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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13E-3 Amendment No. 1

RULE 13e-3 TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(E) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Nord Anglia Education, Inc. (Name of the Issuer)

Nord Anglia Education, Inc. The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VI, L.P.1 The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VI, L.P.2

The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VI Co-investment L.P. Bach Aggregator L.P.

Bach Holdings Limited Bach Manco Limited

Bach Preference Limited Bach Holdings 2 Limited

Bach Finance Limited Bach Acquisitions Limited

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (Names of Persons Filing Statement)

Ordinary Shares, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities)

G6583A 102 (CUSIP Number)

Nord Anglia Education, Inc. Level 12, St. George's Building

2 Ice House Street Central, Hong Kong Tel: +852.3951.1100

Nord Anglia Education, Inc. Andrew Fitzmaurice, Chief Executive Officer

Tel: +852 3951 1100 E-mail: [email protected]

Level 12, St. George's Building 2 Ice House Street

Central, Hong Kong

The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VI, L.P.1 The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VI, L.P.2

The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VI Co-investment L.P. Patrick Cordes

Tel: +65 6438 1330 PO Box 309, Ugland House Grand Cayman, KY1-1104

Cayman Islands

Bach Aggregator L.P. Patrick Cordes

Tel: +65 6438 1330

c/o Walkers Corporate Limited

Cayman Corporate Centre

27 Hospital Road, George Town

Grand Cayman KY1-9008

Cayman Islands

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

Patrice Walch-Watson, General Counsel

Tel: +1 416 868 4075

One Queen Street East, Suite 2500

Toronto, ON M5C 2W5 Canada

Bach Holdings Limited Bach Manco Limited

Bach Preference Limited

Bach Holdings 2 Limited

Bach Finance Limited

Bach Acquisitions Limited

Patrick Cordes

Tel: +65 6438 1330

c/o Vistra (Cayman) Limited

P.O. Box 31119 Grand Pavilion

Hibiscus Way, 802 West Bay Road

Grand Cayman, KY1-1205

Cayman Islands(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

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Thisstatementisfiledinconnectionwith(checktheappropriatebox):

a. oThefilingofsolicitationmaterialsoraninformationstatementsubjecttoRegulation14A,Regulation14-CorRule13e-3(c)undertheSecuritiesExchangeActof1934.

b. oThefilingofaregistrationstatementundertheSecuritiesActof1933.

c. oAtenderoffer

d. ýNoneoftheabove

Checkthefollowingboxifthesolicitingmaterialsorinformationstatementreferredtoincheckingbox(a)arepreliminarycopies:o

Checkthefollowingboxifthefilingisafinalamendmentreportingtheresultsofthetransaction:o

Calculation of Filing Fee

oCheckboxifanypartofthefeeisoffsetasprovidedbyRule0-11(a)(2)andidentifythefilingwithwhichtheoffsettingofthefeewaspreviouslypaid.Identifythepreviousfilingbyregistrationstatementnumber,ortheFormorScheduleandthedateofitsfiling.

WithcopiestoBradley C. Faris

Latham & Watkins LLP 330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2800

Chicago, IL 60611 Tel: +1 312 876 6514

Akiko Mikumo Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

29/F, Alexandra House 18 Chater Road, Central

Hong Kong Tel: +852 3476 9000

Jesse Sheley Kirkland & Ellis

26th Floor, Gloucester Tower The Landmark

15 Queen's Road, Central Hong Kong

Tel: +852 3761 3300

James T. Lidbury

Ropes & Gray 41st Floor, One Exchange Square

8 Connaught Place, Central Hong Kong

Tel: +852 3664 6488

Transaction Valuation* Amount of Filing Fee**$1,199,364,904.50 $139,006.39

* CalculatedsolelyforthepurposeofdeterminingthefilingfeeinaccordancewithRule0-11(b)undertheSecuritiesExchangeAct.Thefilingfeeiscalculatedbasedonthesumof(a)theproposedcashpaymentofUS$32.50perordinarysharefor34,530,256outstandingordinarysharesoftheissuersubjecttothetransaction(whichequalsthetotaloutstandingordinaryshareslesstheordinarysharestobecancelledwithoutconsideration(includingtheordinarysharesheldbyPremierEducationHoldingsLtd))plus(b)theproductofoptionstopurchase2,418,100ordinarysharesandUS$11.87(whichisthedifferencebetweenthemergerconsiderationofUS$32.50perordinaryshareandtheweightedaverageexercisepriceofUS$20.63perordinaryshare)plus(c)theproductof1,490,115restrictedshareunitsandUS$32.50((a),(b)and(c)together,the"TransactionValuation").

** Theamountofthefilingfee,calculatedinaccordancewithExchangeActRule0-11(b)(1)andtheSecuritiesandExchangeCommissionFeeRateAdvisory#2forFiscalYear2017,wascalculatedbymultiplyingtheTransactionValuationby0.0001159.

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PageItem 1 SummaryTermSheet 2Item 2 SubjectCompanyInformation 2Item 3 IdentityandBackgroundofFilingPerson 3Item 4 TermsoftheTransaction 3Item 5 PastContracts,Transactions,NegotiationsandAgreements 4Item 6 PurposesoftheTransactionandPlansorProposals 5Item 7 Purposes,Alternatives,ReasonsandEffects 6Item 8 FairnessoftheTransaction 7Item 9 Reports,Opinions,AppraisalsandNegotiations 8Item 10 SourceandAmountofFundsorOtherConsideration 8Item 11 InterestinSecuritiesoftheSubjectCompany 9Item 12 TheSolicitationorRecommendation 9Item 13 FinancialStatements 10Item 14 Persons/Assets,Retained,Employed,CompensatedorUsed 10Item 15 AdditionalInformation 10Item 16 Exhibits 10

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INTRODUCTION

ThisAmendmentNo.1totheRule13e-3transactionstatementonSchedule13E-3,togetherwiththeexhibitshereto(this"TransactionStatement"),isbeingfiledwiththeSECpursuanttoSection13(e)oftheExchangeActjointlybythefollowingpersons(each,a"FilingPerson,"andcollectively,the"FilingPersons"):(a)NordAngliaEducation,Inc.,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands(the"Company"),theissuerofordinaryshares,parvalue$0.01pershare(the"Shares"),(b)TheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.1,anexemptedlimitedpartnershipformedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands,(c)TheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.2,anexemptedlimitedpartnershipformedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands,(d)TheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVICo-investmentL.P.,anexemptedlimitedpartnershipformedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands,(e)BachAggregatorL.P.,anexemptedlimitedpartnershipformedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands,(f)BachHoldingsLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands,(g)BachMancoLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands,(h)BachPreferenceLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands,(i)BachHoldings2Limited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands,(j)BachFinanceLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands("Parent"),(k)BachAcquisitionsLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands("MergerSub")and(l)CanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoard,acrowncorporationestablishedundertheCanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoardActbytheGovernmentofCanada.

OnApril25,2017,theCompany,ParentandMergerSubenteredintoanagreementandplanofmerger(the"mergeragreement"),whichincludedaplanofmergerrequiredtobefiledwiththeRegistrarofCompaniesoftheCaymanIslands,substantiallyintheformattachedasAnnexAtothemergeragreement(the"planofmerger").IfthemergeragreementandtheplanofmergerareapprovedandauthorizedbytheCompany'sshareholdersandtheotherconditionstotheclosingofthemergeraresatisfiedorwaived,MergerSubwillmergewithandintotheCompany(the"merger")inaccordancewiththeCompaniesLaw(2016Revision)oftheCaymanIslands(the"CaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw"),withtheCompanycontinuingasthesurvivingcompanyresultingfromthemerger.

Underthetermsofthemergeragreement,attheeffectivetimeofthemerger,theissuedandoutstandingShares(otherthanSharesheldby(i)PremierEducationHoldingsLtd("PremierEducation"),whichholds69,613,389Shares,or66.9%oftheCompany'sissuedandoutstandingShares,oranytransfereeofPremierEducation,(ii)SharesheldbyParent,theCompanyoranyoftheirsubsidiariesand(iii)Sharesownedbyshareholderswhohavevalidlyexercisedandhavenoteffectivelywithdrawnorlosttheirdissenters'rightsundertheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw(the"DissentingShares"))willbecancelledandceasetoexistinexchangefortherighttoreceiveUS$32.50perShareincashwithoutinterest.UnderthetermsofasharesaleandsupportagreementbetweenParentandPremierEducation,PremierEducationwillsellitsSharestoParentimmediatelypriortotheclosingofthemergerforUS$32.50perShare,afterwhichsuchShareswillbecancelledfornoconsiderationinthemerger.SharesheldbyParent,theCompanyortheirsubsidiarieswillbecancelledfornoconsiderationinthemerger.TheDissentingShareswillbecancelledfortheirfairvaluedeterminedinaccordancewiththeCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw.

Inadditiontotheforegoing,attheeffectivetimeofthemerger,allvestedawardsgrantedundertheCompany's2014EquityIncentiveAwardPlan(the"ShareIncentivePlan"),includingoptionstopurchaseShares,willbeconvertedintoarighttoreceiveacashpaymentequaltotheproductofthenumberofSharessubjecttotheawardandUS$32.50incashwithoutinterest(netoftheexercisepriceforeachoptiontopurchaseShares).

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AllunvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlan,includingoptionstopurchaseSharesandrestrictedshareunits,thatareheldbynon-employeedirectorsoftheCompanyand50%ofunvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanthatareheldbyotherswillbetreatedinthesamemannerasthevestedawards,asdescribedabove.TheremainingunvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanwillbeconvertedintoawardsinrespectofClassAordinarysharesinBachMancoLimited,anindirectmajorityshareholderofParent.TheShareIncentivePlanwillterminateattheeffectivetimeofthemerger.

Themergerremainssubjecttothesatisfactionorwaiveroftheconditionssetforthinthemergeragreement,includingthatinorderforthemergertobecompleted,themergeragreement,theplanofmergerandthetransactionscontemplatedbythemergeragreement,includingthemerger,mustbeauthorizedandapprovedbyaspecialresolutionoftheCompanypassedbyanaffirmativevoteofholdersofSharesrepresentingatleasttwo-thirdsoftheSharespresentandvotinginpersonorbyproxyasasingleclassatanextraordinarygeneralmeetingoftheshareholdersoftheCompany.PremierEducationandParenthaveenteredintoasharesaleandsupportagreement,underwhichPremierEducationwillvoteallofitsSharesinfavorofthespecialresolution.Asofthedatehereof,PremierEducationholds69,613,389Shares,or66.9%oftheCompany'sissuedandoutstandingShares,whichissufficienttopassthespecialresolutionwithouttheaffirmativevoteofanyothershareholdersoftheCompany.

TheCompanywillmakeavailabletoitsshareholdersaproxystatement(apreliminarycopyofwhichisattachedasExhibit(a)-(1)tothisTransactionStatement),relatingtotheextraordinarygeneralmeetingofshareholdersoftheCompany,atwhichtheshareholdersoftheCompanywillconsiderandvoteupon,amongotherproposals,aproposaltoauthorizeandapprovethemergeragreement,theplanofmergerandthetransactionscontemplatedbythemergeragreementandtheplanofmerger,includingthemerger.AcopyofthemergeragreementisattachedtotheproxystatementasAnnexAandisincorporatedhereinbyreference.Asofthedatehereof,theproxystatementisinpreliminaryformandissubjecttocompletion.

PursuanttoGeneralInstructionFtoSchedule13E-3,theinformationcontainedintheproxystatement,includingallannexesthereto,isincorporatedinitsentiretyhereinbythisreference,andtheresponsestoeachiteminthisSchedule13E-3arequalifiedintheirentiretybytheinformationcontainedintheproxystatementandtheannexesthereto.

AllinformationcontainedinthisTransactionStatementconcerningeachFilingPersonhasbeensuppliedbysuchFilingPerson.

Item 1 Summary Term Sheet

Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "SummaryTermSheet"

• "QuestionsandAnswersabouttheExtraordinaryGeneralMeetingandtheMerger"

Item 2 Subject Company Information

(a) NameandAddress.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "SummaryTermSheet—ThePartiesInvolvedintheMerger"

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(b) Securities.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "TheExtraordinaryGeneralMeeting—RecordDate;SharesEntitledtoVote"

• "TheExtraordinaryGeneralMeeting—ShareholdersEntitledtoVote;VotingMaterials"

• "SecurityOwnershipofCertainBeneficialOwnersandManagementoftheCompany"

(c) TradingMarketandPrice.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "MarketPriceoftheCompany'sShares,DividendsandOtherMatters—MarketPriceoftheShares"

(d) Dividends.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "MarketPriceoftheCompany'sShares,DividendsandOtherMatters—DividendPolicy"

(e) PriorPublicOffering.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "TransactionsinShares—PriorPublicOfferings"

(f) PriorStockPurchase.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "TransactionsinShares"

• "SpecialFactors—RelatedPartyTransactions"

Item 3 Identity and Background of Filing Person

(a) NameandAddress.NordAngliaEducation,Inc.isthesubjectcompany.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:


• "AnnexF—DirectorsandExecutiveOfficersofEachFilingPerson"

(b) BusinessandBackgroundofEntities.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:



(c) BusinessandBackgroundofNaturalPersons.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:



Item 4 Terms of the Transaction

(a) (1)MaterialTerms.Notapplicable.

(a) (2)MaterialTerms.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:


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• "SpecialFactors"


• "TheExtraordinaryGeneralMeeting"

• "TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger"

• "AnnexA—AgreementandPlanofMerger"

(c) DifferentTerms.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "SummaryTermSheet—InterestsoftheCompany'sDirectorsandExecutiveOfficersintheMerger"

• "SpecialFactors—InterestsoftheCompany'sDirectorsandExecutiveOfficersintheMerger"

• "TheExtraordinaryGeneralMeeting—ProposalstobeConsideredattheExtraordinaryGeneralMeeting"



(d) Dissenters'Rights.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:


• "Dissenters'Rights"

• "AnnexC—Section238oftheCompaniesLaw(2016Revision)oftheCaymanIslands"

(e) ProvisionsforUnaffiliatedSecurityHolders.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "ProvisionsforUnaffiliatedSecurityHolders"

(f) EligibilityofListingorTrading.Notapplicable.

Item 5 Past Contracts, Transactions, Negotiations and Agreements

(a) Transactions.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "SpecialFactors—RelatedPartyTransactions"


(b) SignificantCorporateEvents.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "SpecialFactors—BackgroundoftheMerger"

• "SpecialFactors—ReasonsfortheMergerandRecommendationoftheBoard"

• "SpecialFactors—TheBuyerGroup'sPurposeofandReasonsfortheMerger"



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(c) NegotiationsorContacts.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:


• "SpecialFactors—PlansfortheCompanyaftertheMerger"




(e) AgreementsInvolvingtheSubjectCompany'sSecurities.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "SummaryTermSheet—ShareSaleandSupportAgreement"

• "SummaryTermSheet—FinancingoftheMerger"



• "SpecialFactors—FinancingoftheMerger"


• "SpecialFactors—VotingbyBuyerGroupattheExtraordinaryGeneralMeeting"




Item 6 Purposes of the Transaction and Plans or Proposals

(b) UseofSecuritiesAcquired.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:



• "SpecialFactors—EffectoftheMergerontheCompany"




(c) (1)-(8)Plans.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "SummaryTermSheet—TheMerger"

• "SummaryTermSheet—PurposesandEffectsoftheMerger"

• "SummaryTermSheet—PlansfortheCompanyaftertheMerger"

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Item 7 Purposes, Alternatives, Reasons and Effects

(a) Purposes.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:


• "SummaryTermSheet—PlansfortheCompanyaftertheMerger"



(b) Alternatives.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:



• "SpecialFactors—PositionoftheBuyerGroupastotheFairnessoftheMerger"


• "SpecialFactors—AlternativestotheMerger"

• "SpecialFactors—EffectontheCompanyiftheMergerisnotCompleted"

(c) Reasons.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:






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• "SpecialFactors—AlternativestotheMerger"

(d) Effects.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:






• "SpecialFactors—EffectontheCompanyiftheMergerisnotCompleted"

• "SpecialFactors—EffectoftheMergerontheCompany'sNetBookValueandNetEarnings"


• "SpecialFactors—MaterialU.S.FederalIncomeTaxConsequences"

• "SpecialFactors—CaymanIslandsTaxConsequences"



Item 8 Fairness of the Transaction

• "SummaryTermSheet—PositionoftheBuyerGroupastoFairness"





• "SpecialFactors—OpinionoftheSpecialCommittee'sFinancialAdvisor"


• "AnnexE—OpinionofHoulihanLokeyCapital,Inc."

