KKR-backed EQuest takes controlling stake in Vietnam school operator

Khoi Nguyen Education runs bilingual schools in Southeast Asian nation

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Vietnam's EQuest has so far consolidated about 20 schools, universities and training facilities under its umbrella. (Photo from EQuest website)

NGUYEN THI BICH NGOC, DealStreetAsia

HANOI -- Vietnam-based education group EQuest, which is backed by private equity giant KKR, has acquired a controlling interest in Khoi Nguyen Education Group (KNE), according to an announcement.

The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. However, a source told DealStreetAsia that the investment values KNE at nearly $100 million. In addition, it was said that Excelsior Capital Vietnam Partners, which funded KNE last year, has exited the company.

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