor Schools, acquired The Academy Early Childhood Education Center

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools, one of the nation’s fastest-growing education management companies, has acquired The Academy Early Childhood Education Center, which was established in 1994 and now currently operates two facilities in Arvada and Westminster, Colorado. They offer schooling for toddlers to age 12.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools owns and operates 51 private preschool to 12th grade schools in the US. The company has schools in 12 states that operate under 27 different local brands and include 16 Montessori schools. Endeavor provides their schools with robust tools and resources to help them thrive. "
 target: The Academy Early Childhood Education Center
The Academy Early Childhood Education Center was established in 1994 and now currently operates two facilities in Arvada and Westminster, Colorado. They offer schooling for toddlers to age 12.
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closed 4/14/2021 via Company Press Release

Endeavor Schools, acquired Parker Landing Child Development Center

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools, one of the nation’s fastest-growing education management companies, has acquired The Parker Landing Child Development Center, a school for children from infant age to preschoolers. Parker Landing’s excellent program includes a focus on all aspects of a child’s growth, including intellectual, physical and social development.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools owns and operates 51 private preschool to 12th grade schools in the US. The company has schools in 12 states that operate under 27 different local brands and include 16 Montessori schools. Endeavor provides their schools with robust tools and resources to help them thrive. "
 target: Parker Landing Child Development Center
The Parker Landing Child Development Center is a school for children from infant age to preschoolers. Parker Landing’s excellent program includes a focus on all aspects of a child’s growth, including intellectual, physical and social development.
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closed 1/6/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Learning Care Group, Inc., acquired U-Gro Learning Centers

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synopsis: Learning Care Group, Inc. announced its acquisition of U-GRO Learning Centres, 14 preschools serving families in Central Pennsylvania in Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties. Learning Care Group is the second-largest for-profit early education and childcare provider in North America.
buyer parent: American Securities Capital Partners
buyer: Learning Care Group, Inc.
Learning Care Group is a leader in early childhood education, with more than 50 years of experience in inspiring children to love learning. Headquartered in Novi, Mich., the company is the second largest for-profit early education and care provider in North America. "
 target: U-Gro Learning Centers
U-GRO Learning Centres consists of 14 preschools serving families in Central Pennsylvania in Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties. At U-GRO, the educational experience combines the best of a structured, age-appropriate program with self-direction, exploration and play.
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announced 12/9/2020 via Reuters

SDM Jazz and Ballet Academie, will acquire Dawnwood Education Group

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synopsis: SDM School of Jazz and Ballet, a Hong Kong Professional Dance School that provides various dancing courses, will acquire Dawnwood Education Group, an education startup that aims to re-think Chinese pre-school education.
buyer: SDM Jazz and Ballet Academie (SEHK:8363:$24.52)
SDM School of Jazz and Ballet, Hong Kong Professional Dance School, provides various dancing courses. SDM, a symbol of Smile Dance Memory, aims to let children learn professional dance through a series of dance courses, and on the other hand, through dance to cultivate children's positive thoughts. "
 target: Dawnwood Education Group
Dawnwood is an education startup that aims to re-think Chinese pre-school education, starting from the bottom up. They will be the first kindergarten in China to present a ‘modernised’ approach to the Reggio Emilia philosophy, integrating its child-led learning into Chinese community culture.
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closed 9/16/2020 via BNC Analysis

Abby and Marcus Litting, acquired Kiddie Winks Day Care Nursery Ltd

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synopsis: Formerly known as Kiddiewinks, the newly-renamed Beeches Park Children’s Day Nursery has been acquired by Abby and Marcus Litting, the owners of The Old Forge Children’s Day Nursery, based in Findern, South Derbyshire.
buyer: Abby and Marcus Litting
Abby and Marcus Litting are the owners of The Old Forge Children’s Day Nursery, based in Findern, South Derbyshire. "
 target: Kiddie Winks Day Care Nursery Ltd
Kiddie Winks Day Care Centre Nursery & Pre-School, now Beeches Park Children’s Day Nursery, is a nursery and pre-school located in Burton-upon-Trent, UK that provides childcare and education for babies aged 0 – 12 months and children aged 1 to 12 years.
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closed 9/9/2020 via BNC Analysis

Cognita Schools, Ltd., acquired Mirasur International School

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synopsis: Cognita, a global educational group, has acquired Mirasur International School (MIS), a bilingual private school in Spain. MIS provides preschool to high school education services to over 1,100 students. The school aims to provide their students with the knowledge and tools they need to function in society.
buyer parent: Jacobs Holding
buyer: Cognita Schools, Ltd.
Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary family of diverse yet connected schools spanning eight different countries. They share one common purpose: to create an inspiring world of education that builds self-belief and empowers individuals to succeed. "
 target: Mirasur International School
Mirasur International School (MIS) is a bilingual private school in Spain. MIS provides preschool to high school education services to over 1,100 students. The school aims to provide their students with the knowledge and tools they need to function in society.
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closed 8/5/2020 via BNC Analysis