(c) ApprovalofSecurityHolders.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:


• "TheExtraordinaryGeneralMeeting—VoteRequired"

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(a)-(b) Fairness;FactorsConsideredinDeterminingFairness.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

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(d) UnaffiliatedRepresentative.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:



(e) ApprovalofDirectors.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:




(f) OtherOffers.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:



Item 9 Reports, Opinions, Appraisals and Negotiations

(a) Report,OpinionorAppraisal.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "SummaryTermSheet—OpinionoftheSpecialCommittee'sFinancialAdvisor"


• "SpecialFactors—TheMerger—OpinionoftheSpecialCommittee'sFinancialAdvisor"


(b) PreparerandSummaryoftheReport,OpinionorAppraisal.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "SpecialFactors—TheMerger—OpinionoftheSpecialCommittee'sFinancialAdvisor"


(c) AvailabilityofDocuments.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "WhereYouCanFindMoreInformation"

Thereports,opinionsorappraisalsreferencedinthisItem9willbemadeavailableforinspectionandcopyingattheprincipalexecutiveofficesoftheCompanyduringitsregularbusinesshoursbyanyinterestedholderoftheSharesorhis,heroritsrepresentativewhohasbeensodesignatedinwriting.

Item 10 Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration

(a) SourceofFunds.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:




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(b) Conditions.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:



(c) Expenses.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "SummaryTermSheet—FeesandExpenses"

• "SpecialFactors—FeesandExpenses"

(d) BorrowedFunds.Notapplicable.

Item 11 Interest in Securities of the Subject Company

(a) SecuritiesOwnership.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "SummaryTermSheet—ShareOwnershipoftheCompany'sDirectorsandExecutiveOfficersandVotingCommitments"



(b) SecuritiesTransaction.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionisincorporatedhereinbyreference:


Item 12 The Solicitation or Recommendation

(a) IntenttoTenderorVoteinaGoing-PrivateTransaction.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:


• "SummaryTermSheet—ShareSaleandSupportAgreement"

• "SpecialFactors—VotingbyBuyerGroupattheExtraordinaryGeneralMeeting"


• "TheExtraordinaryGeneralMeeting—VoteRequired"


(b) RecommendationsofOthers.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "SummaryTermSheet—PositionoftheBuyerGroupastoFairness"



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• "TheExtraordinaryGeneralMeeting—OurBoardofDirectors'Recommendation"

Item 13 Financial Statements

(a) FinancialInformation.TheauditedfinancialstatementsoftheCompanyforthetwoyearsendedAugust31,2015and2016areincorporatedhereinbyreferencetotheCompany'sForm20-FfortheyearendedAugust31,2016,filedonNovember29,2016asamendedbytheCompany'sreportonForm20-F/A,filedonJune9,2017.TheunauditedconsolidatedfinancialstatementsoftheCompanyforthesix-monthperiodsendedFebruary29,2016andFebruary28,2017areincorporatedhereinbyreferencetotheCompany'sreportonForm6-KfurnishedtotheSEConApril27,2017.

Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "FinancialInformation"

• "WhereYouCanFindMoreInformation"

(b) ProFormaInformation.Notapplicable.

Item 14 Persons/Assets, Retained, Employed, Compensated or Used

(a) SolicitationorRecommendations.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionisincorporatedhereinbyreference:

• "TheExtraordinaryGeneralMeeting—SolicitationofProxies"

(b) EmployeesandCorporateAssets.Theinformationsetforthintheproxystatementunderthefollowingcaptionsisincorporatedhereinbyreference:




Item 15 Additional Information

(c) OtherMaterialInformation.Theinformationcontainedintheproxystatement,includingallannexesthereto,isincorporatedhereinbyreference

Item 16 Exhibits

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(a)-(1) PreliminaryProxyStatementoftheCompanydated,2017

(a)-(2) NoticeofExtraordinaryGeneralMeetingofShareholdersoftheCompany,incorporatedhereinbyreferencetotheproxystatement

(a)-(3) FormofProxyCard

(a)-(4) PressReleaseissuedbytheCompany,datedApril25,2017,incorporatedhereinbyreferencetoExhibit99.1totheReportonForm6-KfurnishedbytheCompanytotheSEConApril25,2017

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(b)-(1)* FirstLienEuroCommitmentLetter,datedasofApril25,2017,byandamongDeutscheBankAG,LondonBranch,TheHongkongandShanghaiBankingCorporationLimited,CreditSuisseAG,LondonBranch,MacquarieCapital(USA)Inc.,MacquarieCorporateHoldingsPtyLimited,FugueFinanceLLC,aDelawarelimitedliabilitycompanyandasubsidiaryofBachFinanceLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslandsandFugueFinanceB.V.,aprivatecompanywithlimitedliabilityorganizedunderthelawsoftheNetherlandsandasubsidiaryofBachFinanceLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands

(b)-(2)* CommitmentLetter,datedasofApril25,2017,byandamongKendrilInvestmentPte.Ltd.,FugueFinanceLLC,aDelawarelimitedliabilitycompanyandasubsidiaryofBachFinanceLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslandsandFugueFinanceB.V.,aprivatecompanywithlimitedliabilityorganizedunderthelawsoftheNetherlandsandasubsidiaryofBachFinanceLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands

(b)-(3)* PreferredEquityCommitmentLetter,datedasofApril25,2017byandbetweenBachPreferenceLimited,HPSInvestmentPartners,LLC(forandonbehalfoffundsand/oraccountsmanagedand/oradvisedand/orcontrolledbyitorasubsidiaryoraffiliatethereof),KendrilInvestmentPte.Ltd.andPSCPIIIHoldings,LP.

(b)-(4)* EquityCommitmentLetter,datedasofApril25,2017,byandbetweenBachFinanceLimitedandTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.1

(b)-(5)* EquityCommitmentLetter,datedasofApril25,2017,byandbetweenBachFinanceLimitedandTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.2

(b)-(6)* EquityCommitmentLetter,datedasofApril25,2017,byandbetweenBachFinanceLimitedandTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVICo-investmentL.P.

(b)-(7)* EquityCommitmentLetter,datedasofApril25,2017,byandbetweenBachFinanceLimitedandCanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoard

(c)-(1) OpinionofHoulihanLokeyCapital,Inc.datedApril25,2017,incorporatedhereinbyreferencetoAnnexEtotheproxystatement

(c)-(2) DiscussionMaterialspreparedbyHoulihanLokeyCapital,Inc.fordiscussionwiththespecialcommitteeoftheboardofdirectorsoftheCompany,datedApril25,2017

(d)-(1) AgreementandPlanofMerger,datedasofApril25,2017,amongtheCompany,BachFinanceLimitedandBachAcquisitionsLimited,incorporatedhereinbyreferencetoAnnexAtotheproxystatement

(d)-(2)* LimitedGuaranteebyTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.1infavoroftheCompany

(d)-(3)* LimitedGuaranteebyTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.2infavoroftheCompany

(d)-(4)* LimitedGuaranteebyTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVICo-investmentL.P.infavoroftheCompany

(d)-(5)* LimitedGuaranteebyCanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoardinfavoroftheCompany

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(d)-(6)* InterimInvestorsAgreement,datedasofApril25,2017,byandamongTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.1,TheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.2,TheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVICo-investmentL.P.,CanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoard,BachHoldingsLimited,BachFinanceLimitedandBachAcquisitionsLimited

(d)-(7) ShareSaleandSupportAgreement,datedasofApril25,2017,byandbetweenBachFinanceLimitedandPremierEducationHoldingsLtd,incorporatedhereinbyreferencetoAnnexDtotheproxystatement

(f)-(1) Dissenters'Rights,incorporatedhereinbyreferencetothesectionentitled"Dissenters'Rights"intheproxystatement

(f)-(2) Section238oftheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw(2016Revised),incorporatedhereinbyreferencetoAnnexCtotheproxystatement

(g) Notapplicable

* PreviouslyfiledonJune9,2017.

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SIGNATURES

Afterdueinquiryandtothebestofmyknowledgeandbelief,Icertifythattheinformationsetforthinthisstatementistrue,completeandcorrect.

Date:June26,2017

Nord Anglia Education, Inc.

By: /s/AlanKelsey

Name: AlanKelsey Title: ChairmanoftheSpecialCommittee

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The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VI, L.P.1

By:BaringPrivateEquityAsiaGPVI,L.P.,itsgeneralpartner

By:BaringPrivateEquityAsiaGPVILimited,itsgeneralpartner

By: /s/RameshAwatarsing

Name:RameshAwatarsingTitle:Director

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The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VI, L.P.2





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The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VI Co-investment L.P.





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Bach Aggregator L.P.





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Bach Holdings Limited

By: /s/TariqSyedUsman

Name:TariqSyedUsmanTitle:Director

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Bach Manco Limited



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Bach Preference Limited



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Bach Holdings 2 Limited



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Bach Finance Limited



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Bach Acquisitions Limited



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Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

By: /s/NickZelenczuk

Name:NickZelenczukTitle:AuthorizedSignatory

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Exhibit Index

(a)-(1) PreliminaryProxyStatementoftheCompanydated,2017 (a)-(2) NoticeofExtraordinaryGeneralMeetingofShareholdersoftheCompany,incorporatedhereinbyreferencetotheproxystatement (a)-(3) FormofProxyCard (a)-(4) PressReleaseissuedbytheCompany,datedApril25,2017,incorporatedhereinbyreferencetoExhibit99.1totheReportonForm6-KfurnishedbytheCompanytothe

SEConApril25,2017 (b)-(1)* FirstLienEuroCommitmentLetter,datedasofApril25,2017,byandamongDeutscheBankAG,LondonBranch,TheHongkongandShanghaiBankingCorporation

Limited,CreditSuisseAG,LondonBranch,MacquarieCapital(USA)Inc.,MacquarieCorporateHoldingsPtyLimited,FugueFinanceLLC,aDelawarelimitedliabilitycompanyandasubsidiaryofBachFinanceLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslandsandFugueFinanceB.V.,aprivatecompanywithlimitedliabilityorganizedunderthelawsoftheNetherlandsandasubsidiaryofBachFinanceLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands

(b)-(2)* CommitmentLetter,datedasofApril25,2017,byandamongKendrilInvestmentPte.Ltd.,FugueFinanceLLC,aDelawarelimitedliabilitycompanyandasubsidiaryof

BachFinanceLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslandsandFugueFinanceB.V.,aprivatecompanywithlimitedliabilityorganizedunderthelawsoftheNetherlandsandasubsidiaryofBachFinanceLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands

(b)-(3)* PreferredEquityCommitmentLetter,datedasofApril25,2017byandbetweenBachPreferenceLimited,HPSInvestmentPartners,LLC(forandonbehalfoffunds

and/oraccountsmanagedand/oradvisedand/orcontrolledbyitorasubsidiaryoraffiliatethereof),KendrilInvestmentPte.Ltd.andPSCPIIIHoldings,LP. (b)-(4)* EquityCommitmentLetter,datedasofApril25,2017,byandbetweenBachFinanceLimitedandTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.1 (b)-(5)* EquityCommitmentLetter,datedasofApril25,2017,byandbetweenBachFinanceLimitedandTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.2 (b)-(6)* EquityCommitmentLetter,datedasofApril25,2017,byandbetweenBachFinanceLimitedandTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVICo-investmentL.P. (b)-(7)* EquityCommitmentLetter,datedasofApril25,2017,byandbetweenBachFinanceLimitedandCanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoard (c)-(1) OpinionofHoulihanLokeyCapital,Inc.datedApril25,2017,incorporatedhereinbyreferencetoAnnexEtotheproxystatement (c)-(2) DiscussionMaterialspreparedbyHoulihanLokeyCapital,Inc.fordiscussionwiththespecialcommitteeoftheboardofdirectorsoftheCompany,datedApril25,2017 (d)-(1) AgreementandPlanofMerger,datedasofApril25,2017,amongtheCompany,BachFinanceLimitedandBachAcquisitionsLimited,incorporatedhereinbyreferenceto

AnnexAtotheproxystatement (d)-(2)* LimitedGuaranteebyTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.1infavoroftheCompany (d)-(3)* LimitedGuaranteebyTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.2infavoroftheCompany

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(d)-(4)* LimitedGuaranteebyTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVICo-investmentL.P.infavoroftheCompany (d)-(5)* LimitedGuaranteebyCanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoardinfavoroftheCompany (d)-(6)* InterimInvestorsAgreement,datedasofApril25,2017,byandamongTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.1,TheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.2,The

BaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVICo-investmentL.P.,CanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoard,BachHoldingsLimited,BachFinanceLimitedandBachAcquisitionsLimited

(d)-(7) ShareSaleandSupportAgreement,datedasofApril25,2017,byandbetweenBachFinanceLimitedandPremierEducationHoldingsLtd,incorporatedhereinby

referencetoAnnexDtotheproxystatement (f)-(1) Dissenters'Rights,incorporatedhereinbyreferencetothesectionentitled"Dissenters'Rights"intheproxystatement (f)-(2) Section238oftheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw(2016Revised),incorporatedhereinbyreferencetoAnnexCtotheproxystatement (g) Notapplicable

* PreviouslyfiledonJune9,2017.

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Exhibit (a)-(1)

,2017

ShareholdersofNordAngliaEducation,Inc.

Re:NoticeofExtraordinaryGeneralMeetingofShareholders

DearShareholder:

YouarecordiallyinvitedtoattendanextraordinarygeneralmeetingofshareholdersofNordAngliaEducation,Inc.(the"Company")tobeheldon,2017at[a.m./p.m.](time).Themeetingwillbeheldat.Theaccompanyingnoticeoftheextraordinarygeneralmeetingandproxystatementprovideinformationregardingthematterstobeactedonattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting,includingatanyadjournmentthereof.

OnApril25,2017,theCompanyenteredintoanagreementandplanofmerger(the"MergerAgreement")withBachFinanceLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands("Parent"),andBachAcquisitionsLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands("MergerSub"),pursuanttowhichMergerSubwillbemergedwithandintotheCompany(the"Merger")andceasetoexist,withtheCompanycontinuingasthesurvivingcompanyinaccordancewiththeCompaniesLaw(2016Revision)oftheCaymanIslands(the"CaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw")andbecomingasubsidiaryofParent.AttheextraordinarygeneralmeetingyouwillbeaskedtoconsiderandvoteuponaproposaltoauthorizeandapprovetheMergerAgreement,theplanofmergerrequiredtobefiledwiththeRegistrarofCompaniesoftheCaymanIslands(the"PlanofMerger"),andthetransactionscontemplatedbytheMergerAgreementandthePlanofMerger,includingtheMerger(collectively,the"Transactions").AcopyoftheMergerAgreementisattachedasAnnexAtotheaccompanyingproxystatementandacopyofthePlanofMergerisattachedasAnnexBtotheaccompanyingproxystatement.

MergerSubwasformedsolelyforthepurposeofeffectingtheMerger.ParentwasformedsolelyforthepurposeofholdingtheCompany'sordinaryshares(the"Shares")andequityinterestsinMergerSubandarrangingtheinvestmentandfinancingtransactionsrelatedtotheTransactions,includingtheMerger,andcompletingtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.MergerSubandParentare,orattheeffectivetimeoftheMerger(the"EffectiveTime")willbe,beneficiallyownedbyaconsortium(the"BuyerGroup")ledbyCanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoardandfundsaffiliatedwithBaringPrivateEquityAsiaGroup,Inc.("BPEA").IftheMergeriscompleted,theCompanywillcontinueitsoperationsasaprivatelyheldcompanyandwillbebeneficiallyownedbytheBuyerGroup,and,asaresultoftheMerger,theShareswillnolongerbelistedontheNewYorkStockExchange.

