Add-on Acquisition • Education

University of Phoenix Acquires Western International University

On January 1, 1995, University of Phoenix acquired education company Western International University

Acquisition Context
  • This is University of Phoenix’s 1st transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is University of Phoenix’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is University of Phoenix’s 1st transaction in Arizona.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date January 1, 1995
Target Western International University
Sector Education
Buyer(s) University of Phoenix
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Western International University

Tempe, Arizona, United States
Western International University, Inc. is a private non-profit educational institution accredited by The North Central Association Of Colleges and Schools.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

University of Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Category Company
Founded 1976
Sector Education
Revenue 2.6B USD (2015)
DESCRIPTION
University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is an educational institution that offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. The University of Phoenix commits to provide working adults with higher education at times convenient to them. University of Phoenix was founded in 1976 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 6
Sector: Education 1 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition 1 of 4
State: Arizona 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 4
Year: 1995 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-10-22 Apollo Global

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Apollo Global intends to make a range of investments in the international education services sector. Apollo Global will target investments and partnerships primarily in countries outside the US with attractive demographic and economic growth characteristics.

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