Bright Scholar Acquires 51% Stake in Linstitute
May 11, 2020
Bright Scholar Education Holdings announced it has agreed to acquire a 51% equity interest in Linstitute, an online training provider focused on Academic Olympiad and international curriculum courses. The majority stake is intended to expand Bright Scholar’s online training capabilities and broaden its international course offerings for K-12 students.
- Buyers
- Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited
- Targets
- Linstitute
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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