03 Nov 2025

"Simpson Thacher Advises Cinven on Financing for Acquisition of Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio Group"

"Simpson Thacher is advising Cinven and co-investors on financing the acquisition of Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio Group (UAX) from CVC Funds. Cinven is partnering with founder Jesús Núñez and Mubadala Investment Company. UAX is a prominent Spanish education group focused on academic excellence and career-oriented education."

Simpson Thacher advised Cinven and certain other co-investors on the financing of the acquisition of Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio Group (UAX) from CVC Funds. The transaction involved Cinven partnering with the founder of UAX, Jesús Núñez, and Mubadala Investment Company to acquire the leading education group in Spain, which is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and career-oriented education. The Simpson Thacher team included Shahpur K. Kabraji, Tilly Kersley, and Ben Wiggins, all from the Credit practice.
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