AttheEffectiveTime,theShares(otherthanSharesheldby(i)PremierEducationHoldingsLtd,anaffiliateofBPEA("PremierEducation"),whichholds69,613,389Shares,or66.9%oftheCompany'sissuedandoutstandingShares,oranytransfereeofPremierEducation,(ii)SharesheldbyParent,theCompanyoranyoftheirsubsidiariesand(iii)Sharesownedbyshareholderswhohavevalidlyexercisedandhavenoteffectivelywithdrawnorlosttheirdissenters'rightsundertheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw(the"DissentingShares"))willbecancelledinexchangeforthemergerconsiderationofUS$32.50perShare(the"MergerConsideration").PremierEducationwillsellitsSharestoParentimmediatelypriortotheclosingoftheMergerforUS$32.50perShare,afterwhich

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suchShareswillbecancelledfornoconsiderationintheMerger.SharesheldbyParent,theCompanyortheirsubsidiarieswillbecancelledfornoconsiderationintheMerger.DissentingShareswillbecancelledintheMergerfortheirfairvalueasdeterminedinaccordancewiththeCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw.

Inadditiontotheforegoing,attheEffectiveTime,allvestedawardsgrantedundertheCompany's2014EquityIncentiveAwardPlan(the"ShareIncentivePlan"),includingoptionstopurchaseShares,willbeconvertedintoarighttoreceiveacashpaymentequaltotheproductofthenumberofSharessubjecttotheawardandtheMergerConsideration(netoftheexercisepriceforeachoptiontopurchaseShares).

AllunvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlan,includingoptionstopurchaseSharesandrestrictedshareunits,thatareheldbynon-employeedirectorsoftheCompanyand50%ofunvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanthatareheldbyotherswillbetreatedinthesamemannerasthevestedawards,asdescribedabove.TheremainingunvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanwillbeconvertedintoawardsinrespectofClassAordinarysharesinBachMancoLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslandsandanindirectmajorityshareholderofParent.TheShareIncentivePlanwillterminateattheEffectiveTime.

AtameetingheldonApril25,2017,aspecialcommittee(the"SpecialCommittee")oftheboardofdirectorsoftheCompany(the"Board"),composedsolelyofindependentdirectorsunaffiliatedwiththeBuyerGrouporanymemberofthemanagementoftheCompany,reviewedandconsideredthetermsandconditionsoftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.TheSpecialCommittee,afterdueconsideration,unanimously(a)determinedthatitisfair(bothsubstantivelyandprocedurally)toandinthebestinterestsoftheCompanyanditsshareholders(otherthanshareholderswhoareaffiliatedwiththeCompany)(the"UnaffiliatedHolders"),anddeclareditadvisablefortheCompany,toenterintotheMergerAgreementandtheothertransactiondocuments,(b)recommendedthattheBoardauthorizeandapprovetheexecution,deliveryandperformanceoftheMergerAgreementandtheothertransactiondocumentsandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,and(c)recommendedthattheBoarddirectthattheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,besubmittedtoavoteatanextraordinarygeneralmeetingoftheshareholdersoftheCompanywiththerecommendationoftheBoardthattheshareholdersoftheCompanyauthorizeandapprovebywayofaspecialresolutiontheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

AtameetingonApril25,2017,theBoard,actingupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee,unanimously(otherthanJackHennessyorKosmasKalliarekos)(a)determinedthatitisfair(bothsubstantivelyandprocedurally)toandinthebestinterestsoftheCompanyandtheUnaffiliatedHolders,anddeclareditadvisablefortheCompany,toenterintotheMergerAgreementandtheothertransactiondocuments,(b)authorizedandapprovedtheexecution,deliveryandperformanceoftheMergerAgreementandtheothertransactiondocumentsandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,and(c)directedthattheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,besubmittedtoavoteatanextraordinarygeneralmeetingoftheshareholdersoftheCompanywiththerecommendationoftheBoardthattheshareholdersoftheCompanyauthorizeandapprovebywayofaspecialresolutiontheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

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After careful consideration and upon the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, the Board authorized and approved the Merger Agreement and thePlan of Merger and unanimously (other than Jack Hennessy or Kosmas Kalliarekos) recommends that you vote:

FOR the proposal to authorize and approve (i) the Merger Agreement, the Plan of Merger and the consummation of the Transactions, including the Merger; (ii) thevariation of the authorized share capital of the Company from US$20,000,000 divided into 2,000,000,000 Shares, of a par value US$0.01 each, to US$20,000,000 divided into1,000,000,000 Class A ordinary shares, of a par value US$0.01 each, and 1,000,000,000 Class B ordinary shares, of a par value US$0.01 each upon the Effective Time (the "Variation of Capital "); and (iii) the amendment and restatement of the existing memorandum and articles of association of the Company (as the surviving company) by thedeletion in their entirety and the substitution in their place of the new amended and restated memorandum and articles of association in the form attached as Appendix II tothe Plan of Merger upon the Effective Time (the " Amendment of the M&A ");

FOR the proposal to authorize each of the directors of the Company to do all things necessary to give effect to (i) the Merger Agreement and the Plan of Merger andthe consummation of the Transactions, including the Merger, (ii) the Variation of Capital, and (iii) the Amendment of the M&A; and

FOR the proposal that the chairman of the extraordinary general meeting be instructed to adjourn the extraordinary general meeting in order to allow the Company tosolicit additional proxies in the event that there are insufficient proxies received to pass the special resolutions during the extraordinary general meeting.

InconsideringtherecommendationoftheBoard,youshouldbeawarethatsomeoftheCompany'sdirectorsandexecutiveofficershaveinterestsintheMergerthataredifferentfrom,orinadditionto,theinterestsoftheshareholdersgenerally.

TheaccompanyingproxystatementprovidesdetailedinformationabouttheMergerandtheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.Weencourageyoutoreadtheentiredocumentandalloftheattachmentsandotherdocumentsreferredtoorincorporatedbyreferencethereincarefully.YoumayalsoobtainmoreinformationabouttheCompanyfromdocumentstheCompanyhasfiledwithorfurnishedtotheSEC,whichareavailableforfreeattheSEC'swebsitewww.sec.gov.

RegardlessofthenumberofSharesthatyouown,yourvoteisveryimportant.TheMergercannotbecompletedunlesstheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,areauthorizedandapprovedbyaspecialresolutionpassedbyanaffirmativevoteofshareholdersrepresentingtwo-thirdsormoreoftheSharespresentandvotinginpersonorbyproxyattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.Asofthedateofthisproxystatement,PremierEducationowns66.9%oftheissuedandoutstandingSharesentitledtovote.PursuanttothetermsofasharesaleandsupportagreementdatedApril25,2017,byandbetweenParentandPremierEducation,theseShareswillbevotedinfavoroftheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

Votingattheextraordinarygeneralmeetingwilltakeplacebypollvoting,asthechairmanoftheBoardhasundertakentodemandpollvotingatthemeeting.Whetherornotyouplantoattendtheextraordinarygeneralmeeting,pleasecompletetheaccompanyingproxycard,inaccordancewiththeinstructionssetforthontheproxycard,aspromptlyaspossible.Thedeadlinetolodgeyourproxycardis,2017at[a.m./p.m.](NewYorktime).Onapoll,eachshareholderhasonevoteforeachShareheldasofthecloseofbusinessinNewYorkon,2017,beingtherecorddatefordeterminingtheshareholdersentitledtovoteattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting(the"RecordDate").

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CompletingtheproxycardinaccordancewiththeinstructionssetforthontheproxycardwillnotdepriveyouofyourrighttoattendtheextraordinarygeneralmeetingandvoteyourSharesinperson.Pleasenote,however,thatifyourSharesareheldbyabroker,bankorothernomineeandyouwishtovoteattheextraordinarygeneralmeetinginperson,youmustobtainfromtheregisteredholderaproxyissuedinyourname.Ifyousubmitasignedproxycardwithoutindicatinghowyouwishtovote,theSharesrepresentedbyyourproxycardwillbevotedFORtheproposaltoauthorizeandapprove(i)theMergerAgreementandthePlanofMergerandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,(ii)theVariationofCapital,and(iii)theAmendmentoftheM&A,FORtheproposaltoauthorizeeachofthedirectorsoftheCompanytodoallthingsnecessarytogiveeffectto(i)theMergerAgreementandthePlanofMergerandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,(ii)theVariationofCapital,and(iii)theAmendmentoftheM&A,andFORtheproposalthatthechairmanoftheextraordinarygeneralmeetingbeinstructedtoadjourntheextraordinarygeneralmeetinginordertoallowtheCompanytosolicitadditionalproxiesintheeventthatthereareinsufficientproxiesreceivedtopassthespecialresolutionsduringtheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.

ShareholderswhoelecttodissentfromtheMergerwillhavetherighttoreceivepaymentofthefairvalueoftheirSharesiftheMergeriscompleted,butonlyiftheydelivertotheCompany,beforethevoteistakenattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting,awrittenobjectiontotheMergerandsubsequentlycomplywithallproceduresandrequirementsofSection238oftheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLawfortheexerciseofdissenters'rights,whichisattachedasAnnexCtotheaccompanyingproxystatement.ThefairvalueofyourSharesasdeterminedundertheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLawcouldbemorethan,thesameas,orlessthanthemergerconsiderationyouwouldreceivepursuanttotheMergerAgreementifyoudonotexercisedissenters'rightswithrespecttoyourShares.

Neither the SEC nor any state securities regulatory agency has approved or disapproved the Merger, passed upon the merits or fairness of the Merger or passed uponthe adequacy or accuracy of the disclosure in this letter or in the accompanying notice of the extraordinary general meeting or proxy statement. Any representation to thecontrary is a criminal offense.

IfyouhaveanyquestionsorneedassistanceinvotingyourShares,youcancontactGeorgesonLLC,theproxysolicitor,at+1.886.257.5415(+1.781.575.2137outsidetheUnitedStates)orat1290AvenueoftheAmericas,9thFloor,NewYork,NY10104.

Thankyouforyourcooperationandcontinuedsupport.

The accompanying proxy statement is dated , 2017, and is first being mailed to the Company's shareholders on or about , 2017.

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Sincerely,

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Nord Anglia Education, Inc. NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON , 2017

DearShareholder:

NoticeisherebygiventhatanextraordinarygeneralmeetingoftheshareholdersofNordAngliaEducation,Inc.(the"Company")willbeheldon,2017at[a.m./p.m.](time)at.

OnlyregisteredholdersofordinarysharesoftheCompany,parvalueUS$0.01pershare(the"Shares"),asatthecloseofbusinessinNewYorkon,2017ortheirproxyholdersareentitledtovoteatthisextraordinarygeneralmeetingoranyadjournmentthereof.Atthemeeting,youwillbeaskedtoconsiderandvoteuponthefollowingresolutions:

Asspecialresolutions:

THAT (i)theagreementandplanofmergerdatedasofApril25,2017(the"MergerAgreement")amongtheCompany,BachFinanceLimited("Parent"),andBachAcquisitionsLimited("MergerSub")(suchMergerAgreementbeingintheformattachedasAnnexAtotheproxystatementaccompanyingthisnoticeofextraordinarygeneralmeetingandwhichwillbeproducedandmadeavailableforinspectionattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting),theplanofmerger(the"PlanofMerger")betweenMergerSubandtheCompanyrequiredtoberegisteredwiththeRegistrarofCompaniesoftheCaymanIslandsforthepurposesoftheMerger(suchPlanofMergerbeingsubstantiallyintheformattachedasAnnexBtotheproxystatementaccompanyingthisnoticeofextraordinarygeneralmeetingandwhichwillbeproducedandmadeavailableforinspectionattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting)inordertogiveeffecttothemergerofMergerSubwithandintotheCompany,withtheCompanysurvivingasasubsidiaryofParent(the"Merger"),andanyandalltransactionscontemplatedthereby,includingtheMerger(the"Transactions"),beauthorizedandapproved;(ii)upontheMergerbecomingeffective,thevariationoftheauthorizedsharecapitaloftheCompanyfromUS$20,000,000dividedinto2,000,000,000Shares,ofaparvalueUS$0.01each,toUS$20,000,000dividedinto1,000,000,000ClassAordinaryshares,ofaparvalueUS$0.01each,and1,000,000,000ClassBordinaryshares,ofaparvalueUS$0.01each(the"VariationofCapital")beauthorizedandapproved;and(iii)upontheMergerbecomingeffective,theamendmentandrestatementoftheexistingmemorandumandarticlesofassociationoftheCompany(asthesurvivingcompany)bythedeletionintheirentiretyandthesubstitutionintheirplaceofthenewamendedandrestatedmemorandumandarticlesofassociationintheformattachedasAppendixIItothePlanofMerger(the"AmendmentoftheM&A"),beauthorizedandapproved;

THAT eachofthedirectorsoftheCompanybeauthorizedtodoallthingsnecessarytogiveeffectto(i)theMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandthetransactionscontemplatedbytheMergerAgreementandthePlanofMerger,includingtheMerger,(ii)theVariationofCapital,and(iii)theAmendmentoftheM&A.

Ifnecessary,asanordinaryresolution:

THAT thechairmanoftheextraordinarygeneralmeetingbeinstructedtoadjourntheextraordinarygeneralmeetinginordertoallowtheCompanytosolicitadditionalproxiesintheeventthatthereareinsufficientproxiesreceivedtopassthespecialresolutionsduringtheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.

AlistoftheshareholdersoftheCompanywillbeavailableatitsprincipalexecutiveofficesatLevel12,St.George'sBuilding,2IceHouseStreet,Central,HongKong,duringordinarybusinesshoursforthetwobusinessdaysimmediatelypriortotheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.

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After careful consideration and upon the unanimous recommendation of the special committee (the " Special Committee ") of the board of directors of the Company(the " Board "), consisting solely of members of the Board who are independent directors unaffiliated with Parent or Merger Sub, or the consortium led by Canada PensionPlan Investment Board and funds affiliated with Baring Private Equity Asia Group, Inc. (" BPEA ") that formed and beneficially own Parent and Merger Sub (the " BuyerGroup ") or any member of the management of the Company, the Board authorized and approved the Merger Agreement and recommends that you vote:

FOR the proposal to authorize and approve (i) the Merger Agreement and the Plan of Merger and the consummation of the Transactions, including the Merger, (ii) theVariation of Capital, and (iii) the Amendment of the M&A;

FOR the proposal to authorize each of the directors of the Company to do all things necessary to give effect to (i) the Merger Agreement, the Plan of Merger and thetransactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the Plan of Merger, including the Merger, (ii) the Variation of Capital, and (iii) the Amendment of the M&A; and

FOR the proposal that the chairman of the extraordinary general meeting be instructed to adjourn the extraordinary general meeting in order to allow the Company tosolicit additional proxies in the event that there are insufficient proxies received to pass the special resolutions during the extraordinary general meeting.

InorderfortheMergertobecompleted,theMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,mustbeauthorizedandapprovedbyaspecialresolutionoftheCompanypassedbyanaffirmativevoteofholdersofSharesrepresentingatleasttwo-thirdsoftheSharespresentandvotinginpersonorbyproxyasasingleclassattheextraordinarygeneralmeetingoftheshareholdersoftheCompany.

Asofthedateofthisproxystatement,PremierEducationHoldingsLtdheld66.9%oftheissuedandoutstandingSharesentitledtovote.Pursuanttothetermsofasharesaleandsupportagreement,datedApril25,2017,byandbetweenParentandPremierEducationHoldingsLtd(suchsharesaleandsupportagreementbeingintheformattachedtotheproxystatementaccompanyingthisnoticeofextraordinarygeneralmeetingasAnnexDandwhichwillbeproducedandmadeavailableforinspectionattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting),theseShareswillbevotedinfavorofeachoftheforegoingresolutions.

