Funds advised by Apax invest in Swing Education

Apax Global Alpha Limited

02 June 2023

 

Apax Global Alpha Limited

Funds advised by Apax invest in Swing Education

Apax Global Alpha, the closed-ended investment company providing access to the Apax Private Equity Funds, today announced that it expects to invest approximately €1.7m in Swing Education on a look-through basis¹.

On 1 June 2023, the Apax Global Impact Fund ("AGI"), in which AGA is a limited partner, announced an investment in Swing Education, a pioneering online marketplace that connects schools and substitute teachers, as part of a $38m Series C funding round.  

AGA's investment is calculated based on the look through position of AGI's overall investment in Swing Education and is translated based on the exchange rate at close2.

Swing Education is an online marketplace that connects substitute teachers with schools. Founded in 2015 by former K-12 educators and administrators, Swing makes it easier for schools to find reliable, qualified substitute teachers when they need them most. With over 300,000 absence days filled to date, Swing is dedicated to improving the experience of schools finding substitute teachers, of candidates entering the substitute teaching field, and of students continuing to learn disruption-free.

AGA, whose shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange, provides investors with access to a diversified portfolio of private equity funds advised by Apax as well as a focused portfolio of predominantly debt investments ('Derived Investments'). In March 2022, AGA made a commitment of $60m to AGI.

For more information about the transaction, please visit: https://www.apax.com/news/press-releases/ 

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Footnotes

1.	AGI is yet to hold a final close. Figures are based on assumed final commitments and are subject to change.
2.	Based on Bloomberg closing EUR/USD FX rate on 18 May 2023 of 1.077.

Notes

1.	Note that references in this announcement to Apax Global Alpha Limited have been abbreviated to "AGA" or "the Company". References to Apax Partners LLP have been abbreviated to "Apax Partners" or "the Investment Adviser"
2.	Please be advised that this announcement may contain inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) NO. 596/2014 ("MAR")
3.	This announcement is not for release, publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, into or within the United States or to "US persons" (as defined in Regulation S under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act")) or into or within Australia, Canada, South Africa or Japan. Recipients of this announcement in jurisdictions outside the UK should inform themselves about and observe any applicable legal requirements in their jurisdictions. In particular, the distribution of the announcement may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions
4.	The information presented herein is not an offer for sale within the United States of any equity shares or other securities of Apax Global Alpha Limited ("AGA"). AGA has not been and will not be registered under the US Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act"). In addition, AGA's shares (the "Shares") have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or any other applicable law of the United States. Consequently, the Shares may not be offered or sold or otherwise transferred within the United States, or to, or for the account or benefit of, US Persons, except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and under circumstances which will not require AGA to register under the Investment Company Act. No public offering of the Shares is being made in the United States
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About Apax Global Alpha Limited

AGA is a closed-ended investment company that provides access to the Apax Private Equity Funds.  It is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: APAX) and is regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.

AGA's objective is to provide shareholders with superior long-term returns through capital appreciation and regular dividends. AGA aims to build and maintain a global portfolio of investments across four core sectors - Tech&Digital, Services, Healthcare, and Internet/Consumer, delivering sustained value across economic cycles.

The Company is targeting an annualised Total Return of 12-15% (net of fees and expenses) including a dividend yield of 5% of Net Asset Value.

Further information regarding the Company and its publications are available on the Company's website at www.apaxglobalalpha.com.

About Apax

Apax Partners LLP ("Apax") is a leading global private equity advisory firm. For 50 years, Apax has worked to inspire growth and ideas that transform businesses. The firm has raised and advised funds with aggregate commitments of more than $65 billion. The Apax Funds invest in companies across four global sectors of Tech, Services, Healthcare and Internet/Consumer. These funds provide long-term equity financing to build and strengthen world-class companies. For further information about Apax, please visit www.apax.com.

Apax is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.

 

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