At what enterprise value was EDUCARE acquired in 2025?

During the acquisition of EDUCARE by SWISS LIFE ASSET MANAGERS in 2025, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of €300–700M.

What was the EV/EBITDA of EDUCARE when it was acquired by SWISS LIFE ASSET MANAGERS?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for EDUCARE is in the range of 15x - 25x.

What was the EV/Revenue multiple of EDUCARE when it was acquired by SWISS LIFE ASSET MANAGERS?

The estimated EV/Revenue multiple for EDUCARE is in the range of 4x - 10x.

When was EDUCARE acquired by SWISS LIFE ASSET MANAGERS?

EDUCARE was acquired by SWISS LIFE ASSET MANAGERS in 2025.

What was the revenue of EDUCARE at the time of the deal?

The revenue of EDUCARE at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of €50–100M.

What was the EBITDA of EDUCARE during the acquisition?

EDUCARE's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of €5–25M.

How is the data for the EDUCARE acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the EDUCARE deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://www.cfnewsinfra.net/Acces-libre/Educare-enrole-un-nouveau-majoritaire-514123

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Retail & Consumer sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Retail & Consumer sector in 2026 is 11.9x.

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11/2025

EDUCARE acquired by SWISS LIFE ASSET MANAGERS

SPAIN Education / Education Providers EV €300–700M

Context

Swiss Life Asset Managers has acquired a 75% stake in Educare, a leading Spanish private education group, from Alma Terra Mater and the company's founder. Operating eight schools with 10,000 students, Educare will benefit from this long-term infrastructure partnership to consolidate its market position. This strategic investment marks a significant entry into the education sector for the Swiss fund, focusing on high-quality assets with stable, long-term growth prospects.

EDUCARE, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 15x–25x, representing a premium to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.9x).

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Target

A leading private education group operating 8 schools in the Madrid region. Educare provides comprehensive educational services from nursery to high school (K-12), managing 10,000 students and 900 employees.

Ent. Value

€300–700M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

4x–10x

EV / EBITDA

15x–25x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2021

2020

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Valuation range: EV €300–700M

Revenue range: €50–100M

EBITDA range: €5–25M

EV/Revenue range: 4x - 10x

EV/EBITDA range: 15x - 25x

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Target: educare

Acquirer: swiss life asset managers