Mubadala to acquire $600m stake in Nord Anglia Education
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Mubadala Investment Company has inked an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Nord Anglia Education, a leading international schools group, for $600m.
Mubadala will join an existing consortium of global investors led by EQT, the Sweden-based investment organisation.
Other members of the consortium include Neuberger Berman, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Corporación Financiera Alba, and Dubai Holding.
'We are pleased to announce our investment in Nord Anglia Education and are proud to be joining an experienced consortium of international investors led by EQT,' said Alvin Teh, head of Consumer at Mubadala.
'The increasing demand for high-quality education, coupled with Nord Anglia's innovative approach and commitment to individualised learning makes this a compelling opportunity. We look forward to working closely with the board and the management team, supporting them as they continue to expand their footprint and deliver leading educational experiences and outcomes around the globe,' he added.
Nord Anglia Education known for academic performance
The organisation is known for strong academic performance, with its Year 12 graduates regularly accepted into the world's top 100 universities.
Its educational model emphasises personalised learning, tailoring classroom instruction to each student's unique style.
Jack Hennessy, partner at EQT Private Capital, welcomed Mubadala's entry into the group of investors. 'We're pleased to welcome Mubadala as a new investor in Nord Anglia. This marks an important milestone in the company's journey and further strengthens its position as the world's leading premium education platform,' he said.
He added: 'Mubadala brings a global perspective and strategic reach that will be valuable as Nord Anglia continues to grow and innovate. Mubadala is joining a group of like-minded, long-term partners who share our commitment to supporting the company's exceptional leadership team and their mission to deliver world-class learning experiences to students around the globe.'
Andrew Fitzmaurice, CEO of Nord Anglia Education, added, 'Mubadala's commitment to the growth and development of Nord Anglia's educational offer will further strengthen the learning experiences we create for students as the world's leading international schools organisation.
'Our world-class global investors, led by EQT, share our philosophy of improving students' outcomes through the high-quality opportunities we create inside and outside the classroom.'
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