Buzzacott advises EdAid on its acquisition of Northwest Education and Training Limited

Overview of deal

EdAid have acquired NWEAT UK allowing them to continue on their mission to make education affordable. 

Who are the firms involved?

EdAid is an FCA-authorised platform that partners with educators to drive student enrolment, increase retention and diversify revenue.

NWEAT UK is an established leading training provider specialising across sectors within manufacturing, logistics, insurance, finance, housing, healthcare and retail & construction. NWEAT aims to deliver high quality training to learners to meet the specific needs of employers. 

What we liked about this deal

Having previously worked on numerous other deals in the education/training sector it was great to see continued interest in the space. We provided financial and tax due diligence services to help reduce the risks associated with the transaction and also transaction advisory services to ensure the deal got over the line. 

The Buzzacott financial due diligence team included Alex Judd (Partner | Head of Transaction Services), George Thresh (Senior Manager) and Megan Leonard-Moran (Executive). 

The tax due diligence team included Tony Dillow (Director) and Jessica Beere (Senior Manager).

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