M&A Deal Summary

Kaplan Acquires Franklyn Scholar Pty

On May 3, 2011, Kaplan acquired education company Franklyn Scholar Pty

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kaplan’s 1st transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Kaplan’s 1st transaction in Australia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2011-05-03
Target Franklyn Scholar Pty
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Kaplan
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Franklyn Scholar Pty

Canterbury, Australia
Franklyn Scholar Pty Ltd. is a national provider of work-based vocational training.

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Buyer

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 3 of 12
Sector: Education M&A 1 of 7
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 10
Country: Australia M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2011 M&A 1 of 2
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Rockpoint Logistics LLC provides logistics services including warehousing and storage, pick-pack-ship, order fulfillment, short-run, and print-on-demand digital printing, binding, labeling, packaging, kit assembly, and return servicing. Rockpoint Logistics is based in Aurora, Illinois.

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FOLLOWING 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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