You Signed an LOI to Sell Your Private School. Now What Happens Next?

Selling a private school is one of the most important decisions an owner will ever make.You negotiated hard. You signed the Letter of Intent (LOI). It feels like the deal is done. In reality, you are only at halftime. Most deals that fail do so between LOI and closing, not in the initial negotiation.This is where process, preparation, and experienced M&A guidance make the difference between a smooth closing at full value or a painful re-trade, delay, or collapse.

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Is Your Career College Transaction-Ready? A Practical 10-Step Checklist

Last week, I was on the private equity and investor activity panel at the CECU Executive Summit in Vancouver. The room was packed with U.S. and Canadian investors, lenders, and career college operators—all discussing where capital is flowing, what buyers will actually pay for, and why some colleges sell for strong multiples while others struggle to close at all.The message I kept hearing from every serious buyer in that room: sell from strength, not stress.

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HEG Inner Circle eNewsletter Vol. 178: Partners Group and CVC agree partnership

Email from Halladay Education Group Inc. Latest News & Updates Volume 178 | October 15, 2025 Published By: Halladay Education Group Welcome To HEG’s Inner Circle eNews A Bi-Weekly Recap of Essential Reading For The Private School Sector PRIVATE SCHOOL SALES | VALUING YOUR SCHOOL | PRIVATE INQUIRIES Hello Douglas, Welcome to the 178th edition of HEG’s Inner Circle Private School eNews, where Halladay Education Group shares key insights into the latest investment activity shaping the global private education sector. HEG INSIGHTS Capital continues to flow into education platforms as

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Sell Your Private K-12 School with Confidence: A 7-Step Owner’s Guide

Thinking about selling your private K-12 school? You’re not alone. With rising operational pressures, changing demographics, and an evolving education landscape, many school owners are preparing exit strategies.

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K-12 Private School Owner’s Exit Playbook: Why Most Sales Fall Short (and How to Avoid That)

Why Many School Sales Undershoot Their ValueI recently watched another established K-12 private school sell for nearly 30% less than it should have.

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