Sylvan Learning

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General

About Company
Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of personalized learning for K-12 students.

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founded date

01.01.1979

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

IPO status

Private

Description

With over 40 years of experience and more than 710 locations, Sylvan Learning offers a proven tutoring approach that combines exceptional teachers with SylvanSync™ technology on the iPad®. They also provide STEM and accelerated courses through Sylvan EDGE, as well as college and test prep courses through Sylvan PREP. Sylvan supports families at every stage of the academic journey and is a subsidiary of Franchise Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG).
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M&A Details
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Acquired by

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announced date

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Co-Investors
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acquirer

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type

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People

Employee Profiles
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JOHN MCAULIFFE

JOHN MCAULIFFE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

W. Berry Fowler

Founder

Bill Harris

Bill Harris

Area Manager

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