NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION acquired by NEUBERGER BERMAN PRIVATE MARKETS, EQT PARTNERS & CPPIB (CANADA PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT BOARD)
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A consortium led by Neuberger Berman Private Markets, alongside existing shareholders EQT and CPP Investments, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Nord Anglia Education. The transaction values the company at an enterprise value of $14.5 billion, making it one of the largest deals in the history of the private education sector. The strategic rationale is to strengthen the company's mission of delivering world-class education while accelerating research into new teaching practices and curricula innovation. The new ownership structure provides long-term stability and capital for further international school acquisitions and digital learning platform enhancements.
NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level than the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (10.9x).
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Target
Nord Anglia Education is a world-leading international schools organization. It operates more than 80 premium schools across 33 countries, providing education to over 85,000 students aged 2 to 18. The company is renowned for its personalized learning philosophy and high academic standards, with graduates frequently attending the world's top 100 universities. A key differentiator is its exclusive global partnerships with prestigious institutions such as MIT, Juilliard, UNICEF, and IMG Academy, which enrich its curriculum and student experiences.
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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b EUR
Revenue range: 1b - 3b EUR
EBITDA range: 450M - 900M EUR
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Target: nord anglia education
Acquirer: eqt partners / neuberger berman private markets / cppib (canada pension plan investment board)