RegardlessofthenumberofSharesthatyouown,yourvoteisveryimportant.Evenifyouplantoattendtheextraordinarygeneralmeetinginperson,werequestthatyousubmityourproxyinaccordancewiththeinstructionssetforthontheproxycardaspromptlyaspossible.Youshouldsimplyindicateonyourproxycardhowyouwanttovote,signanddatetheproxycard,andmailtheproxycardintheenclosedreturnenvelopeassoonaspossibletoensurethatitwillbereceivedbytheCompanynolaterthan[a.m./p.m.]on,2017(NewYorktime),whichisthedeadlinetolodgeyourproxycard.Theproxycardisthe"instrumentofproxy"asreferredtointheCompany'sarticlesofassociation.Votingattheextraordinarygeneralmeetingwilltakeplacebypollvoting,asthechairmanoftheBoardhasundertakentodemandpollvotingatthemeeting.EachshareholderhasonevoteforeachShareownedbysuchshareholderasofthecloseofbusinessinNewYorkon,2017.

CompletingtheproxycardinaccordancewiththeinstructionssetforthontheproxycardwillnotdepriveyouofyourrighttoattendtheextraordinarygeneralmeetingandvoteyourSharesinperson.Pleasenote,however,thatifyourSharesareregisteredinthenameofabroker,bankorothernomineeandyouwishtovoteattheextraordinarygeneralmeetinginperson,youmustobtainfromtheregisteredholderaproxyissuedinyourname.

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Ifyouabstainfromvoting,failtocastyourvoteinperson,failtocompleteandreturnyourproxycardinaccordancewiththeinstructionssetforthontheproxycard,orfailtogivevotinginstructionstoyourbroker,dealer,commercialbank,trustcompanyorothernominee,yourvotewillnotbecounted.

IfyoureceivemorethanoneproxycardbecauseyouownSharesthatareregisteredindifferentnames,pleasevoteallofyourSharesshownoneachofyourproxycardsinaccordancewiththeinstructionssetforthoneachsuchproxycard.

ShareholderswhodissentfromtheMergerwillhavetherighttoreceivepaymentofthefairvalueoftheirSharesiftheMergeriscompleted,butonlyiftheydelivertotheCompany,beforethevoteistaken,awrittenobjectiontotheMergerandsubsequentlycomplywithallproceduresandrequirementsofSection238oftheCompaniesLaw(2016Revision)oftheCaymanIslandsfortheexerciseofdissenters'rights,whichisattachedasAnnexCtotheaccompanyingproxystatement.ThefairvalueofyourSharesasdeterminedunderthatstatutecouldbemorethan,thesameas,orlessthantheMergerConsiderationyouwouldreceivepursuanttotheMergerAgreementifyoudonotexercisedissenters'rightswithrespecttoyourShares.

IfyouhaveanyquestionsorneedassistanceinvotingyourShares,youcancontactGeorgesonLLC,theproxysolicitor,at+1.886.257.5415(+1.781.575.2137outsideoftheUnitedStates)orat1290AvenueoftheAmericas,9thFloor,NewYork,NY10104.

TheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheMergeraredescribedintheaccompanyingproxystatement.AcopyoftheMergerAgreementisincludedasAnnexAtotheaccompanyingproxystatementandacopyofthePlanofMergerisincludedasAnnexBtotheaccompanyingproxystatement.Weurgeyoutoreadtheentireproxystatementcarefully.

Notes:

1. Inthecaseofjointholdersthevoteoftheseniorholderwhotendersavote,whetherinpersonorbyproxy(or,inthecaseofacorporationorothernon-naturalperson,byitsdulyauthorizedrepresentativeorproxy),shallbeacceptedtotheexclusionofthevotesoftheotherjointholders,andseniorityshallbedeterminedbytheorderinwhichthenamesoftheholdersstandintheregisterofmembersoftheCompany.

2. Theinstrumentappointingaproxymustbeinwritingandmustbeexecutedunderthehandoftheappointororofhisattorneydulyauthorizedinwriting,or,iftheappointorisacorporationorothernon-naturalperson,underthehandofitsdulyauthorizedrepresentative.

3. Aproxyneednotbeamember(registeredshareholder)oftheCompany.

RegisteredOffice:MaplesCorporateServicesLimitedPOBox309,UglandHouseGrandCayman,KY1-1104CaymanIslands

HeadOfficeAddress:Level12,St.George'sBuilding2IceHouseStreetCentral,HongKong

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BYORDEROFTHEBOARDOFDIRECTORS,

AlanKelseyDirector,2017

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PROXY STATEMENT

Dated , 2017

SUMMARY VOTING INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure that your shares of Nord Anglia Education, Inc. can be voted at the extraordinary general meeting by submitting your proxy or contacting your broker, bankor other nominee.

Ifyoursharesareregisteredinthenameofabroker,bankorothernominee:checkthevotinginstructioncardforwardedbyyourbroker,bankorothernomineetoseewhichvotingoptionsareavailableorcontactyourbroker,bankorothernomineeinordertoobtaindirectionsastohowtoensurethatyoursharesarevotedattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.

Ifyoursharesareregisteredinyourname:submityourproxyassoonaspossiblebysigning,datingandreturningtheaccompanyingproxycardintheenclosedpostage-paidenvelopesothatyoursharescanbevotedattheextraordinarygeneralmeetinginaccordancewithyourinstruction.

Ifyousubmityoursignedproxycardwithoutindicatinghowyouwishtovote,thesharesrepresentedbyyourproxywillbevotedinfavoroftheresolutionstobeproposedattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting,unlessyouappointapersonotherthanthechairmanofthemeetingasproxy,inwhichcasethesharesrepresentedbyyourproxywillbevoted(ornotsubmittedforvoting)asyourproxydetermines.

Ifyouhaveanyquestions,requireassistancewithvotingyourproxycard,orneedadditionalcopiesofproxymaterial,pleasecontactGeorgesonLLC,theproxysolicitor,at+1.886.257.5415(+1.781.575.2137outsidetheUnitedStates)orat1290AvenueoftheAmericas,9thFloor,NewYork,NY10104.

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ThePartiesInvolvedintheMerger 1TheMerger 2MergerConsideration 3TreatmentofCompanyOptionsandRestrictedShareUnits 4ShareSaleandSupportAgreement 4PurposesandEffectsoftheMerger 4ReasonsfortheMergerandRecommendationoftheBoard 4PlansfortheCompanyaftertheMerger 4PositionoftheBuyerGroupastoFairness 5FinancingoftheMerger 5LimitedGuarantees 5ShareOwnershipoftheCompany'sDirectorsandExecutiveOfficersandVotingCommitments 5OpinionoftheSpecialCommittee'sFinancialAdvisor 5InterestsoftheCompany'sDirectorsandExecutiveOfficersintheMerger 6ConditionstotheMerger 6SolicitationofCompetingTransactions 7TerminationoftheMergerAgreement 7TerminationFees 8MaterialU.S.FederalIncomeTaxConsequences 8CaymanIslandsTaxConsequences 8UnitedKingdomTaxConsequences 8RegulatoryMatters 9LitigationRelatedtotheMerger 9AccountingTreatmentoftheMerger 9MarketPriceoftheShares 9FeesandExpenses 9RemediesandLimitationsonLiabilities 10

SPECIALFACTORS 11

BackgroundoftheMerger 11ReasonsfortheMergerandRecommendationoftheBoard 23PositionoftheBuyerGroupastotheFairnessoftheMerger 29CertainFinancialProjections 33OpinionoftheSpecialCommittee'sFinancialAdvisor 36TheBuyerGroup'sPurposeofandReasonsfortheMerger 42EffectoftheMergerontheCompany 43EffectoftheMergerontheCompany'sNetBookValueandNetEarnings 45PlansfortheCompanyaftertheMerger 45AlternativestotheMerger 46EffectontheCompanyiftheMergerisnotCompleted 47FinancingoftheMerger 47LimitedGuarantees 52ShareSaleandSupportAgreement 52InterimInvestorsAgreement 52RemediesandLimitationsonLiabilities 53InterestsoftheCompany'sDirectorsandExecutiveOfficersintheMerger 53

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Page RelatedPartyTransactions 57FeesandExpenses 57VotingbyBuyerGroupattheExtraordinaryGeneralMeeting 57LitigationRelatedtotheMerger 57AccountingTreatmentoftheMerger 57RegulatoryMatters 57Dissenters'Rights 58MaterialU.S.FederalIncomeTaxConsequences 58CaymanIslandsTaxConsequences 61UnitedKingdomTaxConsequences 61

QUESTIONSANDANSWERSABOUTTHEEXTRAORDINARYGENERALMEETINGANDTHEMERGER 63

MARKETPRICEOFTHECOMPANY'SSHARES,DIVIDENDSANDOTHERMATTERS 67

MarketPriceoftheShares 67DividendPolicy 67

THEEXTRAORDINARYGENERALMEETING 68

Date,TimeandPlaceoftheExtraordinaryGeneralMeeting 68ProposalstobeConsideredattheExtraordinaryGeneralMeeting 68OurBoardofDirectors'Recommendation 68Quorum 69RecordDate;SharesEntitledtoVote 69VoteRequired 69ShareholdersEntitledtoVote;VotingMaterials 69ProxyHoldersforRegisteredShareholders 69VotingofProxiesandFailuretoVote 70RevocabilityofProxies 70RightsofShareholdersWhoObjecttotheMerger 70WhomtoCallforAssistance 71SolicitationofProxies 71OtherBusiness 71

THEMERGERAGREEMENTANDPLANOFMERGER 72

StructureandCompletionoftheMerger 72MemorandumandArticlesofAssociation;DirectorsandOfficersoftheSurvivingCompany 72MergerConsideration 73TreatmentofCompanyOptionsandCompanyRestrictedShareUnits 73PaymentProcedures 74RepresentationsandWarranties 75ConductofBusinessPriortoClosing 79Go-Shop;NoSolicitationofTransactions 81NoChangeofRecommendation 84Shareholders'Meeting 86Indemnification;Directors'andOfficers'Insurance 87Financing 88AgreementtoUseReasonableBestEfforts 90CertainAdditionalCovenants 91ConditionstotheMerger 91

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Page TerminationoftheMergerAgreement 93TerminationFees 94FeesandExpenses 95ModificationorAmendment;WaiverofConditions 95RemediesandLimitationsonLiabilities 95

PROVISIONSFORUNAFFILIATEDSECURITYHOLDERS 97

DISSENTERS'RIGHTS 98

FINANCIALINFORMATION 99

TRANSACTIONSINSHARES 102

SECURITYOWNERSHIPOFCERTAINBENEFICIALOWNERSANDMANAGEMENTOFTHECOMPANY 103

FUTURESHAREHOLDERPROPOSALS 104

CAUTIONARYNOTEREGARDINGFORWARD-LOOKINGSTATEMENTS 105

WHEREYOUCANFINDMOREINFORMATION 107

ANNEXA:AGREEMENTANDPLANOFMERGER A-1

ANNEXB:PLANOFMERGER B-1

ANNEXC:SECTION238OFTHECOMPANIESLAW(2016REVISION)OFTHECAYMANISLANDS C-1

ANNEXD:SHARESALEANDSUPPORTAGREEMENT D-1

ANNEXE:OPINIONOFHOULIHANLOKEYCAPITAL,INC. E-1

ANNEXF:DIRECTORSANDEXECUTIVEOFFICERSOFEACHFILINGPERSON F-1

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SUMMARY TERM SHEET

This"SummaryTermSheet,"togetherwiththe"QuestionsandAnswersabouttheExtraordinaryGeneralMeetingandtheMerger,"highlightsselectedinformationcontainedinthisproxystatementregardingtheMergerandmaynotcontainalloftheinformationthatmaybeimportanttoyourconsiderationoftheMerger.Youshouldcarefullyreadthisentireproxystatementandtheotherdocumentstowhichthisproxystatementrefersforamorecompleteunderstandingofthemattersbeingconsideredattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.Inaddition,thisproxystatementincorporatesbyreferenceimportantbusinessandfinancialinformationabouttheCompany.Youareencouragedtoreadallofthedocumentsincorporatedbyreferenceintothisproxystatementandyoumayobtainsuchinformationwithoutchargebyfollowingtheinstructionsin"WhereYouCanFindMoreInformation"beginningonpage107.Inthisproxystatement,theterms"we,""us,""our,"andthe"Company"refertoNordAngliaEducation,Inc.anditssubsidiaries.

The Parties Involved in the Merger

TheCompany

NordAngliaEducation,Inc.isanexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslandsandtheissuerofordinaryshares,parvalueUS$0.01pershare(the"Shares").OurprincipalexecutiveofficesarelocatedatLevel12,St.George'sBuilding,2IceHouseStreet,Central,HongKong.Ourtelephonenumberatthisaddressis+85239511100.

Foradescriptionofourhistory,development,businessandorganizationalstructure,seeourAnnualReportonForm20-FforthefiscalyearendedAugust31,2016,filedwiththeSEConNovember29,2016,asamendedbyourreportonForm20-F/AfiledwiththeSEConJune9,2017,whichisincorporatedhereinbyreference.See"WhereYouCanFindMoreInformation"beginningonpage107foradescriptionofhowtoobtainacopyofourAnnualReport.

TheAcquisitionEntities

BachAggregatorL.P.,anexemptedlimitedpartnershipformedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands("Aggregator"),isanentityformedsolelyforthepurposeofholdingequityinterestsinHoldco(asdefinedbelow)andarrangingtheinvestmentandfinancingtransactionsrelatedtotheTransactions(asdefinedbelow),includingtheMerger(asdefinedbelow).

BachHoldingsLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands("Holdco"),isasubsidiaryofAggregatorformedsolelyforthepurposeofholdingequityinterestsinManco(asdefinedbelow)andarrangingtheinvestmentandfinancingtransactionsrelatedtotheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

BachMancoLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands("Manco"),isasubsidiaryofHoldcoformedsolelyforthepurposeofholdingequityinterestsinPrefco(asdefinedbelow)andarrangingtheinvestmentandfinancingtransactionsrelatedtotheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

BachPreferenceLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands("Prefco"),isasubsidiaryofMancoformedsolelyforthepurposesofissuingpreferredequityaspartofthefinancingoftheMerger,holdingequityinterestsinHoldco2(asdefinedbelow)andarrangingtheinvestmentandfinancingtransactionsrelatedtotheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

BachHoldings2Limited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands("Holdco2"),isasubsidiaryofPrefcoformedsolelyforthepurposeofholdingequityinterestsinParent(asdefinedbelow)andarrangingtheinvestmentandfinancingtransactionsrelatedtotheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

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BachFinanceLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands("Parent"),isasubsidiaryofHoldco2formedsolelyforthepurposeofholdingequityinterestsinMergerSub(asdefinedbelow),arrangingtheinvestmentandfinancingtransactionsrelatedtotheTransactions,includingtheMerger,andcompletingtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

BachAcquisitionsLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands("MergerSub"),isasubsidiaryofParentformedsolelyforthepurposeofeffectingtheMerger.

ThebusinessaddressforAggregatorisc/oWalkersCorporateLimited,CaymanCorporateCentre,27HospitalRoad,GeorgeTown,GrandCaymanKY1-9008,CaymanIslands.ThebusinessaddressforeachofHoldco,Manco,Prefco,Holdco2,ParentandMergerSubisc/oVistra(Cayman)Limited,P.O.Box31119GrandPavilion,HibiscusWay,802WestBayRoad,GrandCayman,KY1-1205,CaymanIslands.

CPPIB

CanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoard("CPPIB")isaprofessionalinvestmentmanagementorganizationthatinveststhefundsnotneededbytheCanadaPensionPlan("CPP")topaycurrentbenefitsonbehalfof20millioncontributorsandbeneficiaries.InordertobuildadiversifiedportfolioofCPPassets,CPPIBinvestsinpublicequities,privateequities,realestate,infrastructureandfixedincomeinstruments.HeadquarteredinToronto,withofficesinHongKong,London,Luxembourg,Mumbai,NewYorkCity,SãoPauloandSydney,CPPIBisgovernedandmanagedindependentlyoftheCanadaPensionPlanandatarm'slengthfromgovernments.AtMarch31,2017,theCPPFundtotaledC$316.7billion.CPPIB'sbusinessaddressisOneQueenStreetEast,Suite2500,Toronto,ONM5C2W5Canada.

TheBaringFilingPersons

TheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.1("BaringLP1"),TheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.2("BaringLP2")andTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVICo-investmentL.P.("BaringCo-InvestLP")areeachexemptedlimitedpartnershipsformedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands.TheregisteredofficeofeachofBaringLP1,BaringLP2andBaringCo-InvestLPisPOBox309,UglandHouse,GrandCayman,KY1-1104,CaymanIslands.