Sunny Days Nurseries, acquired TE Childcare Ltd

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synopsis: Sunny Days Nurseries, a provider of childcare services in the UK, has acquired TE Childcare, an operator of preschools in the UK. TE Childcare operates the Hoppers and Sparkling Stars preschools. Their preschools provide a nurturing, stimulating and welcoming environment for children aged 2-4 years old.
buyer: Sunny Days Nurseries
Sunny Days Nurseries is a provider of childcare services in the UK. Sunny Days operates two day nurseries in the Dorset. Their nurseries provide exceptional childcare in an environment that inspires learning and development through fun and play. "
 target: TE Childcare Ltd
TE Childcare is an operator of preschools in the UK. TE Childcare operates the Hoppers and Sparkling Stars preschools. Their preschools provide a nurturing, stimulating and welcoming environment for children aged 2-4 years old. They offer a variety of areas and activities for children to play in.
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announced 3/25/2020 via BNC Analysis

OEL (Holdings) Limited, will acquire Discovery Kidz Preschool Pte. Ltd.

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synopsis: OEL (Holdings) Limited, an investment holding company with businesses mainly in property management, is to acquire Discovery Kidz Preschool Pte. Ltd., a preschool based in Singapore.
buyer: OEL (Holdings) Limited (Catalist:584:$0.15)
OEL (Holdings) Limited is an investment holding company with businesses mainly in property management. OEL was established in Singapore in 1984 and is listed on the Catalist of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited. "
 target: Discovery Kidz Preschool Pte. Ltd.
Discovery Kidz Preschool Pte. Ltd. operates as a preschool that provides educational services. The company is based in Singapore.
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closed 3/5/2020 via PR Web

Endeavor Schools, acquired Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools, a growing family of private schools, has acquired Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center, one of the commonwealth’s top private schools for preschool and kindergarten education. Kiddie Country provides a complete, happy, and safe learning environment that meets the needs of the families they serve.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools owns and operates 51 private preschool to 12th grade schools in the US. The company has schools in 12 states that operate under 27 different local brands and include 16 Montessori schools. Endeavor provides their schools with robust tools and resources to help them thrive. "
 target: Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center
Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center is one of the commonwealth’s top private schools for preschool and kindergarten education. Kiddie Country provides a complete, happy, and safe learning environment that meets the needs of the families they serve.
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closed 6/29/2022 via PR Web

Endeavor Schools, acquired The Baltimore Montessori

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools is proud to announce the acquisition of The Baltimore Montessori, an acclaimed school with two campuses in the downtown Baltimore vicinity. Founded in 2006, The Baltimore Montessori offers childcare and educational programs for children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools is a leading education management company with a family of unique, well-established private schools that serve as pillars to their respective communities in a growing number of markets across the US. "
 target: The Baltimore Montessori
The Baltimore Montessori offers childcare and educational programs for children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years. In addition to its foundational Montessori curriculum, the school provides children with an eclectic array of activities, including gardening, yoga, art, Spanish, and more.
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closed 11/17/2021 via BNC Analysis

Endeavor Schools, acquired Village Green Day School

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools has acquired Village Green Day School in Great Falls, Virginia. Founded in 1979, Village Green Day School has provided high-quality programs for children up to kindergarten level.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools owns and operates 51 private preschool to 12th grade schools in the US. The company has schools in 12 states that operate under 27 different local brands and include 16 Montessori schools. Endeavor provides their schools with robust tools and resources to help them thrive. "
 target: Village Green Day School
Founded in 1979, Village Green Day School has provided high-quality programs for children up to kindergarten level. Its highly experienced staff draws inspiration from several celebrated education theorists to create an efficacious evidence-based approach to children’s education.
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closed 8/19/2021 via PR Web

Endeavor Schools, acquired Heritage Montessori School

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools is proud to announce the acquisition of Heritage Montessori, a trio of traditional Montessori schools in Southern California. All three campuses are beautifully designed to enhance the Montessori experience for children up to third grade, and the staff at each school consists of highly trained Montessori guides.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools owns and operates 51 private preschool to 12th grade schools in the US. The company has schools in 12 states that operate under 27 different local brands and include 16 Montessori schools. Endeavor provides their schools with robust tools and resources to help them thrive. "
 target: Heritage Montessori School
Heritage Montessori is a trio of traditional Montessori schools in Southern California. All three campuses are beautifully designed to enhance the Montessori experience for children up to third grade, and the staff at each school consists of highly trained Montessori guides.
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closed 4/14/2021 via Company Press Release

