M&A Deal Summary

Assima Acquires Kaplan Learning Technologies

On February 9, 2012, Assima acquired software company Kaplan Learning Technologies from Kaplan

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Assima’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Assima’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Assima’s 1st transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-02-09
Target Kaplan Learning Technologies
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Assima
Sellers(s) Kaplan
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Kaplan Learning Technologies

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Kaplan Learning Technologies offers IT career development and learning solutions.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Assima

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Category Company
Founded 2002
Sector Software
Revenue 17M GBP (2017)
DESCRIPTION

Assima provides productivity software for training, support, and translation of enterprise software applications. Assima's unique patented simulation cloning technology and the integration of powerful artificial intelligence provides an unmatched solution to improve end-user performance and business efficiency. Assima was established in 2002 and is based in Montreal, Quebec.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Software M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Georgia M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-03-07 IMS Learning A/S

Copenhagen, Denmark

IMS Learning A/S is a software company which develops and markets programmes for E-learning.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Kaplan

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Category Company
Founded 1938
Sector Education
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Kaplan's corporate headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Entrance to Kaplan's corporate headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Kaplan, Inc. is a provider of an educational and career services for individuals, schools, and businesses. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test preparation, professional training, and programs for kids in grades K through 12.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Software M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Georgia M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-06-22 Soluciones Integrales de Formación y Gestión Structuralia S.A.

Alcobendas, Spain

Soluciones Integrales de Formación y Gestión Structuralia S.A. is a e-learning Postgraduate and Executive Engineering School that invests in developing specialized online training programs for the Construction, Infrastructure, Energy and Engineering sectors. Structuralia offers 16 Master’s degree programs and 11 Executive Programs including an MBA for engineering professionals.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-06-25 Dev Bootcamp

San Francisco, California, United States

Dev Bootcamp is the originator of the software coding bootcamp model and its major player. Dev Bootcamp pioneered the model of immersive coding “bootcamps” that has since proliferated into a robust industry. Designed to give individuals the coding skills needed to secure entry-level positions in a dynamic software development job market, the 9-week Dev Bootcamp program has graduated more than 600 students since 2012 while maintaining an 85% employment rate measured four months after graduation.

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