Oakley Capital Acquires Videotel and Seagull
July 9, 2019
Oakley Capital has acquired majority stakes in maritime e‑learning providers Seagull (SG MidCo AS) and Videotel (Videotel Marine Asia Limited / Super Dragon Limited) from Herkules Private Equity Fund IV and KVH Industries. The deal combines the two best‑in‑class maritime training businesses to expand digital content, product capabilities and pursue further consolidation in the regulated maritime training market, supported by a USD 130 million unitranche financing provided by EQT Credit.
- Buyers
- Oakley Capital
- Targets
- Seagull (SG MidCo AS), Videotel (Videotel Marine Asia Limited / Super Dragon Limited)
- Sellers
- Herkules Private Equity Fund IV, KVH Industries
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Norway
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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