Endeavor Schools, acquired The Academy Early Childhood Education Center

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools, one of the nation’s fastest-growing education management companies, has acquired The Academy Early Childhood Education Center, which was established in 1994 and now currently operates two facilities in Arvada and Westminster, Colorado. They offer schooling for toddlers to age 12.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools owns and operates 51 private preschool to 12th grade schools in the US. The company has schools in 12 states that operate under 27 different local brands and include 16 Montessori schools. Endeavor provides their schools with robust tools and resources to help them thrive. "
 target: The Academy Early Childhood Education Center
The Academy Early Childhood Education Center was established in 1994 and now currently operates two facilities in Arvada and Westminster, Colorado. They offer schooling for toddlers to age 12.
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closed 4/14/2021 via Company Press Release

Endeavor Schools, acquired Parker Landing Child Development Center

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools, one of the nation’s fastest-growing education management companies, has acquired The Parker Landing Child Development Center, a school for children from infant age to preschoolers. Parker Landing’s excellent program includes a focus on all aspects of a child’s growth, including intellectual, physical and social development.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools owns and operates 51 private preschool to 12th grade schools in the US. The company has schools in 12 states that operate under 27 different local brands and include 16 Montessori schools. Endeavor provides their schools with robust tools and resources to help them thrive. "
 target: Parker Landing Child Development Center
The Parker Landing Child Development Center is a school for children from infant age to preschoolers. Parker Landing’s excellent program includes a focus on all aspects of a child’s growth, including intellectual, physical and social development.
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closed 3/5/2020 via PR Web

Endeavor Schools, acquired Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools, a growing family of private schools, has acquired Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center, one of the commonwealth’s top private schools for preschool and kindergarten education. Kiddie Country provides a complete, happy, and safe learning environment that meets the needs of the families they serve.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools owns and operates 51 private preschool to 12th grade schools in the US. The company has schools in 12 states that operate under 27 different local brands and include 16 Montessori schools. Endeavor provides their schools with robust tools and resources to help them thrive. "
 target: Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center
Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center is one of the commonwealth’s top private schools for preschool and kindergarten education. Kiddie Country provides a complete, happy, and safe learning environment that meets the needs of the families they serve.
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closed 2/21/2018 via PR Newswire

Leeds Equity Partners, acquired Endeavor Schools

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synopsis: Leeds Equity Partners, LLC, the private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in the Knowledge Industries, announced that it has acquired Endeavor Schools, LLC. Endeavor operates 37 schools in 9 states and educates more than 6,400 students from preschool through high school. Endeavor's schools operate under 17 different local brands.
buyer: Leeds Equity Partners
Leeds Equity Partners, LLC, is a private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in the education, training and information services industries. The firm has raised and managed more than $1.5 billion of capital across six funds. "
 target: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor owns and operates 37 high quality, private preschool to 12th grade schools in the US, with schools in California, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon and Texas. The schools operate under 17 different local brands and include 19 Montessori schools.
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closed 12/31/2016 via PR Web

Endeavor Schools, acquired The Children's Garden

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools, a Miami-based leader in education management, has acquired The Children’s Garden in Portland, Oregon. The Children’s Garden, located in the heart of downtown Portland, offers high-quality, personalized care for children from six weeks of age through kindergarten.
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools is a leading education management company with a family of unique, well-established private schools that serve as pillars to their respective communities in a growing number of markets across the US. "
 target: The Children's Garden
The Children’s Garden, located in downtown Portland, OR, offers high-quality, personalized care for children from six weeks of age through kindergarten. Students thrive in a stimulating and enriching learning environment featuring a proprietary research-based curriculum centered on mindfulness.
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closed 12/31/2016 via PR Web

Endeavor Schools, acquired Parker-Chase Preschool

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools, a Miami-based leader in education management, has acquired Parker-Chase Preschool, an established school network with locations in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Founded in 1981, Parker-Chase Preschool offers two locations in the Dallas suburbs of Carrollton and Plano which serve children from infancy through pre-kindergarten.
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools is a leading education management company with a family of unique, well-established private schools that serve as pillars to their respective communities in a growing number of markets across the US. "
 target: Parker-Chase Preschool
Founded in 1981, Parker-Chase Preschool offers two locations in the Dallas suburbs of Carrollton and Plano which serve children from infancy through pre-kindergarten. Parker-Chase was one of the first schools to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
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closed 12/31/2016 via PR Web

Endeavor Schools, acquired Silverline Montessori School

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools, a Miami-based leader in education management, has acquired Silverline Montessori School. Silverline Montessori is focused on developing the emotional, social, and educational growth of their students throughout two campuses in the suburbs of Houston. Silverline Montessori serves children from infancy through elementary school.
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools is a leading education management company with a family of unique, well-established private schools that serve as pillars to their respective communities in a growing number of markets across the US. "
 target: Silverline Montessori School
Silverline Montessori School is focused on developing the emotional, social, and educational growth of their students throughout two campuses in the suburbs of Houston. Silverline Montessori serves children from infancy through elementary school.
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closed 3/5/2020 via PR Web