Throughoutthisproxystatement,(i)Aggregator,Holdco,Manco,Prefco,Holdco2,ParentandMergerSubarecollectivelyreferredtoasthe"AcquisitionEntities,"(ii)BaringLP1,BaringLP2andBaringCo-InvestLParecollectivelyreferredtoasthe"BaringFilingPersons,"(iii)BaringLP1,BaringLP2,BaringCo-InvestLPandCPPIBarecollectivelyreferredtoasthe"Sponsors,"(iv)BaringLP1,BaringLP2,BaringCo-InvestLPandCPPIBarecollectivelyreferredtoasthe"Guarantors,"and(v)theAcquisitionEntitiesandtheSponsorsarecollectivelyreferredtoasthe"BuyerGroup."

AdditionalinformationregardingthepartiestotheMergerissetforthinAnnexF,whichisattachedheretoandincorporatedhereinbyreference.

The Merger (Page 72)

Youarebeingaskedtovotetoauthorizeandapprove(i)theagreementandplanofmergerdatedasofApril25,2017(the"MergerAgreement")amongtheCompany,ParentandMergerSub,theplanofmergerrequiredtobefiledwiththeRegistrarofCompaniesoftheCaymanIslands,substantiallyintheformattachedasAnnexB(the"PlanofMerger")andthetransactionscontemplatedthereby,includingtheMerger(the"Transactions"),(ii)thevariationoftheauthorizedsharecapitalofthe

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CompanyfromUS$20,000,000dividedinto2,000,000,000Shares,ofaparvalueUS$0.01each,toUS$20,000,000dividedinto1,000,000,000ClassAordinaryshares,ofaparvalueUS$0.01each,and1,000,000,000ClassBordinaryshares,ofaparvalueUS$0.01eachupontheEffectiveTime(asdefinedbelow)(the"VariationofCapital");and(iii)theamendmentandrestatementoftheexistingmemorandumandarticlesofassociationoftheCompany(asthesurvivingcompany)bythedeletionintheirentiretyandthesubstitutionintheirplaceofthenewamendedandrestatedmemorandumandarticlesofassociationintheformattachedasAppendixIItothePlanofMergerupontheEffectiveTime(the"AmendmentoftheM&A").OncetheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger,theVariationofCapitalandtheAmendmentoftheM&AareauthorizedandapprovedbytherequisitevoteoftheshareholdersoftheCompanyandtheotherconditionstotheconsummationoftheTransactionsaresatisfiedorwaivedinaccordancewiththetermsoftheMergerAgreement,MergerSubwillmergewithandintotheCompany(the"Merger")andceasetoexist,withtheCompanycontinuingasthesurvivingcompanyresultingfromthemerger(the"SurvivingCompany")inaccordancewiththeCompaniesLaw(2016Revision)oftheCaymanIslands(the"CaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw")andbecomingasubsidiaryofParent.TheCompany,astheSurvivingCompany,willcontinuetodobusinessunderthename"NordAngliaEducation,Inc."followingtheMerger.IftheMergeriscompleted,theCompanywillceasetobeapubliclytradedcompany.UponthecompletionoftheMerger,theCompanywillbecomeaprivatecompanybeneficiallyownedbytheBuyerGroup.CopiesoftheMergerAgreementandthePlanofMergerareattachedasAnnexAandAnnexBtothisproxystatement.YoushouldreadtheMergerAgreementandthePlanofMergerintheirentiretybecausethey,andnotthisproxystatement,arethelegaldocumentsthatgoverntheMerger.

Merger Consideration (Page 73)

AttheeffectivetimeoftheMerger(the"EffectiveTime"),eachShareissuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTime(otherthantheSharesdescribedbelow)willbecancelledandceasetoexistandwillbeconvertedintoandexchangedfortherighttoreceiveUS$32.50(the"MergerConsideration"),incash,withoutinterestandnetofanyapplicablewithholdingtaxes.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,iftheMergeriscompleted:

• 69,613,389SharesheldbyPremierEducationHoldingsLtd("PremierEducation"),anaffiliateofBPEA,willbesoldtoParentimmediatelypriortotheclosingoftheMergerforUS$32.50perShare,afterwhichsuchShareswillbecancelledwithoutpaymentofanyconsiderationordistributiontherefor;

• anySharesheldbyParent,theCompanyoranyoftheirsubsidiariesimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTime(suchShares,togetherwithPremierEducation'sShares,the"ExcludedShares")willbecancelledwithoutpaymentofanyconsiderationordistributiontherefor;and

• Sharesownedbyshareholderswhohavevalidlyexercisedandhavenoteffectivelywithdrawnorlosttheirdissenters'rightsundertheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw(the"DissentingShares")willbecancelledandwillentitletheformerholdersthereoftoreceivethefairvalueoftheSharesinaccordancewithsuchholders'dissenters'rightsundertheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw.

AttheEffectiveTime,eachClassAordinaryshareofMergerSubissuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimewillbeconvertedintoonevalidlyissued,fullypaidandnon-assessableClassAordinaryshareoftheSurvivingCompanyandeachClassBordinaryshareofMergerSubissuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimewillbeconvertedintoonevalidlyissued,fullypaidandnon-assessableClassBordinaryshareoftheSurvivingCompany.

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Treatment of Company Options and Restricted Share Units (Page 73)

AttheEffectiveTime,allvestedawardsgrantedundertheCompany's2014EquityIncentiveAwardPlan(the"ShareIncentivePlan"),includingoptionstopurchaseShares,willbeconvertedintoarighttoreceiveacashpaymentequaltotheproductofthenumberofSharessubjecttotheawardandtheMergerConsideration(netoftheexercisepriceforeachoptiontopurchaseShares).

AllunvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlan,includingoptionstopurchaseSharesandrestrictedshareunits,thatareheldbynon-employeedirectorsoftheCompanyand50%ofunvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanthatareheldbyotherswillbetreatedinthesamemannerasthevestedawards,asdescribedabove.TheremainingunvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanwillbeconvertedintoawardsinrespectofClassAordinarysharesinManco.TheShareIncentivePlanwillterminateattheEffectiveTime.

Share Sale and Support Agreement (Page 52)

PremierEducationandParententeredintoasharesaleandsupportagreementdatedApril25,2017(asmaybeamendedfromtimetotime,the"ShareSaleandSupportAgreement"),pursuanttowhichtheyhaveagreed,amongotherthingsandsubjecttothetermsandconditionstherein,that:

• PremierEducationwillvoteallofitsSharesinfavoroftheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger;and

• ParentwillpurchasePremierEducation'sSharesatapriceperShareequaltotheMergerConsiderationimmediatelypriortotheclosingoftheMerger.

AcopyoftheShareSaleandSupportAgreementisattachedasAnnexDtothisproxystatementandisincorporatedhereinbyreference.

Purposes and Effects of the Merger (Page 42)

ThepurposeoftheMergeristoenableParenttoacquire100%oftheCompanyinatransactioninwhichtheholdersofShares(otherthanholdersofExcludedSharesandDissentingShares)willbecashedoutinexchangefortheMergerConsideration.

TheSharesarecurrentlylistedontheNewYorkStockExchange(the"NYSE")underthesymbol"NORD."FollowingtheconsummationoftheMerger,theCompanywillceasetobeapubliclytradedcompanyandwillbecomeaprivatecompanybeneficiallyownedbytheBuyerGroup.

Reasons for the Merger and Recommendation of the Board (Page 23)

TheboardofdirectorsoftheCompany(the"Board"),upontheunanimousrecommendationofaspecialcommittee(the"SpecialCommittee")composedsolelyofindependentdirectorsunaffiliatedwiththeBuyerGrouporanymemberofthemanagementoftheCompany,determinedthatenteringintotheMergerAgreementandthePlanofMergerandconsummatingtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,aresubstantivelyandprocedurallyfairtoandinthebestinterestsoftheCompanyanditsshareholders(otherthanshareholdersaffiliatedwiththeCompany)(the"UnaffiliatedHolders").ForadetaileddiscussionofthematerialfactorstheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardconsidered,see"SpecialFactors—ReasonsfortheMergerandRecommendationoftheBoard"beginningonpage23and"SpecialFactors—EffectoftheMergerontheCompany—PrimaryBenefitsandDetrimentsoftheMerger"beginningonpage44.

Plans for the Company after the Merger (Page 45)

AftertheMerger,Parentanditsaffiliateswilltogetherown100%oftheequityinterestsintheSurvivingCompany.TheBuyerGroupanticipatesthattheCompanywillcontinuetoconductits

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operationssubstantiallyasitcurrentlyconductsthem,exceptthatitwill(i)ceasetobeapubliclytradedcompanyand(ii)havesubstantiallymoredebtthanitcurrentlyhas.See"SpecialFactors—FinancingoftheMerger—DebtFinancing"beginningonpage50foradditionalinformation.

AftertheMergerandthederegistrationoftheShares,theCompanywillnolongerbesubjecttotheExchangeActorthecomplianceandreportingrequirementsoftheNYSEandtherelateddirectandindirectcostsandexpenses.TheCompanyestimatesthatitwillsaveapproximatelyUS$5millionperyearasaresultofceasingtobeapubliccompany.ThemembersoftheBuyerGroup,asthebeneficialownersoftheCompany,willbecomethebeneficiariesofsuchcostsavings.

Position of the Buyer Group as to Fairness (Page 29)

EachmemberoftheBuyerGroupbelievesthattheMergerisfairtotheUnaffiliatedHolders.

Financing of the Merger (Page 47)

TheCompanyandtheBuyerGroupestimatethatapproximatelyUS$4.8billionisrequiredtocompletetheMergerandtheotherTransactions,includingpaymentoffeesandexpensesinconnectionwiththeMergerandtherefinancingoftheCompany'sexistingdebt,assumingnoexerciseofdissenters'rightsbyshareholdersoftheCompany.

TheBuyerGroupexpectstoprovidethisamountthroughacombinationofcommonequity,preferredequityanddebtfinancingcontemplatedbycommitmentlettersobtainedfromfinancingsourcespriortotheexecutionoftheMergerAgreement.

Limited Guarantees (Page 52)

EachoftheGuarantorsexecutedanddeliveredalimitedguaranteeinfavoroftheCompanyonApril25,2017(the"LimitedGuarantees"),pursuanttowhicheachGuarantorhasguaranteedinfavoroftheCompanyaportionofthepaymentobligationsofParentundertheMergerAgreementfortheterminationfeeandcertaincostsandexpensesthatParentmayberequiredtopaytheCompanyundertheMergerAgreement.

Share Ownership of the Company's Directors and Executive Officers and Voting Commitments (Page 103)

Asofthedateofthisproxystatement,thedirectorsandexecutiveofficersoftheCompanyintheaggregateown2,859,062Shares,andnoSharesaresubjecttooptionsandrestrictedshareunitsthatwillvestwithin60daysafterthedateofthisproxystatement.EachofourdirectorsandexecutiveofficerswhobeneficiallyownsShareshasinformedusthat,asofthedateofthisproxystatement,heorsheintendstovoteallofhisorherSharesinfavorofapprovingandauthorizingtheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,forthereasonsdescribedunder"SpecialFactors—ReasonsfortheMergerandRecommendationoftheBoard"beginningonpage23.

Asofthedateofthisproxystatement,PremierEducationholds69,613,389Shares,or66.9%ofourissuedandoutstandingShares.UndertheShareSaleandSupportAgreement,PremierEducationhasagreedtovoteitsSharesinfavoroftheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

Opinion of the Special Committee's Financial Advisor (Page 36)

OnApril25,2017,HoulihanLokeyCapital,Inc.("HoulihanLokey"),verballyrendereditsopiniontotheSpecialCommittee(whichwassubsequentlyconfirmedinwritingbydeliveryofHoulihanLokey'swrittenopinionaddressedtotheSpecialCommitteedatedApril25,2017),asto,asof

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April25,2017,thefairness,fromafinancialpointofview,totheholdersofShares,otherthantheexcludedholders,oftheMergerConsiderationtobereceivedbysuchholdersintheMergerpursuanttotheMergerAgreement.InthesectionsofthisproxystatementregardingtheopinionofHoulihanLokey,referencesto"excludedholders"meansholdersofSharesexercisingrightstodissentfromtheMergerinaccordancewiththeCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw,BaringPrivateEquityAsia,Parent,MergerSub,CPPIB,BaringLP1,BaringLP2,BaringCo-InvestLP,TheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundIV,L.P.,PremierEducationandeachoftheirrespectiveaffiliatesandaffiliatedinvestmentfunds.

Houlihan Lokey's opinion was directed to the Special Committee (in its capacity as such) and only addressed the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the holdersof the Shares, other than the excluded holders, of the Merger Consideration to be received by such holders in the Merger pursuant to the Merger Agreement and did notaddress any other aspect or implication of the Merger, any related transaction or any other agreement, arrangement or understanding entered into in connection therewithor otherwise. The summary of Houlihan Lokey's opinion in this proxy statement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of its written opinion, which isattached as Annex E to this proxy statement and describes the procedures followed, assumptions made, qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken and othermatters considered by Houlihan Lokey in connection with the preparation of its opinion. However, neither Houlihan Lokey's opinion nor the summary of its opinion and therelated analyses set forth in this proxy statement are intended to be, and do not constitute, advice or a recommendation to the Special Committee, the Board, the Company,any security holder of the Company or any other person as to how to act or vote with respect to any matter relating to the Merger.

Interests of the Company's Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger (Page 53)

InconsideringtherecommendationsoftheBoard,theCompany'sshareholdersshouldbeawarethat,asidefromtheirinterestsinSharesoftheCompany,someoftheCompany'sdirectorsandexecutiveofficershaveinterestsintheTransactionsthataredifferentfrom,orinadditionto,theinterestsoftheCompany'sshareholdersgenerally.Theseinterestsmayinclude,amongothers:

• thetreatmentofvestedandunvestedawardsgrantedtothemundertheShareIncentivePlan;

• indemnificationrightsanddirectors'andofficers'liabilityinsurancetobeprovidedbytheSurvivingCompanytoformerdirectorsandofficersoftheCompany;and

• thecontinuedserviceoftheexecutiveofficersoftheCompanywiththeSurvivingCompanyinpositionsthataresubstantiallysimilartotheircurrentpositions.

TheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardwereawarethatsomeoftheCompany'sdirectorsandexecutiveofficershaveinterestsintheTransactionsthataredifferentfrom,orinadditionto,theinterestsoftheCompany'sshareholdersgenerallyandconsideredthis,amongothermatters,inreachingtheirdecisionsandrecommendationswithrespecttotheMergerAgreementandrelatedmatters.Pleasesee"SpecialFactors—InterestsoftheCompany'sDirectorsandExecutiveOfficersintheMerger"beginningonpage53foradditionalinformation.

Conditions to the Merger (Page 91)

TheconsummationoftheMergerissubjecttothefollowingconditions:

• theapproval,byanaffirmativevoteofshareholdersrepresentingtwo-thirdsormoreoftheSharespresentandvotinginpersonorbyproxyattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting,oftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,attheextraordinarygeneralmeeting;

• nolawbeingpassedthatwouldmaketheTransactionsillegal;and

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• obtainingregulatoryapprovalsrequiredbytheMergerAgreement.

TheobligationsofParentandMergerSubtocompletetheMergerarealsosubjecttothefollowingconditions:

• theaccuracyoftherepresentationsandwarrantiesoftheCompanyintheMergerAgreementasoftheclosingdateoftheMerger;

• theCompany'scompliancewithitsagreementsandcovenantsundertheMergerAgreement;

• thedeliverybytheCompanytoParentofacertificatedatedtheclosingdateoftheMergerastothesatisfactionoftheimmediatelyprecedingconditions;and

• therenothavingbeenaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect(asdefinedunder"TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger—RepresentationsandWarranties"beginningonpage75)sincethedateoftheMergerAgreementthatremainscontinuing.

