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DC Advisory advises THI Investments on its debt financing to support its acquisition of Empowering Learning Group

Background

  • Empowering Learning Group (ELG) is a leading provider of specialist behaviour management training and teacher recruitment services
  • ELG trains more than 110,000 delegates each year and supports over 10,000 schools, helping educators tackle classroom behaviour and staffing challenges head-on
  • THI Investments (THI) is a privately owned middle-market private equity firm with over €2bn in assets under management

Process

  • DC Advisory was engaged by THI to advise on the financing strategy and debt raise to support its acquisition of ELG
  • DC Advisory ran a tailored process, leveraging its senior relationships with financing partners to secure optimal financing terms
  • DC Advisory advised on all interactions with potential lenders and provided close support in the preparation and negotiation of transaction documentation within a tightly defined timetable

Outcome

  • DC Advisory successfully executed an accelerated lender outreach process, delivering a competitive financing package for THI to support the acquisition of ELG
  • The transaction closed in July 2025, with THI’s majority investment supporting ELG through its next stage of growth
  • This transaction further highlights DC Advisory’s capabilities in the Capital Advisory space and deep expertise in the Education sector

“We are proud to have represented THI on raising the debt financing for its acquisition of ELG. The new debt package will support ELG through this next stage of growth. The transaction highlights the continued strength of DC Advisory’s market-leading Capital Advisory Group and ability to deliver strong results for its clients.”

Ciara O’Neill, Managing Director, DC Advisory

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Date
Sectors
  • Education
Deal type
  • Debt Advisory & Restructuring
Deal locations
United Kingdom
Deal team
Managing Director
Vice President
UN SDG Activity
  • GOAL 4: Quality Education
  • GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
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