At what enterprise value was UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA acquired in 2024?

During the acquisition of UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA by EQT PARTNERS in 2024, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 1b - 4b EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Retail & Consumer industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.0x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA when it was acquired by EQT PARTNERS?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA is in the range of 15x - 25x. For comparison, the Retail & Consumer sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.0x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA acquired by EQT PARTNERS?

UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA was acquired by EQT PARTNERS in 2024.

What was the revenue of UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA at the time of the deal?

The revenue of UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA during the acquisition?

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What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

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04/2024

UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA acquired by EQT PARTNERS

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

Context

EQT Infrastructure signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake (between 60% and 70%) in Universidad Europea from Permira. The strategic rationale focuses on treating the university as a social infrastructure asset with stable, long-term growth prospects. EQT plans to support the group by investing in existing infrastructure, establishing new international campuses, and enhancing the digital learning proposition through its specialized technology teams. This deal highlights the increasing appetite of infrastructure funds for the high-end private education sector in Europe.

UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.0x).

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Target

Universidad Europea is a leading private higher education platform in the Iberian Peninsula. It operates a network of 12 campuses across Spain and Portugal, serving approximately 54,000 students and maintaining a global alumni network of 130,000. The group offers a diverse range of programs in Social Sciences, Sports, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), with a market-leading reputation in Health Sciences. Its model emphasizes high employability and academic excellence, supported by a workforce of over 3,400 employees.

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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Acquirer: eqt partners