M&A Deal Summary

Sycamore Partners and Quad Partners Acquire Goddard Systems

On June 30, 2022, private equity firms Sycamore Partners and Quad Partners acquired education company Goddard Systems from Wind River Holdings

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sycamore Partners’ 1st and Quad Partners’ 14th transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Sycamore Partners’ 20th and Quad Partners’ 21st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sycamore Partners’ 1st and Quad Partners’ 1st transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-06-30
Target Goddard Systems
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Sycamore Partners
Quad Partners
Sellers(s) Wind River Holdings
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Goddard Systems

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
Goddard Systems owns and operates schools that provide infant care, toddler and preschool programs, pre-K/junior-K and kindergarten programs and school-age childcare services in the United States. Goddard Systems was founded in 1988 and is based in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Sycamore Partners

New York, New York, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2011
PE ASSETS 10.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Sycamore Partners is an opportunistic and operationally focused private equity firm that targets businesses and divisions in the consumer and retail sectors. The Firm looks to partner with management teams to improve the operating profitability and strategic value of their businesses. Sycamore was formed in 2011 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 22 of 26
Sector (Education) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 4
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 20 of 22
Year (2022) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-21 Digital Room

Sherman Oaks, California, United States

Digital Room is a printing company that provides printing services. DigitalRoom offers convenient marketing support services such as design, lists, and direct mailing to help grow small and medium-size businesses nationwide. Digital Room offers a broad array of marketing products for small and medium-sized businesses through a portfolio of uniquely branded eCommerce websites, including Uprinting.com, Signs.com logosportswear.com, packola.com, eSigns.com, PrintPlace.com, NextDayFlyers.com, PrintRunner.com, and 48HourPrint.com. Digital Room was founded in 1996 and is based in Sherman Oaks, California.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-11-03 Lowe s Canadian Retail Business

Boucherville, Quebec, Canada

Lowe's Canadian Retail Business operates or services approximately 450 corporate and independent affiliate dealer stores in a number of complementary formats under different banners, which include RONA, Lowe's Canada, Réno-Dépôt and Dick's Lumber. Lowe's Canadian Retail Business is based in Boucherville, Quebec.

Buy $400M
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 24 of 26
Sector (Education) 14 of 14
Type (Secondary Buyout) 5 of 6
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 21 of 22
Year (2022) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-26 Blue Cliff College

Metairie, Louisiana, United States

Blue Cliff College provides services facilitating personal growth, professional development, and a sense of responsibility to our students. Blue Cliff College owns and operates seven schools in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas offering associates degrees and diplomas in allied health, massage therapy, and criminal justice. Blue Cliff College was established in 1987 and is based in Metairie, Louisiana.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-07-21 15Five

San Francisco, California, United States

15Five is a human-centered performance management platform that creates effective managers, highly engaged employees, and top-performing organizations. From engagement surveys and 1-on-1 tools to performance reviews and OKRs, 15Five is the most complete solution that combines software, education, and community to develop successful managers and unlock peak employee performance. 15Five was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Wind River Holdings

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wind River Holdings is a private holding group that acquires businesses in a range of industries. Wind River focuses on middle-markett company with sales up to $100 million, strong management teams, a recognized brand, and opportunities for growth. Wind River Holdings was formerly known as The AMC Group and is based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 6
Sector (Education) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 1
State (Pennsylvania) 4 of 4
Country (United States) 6 of 6
Year (2022) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-28 Philadelphia Mixing Solutions

Palmyra, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia Mixing Solutions is a provider in the designing and manufacturing of agitation and aeration equipment. The company operates the most comprehensive technical laboratories dedicated to agitation and aeration process optimization. Its offerings include chemical processing, biological and industrial wastewater treatment, tank storage, mineral processing, food, water treatment, and other fluid mixing applications. Philadelphia Mixing Solutions was formed in 1957 and is based in Palmyra, Pennsylvania.

Sell $65M