Unify Group continues to diversify with the acquisition of a higher education and professional training network

UNIFY GROUP CONTINUES TO DIVERSIFY WITH THE ACQUISITION OF A HIGHER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING NETWORK
– generating nearly €90m in annual revenue –

Unify Group is pursuing its external growth strategy with the acquisition of a network of higher education and professional training institutions.

The transaction marks a new step forward in the Group’s diversification in the buoyant markets of education and training, which are vital to employability and skills transformation.

From studies to professional transition: a network covering all training challenges

The acquisition strengthens Ed’Learn, Unify Group’s training and skills development business. Because it covers all training cycles, the network stands as a strategic growth driver for the Group:

– From orientation to job-market integration, this first cycle is based on three recognised business schools: Ascencia Business School, E2SE Business School and Euclea Business School, together representing some 4,000 students and nearly 300 employees on more than 10 campuses.

– From upskilling to adapting to changes in professions, Comundi, IFOCOP and ELFE Paris support nearly 20,000 learners each year through a training offer that responds to the challenges of transforming companies and organisations.

– From career change to a lasting return to work, IRFA Formation supports nearly 25,000 learners each year. Present in several French regions for nearly 50 years, this long-standing player in job-market integration and career change has more than 285 employees committed to people in career transition.

This solid network is based on teams recognised for their business expertise, regional roots and understanding of the needs of companies and learners. Their commitment and their mastery of these professions, as well as their ability to support the changing needs of learners and companies, are a major asset in building the next stages of Ed’Learn’s development.

“This acquisition marks a new stage in the construction of Unify Group. It strengthens our presence in the education and training markets, which have become vital today given the economic, technological and societal changes that are transforming skills needs over the long term. By joining Ed’Learn, these institutions and their teams will contribute to the development of a division dedicated to the transmission of knowledge that is fully complementary to our media and events activities.” – Gautier Normand, Chief Executive Officer of Unify Group.

As part of the acquisition, the Group was advised by Tellechea Avocats.