M&A Deal Summary

Regent Acquires CrossKnowledge

On August 30, 2024, private equity firm Regent acquired education company CrossKnowledge from Wiley Edge

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Regent’s 3rd transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Regent’s 4th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-08-30
Target CrossKnowledge
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Regent
Sellers(s) Wiley Edge
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

CrossKnowledge

London, United Kingdom
CrossKnowledge provides subscription-based, digital learning solutions for multinational corporations, universities, and small and medium-sized enterprises. CrossKnowledge was formed in 2000 and is headquartered in London, England.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Regent

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2013
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Regent L.P. is a private equity firm focused on control investments in small to large-sized companies with $10 to $750 million of revenue. The Firm has a particular interest in companies with strong brands. Broad sectors of interest include technology, consumer products, industrial, and media/entertainment. Prospective transaction situations include non-core or non-strategic divestitures and buyouts. Regent L.P. was established in 2013 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 21 of 21
Sector (Education) 3 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 19 of 19
Country (United Kingdom) 4 of 4
Year (2024) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-08-30 Scantron

Eagan, Minnesota, United States

Scantron is a technology and services-driven company that empowers growth through intelligent, mission-critical assessment, technology, and data capture solutions for business, education, certification, and government clients around the world. Scantron was founded in 1972 and is based in Eagan, Minnesota.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Wiley Edge

Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
Category Company
Founded 1807
Sector Publishing
Employees8,800
Revenue 2.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to John Wiley & Sons' corporate headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Entrance to John Wiley & Sons' corporate headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Wiley Edge is a knowledge company in research, publishing, and knowledge solutions. Dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge, Wiley serves the world’s researchers, learners, innovators, and leaders, helping them achieve their goals and solve the world’s most important challenges. Wiley Edge was founded in 1807 and is based in Hoboken, New Jersey.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Education) 3 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 4 of 4
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-11-14 Wiley University Services

Maitland, Florida, United States

Wiley University Services is a career-connected education provider offering flexible solutions to help colleges & universities drive student success. Wiley University Services was founded in 1996 and is based in Maitland, Florida.

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