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Archer Capital Acquires Aspire2 Group

On October 1, 2015, private equity firm Archer Capital acquired education company Aspire2 Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Archer Capital’s 1st transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Archer Capital’s 4th transaction in New Zealand.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-10-01
Target Aspire2 Group
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Archer Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Aspire2 Group

Auckland, New Zealand
Aspire2 is a roll-up of five private education businesses in New Zealand, comprising 12 private training establishments, that deliver a range of vocational programmes, courses, and training for students and industry. The five private education businesses that comprise Aspire2 are Cornerstone – NZ Tertiary Education Group, Ntec – National Tertiary Education Consortium, Queens Academic Group, Safety ‘n Action, and Solomon Group.

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Buyer

Archer Capital

Sydney, Australia
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 2.5B AUD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Archer Capital is an independent private equity firm that targets buyout opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. Archer looks for growth companies with strong market positions. Archer prefers majority investment positions. The Firm will not invest in real estate or businesses with unproven technology. Archer Capital was formed in 1997 and is based in Dawes Point, Australia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 38 of 39
Sector: Education M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 23 of 23
Country: New Zealand M&A 4 of 5
Year: 2015 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-01-01 Autopact

Mooloolaba, Australia

Autopact is the largest automotive dealership group. Autopact has 27 dealerships which represent 19 of the top 20 brands. Autopact offers a range of services, including new and used vehicle sales, service, parts as well as vehicle finance and insurance. Autopact was founded in 1995 and is based in Mooloolaba, Australia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-12-07 Healthe Care

Sydney, Australia

Healthe Care operates 12 private hospitals (10 acute and 2 psychiatric hospitals) across New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, and Victoria. The company also provides a range of outpatient services, including community nursing in the Hunter and Central region of New South Wales as well as workplace health services in Canberra and Melbourne. Healthe Care is based in Sydney, Australia.

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