Nord Anglia Acquired in $14.5 Billion Deal

In a significant transaction, Nord Anglia Education has been acquired by a consortium led by EQT, valued at $14.5 billion. Ropes & Gray provided legal advisory to EQT on the acquisition. This deal brings on board several leading institutional investors, including Neuberger Berman Private Markets, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Corporación Financiera Alba, and Dubai Holding Investments. This marks a milestone in Nord Anglia’s expansion and consolidation as a global leader in private international education. EQT's involvement with Nord Anglia dates back to 2008, further solidifying with CPP Investments in 2017. Under EQT’s strategic guidance, Nord Anglia executed over 21 acquisitions, significantly broadening its scope and profitability. The current consortium aims to bolster Nord Anglia’s strategic growth, focusing on both organic initiatives and acquisition-driven expansion, ensuring its continued leadership in global education. The Ropes & Gray team involved was led by several partners providing expertise across private equity, tax, and asset management.