Learn What the Future Holds for Pearson Education, McGraw-Hill Education, Thomson Learning and Other Companies That Sell Content about Education and Training: Outsell, Inc. Publishes Its Latest Research and Analysis in a New Report

Business Wire, May 16, 2007

The Outsell report notes at least $10-$15 Billion to change hands in this $40 Billion segment due to M&A and Private Equity buyout activity

BURLINGAME, Calif. & LONDON -- Outsell, Inc. provides a comprehensive analysis of the worldwide education and training (E&T) content market--led by companies like Pearson Education, McGraw-Hill Education, and Thomson Learning--in a new report, "Education & Training Market 2006: Key Trends and Dynamics." The report includes a final analysis of size, share, and growth data, as well as market drivers.

The E&T market grew slightly more than five percent in 2006, from $38 billion to $40 billion, powered by growth in testing/assessment, supplemental publishing, and training.

"Merger and acquisition activity means sweeping changes are ahead for this sector," said Mukta Ohri, director and lead analyst, Outsell. "Not only is the ownership structure changing with private equity deals, but publisher activity across the segment is driving market consolidation in key growth areas. The recent news of the APAX/OMERS acquisition of Thomson Learning for a staggering $8 billion indicates the continuing attractiveness of the overall Education & Training market. In short order, an estimated $12-$15 billion worth of assets will have changed hands, not including activity amongst smaller or emerging market providers. All of this is just the beginning of a new stage of market evolution as new management structures and strategies take hold."

Major E&T content market segments include K-12, higher education, and corporate training and development. According to Outsell, the top 10 companies overall, based on worldwide revenues, include Pearson Education in first position, followed in order by McGraw-Hill Education, Thomson Learning, Harcourt (Reed Elsevier), Houghton-Mifflin Company, Kaplan (Washington Post), Educational Testing Service, Macmillan (Holtzbrinck), Hachette Livre (Lagardere), and Scholastic.

The report analyzes common areas of growth shared by the E&T sectors, and examines the primary challenges facing companies--such as changing ownership structures, the disruptive forces of newcomers, and leveraging movement in market spaces to accomplish corporate goals. It offers information on top 10 companies' worldwide revenues and market share, how key players performed last year, and demand- and supply-side trends. The Outsell report also provides essential actions for publishers and information providers to navigate this dynamic and risky segment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Outsell information industry analysts are available to discuss the report and individual companies. Journalists should contact Dawn Ringel, Warner Communications, 781-449-8456 or dawn@warnerpr.com.

Companies that would like to purchase this report should go to http://www.outsellinc.com/store/products/501 or contact Outsell at 650-342-6060 or info@outsellinc.com.

ABOUT OUTSELL, INC.:

Outsell is the only worldwide market research and consulting company that delivers must-have intelligence and advice to publishers and information providers. We analyze markets, companies, and trends, and provide fact-based recommendations for high-level executives and product development, marketing, and strategy teams. In addition, we work with information managers to benchmark spending and demonstrate best practices. Outsell invests significantly in original research each year to guide clients in optimizing their strategies, plans, and performance. Outsell's headquarters are in Burlingame, CA, US and Outsell company EPS is based in London, UK. Visit us at www.outsellinc.com.