K-12 / Education

Cognita

Date

2019

Sectors

K-12

Deal Type

Strategy

Deal Location

India

LoEstro advises Cognita on Post Merger Integration Solutions on its First Indian School Acquisition

Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary family of diverse yet connected schools, spanning thirteen different countries. It wants to create an inspiring world of education that builds self-belief and empowers individuals to succeed. With 90+ schools in Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Asia, it employs 15,000+ teaching and support staff in the care and education of more than 60,000 students

Process

LoEstro helped Cognita in its first ever Indian strategic M&A transaction

Outcome

LoEstro’s expertise in education sector led to smooth post merger integration of Chirec International School with Cognita. The transaction between the entities helped in maximising value for founders. It was completed in record time and resulted in Cognita’s first singular entry into the Indian market