Endeavor Schools, acquired Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools, a growing family of private schools, has acquired Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center, one of the commonwealth’s top private schools for preschool and kindergarten education. Kiddie Country provides a complete, happy, and safe learning environment that meets the needs of the families they serve.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools owns and operates 51 private preschool to 12th grade schools in the US. The company has schools in 12 states that operate under 27 different local brands and include 16 Montessori schools. Endeavor provides their schools with robust tools and resources to help them thrive. "
 target: Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center
Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center is one of the commonwealth’s top private schools for preschool and kindergarten education. Kiddie Country provides a complete, happy, and safe learning environment that meets the needs of the families they serve.
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closed 8/3/2022 via Company Press Release

Nord Anglia Education, Inc., acquired Hamelin-Laie International School

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synopsis: Nord Anglia Education, the world's leading premium schools organization, has acquired Hamelin-Laie International School, a private educational institution in Spain. Hamelin-Laie is wholly dedicated to infant, primary and secondary education. They provide education that fosters and promotes critical and creative thinking.
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: Hamelin-Laie International School
Hamelin-Laie International School is a private educational institution in Spain. Hamelin-Laie is wholly dedicated to infant, primary and secondary education. They provide education that promotes critical and creative thinking, and they help their students to develop lifelong learning skills.
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closed 7/13/2022 via GlobeNewswire

Learning Care Group, Inc., acquired AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool

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synopsis: Learning Care Group, Inc. announced its acquisition of AppleTree & Gilden Woods – 24 preschools serving Michigan families in the Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Detroit markets, and one preschool for families in Apex, North Carolina. Learning Care Group is the second-largest for-profit early education and childcare provider in North America.
buyer parent: American Securities Capital Partners
buyer: Learning Care Group, Inc.
Learning Care Group is a leader in early childhood education, with more than 50 years of experience in inspiring children to love learning. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, the company is the second largest for-profit early education and care provider in North America. "
 target: AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool operates 24 schools throughout Michigan and one in North Carolina. They provide a safe environment for children ages six weeks to school-age in facilities that feature secure web camera access for parents.
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closed 7/6/2022 via Company Press Release

Unike, acquired Montessorihuset

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synopsis: Unike, a Swedish preschool group, has acquired Montessorihuset, a preschool in Sweden. Montessorihuset provides a safe environment where children can have fun and develop. They focus on each child's unique needs and what they find interesting to help them build self-esteem and self-confidence.
buyer parent: Atvexa AB
buyer: Unike
Unike is a Swedish preschool group. Unike owns and operates nine preschools in Nacka, Tyresö and Vimmerby. Their schools offer an inspiring and varied pedagogical learning experience that are set in both indoor and outdoor environments. "
 target: Montessorihuset
Montessorihuset is a preschool in Sweden. Montessorihuset provides a safe environment where children can have fun and develop. They focus on each child's unique needs and what they find interesting to help them build self-esteem and self-confidence.
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closed 7/1/2022 via PR Newswire

Sycamore Partners, acquired Goddard Systems, Inc.

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synopsis: Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in retail, consumer, and distribution-related investments, has acquired Goddard Systems, franchisor of The Goddard School, from Wind River Holdings, L.P., a privately owned investment company. Goddard Systems is the leading brand in the market for premium early childcare and education.
buyer: Sycamore Partners
Sycamore Partners is a private equity firm based in New York. The firm specializes in retail, consumer, and distribution-related investments and partners with management teams to improve the operating profitability and strategic value of their business. "
 target parent: Wind River Holdings
target: Goddard Systems, Inc.
Goddard Systems, the franchisor of The Goddard School, is the acknowledged leader in the premium early childcare and education market segment. Goddard Systems currently licenses nearly 600 Goddard School franchises that serve more than 80,000 students in 37 states and Washington, D.C.
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announced 5/4/2022 via BusinessWire

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, will acquire Only About Children

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synopsis: Bright Horizons Family Solutions, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Only About Children, a high-quality operator of child care and early education centers in Australia.
buyer: Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM:$1,832.29)
Bright Horizons is a leading global provider of high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education services. The company partners with employers to support workforces by providing services that help working families and employees thrive personally and professionally. "
 target parent: Bain Capital
target: Only About Children
Only About Children is a high-quality operator of child care and early education centers in Australia. Based outside Sydney, OAC operates approximately 75 campuses located in the Australian states of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
price ($mm)
$320
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$140
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2.3x
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closed 4/22/2022 via GlobeNewswire

