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Mergers, Acquisitions Mark Ed-Tech Outlook

By Sean Cavanagh — February 26, 2013 1 min read
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Forty-eight mergers and acquisitions of education-focused technology companies took place in 2012, a slight dip from the previous year but still evidence of those businesses’ conviction that they can strengthen their position in the market through strategic growth, a recent report says.

The number of mergers and acquisitions worldwide fell from 51 the previous year, according to CB Insights, a New York City-based company that tracks and analyzes market research and data.

Those figures represent companies serving K-12 systems, colleges, and professional training programs.

A version of this article appeared in the February 27, 2013 edition of Education Week as Mergers, Acquisitions Mark Ed-Tech Outlook

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