WCL Group
Learning products and services, which include international primary curriculum (ipc) early years program, ipc.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
£153m Valuation: £153m 10.6x EV/Revenue 24.7x EV/EBITDA | Acquisition | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
| GBP | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % growth | (22 %) | (30 %) | (33 %) | (31 %) | - | - | - |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % EBITDA margin | 37 % | 8 % | 8 % | (19 %) | - | - | 79 % |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % profit margin | 30 % | 24 % | 9 % | (14 %) | - | - | 68 % |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Source: Company filings or news article
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WCL Group, originally known as West Coast Logistics, was founded in California in 1998 by Brian Krueger. Initially, the company focused on providing logistics solutions, supporting operations in the Santa Barbara Channel. Over the years, WCL Group expanded its services, evolving into a trusted provider of staffing and workforce solutions across various industries, including energy, engineering, and construction.
In a significant turn of events, WCL Group was acquired by Nord Anglia Education on May 3, 2013, for $238 million. This acquisition marked a pivotal moment in the company's history, transitioning from its logistics roots to becoming part of a global education network. The deal was facilitated by Lincoln International, Wyvern Partners, and Jones Day, highlighting the strategic importance of the acquisition.
Under the umbrella of Nord Anglia Education, WCL Group leveraged its expertise to enhance educational services, contributing to the growth and development of international schools worldwide. This move not only broadened the company's scope but also aligned it with a mission to deliver high-quality education on a global scale.
Today, WCL Group stands as a testament to strategic evolution and adaptability, showcasing how a company can successfully pivot and thrive in new sectors while maintaining its core values and commitment to excellence.