Past Projects

Singapore

Start-up project US$200 million
Sale of 15 year-old family owned education company to European family office. Beyond the transaction support, William Associates led the merger and transition in the first 18 months post-transaction.

Forensic research and advisory to private wealth management company, who undertakes acquisitions of different types of education services companies and schools, for high net worth individuals
Turn-around project for a 5 year old international school, leading to a doubling of valuation in the lead-up to sale, within a two year period of advisory and management support

Specialised support to Investors, Board and Project Leadership teams in the pre-operations, launch and early stage development of US$500 million of new schools in three different provinces on the mainland
School-in-a-box customisation for a new education group, with an international partner, which saved more than US$5 million in direct staffing and development costs, as well as speeding up development by 5 years. Operational break-even in first year of William Associate engagement; Strong, positive EBITA position in second year onwards

Forensic research on acquisition targets for family office, whom we support on a five year retainer contract for research work
Brokering of sale and acquisition of international schools in central and northern Thailand, to a European private family office, who has been seeking diversification into schools in Thailand, to complement their long-term ownership of manufacturing companies in Asia

Investor research for multiple green-field projects for an early stage education group
Establishment of advisory team to education group owners, providing specialised support during the first three years of the group development. We provide continued services to this emerging group, on a 3 year retainer contract