Genius Group Limited, acquired Education Angels

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synopsis: Genius Group Limited, a world-leading entrepreneur Edtech and education group, has announced the completion of its acquisition of New Zealand based Education Angels, a provider of in-home childcare, which enables children from birth to five years to flourish in a caring environment tailored to their needs.
buyer: Genius Group Limited (NYSEAM:GNS:$12.78)
Genius Group is a world-leading entrepreneur Edtech and education group, with a mission to disrupt the current education model with a student-centered, life-long learning curriculum that prepares students with the leadership, entrepreneurial and life skills to succeed in today’s market. "
 target: Education Angels
New Zealand based Education Angels is a provider of in-home childcare, which enables children from birth to five years to flourish in a caring environment tailored to their needs.
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$2.03
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closed 3/9/2022 via PR Web

Children of America, acquired Oceanside Academy

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synopsis: Children of America, Educational Childcare (COA), the #1 preschool in America, has acquired Oceanside Academy, a private preschool located in Jupiter, Florida. Oceanside Academy strives to provide all children with a quality early learning experience. They offer a safe and stimulating environment where children cultivate a natural desire to learn.
buyer: Children of America
Children of America (COA) is the #1 preschool in America. COA offers the highest level of childcare for children ages six weeks to twelve years of age. Their premier programs include infant care, toddler care, preschool and pre-kindergarten programs, before-and-after school care, and summer camp. "
 target: Oceanside Academy
Oceanside Academy is a private preschool located in Jupiter, Florida. Oceanside Academy strives to provide all children with a quality early learning experience. They offer a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children cultivate a natural desire to learn.
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closed 2/2/2022 via PR Newswire

O2B Kids, acquired Cedars Preschool

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synopsis: O2B Kids, a premier provider of early education services, has acquired Cedars Preschool, a provider of high-quality early education services in Georgia. Cedars operates eight schools in the greater Atlanta region, and O2B now has 10 schools operating in the state of Georgia.
buyer parent: Spire Capital Partners, L.P.
buyer: O2B Kids
O2B Kids is a leading provider of early education services for children in the Southeast U.S. O2B offers preschool education for children 0 to 5 years old, afterschool enrichment programs for elementary school students, and an unprecedented family membership program for all kids 0 to 13 years old. "
 target: Cedars Preschool
Cedars Preschool is a provider of high-quality early education services in Georgia. Based in the greater Atlanta region, Cedars operates preschools providing families with an education-focused and industry-leading environment for early education services.
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closed 11/17/2021 via BNC Analysis

Endeavor Schools, acquired Village Green Day School

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools has acquired Village Green Day School in Great Falls, Virginia. Founded in 1979, Village Green Day School has provided high-quality programs for children up to kindergarten level.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools owns and operates 51 private preschool to 12th grade schools in the US. The company has schools in 12 states that operate under 27 different local brands and include 16 Montessori schools. Endeavor provides their schools with robust tools and resources to help them thrive. "
 target: Village Green Day School
Founded in 1979, Village Green Day School has provided high-quality programs for children up to kindergarten level. Its highly experienced staff draws inspiration from several celebrated education theorists to create an efficacious evidence-based approach to children’s education.
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announced 8/25/2021 via Company Press Release

Georgia Capital PLC, will acquire Georgian-Austrian School Pesvebi LLC

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synopsis: Georgia Capital PLC is to acquire Georgian-Austrian School Pesvebi LLC, an educational institution that offers three-level teaching. Currently, the school provides education to 450 learners from 1st to 12th grade, and offers distance learning and pre-school education. They are based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
buyer: Georgia Capital PLC (LSE:CGEO:$391.19)
Georgia Capital is an investment and holding company of a diversified group focused on investing in and developing businesses in Georgia. They seek to capture growth in these sectors: renewable energy, P&C insurance, real estate, water utility, healthcare, auto services, education, & retail banking."
 target: Georgian-Austrian School Pesvebi LLC
Georgian-Austrian School Pesvebi LLC is an educational institution that offers three-level teaching. Currently, the school provides education to 450 learners from 1st to 12th grade, and offers distance learning and pre-school education. They are based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
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closed 5/26/2021 via BNC Analysis

Cognita Schools, Ltd., acquired Obersee Bilingual School

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synopsis: Cognita, a global educational group, has acquired a majority stake in Obersee Bilingual School (OBS), a German and English school in Sweden. OBS delivers high-quality bilingual education and care for children aged 3 months through to Upper School. Their students are educated in small classes by both native German and English teachers.
buyer parent: Jacobs Holding
buyer: Cognita Schools, Ltd.
Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary family of diverse yet connected schools spanning eight different countries. They share one common purpose: to create an inspiring world of education that builds self-belief and empowers individuals to succeed. "
 target: Obersee Bilingual School
Obersee Bilingual School (OBS) is a German and English school in Sweden. OBS delivers high-quality bilingual education and care for children aged 3 months through to Upper School. Their students are educated in small classes by both native German and English teachers.
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closed 5/12/2021 via BNC Analysis

