M&A Deal Summary

Benesse Holdings Acquires Berlitz

On June 1, 2001, Benesse Holdings acquired education company Berlitz

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Benesse Holdings’ 1st transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Benesse Holdings’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Benesse Holdings’ 1st transaction in New Jersey.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2001-06-01
Target Berlitz
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Benesse Holdings
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Berlitz

Princeton, New Jersey, United States
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Berlitz office in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Berlitz office in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Berlitz is a provider of language training and cross-cultural services. Berlitz offers a comprehensive portfolio of training which includes communications skills development, global leadership training and customized dynamic solutions for cultural competency, available via multiple delivery platforms. Berlitz was formed in 1878 and is based in Princeton, New Jersey.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Benesse Holdings

Okayama, Japan

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Category Company
Founded 1955
Sector Business Services
Employees16,515
Revenue 431.9B JPY (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Benesse Holdings is a Holding company, overall Group management strategy formulation and management oversight, etc. Benesse Holdings was founded in 1955 and is based in Okayama, Japan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Education) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (New Jersey) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2001) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-01-01 TMJ

Tokyo, Japan

TMJ, Inc. offers communication education,TMJ provides services such as design and management of contact centers, analysis, recruitment and staff training to various clients.

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