M&A Deal Summary

Quad Partners Acquires Pacific College of Health and Science

On February 2, 2009, private equity firm Quad Partners acquired education company Pacific College of Health and Science

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Quad Partners’ 8th transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Quad Partners’ 8th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Quad Partners’ 3rd transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2009-02-02
Target Pacific College of Health and Science
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Quad Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Advisor(s) Capstone Partners (Financial)

Target

Pacific College of Health and Science

San Diego, California, United States
Pacific College of Health and Science provides doctoral, master's, bachelor's, and associate degree programs in traditional oriental medicine (acupuncture, herbal medicine, and massage). Pacific College of Health and Science was established in 1986 and is based in San Diego, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Quad Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 1.2B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Quad Partners is a specialist private investment firm that makes investments in the education industry. Quad will invest in a broad range of transactions; including buyouts, growth capital financings, recapitalizations, and refinancings. Prospective businesses are typically growth oriented and cash-flow positive. Specific areas of interest include postsecondary schools, K-12 proprietary schools, childcare, tutoring, educational products and services, professional education and journals, corporate training, and online journals. Quad Partners was formed in 2000 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 26
Sector (Education) 8 of 14
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 6 of 6
State (California) 3 of 6
Country (United States) 8 of 22
Year (2009) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-06-04 Swedish Institute

New York, New York, United States

Swedish Institute provides quality education and training for graduates to pursue their passion. Swedish Institute offers certificate and degree programs in the areas of Massage Therapy, Nursing, and Allied Health. Our vocational training courses offer a practical, hands-on environment designed to prepare you for the future. Swedish Institute was established in 1916 and is based in New York City.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-08-13 Teachscape

San Francisco, California, United States

Teachscape, Inc. is a technology-enabled instructional effectiveness company that provides research-based, data-driven and outcomes-oriented professional learning for educators throughout a school system. As a strong proponent of the National Staff Development Council’s standards, Teachscape’s mission is to improve the quality of teaching and instructional leadership through data systems, professional learning and services that support effective practice. Teachscape has partnered with respected institutions including Stanford University, McREL, the Concord Consortium, the University of Texas and others to shape its approach to professional learning.

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