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Prolympia holds a strong and well-defined market position through its successful model, combining high educational quality with a clear focus on sports and health. For the financial year 2024/25, Prolympia reported revenue of SEK 608 million, with an adjusted EBITA margin in line with AcadeMedia’s compulsory school segment. Prolympia was founded in 2002 and currently operates ten school units with approximately 4,400 students and 550 employees. Through the acquisition, AcadeMedia’s compulsory school segment establishes a presence in Umeå, Sundsvall, Virserum and Växjö, and strengthens its position in Östersund, Gävle, Norrköping, Jönköping and Gothenburg. AcadeMedia is Europe’s largest education company, operating preschools, compulsory schools, upper secondary schools, and adult education institutions. The company has operations in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany. For further information, please see AcadeMedia’s press release. Eversheds Sutherland's team consisted of Jens André, Therése Berg, Victor Frejdig, Matilda Frykman Krans, Isak Henriksson, Nora Knahpe, Sara Malmgren, Elvira Näs, Simon Rydberg, Hanna Ullerholt. The materials on the Eversheds Sutherland website are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. While reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy, the materials may not reflect the most current legal developments. Eversheds Sutherland disclaims liability for actions taken based on the materials. Always consult a qualified lawyer for specific legal matters. To view the full disclaimer, see our Terms and Conditions or Disclaimer section in the footer. Eversheds Sutherland is a provider of legal and other services operating through various separate and distinct legal entities. For further information about these entities and Eversheds Sutherlands' structure please see the Legal Notice page of this website. 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Eversheds Sutherland has advised Academedia AB (publ) in connection with the entering into of an agreement to acquire all shares in the Swedish school group Prolympia, which currently comprises of ten school units with approximately 4,400 students.

Prolympia holds a strong and well-defined market position through its successful model, combining high educational quality with a clear focus on sports and health. For the financial year 2024/25, Prolympia reported revenue of SEK 608 million, with an adjusted EBITA margin in line with AcadeMedia’s compulsory school segment.

Prolympia was founded in 2002 and currently operates ten school units with approximately 4,400 students and 550 employees. Through the acquisition, AcadeMedia’s compulsory school segment establishes a presence in Umeå, Sundsvall, Virserum and Växjö, and strengthens its position in Östersund, Gävle, Norrköping, Jönköping and Gothenburg.

AcadeMedia is Europe’s largest education company, operating preschools, compulsory schools, upper secondary schools, and adult education institutions. The company has operations in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany.

For further information, please see AcadeMedia’s press release.

Eversheds Sutherland's team consisted of Jens André, Therése Berg, Victor Frejdig, Matilda Frykman Krans, Isak Henriksson, Nora Knahpe, Sara Malmgren, Elvira Näs, Simon Rydberg, Hanna Ullerholt.

The materials on the Eversheds Sutherland website are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. While reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy, the materials may not reflect the most current legal developments. Eversheds Sutherland disclaims liability for actions taken based on the materials. Always consult a qualified lawyer for specific legal matters. To view the full disclaimer, see our Terms and Conditions or Disclaimer section in the footer. Eversheds Sutherland is a provider of legal and other services operating through various separate and distinct legal entities. For further information about these entities and Eversheds Sutherlands' structure please see the Legal Notice page of this website.