TheobligationsoftheCompanytocompletetheMergerarealsosubjecttothefollowingconditions:

• theaccuracyofrepresentationsandwarrantiesofParentandMergerSubintheMergerAgreementasoftheclosingdateoftheMerger;

• ParentandMergerSub'scompliancewithitsagreementsandcovenantsundertheMergerAgreement;and

• thedeliverybyParenttotheCompanyofacertificatedatedtheclosingdateoftheMergerastothesatisfactionoftheimmediatelyprecedingconditions.

Solicitation of Competing Transactions (Page 81)

TheCompanyhaduntilMay25,2017(the"Go-ShopPeriodEndDate")inwhichtoseekandnegotiatecompetingoffers.TheCompanywasrequiredtonotifyParentofthetermsofanycompetingofferwithin48hoursfollowingtheGo-ShopPeriodEndDate.

AftertheGo-ShopPeriodEndDateuntiltheMergeriscompletedortheMergerAgreementisterminated,theCompanywillnot:

• solicitcompetingtransactions;

• engageinorcontinuediscussionswiththirdpartiesaboutcompetingtransactions;or

• agreetoorapproveacompetingtransaction.

Foramoredetaileddescriptionoftheseprovisions,pleasesee"TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger—Go-Shop;NoSolicitationofTransactions"beginningonpage81).

Termination of the Merger Agreement (Page 93)

TheMergerAgreementmaybeterminatedatanytimepriortotheEffectiveTime:

• bymutualconsentoftheCompanyandParent;

• byeithertheCompanyorParentif:

• theMergerisnotcompletedonorbeforeNovember30,2017;or

• alawisenactedthatwouldmaketheTransactionsillegal;

• bytheCompanyif:

• ParentorMergerSubbreachestheMergerAgreementinspecifiedways;

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• ParentandMergerSubfailtocompletetheMerger;

• theCompanyacceptsasuperiorproposalunderspecifiedcircumstances;or

• theshareholdersdonotapprovetheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,attheextraordinarygeneralmeeting;

• byParent,if:

• theCompanybreachestheMergerAgreementinspecifiedways;or

• theBoardchangesitsrecommendationthatshareholdersapprovetheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,attheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.

Termination Fees (Page 94)

IftheMergerAgreementisterminatedundercertaincircumstancesonorpriortotheGo-ShopPeriodEndDate,theCompanywillpayParentaterminationfeeofUS$34,580,000.IftheMergerAgreementisterminatedundercertaincircumstancesaftertheGo-ShopPeriodEndDate,theCompanywillpaytoParentaterminationfeeofUS$69,160,000.ParentwillpaytheCompanyaterminationfeeofUS$138,320,000ifthemergeragreementisterminatedundercertaincircumstances.

Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences (Page 58)

ForaU.S.Holder(asdefinedunder"SpecialFactors—MaterialU.S.FederalIncomeTaxConsequences"),thereceiptofcashpursuanttotheMergerwillbeataxabletransactionforU.S.federalincometaxpurposesandmayalsobeataxabletransactionunderapplicablestate,localandothertaxlaws.Pleasesee"SpecialFactors—MaterialU.S.FederalIncomeTaxConsequences"beginningonpage58foradditionalinformation.TheU.S.federalincometaxconsequencesoftheMergertoyouwilldependuponyourpersonalcircumstances.YoushouldconsultyourtaxadvisorsforafullunderstandingoftheU.S.federal,state,local,non-U.S.andothertaxconsequencesoftheMergertoyou.

Cayman Islands Tax Consequences (Page 61)

TheGovernmentoftheCaymanIslandswillnot,underexistinglegislation,imposeanyincome,corporateorcapitalgainstax,estateduty,inheritancetax,gifttaxorwithholdingtaxupontheCompanyoritsshareholders.TheCaymanIslandsarenotpartytoadoubletaxtreatywithanycountrythatisapplicabletoanypaymentsmadetoorbytheCompany.

TheCompanyhasreceivedanundertakingfromtheGovernor-in-CabinetoftheCaymanIslandsthat,inaccordancewithsection6oftheTaxConcessionsLaw(2011Revision)oftheCaymanIslands,foraperiodof20yearsfromMarch27,2012(thedateoftheundertaking),nolawwhichisenactedintheCaymanIslandsimposinganytaxtobeleviedonprofits,income,gainsorappreciationsshallapplytotheCompanyoritsoperationsand,inaddition,thatnotaxtobeleviedonprofits,income,gainsorappreciationsorwhichisinthenatureofestatedutyorinheritancetaxshallbepayable(i)onorinrespectoftheshares,debenturesorotherobligationsoftheCompanyor(ii)bywayofthewithholdinginwholeorinpartofapaymentofdividendorotherdistributionofincomeorcapitalbytheCompanytoitsmembersorapaymentofprincipalorinterestorothersumsdueunderadebentureorotherobligationoftheCompany.

United Kingdom Tax Consequences (Page 61)

ShareholderswhoarenotresidentfortaxpurposesintheUnitedKingdom(andneverhavebeen)willnotgenerallybesubjecttoUnitedKingdomtaxationofchargeablegainsonadisposaloftheir

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Sharesunlesstheyarecarryingonatrade,professionorvocationintheUnitedKingdomthroughabranchoragency(or,inthecaseofacorporateshareholder,apermanentestablishment)inconnectionwithwhichtheSharesareused,heldoracquired.

Regulatory Matters (Page 57)

TheCompanydoesnotbelievethatanymaterialfederalorstateregulatoryapprovals,filingsornoticesarerequiredinconnectionwithcompletingtheMergerotherthan:

• withrespecttoantitrustmatters:

• theexpirationorterminationofanywaitingperiodundertheUnitedStatesHart-ScottRodinoAntitrustImprovementsAct(the"HSRAct");

• mergercontrolnotificationsorfilingswiththeEuropeanCommission;and

• mergercontrolnotificationsorfilingswiththeCompetitionCommissionofSwitzerland;and

• withrespecttootherregulatorymatters:

• compliancewithU.S.federalsecuritieslawsandfilingthePlanofMergerandotherdocumentswiththeRegistrarofCompaniesoftheCaymanIslands.

TheFederalTradeCommissiongrantedearlyterminationofthewaitingperiodundertheHSRActonJune5,2017.

Litigation Related to the Merger (Page 57)

TheCompanyisnotawareofanylawsuitthatchallengestheMergerAgreementoranyoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

Accounting Treatment of the Merger (Page 57)

UponcompletionoftheMerger,theCompanywillceasetobeapubliclytradedcompany,andtheMergerisexpectedtobeaccountedforasacommoncontrolbusinesscombinationwithapplicationofthepredecessorvaluesmethodofaccounting,inaccordancewithIFRS3BusinessCombinations.Thisisbasedontheassumptionthattherewillbenochangeintheultimatecontrolofthecombiningentitiesbeforeorafterthebusinesscombination.

Market Price of the Shares (Page 67)

TheMergerConsiderationofUS$32.50perSharerepresentsapremiumof17.7%totheclosingpriceoftheSharesonApril24,2017,thelasttradingdayimmediatelypriortothedatethattheCompanyannouncedthatithadenteredintotheMergerAgreement,apremiumof24.2%,31.7%and33.8%tothevolume-weightedaveragetradingpriceoftheSharesasquotedbytheNYSEduringthe30,60and90tradingdaysimmediatelypriortoApril25,2017,respectively,andapremiumof57.2%tothelowesttradingpriceoftheSharesinthe52-weekperiodimmediatelypriortotheexecutionoftheMergerAgreementonApril25,2017.

Fees and Expenses (Page 57)

BaringPrivateEquityAsiaLimitedhasagreedtopaytheCompany'scostsfor,andtoindemnifytheCompanyforlossesassociatedwith,certainservicesprovidedinconnectionwiththeCompany'sexplorationandevaluationoftheMerger,includingthepreparationandprovisionofsell-sideduediligence,virtualdataroomservicesandtemporarylegalresourcesandsupport.

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ExceptasdescribedaboveandforthecircumstanceswhereeithertheCompanyorParentisrequiredtopayaterminationfeeundertheMergerAgreement,allotherfeesandexpensesinconnectionwiththeMergerAgreementandtheTransactionswillbepaidbythepartythatincurstheexpenses.

Remedies and Limitations on Liabilities (Page 53)

ThepartiestotheMergerAgreementmaybeentitledtospecificperformanceofthetermsoftheMergerAgreement,includinganinjunctionorinjunctionstopreventbreachesoftheMergerAgreement,inadditiontoanyotherremedyatlaworequity.

ThemaximummonetarydamagesavailabletothepartiestotheMergerAgreementaretheterminationfeesdescribedaboveandunder"TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger—TerminationFees"beginningonpage94.

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SPECIAL FACTORS

Background of the Merger

AlldatesandtimesreferencedinthisBackgroundoftheMergerrefertoHongKongTime.

TheBoardandseniormanagementoftheCompanyhaveperiodicallyreviewedtheCompany'slong-termstrategicplanswiththegoalofenhancingshareholdervalue.Aspartofthisongoingprocess,theBoardandseniormanagementoftheCompanyhave,fromtimetotime,consideredstrategicalternativesthatmaybeavailabletotheCompany,includingpotentialcommercialandstrategicbusinesspartnerships,acquisitionsanddispositionsaswellasinformalinquiriesthathavebeenmadefromtimetotimebythirdpartiestoaffiliatesofBPEAastowhetherfundsaffiliatedwithBPEA,theindirectcontrollingshareholdersoftheCompany,whichhavetwoaffiliateddirectorsservingontheBoard,wouldsellalloraportionoftheirstakeintheCompanyorwhethertheCompanywouldbeinterestedinconsideringaproposaltoacquirealloftheCompany'soutstandingShares.

Throughout2016,ChinesepartiesannouncedanumberofsignificantacquisitionsofbusinessesoutsideofChina,andduringthistime,affiliatesofBPEAreceivedseveralinformalinquiriesregardingapotentialacquisitionofthestakeintheCompanyheldbyPremierEducation.Althoughtheseinquiriesdidnotresultinanyfirmoffersorproposalsregardingapotentialtransaction,onSeptember28,2016,aChinesepartysentanaffiliateofBPEAanindicationofinteresttoacquirePremierEducation'sstakeintheCompanyforapriceperSharethatwouldrepresentuptoa20%-50%premiumtotheCompany'sthen-currentshareprice.However,thisexpressionofinterestwasprovidedwithoutdiligence,supportingmaterials,indicationoffinancingorfundingsources,oranyfurtherinformationoroutreachfromsuchparty,andthusBPEAdidnotregarditascredible.AtaspeciallyconvenedtelephonicBoardmeetingonOctober13,2016,BPEAadvisedtheBoardoftheinquiriesitsaffiliateshadreceivedandraisedthepossibilityoftheCompanyengagingafinancialadvisortoevaluatepotentialstrategicalternativesavailablefortheCompany,includingbutnotlimitedtoapotentialsaleofalloftheCompany'soutstandingSharestooneormorepotentialbuyers.InBPEA'sview,giventhesizeoftheCompanyandthehighlyfragmentedindustryinwhichitoperates,thelikelypoolofpotentialbuyerswouldconsistmainlyofChina-basedcompaniesorinvestors.AtthisBoardmeeting,theBoard,afterconsideringitsfiduciaryobligationstotheCompanyandallofitsshareholdersaswellasthepossibledivergenceofinterestsofBPEA'saffiliatedfundsasmajorityshareholdersfromtheinterestsoftheremainingshareholdersoftheCompany,authorizedtheformationofatransactioncommittee(the"TransactionCommittee")consistingofMr.AlanKelseyandMr.JackHennessey,arepresentativeoffundsaffiliatedwithBPEA,toseekproposalsfrompotentialfinancialadvisorstobeengagedbytheBoardforapotentialsaleoftheCompany.

DuringtheperiodbeginningaftertheOctober13,2016meetingoftheBoardandcontinuinguntilDecember8,2016,amemberoftheTransactionCommitteeand/orrepresentativesofBPEAengagedinconfidentialdiscussionswithrepresentativesoffourpotentialfinancialadvisorsregardingtheirpotentialengagementasfinancialadvisortotheBoardwithrespecttoastrategicalternativesreviewprocessfortheCompany.Tofacilitatethesediscussions,onNovember2,2016,anaffiliateofBPEAenteredintoacustomaryconfidentialityagreementwiththeCompany.Customaryconfidentialityagreementswerealsoenteredintowitheachpotentialfinancialadvisor.Thesediscussionsinvolvedreviewsofthebusiness,assets,financialconditionandprospectsoftheCompany,aswellasthepotentialtimingandscopeofastrategicalternativesreviewprocess.AttherequestoftheTransactionCommittee,managementfurnishedtorepresentativesofBPEA,andsubsequentlytothepotentialfinancialadvisors,asetoffive-yearfinancialprojectionsfortheCompanysummarizedunder"—CertainFinancialProjections"below.

OnNovember17,2016,theBoardhelditsregularlyscheduledmeetinginLondon,UnitedKingdom.Duringthemeeting,Mr.HennesseyprovidedanupdatetotheBoardonbehalfoftheTransactionCommitteewithrespecttothediscussionswithpotentialfinancialadvisorsregarding

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potentialstrategicalternativesreviewprocess.ThemembersoftheBoardalsodiscussedthepotentialeffectontheCompanyofamendmentstothelawregulatingprivateeducationinChina.

OnNovember24,2016,duringameetingwithMr.JeanSalata,theChiefExecutiveandFoundingPartnerofBaringPrivateEquityAsia,thatwasscheduledattherequestofMs.DeborahOrida,ManagingDirector,HeadofPrivateEquityAsiaatCPPIB,thepossibilityofasaleoftheCompanywasfirstdiscussed.Mr.SalatainformedMs.OridathatfundsaffiliatedwithBPEAwereinterestedinpotentiallysellingtheirindirectstakeaspartofasaleoftheentireCompany.Ms.OridaandMr.SalataalsoconsideredthepossibilityoffundsaffiliatedwithBPEAparticipatingwithCPPIBinthepossibleacquisitionoftheCompanyanddiscussedatahighlevelthemeritsofsuchparticipationbyfundsaffiliatedwithBPEA.

OnNovember26,2016,theChinesegovernmentannouncednewmeasuresthatwouldsubjectoutboundinvestmentsbyChina-basedacquirersto"strictscrutiny/enhanced"reviews.ThemembersoftheTransactionCommitteesubsequentlydiscussedwithBPEAandthepotentialfinancialadvisorsthatthesenewmeasureswouldlikelyimpairtheabilityofChinesebuyerstosubmitatransactionproposalatasignificantpremium,ifaChinesebuyerwouldbewillingtosubmitaproposalatall,andaccordinglywouldreducethelikelihoodthatastrategicalternativesreviewprocesswouldyieldanattractivethirdpartytransactionproposal.

DuringthefirstweekinDecember2016,representativesofBPEAdiscussedwithMr.AlanKelsey,thechairmanoftheBoard,onaninformalbasis,thatfundsaffiliatedwithBPEAmightbeinterestedinconsideringwhethertoformaconsortiumandsubmitaproposalforthepotentialacquisitionoftheCompany,butemphasizedthatnointernaldecisionhadbeenmadeandthatBPEAwasnotpreparedtomakeaformalrequestorapproachtotheCompanywithrespecttoanyBPEAproposalatthattime.

OnDecember8,2016,theBoardmetinexecutivesessionatatelephonicmeeting,atwhichtherepresentativesofBPEAwerenotinattendance.Mr.KelseyupdatedtheBoardontheTransactionCommitteeprocess,aswellasthediscussionswiththepotentialfinancialadvisorsandrepresentativesofBPEA.TheparticipantsdiscussedthepotentialimpactforChinesebuyersofboththenewmeasuresinstitutedbytheChinesegovernmentwithrespecttooutboundinvestmentandthepublicperceptionregardingtheamendmentstothelawregulatingprivateeducationinChina,includingthatthesewouldlikelyimpairtheabilityofaChinesebuyertosubmitatransactionproposalatasignificantpremium.Accordingly,theBoarddeterminedthatitwouldnolongerseekproposalsfrompotentialfinancialadvisorsforthesaleoftheCompany,giventhelimitedlikelihoodofanattractiveproposalfromaChinesebuyerandthepotentialnegativeimpactthatthefailureofabroadly-marketedsaleprocesscouldhaveontheCompany.Mr.KelseyalsoreviewedwiththeBoardtheinformaldiscussionswithrepresentativesofBPEAregardingBPEA'spotentialinterestinevaluatingwhethertosubmitaproposalfortheacquisitionoftheCompany.ItwasnotedthatBPEAhadnotmadeaformalrequesttotheCompanyregardinganypotentialtransactionproposal.

