M&A Deal Summary

Kaplan Acquires Mander Portman Woodward

On December 14, 2015, Kaplan acquired education company Mander Portman Woodward from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kaplan’s 4th transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Kaplan’s 2nd transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-12-14
Target Mander Portman Woodward
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Kaplan
Sellers(s) Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Mander Portman Woodward

London, United Kingdom
Mander Portman Woodward Ltd. (MPW) is a provider of high quality private education for students in their crucial transition from secondary school into UK universities.

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Buyer(S) 1

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 8 of 12
Sector: Education M&A 4 of 7
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 8 of 10
Country: United Kingdom M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2015 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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New York, New York, United States

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United States

Booz Allen Hamilton - Explore Data Science Program is an online resource designed to introduce common data science theories and techniques to individuals looking to learn more about the world of data science.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 12.9B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) is a West Coast US based private investment firm that targets mezzanine and other structured equity investments in middle-market companies. The Firm has several funds, each with different strategies. LLCP's larger fund targets subordinated debt, preferred equity, and/or common equity investments in companies with $100 to $750 million of revenue. The Firm's smaller fund invests $5 to $15 million in emerging companies with less than $25 million in revenue. LLCP also invests in financially distressed businesses. LLCP was formed in 1984 and has offices in Beverly Hills, California; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; New York City; and London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 22 of 59
Sector: Education M&A 1 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 9 of 16
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 3
Year: 2015 M&A 5 of 5
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Sunrise, Florida, United States

Caring Brands International is a provider of home healthcare services under three global brands: Interim Healthcare (United States), Bluebird Care (United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland) and Just Better Care (Australia). The franchisees offer patients a full continuum of care including skilled home nursing, assistance with daily living activities and end-of-life hospice care. Caring Brands International was founded in 1966 and is based in Sunrise, Florida.

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Denver, Colorado, United States

BSI is a manufacturer of innovative food guards, counters, cold pans, heated merchandisers, floor troughs, and custom stainless products to the institutional food service sector. BSI was founded in 1989 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

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