Press Release
Capstone Partners Initiates Coverage on Higher Education Services Market
March 5 , 2007
Boston, MA - Capstone Partners LLC, a national, middle-market investment banking firm, has released a research report on the Higher Education Services market, citing exceptional growth driven by demographic shifts, increased costs of service, and greater technology utilization. In addition, Capstone expects the Higher Educational Services market to experience increased consolidation activity over the next 12 to 24 months.
Craig Piccirillo, Capstone’s Head of Research, commented, “Institutions of higher education are increasingly looking to third-party providers to perform activities within all aspects of the student lifecycle. We expect that institutions’ need to reduce expenses and differentiate themselves from competitors will result in greater utilization of outsourced services.”
Mark Young, Managing Director and head of Capstone’s Business Services Group, believes that the Higher Education Services market is ripe for consolidation, saying, “To date, certain segments of the market, such as financial aid, have experienced significant M&A activity, and valuations have been compelling for companies with unique services or technology. Given the market’s current fragmentation and the small size of most providers, acquisitions provide an opportunity for companies to expand into adjacent market segments, solidify and broaden customer relationships, and increase potential share of wallet among institutions.”
To receive a complimentary copy of the Research Coverage Report on the Higher Education Services market, please contact Craig Piccirillo at 617-619-3333 or at cpiccirillo@capstonellc.com
About Capstone Partners LLC
Capstone Partners LLC is a leading national investment banking advisory firm dedicated to serving the needs of middle-market businesses. Headquartered in Boston, the firm maintains transactional and research resources in the technology & media, business services and specialty products industries. For more information on Capstone Partners, please visit www.capstonellc.com.