M&A Deal Summary

Learning Technologies Group Acquires GP Strategies

On July 16, 2021, Learning Technologies Group acquired education company GP Strategies for 394M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Learning Technologies Group’s 2nd transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Learning Technologies Group’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Learning Technologies Group’s 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Learning Technologies Group’s 2nd transaction in Maryland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-07-16
Target GP Strategies
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Learning Technologies Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 394M USD
Advisor(s) Jefferies (Financial)
Hogan Lovells (Legal)

Target

GP Strategies

Columbia, Maryland, United States
GP Strategies is a global performance improvement solutions provider of sales and technical training, eLearning solutions, management consulting, and engineering services. GP Strategies' solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting, and business improvement services, customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. GP Strategies was founded in 1959 and is based in Columbia, Maryland.

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Buyer

Learning Technologies Group

London, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1986
Sector Internet Software and Services
Employees5,001
Revenue 562M GBP (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Learning Technologies Group is a provider of e-learning services and technologies to corporate and government clients in the United Kingdom. Learning Technologies Group was founded in 1986 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 12
Sector (Education) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 9
State (Maryland) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 6 of 6
Year (2021) 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-15 Get Bridge

London, United Kingdom

Bridge is a learning, performance, and skills development platform for mid-enterprise organizations. Specializing in employee-centric experiences, the offering includes a learning management system in addition to performance, engagement, and skills development products – delivered to clients in a single, easy-to-use, SaaS-based platform.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-26 VectorVMS

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

VectorVMS combines innovative and trusted technology with in-depth industry expertise to create specialized contingent workforce programs. VectorVMS is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Mergr

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Company

Legal