Going Private • Education

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia Acquires Noah Education

On April 4, 2014, private equity firm Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia acquired education company Noah Education for 110M USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia’s 1st transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia’s 8th transaction in China.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date April 4, 2014
Target Noah Education
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia
Deal Type Going Private
Deal Value 110M USD

Target Company

Noah Education

Shenzhen, China
Noah Education is a provider of pre-school education, primary and secondary school education services, and supplementary trainings for kids and teenagers from 2 to 18 years old. Noah Education was founded in 2004 and is based in Shenzhen, China.
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Buyer Overview 1

DESCRIPTION

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia is a direct investment affiliate of Morgan Stanley that looks to acquire minority investments in companies with substantial business operations throughout Asia. The Unit has a preference for fast-growing businesses with strong brands and sustainable competitive advantages. In addition to minority deals, the Firm will also consider select control situations. Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia was formed in 1993 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 12 of 36
Sector: Education 1 of 4
Type: Going Private 1 of 1
Country: China 8 of 19
Year: 2014 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-01-01 Renfang Medical

China

Renfang Medical is engaged in the investment in, and management of, general hospitals with leading positions in local markets and specialty hospitals in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities in China. Renfang Medical is based in China.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-08-01 Innocean Worldwide

Seoul, South Korea

Innocean Worldwide is a true global marketing communications company that provides Total Marketing Solutions for clients. Innocean Worldwide was founded in 2005 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

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