September 2020
Opportunities in edtech players
They've underperformed other tech stocks but inherent risks make picking the next winner a tricky call, despite the boom in online learning.
August 2020
Chris Rex, Rod Jones back new $100m fund
Mr Rex exited his high-profile role as CEO of Ramsay Health Care in 2017, but is not likely to appear on any public company boards any time soon.
July 2020
Rocketing buy now, pay later stocks accepted US PPP loans
America's small business lifeline targeted at rescuing Main Street enterprises was also tapped by the ASX's market darlings, US Treasury data reveal.
December 2019
Lang Walker gives $26m to Western Sydney Uni
Businessman Lang Walker is giving $26 million to Western Sydney University for a medical centre at Campbelltown Hospital in the city's south-west as WSU joins an infrastructure surge including a new airport, light rail and metro train.
The Rod Jones effect: Business of education rises in the west
The Western Australian education entrepreneur and Navitas co-founder has given rise to venture capital stakes and board appointments.
November 2019
Venture capital sees window in education
A small investment for a venture capital fund says something bigger about spending on education.
September 2019
Luminis, Morgan Stanley fire starter's gun at Modern Star
Modern Star has been pitched as a $60 million a year business at the earnings line, with 20pc sales coming in China.
M&A crystal ball gazing
The needs of private capital will shape deal innovation, corporate activity and sector focus.
August 2019
Rod Jones scores an A
The Australian Financial Review’s Higher Education Lifetime Achievement Award recognises what a profit-seeking entrepreneur can bring to education.
How Rod Jones grew Navitas
He could have left it all behind him this year, but Rod Jones had other plans for education company Navitas.
July 2019
Navitas CEO forced out by BGH Capital's Ben Gray
BGH Capital's Ben Gray has replaced the CEO and CFO of education provider Navitas and installed the founder's son Scott Jones on his first day in control of the company.
June 2019
Industry super's new model for private equity just starting
AustralianSuper will seek to do more transactions like the buyout of listed education provider Navitas.
How industry super beat the barbarians
Almost 15 years ago, private equity funds were the barbarians at the gate and local industry super funds were an afterthought. Now the power has shifted.
May 2019
Private equity valuations 'near pre-GFC peak'
The huge pools of capital around the world have pushed valuations towards a peak not seen since before the global financial crisis, says the founder of private equity firm BGH, Ben Gray.
March 2019
BGH Capital lays down the law with $2.3b buyout
The country's most talked about buyout fund manager, BGH Capital, is finally off the mark.
BGH looks overseas after $2.3b deal for Navitas
BGH Capital is looking to follow its first deal with other international education businesses.
Gonski warns that small investors will lose out from super fund-led buyouts
David Gonski said he has no problem with the BGH-AustralianSuper-style consortiums buying listed companies but he warned smaller investors will miss out.
February 2019
BGH Capital commits to Navitas, extends due diligence
Navitas has agreed to give BGH Capital more time for exclusive access to its books prior to launching the takeover bid.
University Business helps lift Navitas revenue, net profit falls
Navitas' University Partnership division boosted revenue by 6 per cent in the December half, but net profit tumbled.
Education Centre of Australia targets $500 million listing
As one education company prepares for life away from the ASX-boards, a new one is ready to take its place.