<p>Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and funds affiliated with Baring Private Equity Asia today announced that they have signed an agreement with Nord Anglia Education to acquire all outstanding shares of Nord Anglia Education. Funds affiliated with BPEA are the majority shareholders of Nord Anglia and BPEA controls 67% of Nord Anglia's issued and outstanding share capital. The transaction values Nord Anglia at USD 4.3 billion, including repayment of debt. The transaction is subject to shareholder approval and customary closing conditions.</p>