M&A Deal Summary

Cambridge Information Group Acquires Bach to Rock

On January 1, 2007, family office Cambridge Information Group acquired education company Bach to Rock

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Cambridge Information Group’s 2nd transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Cambridge Information Group’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Cambridge Information Group’s 1st transaction in Maryland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-01-01
Target Bach to Rock
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Cambridge Information Group
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Bach to Rock

Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Bach to Rock is a system of music schools founded on innovative teaching methods and the belief that learning music should be fun. B2R also offers franchise opportunities to support its dynamic growth in the industry. Bach to Rock was founded in 2007 and is based in Bethesda, Maryland.

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Buyer

Cambridge Information Group

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Category Family Office
Founded 1971
PE ASSETS 1.5B USD
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Cambridge Information Group is a family owned global investment firm with a focus on companies in the information services, education and technology sectors. Cambridge Information Group pursues a variety of transaction types, including management buyouts, growth financings, and recapitalizations. Cambridge Information Group was formed in 1971 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 6
Sector: Education M&A 2 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 3 of 5
State: Maryland M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 2 of 3
Year: 2007 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-01-01 Sotheby s Institute of Art

London, United Kingdom

Sotheby's Institute of Art is an institution of higher education devoted to the study of art and its markets with campuses in London (UK), New York City, and Beijing. The Institute offers accredited master's degrees as well as a range of postgraduate certificates, summer and semester instruction, online courses, public programs, Pre-College courses, and executive education. Sotheby's Institute of Art was founded in 1969 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-02-12 ProQuest

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

ProQuest is an information content and services company. ProQuest technologies serve users across the critical points in research, helping them discover, access, share, create and manage information. ProQuest was formed in 1938 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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