OnDecember20,2016,Mr.SalataandMs.OridamettofurtherdiscussapotentialacquisitionoftheCompany.

OnJanuary4,2017,seniorteammembersofBPEAanditsaffiliatesmetwithseniorteammembersofCPPIBtodiscusswhattheprocessforapotentialacquisitionoftheCompanywouldentailandwhatCPPIBwouldlikelyrequestintermsofthescopeofitsduediligenceregardingtheCompany.

OnJanuary5,2017,arepresentativefromBPEAinformedMr.KelseythatBPEAwasinterestedinevaluatingapotentialacquisitionoftheCompanytogetherwithaleadinvestorwithwhichBPEA'saffiliatedfundswouldformabuyergroup,andwishedtorequestaccesstocertainconfidentialinformationoftheCompanytoenablesuchbuyergrouptoexplorethefeasibilityofsuchatransaction.Mr.KelseysaidthatthemattershouldbediscussedwiththeBoard.

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OnJanuary13,2017,theBoardconvenedaspecialboardmeeting.RepresentativesoftheCompanymanagement,BPEAandLatham&Watkins,theCompany'slegalcounsel,alsoattendedthemeeting.Atthemeeting,BPEAcommunicatedtotheBoarditsdesiretoevaluateapotentialacquisitionoftheCompanybyabuyergroupledbyaleadinvestortogetherwithfundsaffiliatedwithBPEAandrequestedcooperationfromtheBoardandCompanymanagementtoexplorethispotentialtransaction.Inparticular,BPEArequestedthattheCompanyengagefinancial,commercial,legal,taxandotheradvisorstoconductsell-sideduediligence,andotherwiseassistandfacilitateduediligencebyBPEAanditsaffiliates,otherpotentialmembersofthisbuyergroupandtheirpotentialfinancingsourcesinconnectionwiththeirevaluationofthepotentialtransaction(the"RequestedCooperation").RepresentativesofBPEAthenaddressedquestionsfrommembersoftheBoardregardingtherequest.Followingthisdiscussion,Messrs.JackHennessyandKosmasKalliarekos,twodirectorsaffiliatedwithBPEA,andrepresentativesofBPEAleftthemeeting(andthereafterrecusedthemselvesfromtheremainderofthetransactionprocess),afterwhichtheremainingdirectorsreceivedlegaladvicefromLatham&Watkinsregardingthedutiesofdirectorsunderapplicablelaw,basedupondiscussionswithMaplesandCalder,theCompany'sCaymanIslandslegalcounsel,potentialconflictsofinterestpresentedbyBPEA'sindicationofpotentialinterestandtheRequestedCooperation,andbestpracticesinthistypeofsituation,includingthedesirabilityofestablishingacommitteeofindependentdirectorswithseparateanddedicatedfinancialandlegaladvisorstoevaluateBPEA'sindicationofpotentialinterest,otheralternativesandtheRequestedCooperation.TheremainingdirectorsaskedquestionsofLatham&Watkinsandadiscussionensued,afterwhichtheLatham&Watkinsrepresentativeleftthemeeting.Afterfurtherdiscussion,theremainingdirectorsresolvedtorecommendtotheBoardtheestablishmentoftheSpecialCommitteeconsistingofMessrs.AlanKelseyandNickBaird,eachofwhomisamemberoftheBoard,isnotamemberofCompanymanagementandisnotaffiliatedwithBPEAoritsaffiliates(otherthantheCompanyanditssubsidiaries).

OnJanuary16,2017,theSpecialCommitteeconvenedatelephonicmeetingwithKirkland&Ellis,whichitretainedasitsU.S.legaladvisor,todiscussBPEA'srequestfortheRequestedCooperation.TheSpecialCommitteeconsideredvariousrelevantfactors,includingamongothers,thefactthatfundsaffiliatedwithBPEAindirectlyholdapproximately67%oftheCompany'soutstandingShares.AfterdiscussionwithKirkland&Ellis,theSpecialCommitteedeterminedthatitwouldbeadvisablefortheCompanytoengageitsexistingadvisorstoprovidetheRequestedCooperationtoBPEA,ontheconditionthatBPEAoritsaffiliatesreimbursetheCompanyforrelatedcostsandexpensesandsuchduediligenceexercisedidnotunreasonablyinterferewiththeCompany'soperations.TheSpecialCommitteealsoauthorizedKirkland&EllistonegotiateconfidentialityagreementswithBPEAoritsaffiliatesanditspotentialco-investorsandfinancingsourcesonbehalfoftheCompany.

Fromtimetotimethereafter,Kirkland&EllishelddiscussionswithrepresentativesofMaplesandCalder,theCompany'sCaymanIslandslegalcounsel,regardingthepotentialtransaction,thedirectors'dutiesinconnectionwithconsideringandevaluatingthepotentialtransactionandotheralternativesandothermattersofCaymanIslandslawthatwererelevanttotheSpecialCommittee'sdutiesandprocess.

OnJanuary19,2017,theBoardconvenedatelephonicmeeting,duringwhichtheBoardratifiedtheestablishmentoftheSpecialCommitteeaspreviouslyrecommendedbydirectorsnotaffiliatedwithBPEAattheBoardmeetingonJanuary19,2017.TheBoardalsoformallydelegatedbythesameresolutionstotheSpecialCommitteethepowerandauthorityto,amongotherthings:(i)administer,oversee,authorizeandapprove,totheextentrequestedbyBPEA,theCompany'scooperationwith,supportfororparticipationin,BPEA'sevaluationofapotentialacquisitionoftheCompany;(ii)solicit,review,consider,negotiate,reject,endorseandrecommendanypotentialacquisitionproposalbyBPEAoranyotherpotentialstrategicorfinancialalternative;and(iii)engagefinancial,legalandotheradvisorstoassistandadvisetheSpecialCommitteeinperformingitsresponsibilitiesandduties.TheBoardfurtherresolvedthatitwouldnotproposeorrecommendanypotentialacquisitionproposalbyBPEAoranyotherpotentialstrategicorfinancialalternativeforapprovalbytheCompany'sshareholdersorotherwiseapproveanypotentialacquisitionproposalbyBPEAoranyotherpotentialstrategicorfinancialalternativewithoutapriorfavorablerecommendationofsuchproposaloralternativebytheSpecialCommittee.

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BetweenJanuary18,2017andApril12,2017,BPEAoritsaffiliatescontactedanumberofpotentialequityco-investorsandexternalfinancingsourcestoexploretheprospectsofthesepotentialequityco-investorsandexternalfinancingsourcesprovidingdebtandequityfinancinginconnectionwiththepotentialacquisitionoftheCompany.

BetweenJanuary18,2017andthesigningoftheMergerAgreement,theCompany,underthedirectionoftheSpecialCommittee,negotiatedandenteredintoconfidentialityagreementswithBPEA,CPPIB,andcertainotherpotentialequityinvestorsandexternalfinancingsources.Duringthesameperiod,underthesupervisionoftheSpecialCommitteewiththeassistanceofitsadvisorsandwiththefacilitationoftheCompany,itsadvisorsandmanagement,BPEA,CPPIBandthealternativeequityinvestorsandexternalfinancingsourcesconductedduediligenceontheCompany,includingregardingitsbusiness,assets,financialpositionandprospects.

OnJanuary23,2017,Kirkland&Ellis,BPEA,CompanymanagementandLatham&Watkinsheldatelephonicmeetingtodiscusstheduediligenceprocess.

OnJanuary26,2017,anaffiliateofBPEAengagedWeil,Gotshal&MangesLLP("Weil")aslegalcounseltoactonitsbehalfandthatofanybuyergroupformedforapotentialtransactionandonFebruary21,2017engagedWalkerstoactasthebuyergroup'sCaymanIslandslegalcounselforthepotentialtransaction.

OnFebruary7,2017,Kirkland&EllisandWeilheldatelephonicmeetingtodiscusstheduediligenceprocessandrelatedissues.

OnFebruary8,2017,theSpecialCommitteeheldatelephonicmeetingatwhichrepresentativesofKirkland&Elliswerepresent.Atthemeeting,theSpecialCommitteediscussedwithKirkland&Ellistheduediligenceprocessandcertainrelatedissues.

LateronFebruary8,2017,theSpecialCommitteeheldatelephonicmeetingwithBPEA.CompanymanagementandrepresentativesofKirkland&Ellisalsoattendedthemeeting.Thepartiesdiscussedcertainprocessandlogisticalissuesrelatedtotheduediligenceprocessandthestatusofthebuyergroup'spotentialformationofanacquisitionproposal.TheSpecialCommitteeemphasizedtheimportancethattheevaluationprocessofBPEAanditspotentialpartnersandfinancingsourcesnotundulyinterferewiththeCompany'soperations.

BetweenFebruary8,2017andtheendofFebruary2017,theCompany,underthedirectionoftheSpecialCommittee,negotiatedandenteredintoconfidentialityagreementsandengagementletterswithalloftheadvisorsthatwouldconductsell-sideduediligence(the"VDDAdvisors").Duringthesameperiod,suchadvisorsinitiatedtheirrespectiveduediligenceprocessesontheCompany,underthesupervisionoftheSpecialCommittee.

OnFebruary21,2017,CPPIBengagedRopes&Gray("Ropes")asitslegalcounselinconnectionwiththepotentialacquisition,andheldatelephonicmeetingwithRopestodiscusstheduediligenceprocess,dealexecutionmattersandinterimarrangementsamongthebuyergroup.

OnFebruary23,2017,CPPIBandBPEAconvenedateleconferencemeetingtodiscusscertaininterimconsortiummattersasbetweenthemselvesinrespectofthepotentialacquisition.

OnMarch3,2017,anaffiliateofBPEAandtheCompanyenteredintoareimbursementandindemnityagreement,pursuanttowhich,amongotherthings,suchaffiliateofBPEAagreedtoreimburseexpensesincurredbytheCompanyinconnectionwithconductingthesell-sideduediligence.

BeginningaroundearlyMarch2017,CPPIBalsoengageditsownseparatecommercial,financial,taxandreputationaladvisorstoassistinitsevaluationofthepotentialacquisition.

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OnMarch6,2017,Kirkland&Ellis,BPEA,WeilandCompanymanagementheldatelephonicmeeting.Atthemeeting,BPEAprovidedanupdateregardingitsprocessofidentifyingequityco-investorsandexternalfinancingsources.

BetweenMarch7,2017andMarch17,2017,anaffiliateofBPEAenteredintonon-disclosureagreementswith(i)HSBCBank(USA),N.A,(ii)HSBCSecurities(USA)Inc.,(iii)CreditSuisse(HongKong)Limited,(iv)DeutscheBankAG,HongKongBranchand(v)MacquarieCapital(USA)Inc.toevaluatethepotentialforthesepartiesortheiraffiliatestoprovidedebtfinancinginconnectionwiththeacquisitionoftheCompany.Thesepartiesand/ortheiraffiliatesdidultimatelycommittoprovidedebtfinancingbywayoftheirrespectiveexecutionoftheFirstLienEuroCommitmentLetter(asdefinedunder"SpecialFactors—FinancingoftheMerger"beginningonpage47)onApril25,2017.

OnMarch7,2017,anaffiliateofBPEAexecutedanon-disclosureagreementwithGICSpecialInvestmentsPteLtd("GIC")toevaluatethepotentialforGICand/oritsaffiliatestoprovidedebtandequityfinancinginconnectionwiththeacquisitionoftheCompany.AnaffiliateofGIC,KendrilInvestmentPTE.Ltd,didultimatelycommittoprovide(i)aportionofthepreferredequityfinancingbywayofitsexecutionofthePreferredEquityCommitmentLetter(asdefinedunder"SpecialFactors—FinancingoftheMerger"beginningonpage47)onApril25,2017and(ii)aportionofthedebtfinancingbywayofitsexecutionoftheKendrilCommitmentLetter(asdefinedunder"SpecialFactors—FinancingoftheMerger"beginningonpage47)onApril25,2017.

OnMarch10,March11andMarch12,2017,theSpecialCommitteeheldmultipletelephonicmeetings,duringwhichmeetingstheVDDAdvisorspresentedtheirrespectivepreliminaryduediligencefindings.RepresentativesfromtheCompanyandKirkland&Elliswerepresentduringallofthesemeetings.Duringthesemeetings,theSpecialCommitteeaskedquestionsregardingthemethodologyforconductingduediligenceandthepreliminaryduediligencefindings.Afterthesemeetings,theSpecialCommitteeapprovedandauthorizedtheprovisionofthepreliminaryduediligencefindingstoBPEAandotherpotentialequityco-investorsandexternalfinancingsourcesthathadenteredintoconfidentialityagreementswiththeCompany.

OnMarch13,2017,BPEA,Weil,CompanymanagementandKirkland&Ellisheldatelephonicmeeting.Duringthismeeting,Kirkland&Ellis,onbehalfoftheSpecialCommittee,requestedupdatesfromBPEAregardingitsevaluationofapotentialacquisitionoftheCompany.BPEAindicatedthatithopedtobeinapositiontoprovideanupdateassoonaspossible.

OnMarch15,2017,anaffiliateofBPEAexecutedanon-disclosureagreementwithHPSInvestmentPartners,LLCtoevaluatethepotentialforHPSInvestmentPartners,LLCand/oritsaffiliatestoprovideequityfinancinginconnectionwiththeacquisitionoftheCompany.HPSInvestmentPartners,LLCdidultimatelycommittoprovideaportionofthepreferredequityfinancingbywayofitsexecutionofthePreferredEquityCommitmentLetter(asdefinedunder"SpecialFactors—FinancingoftheMerger"beginningonpage47)onApril25,2017.

OnMarch16,2017,anaffiliateofBPEAexecutedanon-disclosureagreementwithParkSquareCapital,LLP("PSC")toevaluatethepotentialforPSCand/oritsaffiliatestoprovidefinancinginconnectionwiththeacquisitionoftheCompany.AnaffiliateofPSC,PSCPIIIHoldings,LP,didultimatelycommittoprovideaportionofthepreferredequityfinancingbywayofitsexecutionofthePreferredEquityCommitmentLetter(asdefinedunder"SpecialFactors—FinancingoftheMerger"beginningonpage47)onApril25,2017.

OnMarch20,2017,theSpecialCommitteeheldatelephonicmeetingwithrepresentativesofBPEA,atwhichrepresentativesfromKirkland&Elliswerealsopresent.AttheSpecialCommittee'srequest,BPEAprovidedtheSpecialCommitteewithanupdateonBPEA'sprocessofidentifyingequityco-investorsandexternalfinancingsourcesandevaluationofapotentialacquisitionoftheCompany.

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OnthesamedayimmediatelyafterthetelephonicmeetingwithBPEA,theSpecialCommitteeheldanothertelephonicmeetingwithKirkland&Ellis,duringwhichtheSpecialCommitteereviewedwithKirkland&ElliscertainprocessissuesinconnectionwiththediscussionswithBPEA.TheSpecialCommitteealsodiscussedwithKirkland&Elliswhethertoconducta"marketcheck"atthisstage,andKirkland&Ellisprovidedanoverviewofthekeylegalconsiderationsinmakingsuchadecision.Afterthediscussion,theSpecialCommitteedeterminedtodefersuchdecisiontoalaterstagebuttocontinuetoevaluatethatdeterminationinlightofsubsequentevents.Finally,theSpecialCommitteediscussedwithKirkland&EllistheretentionofafinancialadvisortotheSpecialCommittee.Kirkland&EllisdiscussedwiththeSpecialCommitteecertaincriteriathattheSpecialCommitteeshouldconsiderwhenevaluatingpotentialfinancialadvisors.Followingthediscussion,theSpecialCommitteeauthorizedKirkland&EllistocontacttwofirmstoassesstheirinterestinbeingconsideredfortheroleoffinancialadvisortotheSpecialCommitteeandtorequestthateachfirmsubmitaproposal,includingtheirqualifications,advisoryexperienceandafeeproposalforconsiderationbytheSpecialCommittee.

