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Pearson Acquires Smart Sparrow - Interactive Learning Technology

On January 16, 2020, Pearson acquired information technology company Smart Sparrow - Interactive Learning Technology from Smart Sparrow Pty for 25M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Pearson’s 1st transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Pearson’s 17th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Pearson’s 1st transaction in Australia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-01-16
Target Smart Sparrow - Interactive Learning Technology
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Pearson
Sellers(s) Smart Sparrow Pty
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 25M USD

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Smart Sparrow - Interactive Learning Technology

Sydney, Australia
Smart Sparrow's Interactive Learning Technology is a provider of digital learning technology services in Australia.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Pearson

London, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1844
Sector Publishing
Employees17,116
Revenue 3.6B GBP (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Pearson office in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Pearson office in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Pearson is a multinational publishing and education company. Pearson combines educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. Pearson was founded in 1844 and is based in London, England.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 30
Sector: Information Technology M&A 1 of 2
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 3 of 4
Country: Australia M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2020 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 17 of 17
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-18 Pearson - Immersive Learning Group

London, United Kingdom

Pearson PLC's Immersive Learning Group is a provider of holographic content management platform and suite of applications.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-26 Spotlight Education

Davis, California, United States

Spotlight Education is a provider of proprietary technology to turn education data into personalized video reports available in over 30 languages. The reports provide clear, useful information and infographics that help families from all backgrounds and education levels understand data about student performance and progress. Spotlight Education was founded in 2012 and is based in Davis, California.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Smart Sparrow Pty

Sydney, Australia
Category Company
Sector Information Technology
DESCRIPTION

Smart Sparrow Pty Ltd. is a provider of adaptive and personalized learning technology. Smart Sparrow is based in Sydney, Australia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Information Technology M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Australia M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2020 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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