Gakken Holdings has acquired the online learning service 'Shikaku Square' from RareJob to strengthen its presence in the adult education market.
Target Information
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Ticker: 9470) has acquired the online learning service "Shikaku Square" from RareJob Inc. (Ticker: 6096) as part of its strategic initiative to bolster investments in continuing education and reskilling for adults. The acquired business specializes in offering correspondence courses for challenging professional qualifications, including judicial examinations, administrative scriveners, and patent attorneys. The business is projected to generate revenues of ¥396 million and an operating profit of ¥47.7 million by the fiscal year ending March 2025.
The acquisition encompasses Gakken's purchase of all shares in the new company "Shikaku Square," which will be established through a corporate split by RareJob and will operate from Shibuya, Tokyo.
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Industry Overview in Japan
In Japan, the online education industry has been expanding rapidly, driven by a growing demand for reskilling and lifelong learning among professionals. This trend is largely attributed to the evolving job market, where the need for up-to-date skills and qualifications is c
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Disclosed details
Transaction Size: $2M
Revenue: $4M
EBITDA: $0M
EBIT: $0M
Net Income: $0M
Enterprise Value: $2M
Equity Value: $2M
Multiples
EV/EBITDA: 45.5x
EV/EBIT: 45.5x
EV/Revenue: 0.5x
P/E: 45.5x
P/Revenue: 0.5x