THI Investments Acquires Oxford International Education Group; Nord Anglia Buys Schools Division
March 16, 2021
THI Investments has acquired a controlling stake in Oxford International Education Group from existing shareholders, including Bowmark Capital, with the founders and management reinvesting alongside THI. Simultaneously, Oxford International's schools division was sold to Nord Anglia Education; THI's investment will fund expansion of Oxford International's online OI Digital Institute, university partnerships and international growth.
- Buyers
- THI Investments, Nord Anglia Education
- Targets
- Oxford International Education Group, Oxford International schools division
- Sellers
- Bowmark Capital, Other existing shareholders
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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