IMPERO acquired by INVESTCORP

Abenex acquired a majority stake in Groupe Silvya Terrade (now Eureka Education) from Apax Partners Development. This transaction marks the exit of Apax after a short but intense holding period starting in 2016. The management team reinvested in the operation to pursue growth. The strategy under Apax involved massive consolidation (acquisition of ~30 schools) and digitalization. The roadmap with Abenex aims to expand this build-up strategy internationally and further develop higher education curricula.

Tethys Invest acquired a minority stake of approximately 20% in Galileo Global Education. The shares were sold by the majority owner, Providence Equity Partners, who retains control of the group alongside existing minority investors CDC International Capital and Mubadala. The transaction was executed without a mandated investment bank. This move aligns with Galileo's strategy to diversify its shareholder base with long-term partners capable of supporting international expansion, particularly in Africa and in the EdTech/Health sectors.

Quilvest Private Equity acquired a majority stake in Groupe EDH from Platina Equity Solutions, which had held over 80% of the capital since the first LBO in 2014. The transaction allowed the management team, led by President Amin Khiari, to reinvest and increase their stake. The deal follows a restricted auction process involving 3-4 funds managed by Transaction R. The acquisition is financed through a unitranche debt facility provided by CM-CIC Private Debt and Idinvest Partners. The strategic roadmap shifts from a three-year restructuring phase to an offensive growth strategy focusing on acquisitions, new locations (Europe/Africa), and diversification.

Cathay Capital and Bpifrance acquired a minority stake in AD Education to support its growth strategy, while the President retains the majority shareholding. The transaction aims to accelerate the group's international expansion (targeting Europe, China, and the USA) and its digital transformation. The capital injection supports the opening of new campuses and selective acquisitions to export French "savoir-faire" in creative arts.

Eurazeo signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the capital of Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches International School of Hotel Management from the US group Laureate Education. Eurazeo acts as the sole investor, providing the full equity requirement. The transaction is a corporate carve-out of two premium assets from Laureate's portfolio. The strategic plan focuses on maintaining the academic autonomy of the schools while accelerating their international development (particularly the recently opened campuses in London and the US) and digital programs. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions.

Platina Equity Solutions acquired a majority stake in Groupe EDH from its founder. The transaction was structured as a Management Buy-In (MBI) with a former executive at Pole Leonard de Vinci as President of the Management Board to lead the group's transformation. The deal aimed to professionalize the management structure and initiate a performance improvement plan in a context described as "far from traditional MBO specifics," hinting at operational challenges.

John Wiley & Sons acquired 100% of CrossKnowledge. This acquisition is a key component of the buyer's strategy to expand its "Professional Development" division and compete in the rapidly growing global corporate talent management market. The strategic rationale centers on combining the target's advanced e-learning technology and global management team with the acquirer's massive distribution network and content portfolio. For the target, the deal provides the "firepower" needed to penetrate new international markets and accelerate growth under a global brand. This transaction follows other recent acquisitions by the buyer, such as Inscape and Profiles International, solidifying its transition into a digital services provider.

Charterhouse Capital Partners entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Skillsoft from a consortium led by Berkshire Partners, Advent International, and Bain Capital. The transaction represents a major secondary buyout within the professional EdTech sector. The strategic rationale focuses on leveraging the target's dominant market position and high recurring revenue model to pursue new growth opportunities under Charterhouse's resources. The management team, led by CEO Chuck Moran, remained in place to maintain operational continuity and execute the next phase of the company's global expansion.

Apax Partners (now Seven2) acquired the French private higher education group Inseec from its American parent company, Career Education Corporation (CEC). This transaction is a corporate carve-out, allowing Inseec to regain its independence from the US strategic player. The deal positions Apax to support the group's development and consolidation strategy in the fragmented education market.

Siparex, acting as lead investor, organized the acquisition of 100% of Mediascience's capital from Edmond de Rothschild Capital Partners. The investor pool includes Socadif, UNEXO, and SGCP. The operation allows the management team to strengthen its stake in the company. The strategy aims to support the ramp-up of new "ExAO" (Computer-Assisted Experimentation) product ranges, international expansion (particularly in North Africa and the Middle East), and continue targeted acquisitions.