Skillsoft and Churchill Capital Corp II Acquire Global Knowledge
October 13, 2020
Skillsoft (through its business combination with Churchill Capital Corp II) completed the acquisition of Global Knowledge Training LLC in a transaction announced in 2020 and closed June 11, 2021. The deal was reported at approximately $233 million and combines Global Knowledge’s IT and technology training capabilities with Skillsoft’s digital learning platform to expand enterprise learning content and modalities.
- Buyers
- Churchill Capital Corp II, Skillsoft Corp.
- Targets
- Global Knowledge Training LLC
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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