EQT Consortium Completes Nord Anglia Education Acquisition
EQT-led investment consortium finalizes $14.5 billion acquisition of Nord Anglia Education, strengthening the global education provider's position.
EQT, alongside a consortium of global institutional investors, has finalized the acquisition of Nord Anglia Education, a network of over 80 international schools. The transaction values the company at USD 14.5 billion.
The acquiring consortium includes significant investors such as Neuberger Berman Private Markets, CPP Investments, Corporación Financiera Alba (CF Alba), and Dubai Holding. The deal also brings in a broader group of financial asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, insurers, and family offices from across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.
Nord Anglia Education operates schools in 33 countries, educating more than 90,000 students aged 2 to 18. The company emphasizes a personalized learning approach and reports that its graduates are frequently accepted into top-100 universities worldwide.
EQT has been a partner to Nord Anglia since 2008, supporting over 21 acquisitions and investments in digital initiatives during its previous ownership periods. This expanded shareholder base is expected to provide strategic capital and new perspectives for the company's future growth and innovation.
The consortium aims to support Nord Anglia's continued expansion and leadership in the global premium education market through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.