M&A Deal Summary

HMH Acquires Classroom Connect

On January 1, 2001, HMH acquired education company Classroom Connect from Brentwood Associates and Cambria Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is HMH’s 1st transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is HMH’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is HMH’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2001-01-01
Target Classroom Connect
Sector Education
Buyer(s) HMH
Sellers(s) Brentwood Associates
Cambria Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Classroom Connect

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
Classroom Connect develops and distributes products and services that help K-12 educators use the Internet to facilitate and enhance students learning experiences.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

HMH

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Category Company
Founded 1832
Sector Education
Employees3,300
Revenue 1.0B USD (2020)
DESCRIPTION

HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and four million educators in 150 countries. HMH was founded in 1832 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 8
Sector (Education) 1 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 6
State (Illinois) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 8
Year (2001) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-10-27 Cognitive Concepts

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Cognitive Concepts, Inc. provides comprehensive literacy learning solutions. The company integrates technology with scientific principles and research-proven instructional methods to offer educators, specialists and families products that build foundational reading skills

Buy -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Brentwood Associates

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1972
PE ASSETS 2.4B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Brentwood Associates is a private equity firm focused on long-term investments in middle-market growth companies. Brentwood typically targets investments in consumer-related businesses. Specific areas of interest include action sports/outdoor lifestyle products, business services, consumer products/services, direct marketing, distribution, education, health/wellness, marketing services, specialty media, specialty retail, and sporting goods. Brentwood's preferred equity investment size is $50 to $200 million. Brentwood Associates was formed in 1972 and is based in Los Angeles.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 30
Sector (Education) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 12
State (Illinois) 3 of 5
Country (United States) 7 of 28
Year (2001) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-08-01 Bell Sports

Rantoul, Illinois, United States

Bell Sports, Inc. is a designer, developing, and marketing of bicycle helmets and accessories in North America and Europe.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-09-28 ThreeSixty Group

Hong Kong, China

ThreeSixty Group designs develop and sources hardline consumer products within the children’s activity, home décor, men’s gift, and other accessories categories. ThreeSixty Group was founded in 2001 and is based in Hong Kong, China.

Buy -
SELLER

Cambria Group

Dallas, Texas, United States

Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Cambria Group is a private equity firm that targets investments in small and mid-sized companies. Cambria prefers control investment situations where the firm can invest up to $5 million in businesses valued less than $25 million. Target companies typically generate sales up to $50 million and operate in the manufacturing, processing, distribution, transportation, or service sectors. Cambria will not invest in retail, technology, or healthcare. The Cambria Group was formed in 1996 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 15
Sector (Education) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 9
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 15
Year (2001) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-10-31 Bacrac Supply

Dallas, Texas, United States

A leading supplier of construction tools and supplies to heavy construction and utility contractors operating in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-10-01 Ancient Mosaic Studios

Ft. Pierce, Florida, United States

Ancient Mosaic Studios LLC is a designer and manufacturer of luxury stone and marble furniture products and accessories, primarily for use in outdoor and patio settings. Ancient Mosaic Studios was founded in 1992 and is based in Ft. Pierce, Florida.

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