Sycamore Partners Acquires Goddard Systems, The Leading Franchisor Of Premium Early Education Centers
Jun 30, 2022•about 3 years ago
Acquiring Company
Sycamore Partners Management L.P
Acquired Company
Goddard Systems
Description
Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in retail, consumer, and distribution-related investments, today announced that it has acquired Goddard Systems, franchisor of The Goddard School, from an affiliate of Wind River Holdings, L.P., a privately owned investment company.
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Post-acquisition investment
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