Inspirit Capital has finalized its purchase of Kaplan Languages Group from Kaplan, Inc., according to a recent press release. Officials have not yet provided official confirmation of the deal.
Details on Kaplan Languages Group
The acquired entity encompasses several key brands: Kaplan International Languages, Alpadia Language Schools, Azurlingua, and ESL Education. This group operates 20 campuses across eight countries and delivers programs in English, French, and German.
ESL Education alone manages 200 partner locations worldwide, supporting instruction in 17 languages.
Future Plans and Branding Strategy
Executives plan to launch new direct-to-consumer brands soon. In the interim, the group will retain the Kaplan name to maintain continuity.
Profile of Inspirit Capital
London-based Inspirit Capital focuses on carve-out opportunities, targeting non-core assets from major corporations to unlock their potential.
Background on Kaplan, Inc.
Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of Graham Holdings (NYSE: GHC), serves over 120,000 students and employs 16,000 staff across 40 countries. It provides services through 2,700 educational centers globally.
Graham Holdings carries a market capitalization of about $4.95 billion. Analysis reveals doubts about whether its current valuation fully justifies fundamentals. The firm has raised dividends for nine straight years, posting a P/E ratio of 16.87.
Current data shows fair value surpassing the stock price, though shares approach that benchmark. This places it among pricier options in its peer group amid investor scrutiny.
