At what enterprise value was GLOBEDUCATE acquired in 2024?

During the acquisition of GLOBEDUCATE by WENDEL in 2024, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 1b - 4b EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of GLOBEDUCATE when it was acquired by WENDEL?

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

When was GLOBEDUCATE acquired by WENDEL?

GLOBEDUCATE was acquired by WENDEL in 2024.

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

The revenue of GLOBEDUCATE at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of GLOBEDUCATE during the acquisition?

GLOBEDUCATE's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR.

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

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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 11.2x.

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10/2024

GLOBEDUCATE acquired by WENDEL

SPAIN Education / Education Providers EV 1b - 4b EUR

Context

Wendel completed the acquisition of approximately 50% of Globeducate from Providence Equity Partners with an investment of EUR625 million in equity. The transaction marks a shift from a majority ownership by Providence to a 50/50 partnership between the two investment firms. The strategic rationale is to support the group's continued double-digit annual revenue growth through organic expansion, new school developments, and a robust pipeline of international acquisitions. This partnership combines Wendel's long-term capital with Providence's deep sector expertise to further professionalize and scale the group globally.

GLOBEDUCATE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.2x).

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Target

Founded in 1972 in Spain, Globeducate is one of the world's leading international K-12 education groups. It operates a network of 67 premium bilingual and international schools, along with online programs, across 11 countries (primarily in Europe). The group educates over 40,000 students and employs more than 6,000 people, including 4,000 highly qualified teachers. Its schools are known for high academic standards, with students frequently gaining admission to 50 of the world's top 100 universities. The group emphasizes a "global citizen" curriculum, combining innovative educational experiences with first-class pastoral care.

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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: globeducate

Acquirer: wendel