Human Holdings Acquires International House Vancouver, Whistler & San Diego
HEG Acts as Exclusive M&A Advisor to IH Ownership Group
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Halladay Education Group (HEG), North America’s leading M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on the private education sector, is pleased to announce the successful sale of International House Vancouver, Whistler, and San Diego to Human Holdings, a prominent Japan-based education services provider. HEG acted as the exclusive advisor to the ownership group throughout the transaction.
This strategic acquisition includes controlling interest in the parent companies that operate a portfolio of affiliated education institutions across San Diego, California, and Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia. The portfolio comprises three English language schools, a modern language school, and a career training college.
💼 Transaction Highlights
Buyer: Human Holdings Co., Ltd. – Leading Japanese education service provider
Seller: Ownership group of IH Vancouver, Whistler, and San Diego
Transaction Scope: Three English language schools, a career training college, and a modern language school
Geographic Reach: San Diego (CA), Vancouver (BC), and Whistler (BC)
HEG Role: Exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to ownership
As part of the transition, Jeff Romonko, Director and shareholder, will retain a minority interest and continue in his leadership role. He commented:
"We are excited to enter into this new venture with Human Holdings. Their corporate values align very closely with ours, and we feel the synergies in our organizations will strengthen our growth trajectory and increase the range of offerings to our students."
🗣️ Client Testimonial
Jeff Romonko praised HEG’s leadership throughout the transaction:
"I do not think we could have found a better partner in supporting the sale of our language schools in Canada and the US than Doug Halladay and his team at HEG. There are numerous challenges associated with selling a complex business, such as an international school, so the expertise that HEG brings to the table is invaluable. HEG had an extensive contact list and worked tirelessly to promote our schools to prospective buyers, all while fully appreciating the discretion necessary in such matters. My partners and I will be forever thankful to HEG for their efforts in carrying the load from start to finish."
🎓 About Halladay Education Group
Halladay Education Group is a specialized M&A advisory firm with a proven track record in facilitating the sale of private education institutions across North America and internationally. Our expertise includes K-12 private schools, boarding schools, ESL and language institutes, career colleges, and universities (both for-profit and non-profit). With one of the deepest buyer networks in the industry and a discreet, hands-on process, HEG supports school owners from valuation through to closing.
If you're considering selling your school or would like to learn more about HEG’s customized M&A services, we invite you to contact us confidentially.
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