Article: United States: Morgan Stanley acquires majority stake in Learning Care Group.

Byline: pinto03

Morgan Stanley Private Equity today announced that it has completed its previously signed agreement to acquire a 60 per cent stake in Learning Care Group, the US subsidiary of ABCLearning Centres Limited. The transaction, announced on 22 April values 100 per cent of Learning Care Group at $700 million.

Learning Care Group, a leader in the early education and childcare industry, represents the third US investment for Morgan Stanley Private Equity, with other deals including the acquisition of Tops Markets and an investment in McKechnie Aerospace.

Michael Ryder, Executive Director of Morgan Stanley Private Equity, said, ''We are ...

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