Curro Holdings Limited, acquired HeronBridge College

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synopsis: Curro announced its plan to buy HeronBridge College in Fourways, Johannesburg. The 20-year old school offers an education from pre-primary to matric level, with high-school fees upwards of R112,000 a year. The school will be part of Curro’s “Select schools” group.
buyer parent: PSG Group Limited
buyer: Curro Holdings Limited (JSE:COH:$211.14)
Curro Holdings Limited acquires, develops, and manages private schools in South Africa. Their mission is to make quality independent school education accessible to more learners. Curro also provides full-time teacher education qualifications, as well as in-service training for practising teachers. "
 target: HeronBridge College
HeronBridge College in Fourways, Johannesburg is a 20-year old school that offers an education from pre-primary to matric level. HeronBridge has a heart-led and intentional approach to schooling that focuses on nurturing and developing each child to grow and excel in their God-given talents.
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closed 4/29/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Learning Care Group, Inc., acquired Young School

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synopsis: Learning Care Group, Inc. announced its acquisition of Young School, six preschools serving families in Maryland in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, and Howard Counties. Learning Care Group is the second-largest for-profit early education and childcare provider in North America.
buyer parent: American Securities Capital Partners
buyer: Learning Care Group, Inc.
Learning Care Group is a leader in early childhood education, with more than 50 years of experience in inspiring children to love learning. Headquartered in Novi, Mich., the company is the second largest for-profit early education and care provider in North America. "
 target: Young School
Young School is a daycare group that aims to inspire a lifelong love of learning by providing a thoughtful, nurturing environment for children that fosters creativity, independence and social confidence in a dynamic, joyful setting that is respectful of each child’s needs and individuality.
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closed 4/14/2021 via Company Press Release

Endeavor Schools, acquired The Academy Early Childhood Education Center

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools, one of the nation’s fastest-growing education management companies, has acquired The Academy Early Childhood Education Center, which was established in 1994 and now currently operates two facilities in Arvada and Westminster, Colorado. They offer schooling for toddlers to age 12.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools owns and operates 51 private preschool to 12th grade schools in the US. The company has schools in 12 states that operate under 27 different local brands and include 16 Montessori schools. Endeavor provides their schools with robust tools and resources to help them thrive. "
 target: The Academy Early Childhood Education Center
The Academy Early Childhood Education Center was established in 1994 and now currently operates two facilities in Arvada and Westminster, Colorado. They offer schooling for toddlers to age 12.
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closed 4/14/2021 via Company Press Release

Endeavor Schools, acquired Parker Landing Child Development Center

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synopsis: Endeavor Schools, one of the nation’s fastest-growing education management companies, has acquired The Parker Landing Child Development Center, a school for children from infant age to preschoolers. Parker Landing’s excellent program includes a focus on all aspects of a child’s growth, including intellectual, physical and social development.
buyer parent: Leeds Equity Partners
buyer: Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools owns and operates 51 private preschool to 12th grade schools in the US. The company has schools in 12 states that operate under 27 different local brands and include 16 Montessori schools. Endeavor provides their schools with robust tools and resources to help them thrive. "
 target: Parker Landing Child Development Center
The Parker Landing Child Development Center is a school for children from infant age to preschoolers. Parker Landing’s excellent program includes a focus on all aspects of a child’s growth, including intellectual, physical and social development.
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closed 4/14/2021 via Company Press Release

International Schools Partnership, acquired MILE School

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synopsis: International Schools Partnership, a growing group of international schools, has acquired MILE School, a bilingual school in Italy. MILE offers a multicultural environment where students can become autonomous and responsible learners. They provide educational services for nursery, kindergarten, primary school, and lower secondary school.
buyer: International Schools Partnership
Based in the UK, International Schools Partnership was founded by a team of experienced school operators with both educational and commercial expertise, managing and providing education to 16,000 students in Pre-K-13 schools across Europe, North America, Central America and the Middle East. "
 target: MILE School
MILE School is a bilingual school in Italy. MILE offers a multicultural environment where students can become autonomous and responsible learners. They provide educational services for nursery, kindergarten, primary school, and lower secondary school.
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closed 1/6/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Learning Care Group, Inc., acquired U-Gro Learning Centers

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synopsis: Learning Care Group, Inc. announced its acquisition of U-GRO Learning Centres, 14 preschools serving families in Central Pennsylvania in Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties. Learning Care Group is the second-largest for-profit early education and childcare provider in North America.
buyer parent: American Securities Capital Partners
buyer: Learning Care Group, Inc.
Learning Care Group is a leader in early childhood education, with more than 50 years of experience in inspiring children to love learning. Headquartered in Novi, Mich., the company is the second largest for-profit early education and care provider in North America. "
 target: U-Gro Learning Centers
U-GRO Learning Centres consists of 14 preschools serving families in Central Pennsylvania in Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties. At U-GRO, the educational experience combines the best of a structured, age-appropriate program with self-direction, exploration and play.
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closed 12/31/2020 via BNC Analysis

Specialized Education Services Inc, acquired The Camelot Schools, Inc.

