Smarthinking - Ownership and Business Overview

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Smarthinking Ownership

Who owns Smarthinking?

Smarthinking is owned by Pearson. It was acquired on February 15, 2011.

Smarthinking Business Overview

Where is Smarthinking headquartered?

Smarthinking is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

What sector is Smarthinking in?

Smarthinking is a consumer services company.

When was Smarthinking founded?

Smarthinking was founded in 1999.

Consumer Services M&A Summary in 2011

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, consumer services ranked 31 in number of deals in 2011. The largest consumer services acquisition in 2011 was RAC - which was acquired by The Carlyle Group for $1.5B.

Join Mergr to view all 60 acquisitions of consumer services companies in 2011, including 14 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 46 by strategics.

Smarthinking, Inc.

1919 M Street, NW Suite 600,
Washington, District of Columbia 20036
United States,
(202) 543-5034
www.smarthinking.com

Smarthinking has grown to become the provider of research based, research proven online tutoring to help institutions of higher education increase student achievement, boost retention, and enhance learning.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Consumer Services

Established

1999

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