NIIT acquires MST Group for €22.37M to expand managed learning services in Europe

NIIT Learning Systems Limited, a global leader in managed learning services, has completed the acquisition of Germany-based MST Group, a leader in managed learning services in the DACH region. The company was acquired through NIIT MTS’s wholly owned subsidiary NIIT (Ireland) Limited, for €22.37 million, subject to certain adjustments as per the terms of the definitive agreements. 

The acquisition broadens NIIT MTS’s presence in one of Europe’s fastest-growing regions and strengthens its position in the automotive and industrial sectors.

Founded in 2009, MST Group employs over 100 professionals across Germany and Hungary. The deal also brings seven prominent automotive, industrial, and energy companies into NIIT MTS’s Managed Training Services (MTS) portfolio, increasing its total MTS client base to over 100.

Sapnesh Lalla, CEO and Executive Director at NIIT MTS, said the deal represents a significant step in the company's European expansion strategy:

This strategic combination brings together MST Group's established leadership and deep sector expertise in the automotive, industrial and energy sectors with NIIT's global reach and comprehensive, AI-enabled, end-to-end managed learning and consulting services. Together, we will accelerate growth by combining regional excellence with global innovation and offer an expanded portfolio of services and domain expertise.

The acquisition broadens NIIT MTS’s capabilities by adding QuickStart Learning Academies, powered by MST Group’s exTra platform. These academies support the creation and delivery of agile, customisable, and globally scalable one-stop learning solutions tailored to the evolving L&D needs of large global enterprises.

Lena Jentsch, CEO of MST Group, shared: 

We are excited to join forces with NIIT MTS to expand our impact and capabilities across the globe. Our shared commitment to excellence turbocharges growth opportunities for our business by offering best-in-class, AI-powered, global managed learning services to our clients.

The transaction enables NIIT MTS to extend its global solutions to MST Group’s client base, bringing its AI-powered, end-to-end managed learning and consulting services to new markets while expanding its international presence.

Vijay K. Thadani, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, NIIT MTS, said: 

MST Group is a significant addition to NIIT MTS’s family and marks a major next step in our global expansion strategy. Together, we’re setting out to reshape how companies achieve learning effectiveness at scale through future-ready managed learning services platforms.

With this acquisition, NIIT MTS will strengthen its competitive position in the European market and create significant growth opportunities for both client bases. The combined organisation will include over 2,500 learning professionals and more than 700 consultants across 32 countries, supported by a global network of over 5,500 learning providers and partners.