EAB - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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EAB M&A Summary

EAB has acquired 3 companies of its own, including 2 in the last 5 years.

EAB has acquired in 3 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include business services (34%) and education (34%).

EAB Ownership

Who owns EAB?

EAB is owned by BC Partners and Vista Equity Partners. It was acquired on August 29, 2017.

Is EAB PE-backed?

Yes. EAB is owned by private equity investors BC Partners and Vista Equity Partners.

Was EAB formerly PE-backed?

Yes. EAB was formerly owned by 4 private investors.

EAB Business Overview

Where is EAB headquartered?

EAB is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

What sector is EAB in?

EAB is an education company.

When was EAB founded?

EAB was founded in 1983.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity3
    • M&A Buy Activity3
  • Total Sectors Invested 3
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 1

EAB

EAB Global, Inc.

2445 M St., NW,
Washington, District of Columbia 20037
United States,
(202) 747-1000
www.eab.com

EAB is a provider of best practices research, student success management software and data-enabled enrollment solutions to the not-for-profit higher education and K-12 markets. The Company’s solutions help institutions increase enrollment yield, balance financial aid with revenue generation, drive higher student retention and success, and implement industry best practices derived from benchmarking and research. EAB was founded in 1983 and is based in Washington, Washington DC.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.4/yr) # 1 1 - - 1 - 3
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  3

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
InsideSherpa, Inc. 2024-04-08 - Add-on Acquisition
Wilmington, Delaware · www.theforage.com
Seramount 2021-08-18 - Divestiture
Winter Park, Florida · www.seramount.com
Hardwick Day 2014-05-07 - Add-on Acquisition
Bloomington, Minnesota · www.hardwickday.com
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Business Services 1 (33%) - - -
Education 1 (33%) - - -
Staffing 1 (33%) - - -
Total 3 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 3 - - -
  Minnesota 1 - - -
  Florida 1 - - -
  Delaware 1 - - -
Total 3 - - -

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
33%
1 (33%)

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