Global Education Communities (GEC:TSX)
GEC has over 33 years of operating history with deep education roots, offering student housing and academic services across 24 locations.
GEC has a proven track record of value creation with a 3x return on the sale of SSCC and strong gains on multiple real estate assets; GEC will now focus on transitioning to a student housing pure play company.
The Company has a development pipeline of ~2,900 beds and nearly $40M in revenue coming online over the next five years, supported by favourable government policy and elite development partners.
Investment Summary
Since 1994, GEC has established itself as a leading player in the Canadian education and student housing sector, serving both domestic and international markets. GEC offers a comprehensive range of services, encompassing business and language colleges, student-centric rental apartments, recruitment services for educational opportunities, and a network of campuses and offices across 24 locations.
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