Regent Acquires Pearson Online Learning Services from Pearson
March 20, 2023
Pearson Plc has agreed to sell Pearson Online Learning Services (POLS), its international online program management (OPM) business, to Regent, a US-based private equity firm. The consideration is deferred and tied to 27.5% of POLS positive adjusted EBITDA each year for six years, plus a contingent 27.5% of proceeds from any future monetisation; Pearson will not share in loss-making periods. The sale concludes Pearson's strategic review of POLS and supports Pearson's portfolio reshaping toward lifelong learning.
- Buyers
- Regent
- Targets
- Pearson Online Learning Services
- Sellers
- Pearson Plc
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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