EQT to Acquire Majority Stake in Universidad Europea from Permira
April 8, 2024
EQT Infrastructure VI has agreed to acquire a majority position in Universidad Europea from Permira, which will retain a significant minority stake. EQT plans to invest in the university's campuses and digital capabilities to expand its online and hybrid learning proposition and support geographic expansion; the company operates 12 campuses across Spain and Portugal with 3,400 employees and 54,000 students.
- Buyers
- EQT Infrastructure VI (EQT)
- Targets
- Universidad Europea
- Sellers
- Permira
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Community of Madrid, Spain
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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