June 16, 2025 >> HEG’s Inner Circle Private School eNews: LIM College to be Acquired by JEF

Hello Douglas,

Welcome to the 170th edition of HEG’s Inner Circle Private School eNews, where Halladay Education Group shares key insights into the latest investment activity shaping the global private education sector.

HEG INSIGHTS

Global M&A activity in private education continues to accelerate, driven by investor demand, cross-border expansion, and strategic consolidation. Recent deals—from Japan Educational Foundation’s acquisition of LIM College to Westcliff University’s move into Toronto—highlight a growing appetite for scalable, specialized institutions. Even lifestyle brands like Williams-Sonoma are entering the education ecosystem, signaling expanding commercial interest in student-focused infrastructure.

At Halladay Education Group, we turn this insight into action. Whether selling a private K-12 school or negotiating international transactions, we help clients stay ahead of market shifts—because we don’t just follow trends, we help shape them.

Looking to explore opportunities or get a confidential valuation? Contact us today

To Your Continued Success,

Douglas Halladay | President, Halladay Education Group

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LIM COLLEGE TO BE ACQUIRED BY JAPAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION



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Halladay Education Group (HEG) is a premier M&A advisory firm specializing exclusively in the private education sector across North America and internationally. With over 30 years of experience, HEG has successfully led the sale, acquisition, and recapitalization of a diverse range of educational institutions, including K-12 private schools, boarding and Montessori schools, early childhood centers, ESL programs, career colleges, and higher education platforms.

We are a trusted advisor to private equity firms, institutional investors, operators, and family offices pursuing strategic growth, as well as school owners seeking full or partial exits. Backed by deep sector expertise, an extensive proprietary database of qualified buyers, and full-cycle transaction support, HEG has earned a reputation as one of the most active and respected firms in the field. To confidentially discuss your institution’s strategic options—whether a sale, merger, acquisition, or financing—and how emerging trends may impact your outlook, contact us at 1-800-687-1402. Please view our Corporate Brochure.

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