Proventis Partners advised International School Potsdam and International School Erfurt on the sale to AcadeMedia

PRESS RELEASE

Hamburg, 12. May 2025 – Proventis Partners advised the Shareholders of International School Potsdam and International School Erfurt on the sale to AcadeMedia

The Transaction

The acquisition includes operations in preschool, compulsory school, and upper secondary school with about 1,250 children and students in Germany.

The schools were founded in 2005, are located in Potsdam and Erfurt and have a strong position in the local community. The acquisition includes all shares and the sellers are the companyies’ founders and owners.

The acquisition is in line with AcadeMedia’s target to expand internationally and is expected to add synergies to the current operation. AcadeMedia’s international business currently includes Norway, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, England, and Finland and stands for approximately 30 percent of total turnover.

The Role of Proventis Partners

Proventis Partners supported the shareholders and management of International School Potsdam and International School Erfurt throughout the entire M&A process. Services included the preparation of all transaction documentation, the identification and approach of suitable investors, the coordination of due diligence and the commercial negotiation of the transaction. The Proventis Partners transaction team consisted of Ulrich Schneider (Partner), Dr. Wilderich Müller-Wodarg (Partner), Leon Holtmann (Vice President) and Christopher Crämer (Associate).

About International School Potsdam and International School Erfurt

International School Potsdam and International School Erfurt are leading bi-lingual private school operators running two daycare centers, two schools for students aged 6-19 and after-school care in two locations in Germany. The schools are renowned for their quality education and premium brand, offering an exceptional learning environment and top-tier academic standards.

For further information about International School Potsdam and International School Erfurt please refer to https://school-international.de/

About AcadeMedia

AcadeMedia creates opportunities for people to develop. The 21,000 employees at 860 preschools, compulsory schools, upper secondary schools, and adult education centres share a common focus on quality and development. AcadeMedia’s 209,000 children and students are provided with a high-quality education, giving them the best conditions to attain both learning objectives and their full potential as individuals. AcadeMedia is Northern Europe’s largest education company, with locations/facilities/presence in Sweden, Norway, Germany, Finland, Netherlands, Poland, and UK.

For further information about AcadeMedia please refer to www.academedia.se