M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2025-01-13 |
| Target | Visible Body |
| Sector | Education |
| Buyer(s) | Cengage |
| Sellers(s) |
Capitala Group
Lineage Capital |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Advisor(s) | Vicksburg Capital Partners (Financial) |
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Cengage is an education and technology company that offers valuable options at affordable price points, including industry-leading initiative Cengage Unlimited, the first-of-its-kind all-access digital subscription service for higher education. The company embraces innovation to create learning experiences that build confidence and momentum toward the future students want. It also serves K-12, library, and workforce training markets around the world. Cengage was formed in 2014 and is Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 13 of 13 |
| Sector: Education M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 11 of 11 |
| State: Massachusetts M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Country: United States M&A | 12 of 12 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-31 |
Infosec
Madison, Wisconsin, United States Infosec is a cybersecurity education company helping IT and security professionals advance their careers and empowering employees to be cyber-safe at work and home. Infosec's mission is to equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills to confidently outsmart cybercrime. Infosec was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. |
Buy | $191M |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.2B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Capitala Group is an asset manager that provides equity and mezzanine capital to mid-sized companies valued up to $250 million. Funds are generally used to support growth needs, add-on acquisitions, management/leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations. Capitatala will invest across the US, but generally targets opportunities located in the Southeast. Industry preferences include building products, business services, consumer/reteail, general industrial, healthcare, and technology. Prospective companies typically have revenues greater than $10 million and EBITDA of at least $3 million. Capitala was formed in 1998 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 55 of 56 |
| Sector: Education M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 19 of 20 |
| State: Massachusetts M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 54 of 55 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-01 |
Stueve Construction
Algona, Iowa, United States Stueve Construction is a design, engineering, and construction firm focused primarily on the construction of dry fertilizer storage facilities. Stueve Construction was founded in 1958 and is based in Algona, Iowa. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-18 |
PureRED
Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States PureRED Integrated Marketing is an advertising agency that designs and executes integrated retail marketing programs including pre-media advertising execution, digital creative/design, digital asset management services, photographic services, and interactive services for national retailers. PureRED was founded in 1967 and is based in Stone Mountain, Georgia. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| PE ASSETS | 160M USD |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Lineage Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring interests in family-controlled and owner-managed middle-market businesses. The Firm targets businesses with EBITDA of $4 million or greater. Lineage looks for control or minority investment situations and will consider opportunities throughout North America. Lineage Capital was formed in 2003 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11 of 11 |
| Sector: Education M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 5 of 5 |
| State: Massachusetts M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Country: United States M&A | 11 of 11 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-03 |
GIK Acoustics
Atlanta, Georgia, United States GIK Acoustics is a manufacturer and provider of acoustic treatment products, including bass traps, acoustic sound panels, and diffusors to consumers and small-to-medium businesses. GIK Acoustics is based in Atlanta, Georgia. |
Buy | - |
