Myes Sells 60% Stake to Oltre Impact
Deal News | Jun 05, 2025 | Finance Community IT - 3 Private Equity
My English School (Myes), a company established in 2011 in Florence that provides English language courses to both students and professionals across Europe, has sold a 60% stake to Oltre Impact sgr, an Italian private equity and venture capital firm. The transaction was executed through Oltre Impact's third fund, Oltre III. Broletto Corporate Advisory acted as the sell-side advisor with a team headed by Lorenzo Minoli and Luigi Sandulli. Legal assistance was provided by LawSharing and Pirola Pennuto Zei & Associati. The deal involved a comprehensive due diligence process encompassing legal, accounting, tax, and ESG aspects, conducted by RSM Italy and ERM. Myes operates over 70 centers in Italy, Spain, and France, offering in-person and online courses aimed at key language certifications.
Sectors
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Education
Geography
- Italy – The headquarters of My English School and the location of Oltre Impact sgr.
- Europe – Myes operates across Italy, Spain, and France, delivering English language courses.
Industry
- Private Equity & Venture Capital – Involves buying and selling stakes in companies, as Oltre Impact sgr did with the acquisition of Myes.
- Education – Focused on language training services, Myes provides English courses across Europe, making this a relevant industry classification.
Financials
- 60% – Percentage of Myes acquired by Oltre Impact.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| My English School (Myes) | Target Company | Company | Provides English language courses and has been acquired by Oltre Impact. |
| Oltre Impact sgr | Bidding Companybuyer | Company | A private equity firm that acquired a 60% stake in Myes. |
| Broletto Corporate Advisory | Sell-side Advisor | Company | Provided advisory services in the transaction. |
| LawSharing | Legal Advisor - Seller | Company | Provided legal support for the selling side. |
| Pirola Pennuto Zei & Associati | Legal Advisor - Buyer | Company | Conducted legal due diligence for the acquisition process. |
| RSM Italy | Accounting and Tax Due Diligence | Company | Conducted accounting and tax due diligence. |
| ERM | ESG Due Diligence | Company | Responsible for environmental, social, and governance due diligence. |