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synopsis: Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and positive behavioral supports to overcome challenges, has acquired Camelot Education, a provider of trauma-informed education solutions partnering with public school districts in the United States.
buyer parent: The Vistria Group
buyer: Specialized Education Services Inc
Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and positive behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. "
 target parent: The Riverside Company
target: The Camelot Schools, Inc.
Camelot Education is a provider of trauma-informed education solutions partnering with public school districts in the United States. Camelot excels in engaging students in their education with programming and structures specifically created for diverse learners, enabling them to thrive in school.
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announced 12/9/2020 via Reuters

SDM Jazz and Ballet Academie, will acquire Dawnwood Education Group

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synopsis: SDM School of Jazz and Ballet, a Hong Kong Professional Dance School that provides various dancing courses, will acquire Dawnwood Education Group, an education startup that aims to re-think Chinese pre-school education.
buyer: SDM Jazz and Ballet Academie (SEHK:8363:$24.52)
SDM School of Jazz and Ballet, Hong Kong Professional Dance School, provides various dancing courses. SDM, a symbol of Smile Dance Memory, aims to let children learn professional dance through a series of dance courses, and on the other hand, through dance to cultivate children's positive thoughts. "
 target: Dawnwood Education Group
Dawnwood is an education startup that aims to re-think Chinese pre-school education, starting from the bottom up. They will be the first kindergarten in China to present a ‘modernised’ approach to the Reggio Emilia philosophy, integrating its child-led learning into Chinese community culture.
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Loyalist Group Limited
Loyalist Group Limited
Loyalist Group is an educational organization that is in the business of providing in-class private education services, with an emphasis on teaching the following: (i) ESL; (ii) professional development courses; and (iii) college transfer preparation programs.
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$47.90
EBITDA ($mm)
$5.40
EBIT ($mm)
$4.40
Net Income ($mm)
$3.00
Employees
24
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Ticker: EDU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New Oriental
New Oriental
New Oriental is the largest comprehensive educational company in China. The business of New Oriental includes pre-school education, general courses for students of various age levels, online education, overseas study consulting, and textbook publishing.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$771.72
EBITDA ($mm)
$143.16
EBIT ($mm)
$116.80
Net Income ($mm)
$132.69
Employees
18763
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Ticker: SEHK:1317
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maple Leaf Educational Systems
Maple Leaf Educational Systems
Maple Leaf Educational Systems (MLES) is China’s largest private K-12 and largest international school system. MLES operates 74 schools from preschool to high school in 18 cities throughout China and 2 in Canada, serving over 28,000 students.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$228.99
EBITDA ($mm)
$88.33
EBIT ($mm)
$74.23
Net Income ($mm)
$89.77
Employees
6054
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Ticker: OM:ACAD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AcadeMedia AB
AcadeMedia AB
Based in Sweden, AcadeMedia is Northern Europe's largest education company. They work in the entire education chain, from pre-school to adult education. More than 65,000 students and parents have chosen their pre-schools, elementary schools and upper secondary schools.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$1,269.39
EBITDA ($mm)
$133.98
EBIT ($mm)
$111.90
Net Income ($mm)
$56.52
Employees
13904
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Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Early Learning Services Limited
Early Learning Services Limited
Early Learning Services Limited operates child care centers that provide education and care to children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Its facilities provide long day care, before and after school care, casual care, and holiday care.
year
2009
rev ($mm)
$950.80
EBITDA ($mm)
$10.49
EBIT ($mm)
($30.26)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
2300
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Ticker: BEDU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited
Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited
Bright Scholar is the largest operator of international and bilingual K-12 schools in China. The company is dedicated to providing quality international education to Chinese students and equipping them with the critical academic foundation and skillsets necessary to succeed.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$477.13
EBITDA ($mm)
$90.82
EBIT ($mm)
$65.77
Net Income ($mm)
$45.57
Employees
10366
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Ticker: OM:ENG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Internationella Engelska Skolan
Internationella Engelska Skolan
Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is one of the leading free school operators in Sweden. IES has 25,600 students at 36 schools, and about 3,200 students at its schools in Spain. IES Sweden operates schools for students in grades F-12. Its main focus is grades 4-9.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$296.73
EBITDA ($mm)
$32.35
EBIT ($mm)
$23.20
Net Income ($mm)
$16.88
Employees
2974
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Ticker: OM:ATVEXA B
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Atvexa AB
Atvexa AB
