Emler Swim School Acquires Little Flippers Swim School (and Planet Gymnastics)
October 17, 2022
Emler Swim School acquired Little Flippers Swim School (including the Planet Gymnastics movement center) on October 13, 2022, adding two Massachusetts locations (Natick and Winchester) to its portfolio. The acquisition expands Emler’s footprint to 38 facilities across seven states and aligns two mission-driven organizations focused on child water safety and youth movement education; founders Sally and Edward Poveromo are selling and staff were invited to remain.
- Buyers
- Emler Swim School
- Targets
- Little Flippers Swim School, Planet Gymnastics
- Sellers
- Sally Poveromo, Edward Poveromo
- Platforms
- Emler Swim School
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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