Afya Limited Acquires Faculdade Única de Contagem (FUNIC)
May 7, 2025
Afya Limited closed the acquisition of 100% of Faculdade Masterclass Ltda. (FACULDADE ÚNICA DE CONTAGEM, “FUNIC”), a pre‑operational medical school in Contagem, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The aggregate purchase price is R$100 million (R$60m paid in cash on May 7, 2025; R$40m in three annual CDI‑adjusted installments) plus contingent consideration for up to 60 additional medical seats if approved by MEC within 36 months.
- Buyers
- Afya Limited
- Targets
- Faculdade Masterclass Ltda. (FACULDADE ÚNICA DE CONTAGEM / FUNIC)
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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