Atvexa is an owner and operator of schools in Sweden. Through its subsidiaries the group operates 75 preschools, 16 schools, and 1 special school. Atvexa's vision is to create an educational environment that allows all children and students to grow.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$193.79
EBITDA ($mm)
$14.71
EBIT ($mm)
$13.67
Net Income ($mm)
$7.02
Employees
3990
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Ticker: ARCE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arco Platform Limited
Arco Platform Limited
Arco’s mission is to transform the way students learn, promote and scale education of excellence. With a historical growth of over 40% per year, the company has been expanding its portfolio and its territorial reach, thus progressively delivering more value to a growing number of schools in Brazil.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$168.64
EBITDA ($mm)
$39.08
EBIT ($mm)
$27.72
Net Income ($mm)
$6.21
Employees
1949
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Ticker: JASDAQ:9696
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With Us Corp
With Us Corp
With Us Corporation operates in the education industry in Japan. The company owns and operates tutoring schools that offers group and individual tutoring for elementary, middle, and high school students. They also operate preparatory schools to help students pass high school certification exams.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$134.56
EBITDA ($mm)
$9.21
EBIT ($mm)
$5.39
Net Income ($mm)
$0.75
Employees
779
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Ticker: NZSE:EVO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Evolve Education Group Limited
Evolve Education Group Limited
Evolve Education Group is a New Zealand owned and operated provider of high-quality, multifaceted Early Childhood Education (ECE) services. Evolve’s priority is to ensure every child gets the full attention and support they need in their early years.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$106.51
EBITDA ($mm)
$19.38
EBIT ($mm)
$17.54
Net Income ($mm)
$11.15
Employees
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Ticker: SASE:4292
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ataa Educational Company
Ataa Educational Company
Ataa Educational Company is one of the largest educational companies in Saudi Arabia. Ataa Educational Company operates private schools in seven locations around the Riyadh area. Their schools provide high quality education services to over 26,000 students.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$84.39
EBITDA ($mm)
$28.13
EBIT ($mm)
$23.74
Net Income ($mm)
$17.19
Employees
0
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Ticker: SASE:4291
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National Company for Learning and Education
National Company for Learning and Education
National Company for Learning and Education (NCLE) is a leading education group in Saudi Arabia. NCLE operates several schools that contain more than 10,000 students and 1,000 teachers. The group offers kindergarten, primary, intermediate, secondary education services.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$56.04
EBITDA ($mm)
$17.86
EBIT ($mm)
$14.64
Net Income ($mm)
$13.51
Employees
0
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Ticker: TSX-V:LOY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loyalist Group Limited
Loyalist Group Limited
Loyalist Group is an educational organization that is in the business of providing in-class private education services, with an emphasis on teaching the following: (i) ESL; (ii) professional development courses; and (iii) college transfer preparation programs.
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$47.90
EBITDA ($mm)
$5.40
EBIT ($mm)
$4.40
Net Income ($mm)
$3.00
Employees
24
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Ticker: SEHK:1598
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
21st Century Education Group
21st Century Education Group
21st Century Education is a Chinese provider of education services. 21st Century Education offers preschool education, primary and secondary education, higher education, and vocational education services through their various schools.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$30.87
EBITDA ($mm)
$11.60
EBIT ($mm)
$9.93
Net Income ($mm)
$12.78
Employees
1158
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Ticker: EDU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New Oriental
New Oriental
New Oriental is the largest comprehensive educational company in China. The business of New Oriental includes pre-school education, general courses for students of various age levels, online education, overseas study consulting, and textbook publishing.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$771.72
EBITDA ($mm)
$143.16
EBIT ($mm)
$116.80
Net Income ($mm)
$132.69
Employees
18763
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Ticker: JASDAQ:7688
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Merhalsa
Merhalsa
Merhalsa is a Japanese company engaged in the medicine, nursing, and childcare businesses. Their pharmaceutical division operates 41 pharmacies in Tokyo. Their nursing department provides nursing services to the elderly. Merhalsa also operates 26 nursery schools in Japan.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$155.14
EBITDA ($mm)
$6.29
EBIT ($mm)
$3.27
Net Income ($mm)
$4.04
Employees
2448
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Ticker: NZSE:IQE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intueri Education Group Limited
Intueri Education Group Limited
The Intueri Education Group is one of New Zealand's largest private vocational educational groups. They specialise in providing industry relevant training across a number of exciting industries and they work closely with those industries to ensure their graduates find employment.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$13.22
EBITDA ($mm)
$1.80
EBIT ($mm)
$0.04
Net Income ($mm)
$0.48
Employees
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