Nord Anglia Secures USD 14.5 Billion Deal with EQT and Global Investors
Deal News | Mar 20, 2025 | EQT

EQT and a consortium of global investors, including Neuberger Berman, CPP Investments, CF Alba, and Dubai Holding, have completed the acquisition of Nord Anglia Education for USD 14.5 billion. This acquisition marks a pivotal moment for Nord Anglia, a leader in private international education, which operates over 80 schools in 33 countries, providing education to more than 90,000 students. The expanded shareholder group includes a range of sovereign wealth funds, insurers, and family offices, enhancing Nord Anglia's financial robustness and strategic capabilities. Since partnering with Nord Anglia in 2008, EQT has facilitated multiple acquisitions and strategic initiatives, contributing to the company's significant growth and academic excellence. With the transaction, Nord Anglia will benefit from new resources and strategic insights, enabling further expansion and innovation in the global education sector. EQT's leadership highlights their ongoing commitment to driving academic excellence and institutional growth through supportive, long-term partnerships with Nord Anglia.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Education
- Financial Services
Geography
- United Kingdom – The announcement was made in London, indicating that the transaction has significant ties to the UK.
- Global – Nord Anglia operates in 33 countries, and the consortium includes investors from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.
Industry
- Private Equity – The acquisition involves EQT, a private equity firm, leading a consortium of global investors to acquire Nord Anglia Education.
- Education – Nord Anglia Education operates in the private international education sector, providing world-class education to over 90,000 students globally.
- Financial Services – The transaction includes various financial asset managers and investors including sovereign wealth funds, insurers, and family offices.
Financials
- USD 14.5 billion – The valuation of Nord Anglia Education in the acquisition by EQT and the consortium.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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EQT | Bidding Company | Company | A global investment organization leading the consortium for Nord Anglia's acquisition. |
Nord Anglia Education | Target Company | Company | A global leader in private international education. |
Neuberger Berman Private Markets | Investor | Company | A member of the consortium acquiring Nord Anglia. |
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) | Investor | Company | A member of the consortium acquiring Nord Anglia. |
Corporacin Financiera Alba, S.A. (CF Alba) | Investor | Company | A member of the consortium acquiring Nord Anglia. |
Dubai Holding Investments | Investor | Company | A member of the consortium acquiring Nord Anglia. |
Jean Eric Salata | Chairperson of EQT Asia | Person | An EQT representative who commented on the transaction. |
Jack Hennessy | Partner at EQT Private Equity | Person | An EQT representative who commented on the transaction. |
Andrew Fitzmaurice | Chief Executive Officer of Nord Anglia Education | Person | CEO of Nord Anglia who commented on the transaction. |