BetweenMarch27,2017andApril6,2017,BPEAhelddiscussionswithanotherprivateequityfirm("PartyA")aboutjoiningthebuyergroupasaleadinvestoranduponexecutinganon-disclosureagreementwiththeCompany,arrangedforPartyA'sduediligenceoftheCompany.OnApril6,2017,BPEAinformedPartyAthatBPEAwasnolongerinterestedinundertakingatransactionwithPartyAasPartyAhadfocusedonasplit-upoftheCompanytocarveouttheCompany'sChinabusiness,whichinBPEA'sviewaddedcomplexitiesandwhichimpliedavaluationthatwasuncertainandnotcompelling.

OnMarch27,2017,BPEA,Weil,CompanymanagementandKirkland&Ellisheldatelephonicmeeting,duringwhichBPEAprovidedafurtherupdateonitsprocessofidentifyingequityco-investorsandexternalfinancingsources,andthepotentialtimingofapreliminaryproposalfromBPEA.

OnMarch30,2017andMarch31,2017,theSpecialCommitteeheldseparatetelephonicmeetingswithrepresentativesofHoulihanLokeyandanotherfinancialadvisorcandidate,respectively,toevaluateeachfirm'ssuitabilitytoserveasthefinancialadvisortotheSpecialCommittee.Atthesemeetings,HoulihanLokeyandtheotherfinancialadvisorcandidatepresentedtheirqualificationsandexperienceandansweredquestionsraisedbytheSpecialCommittee.

OnMarch31,2017,afterthemeetingswithrepresentativesofHoulihanLokeyandtheotherfinancialadvisorcandidate,theSpecialCommitteeheldatelephonicmeetingwithKirkland&EllistodiscusstheselectionofthefinancialadvisortotheSpecialCommittee.AfterconsideringHoulihanLokey'scredentials,reputationandexperience,itslackofexistingorothermaterialrelationshipswiththeCompanyortheBuyerGroupthattheSpecialCommitteebelievedwouldimpairitsabilitytoprovideobjectiveadviceanditsproposedfeearrangements,theSpecialCommitteedeterminedtoretainHoulihanLokeyasitsfinancialadvisor.

AlsoonApril3,2017,BPEA,WeilandKirkland&Ellisheldaconferencecall.Onthecall,BPEAprovidedanupdateregardingtheprogressofduediligencebeingperformedbyitsco-investorandadvisedthatBPEAexpectedtoprovideanupdateonitsevaluationofapotentialtransactiontotheSpecialCommitteeinafewdays.

OnApril4,2017,theSpecialCommitteereceivedaletterfromanaffiliateofBPEA,addressedtotheBoard,containingaconfidential,preliminary,non-bindingproposaltoacquiretheCompanyinagoing-privatetransactionforUS$30.00perShare.Intheletter,BPEA,throughitsaffiliate,expresseditsdesiretoexecutedefinitiveagreementsforthetransactionassoonaspossible.

OnApril5,2017,theSpecialCommitteeheldatelephonicmeetingatwhichrepresentativesofKirkland&ElliswerepresenttodiscusstheproposalfromBPEA.Duringthemeeting,representativesofKirkland&EllisprovidedanoverviewoftheSpecialCommittee'skeydutiesandconsiderations,

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fromalegalperspective,inrespondingtoaproposalofthistype.TheSpecialCommitteethendiscusseditsstrategyinrespondingtotheproposal.Followingthediscussions,theSpecialCommitteedirectedKirkland&EllistoarrangeatelephonicmeetingwithBPEAtoclarifycertainaspectsoftheproposaldiscussedatthemeeting.

Also,onApril5,2017,theCompanymanagement,atthedirectionoftheSpecialCommittee,furnishedtoHoulihanLokeyasetoffive-yearfinancialprojectionsforuseinHoulihanLokey'sfinancialanalysis.See"—CertainFinancialProjections"belowforamoredetaileddescriptionregardingthesefinancialprojections.

OnApril6,2017,theSpecialCommitteeheldatelephonicmeetingwithaffiliatesofBPEA.RepresentativesofHoulihanLokey,Kirkland&EllisandWeilalsoattendedthemeeting.OnbehalfoftheSpecialCommittee,Kirkland&EllisaskedvariousquestionsdiscussedattheApril5,2017SpecialCommitteemeetingregarding,amongotherthings,theexpectedownershipinterestofBPEAanditsaffiliatesintheCompanyfollowingtheproposedtransaction,thecontemplatedallocationoffundingamongdifferentfinancingsources,andwhetherBPEAanditsaffiliateswouldbeopentoconsideranalternativeacquisitionproposalbyathirdparty.BPEA'saffiliatesdidnotprovidedefinitiveanswerstothesequestionsatthemeetingbutindicateditwasmakinggoodprogressinarrangingbothequityanddebtfinancing.BPEA'saffiliatesalsoconveyeditsbeliefthatBPEAanditsaffiliatesweretheonlypartiesthatwouldbeabletoleadatransactionthatwouldnottriggera"changeofcontrol"undermanyoftheregulatoryregimesandmaterialcontractstowhichtheCompanyissubject,andthereforethatthetransactionproposedbyBPEAwouldprovidemoreclosingcertaintyandcouldbecompletedmoreexpeditiouslyascomparedtopotentialalternativetransactions.

LateronApril6,2017,theSpecialCommitteeheldatelephonicmeetingwiththefollowingmembersoftheBoardinattendanceattherequestoftheSpecialCommittee:AndrewFitzmaurice,GraemeHalder,CarlosWatsonandLouisT.Hsieh.RepresentativesofHoulihanLokey,Kirkland&EllisandLatham&Watkinsalsoattendedthemeeting.Duringthemeeting,theSpecialCommitteeprovidedahigh-levelupdatetotheattendingdirectorsonitsprocess,includingthereceiptofBPEA'sproposalonApril4,2017andansweredquestionsfromtheotherdirectorsregardingthetermsoftheproposalandthestatusofotherrelatedworkstreams.

OnApril7,2017,theSpecialCommitteeheldatelephonicmeetingwithaffiliatesofBPEA.RepresentativesofHoulihanLokey,Kirkland&EllisandWeilalsoattendedthemeeting.Atthemeeting,affiliatesofBPEAprovidedclarificationsoncertainquestionsraisedonbehalfoftheSpecialCommitteeattheApril6,2017meetingbetweentheSpecialCommitteeandaffiliatesofBPEA.Amongotherthings,BPEA'saffiliatesindicatedthefollowing:(i)investmentfundsaffiliatedwithBPEAthatindirectlyholdShareswouldbepreparedtoconsidersellingtheirSharestoathirdpartythatsubmittedatransactionproposaltotheCompanybutwouldevaluateanythirdpartyproposalindependentlyonthemerits,takingintoconsiderationallfactsandcircumstances(includingclosingcertaintyandtiming)andwouldnotunconditionallydefertotheSpecialCommittee'sevaluationanddeterminationwithrespecttoanysuchproposal;(ii)inthetransactionproposedbyBPEA,BPEAexpecteditsaffiliatesthatindirectlyholdShareswouldsell100%oftheirstaketotheBuyerGroup,whilecertainotheraffiliatesofBPEAwouldjointheBuyerGroupandfundpartoftheequityfinancingforthetransaction;and(iii)BPEAexpectedthenetproceedstoitssellingaffiliatestosubstantiallyexceedtheequityfinancingfundedbyitsaffiliatesparticipatingintheBuyerGroup.BPEA'saffiliatesalsoreiteratedtheBuyerGroup'sintentiontostructuretheproposedtransactionsothatBPEAanditsaffiliateswouldcontinuetocontroltheCompanyfollowingtheclosing,andthereforethattheproposedtransactionwouldprovidemoreclosingcertaintyandcouldbeexecutedmoreexpeditiouslyascomparedtopotentialalternativetransactionsbecauseBPEAbelieveditwouldnottriggermanyofthepotentialapprovalandconsentrequirementsthatwouldotherwisebetriggeredbya"changeofcontrol"transaction.

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LateronApril7,2017,WeilsentRopesaninitialdraftoftheMergerAgreement.Overthecourseofthenextthreedays,WeilandRopesdiscussedfurtherrevisionstothedraftMergerAgreementandagreedontheBuyerGroup'sdraftoftheMergerAgreementthatwouldbeprovidedtotheSpecialCommittee.

OnApril10,2017,CPPIB,affiliatesofBPEA,Weil,HoulihanLokeyandKirkland&Ellisheldatelephonicmeeting.Atthemeeting,BPEAadvisedthatCPPIBandBPEAhadreachedagreementforCPPIBtobetheleadinvestor,joinedbyfundsaffiliatedwithBPEA,toformtheBuyerGroupfortheproposedtransaction,andrequestedthatCPPIBbeincludedinfuturecorrespondencefromtheSpecialCommitteetotheBuyerGroup.BPEA'saffiliatesalsoindicatedthatitandCPPIBwereworkinghardtocompleteduediligenceandfinalizethefinancingcommitmentsfortheproposedtransaction,andthattheyexpectedtoprovideproposeddraftsofthetransactionagreements,includingtheMergerAgreement,promptly.Finally,CPPIBandBPEA'saffiliatesrequestedafurthertelephonicmeetingwiththeSpecialCommitteefortheCPPIBteamtoformallymakeanintroduction,andthepartiestentativelyscheduledthismeetingforApril13,2017,whichtimingwassubsequentlyconfirmed.

AlsoonApril10,2017,shortlyafterthetelephonicmeetingwithCPPIBandBPEA'saffiliates,theSpecialCommitteeheldanothertelephonicmeetingatwhichrepresentativesofHoulihanLokeyandKirkland&Elliswerepresent.AttherequestoftheSpecialCommitteeHoulihanLokeyupdatedtheSpecialCommitteeonthestatusofitsinvestigationandanalysiswithrespecttotheCompany.TheSpecialCommitteethendiscussedwiththeassistanceofitsadvisorshowtorespondtotheApril4,2017proposalletterandvariousrelatedconsiderations,including,amongotherthings,therecentandexpectedfinancialperformanceoftheCompany,theCompany'scurrentstockprice,thepreliminaryindicationsofpotentialinterestpreviouslyreceivedbyaffiliatesofBPEAfortheirindirectstakeandwhethersuchpreliminaryindicationswereindicativeofthepotentialvalueoftheCompanyinconnectionwiththeSpecialCommittee'sprocess,thelikelyresponseoftheBuyerGroup,andnegotiationleverageandstrategy.Afterthediscussions,theSpecialCommitteedeterminedthatsubjecttoreviewofthedraftMergerAgreementthatBPEAexpectedwouldbecirculatedsoon,andassumingnothinginthedraftMergerAgreementwassurprisingormateriallyimpactedvaluation,theSpecialCommitteewoulddirectHoulihanLokeytoreachouttotheBuyerGroupandcommunicatethattheSpecialCommitteefoundthattheproposedofferpriceofUS$30.00perSharewasnotcompellingandthattheSpecialCommitteewouldexpectameaningfulincreaseintheofferprice.TheSpecialCommitteealsodeterminedthatKirkland&EllisshouldprogressnegotiationofthetransactionagreementsinparallelwithotherongoingdiscussionsandnegotiationsbetweentheSpecialCommitteeandtheBuyerGroup.

LateronApril10,2017,Weil,onbehalfoftheBuyerGroup,sentaninitialdraftoftheMergerAgreementtoKirkland&Ellis,andWeilseparatelysentRopesinitialdraftsoftheEquityCommitmentLetter(asdefinedunder"SpecialFactors—FinancingoftheMerger"beginningonpage47)andLimitedGuaranteethatwouldbedeliveredbyeachofCPPIBandaffiliatesofBPEAinconnectionwiththeproposedtransaction.

OnApril12,2017,HoulihanLokeyheldaconferencecallwithCPPIBandBPEAandcommunicatedtheSpecialCommittee'sresponseontheofferpricediscussedattheApril10,2017SpecialCommitteemeeting.

LateronApril12,2017,WeilsentRopesaninitialdraftoftheShareSaleandSupportAgreement.BetweenApril12,2017andApril20,2017,WeilandRopesnegotiatedandfinalizedtheBuyerGroup'sdraftoftheShareSaleandSupportAgreementthatwouldbeprovidedtotheSpecialCommittee.

OnApril13,2017,theSpecialCommitteeheldatelephonicmeetingwithCPPIBandBPEA.RepresentativesofHoulihanLokey,Kirkland&EllisandWeilalsoattendedthemeeting.Atthe

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meeting,CPPIBintroducedthebackgroundofitsorganization,teamandstrategyandemphasizeditsinterestandcommitmenttotheproposedtransaction.

LateronApril13,2017,theSpecialCommitteeheldatelephonicmeetingatwhichrepresentativesofHoulihanLokeyandKirkland&Elliswerepresent.HoulihanLokeyfirstbriefedtheSpecialCommitteeonitscallwiththeBuyerGrouponApril12,2017.HoulihanLokeyinformedtheSpecialCommitteethattheBuyerGroup,afterhearingtheSpecialCommittee'sresponse,presentedvariousargumentstosupporttheBuyerGroup'sviewthattheofferpricewascompelling,includingwithrespecttovaluationmultiplesandrecentmovementsinstockprice.HoulihanLokeyalsoinformedtheSpecialCommitteethattheBuyerGroupreiterateditsbeliefthatatransactionledbyBPEAanditsaffiliatesingeneralwouldnotresultina"changeofcontrol"andthereforehadmorecertaintyandcouldbecompletedmorequicklythananalternativetransaction,whichfactorstheBuyerGroupstatedalsoimpactedvalueandshouldbeconsideredtogetherwiththeofferprice.Kirkland&EllisthenledadiscussiononthekeyissuesraisedbytheBuyerGroup'sinitialdraftoftheMergerAgreement.Afterdiscussionwiththeassistanceofitsadvisors,theSpecialCommitteeprovidedinstructionstoKirkland&EllisontheSpecialCommittee'spositiononthekeyissuesraisedbytheBuyerGroup'sinitialdraftoftheMergerAgreement,including,amongotherthings,to(i)requestaclosingconditionthattheMergerbeapprovedbyamajorityoftheSharesnotheldbytheBuyerGroupanditsaffiliates(the"majorityofminoritycondition"),(ii)requesta"goshop"periodafterthesigningoftheMergerAgreementduringwhichtheSpecialCommitteewouldbeabletoactivelysolicitandnegotiatealternativetransactionproposals,(iii)removetheclosingconditionthatholdersofnomorethan5%ofallSharesdissentfromtheMerger,(iv)proposeareverseterminationfeefourtimestheamountoftheCompanyterminationfeepayableiftheCompanyterminatestheMergerAgreementtoenterintoanacquisitionagreementwithrespecttoasuperiorproposalduringthe"goshop"periodandtwicetheamountoftheCompanyfeepayableinothercircumstances,and(v)revisetheMergerAgreementsuchthattheBoardwouldbepermittedtochangeitsrecommendationwithrespecttotheproposedtransactionandterminatetheMergerAgreementifitdeterminesfailuretodosowouldbeinconsistentwithitsfiduciaryduties.TheSpecialCommitteealsodiscussedwiththeassistanceofitsadvisorsvariousconsiderationsrelatedtowhethertoconductapre-signingmarketcheck,anddecidedtodefersuchdecisiontoalatertimependingfurtherpotentialdevelopmentsinthediscussionswiththeBuyerGroup.TheSpecialCommitteeinstructedKirkland&EllistorevisetheMergerAgreementandreverttotheBuyerGroupinaccordancewiththediscussionatthemeeting.

AlsoonApril13,2017,WeilsentKirkland&EllisinitialdraftsoftheEquityCommitmentLetters(asdefinedunder"SpecialFactors—FinancingoftheMerger"beginningonpage47)andLimitedGuarantee.

BetweenApril13,2017andthesigningoftheMergerAgreement,attheBuyerGroup'srequest,CompanymanagementandadvisorstotheCompanyheldvariousconferencecallswithpotentialexternalfinancingsourcesoftheBuyerGroupwheresuchexternalfinancingsourcesconductedduediligenceontheCompany.

OnApril16,2017,Kirkland&EllissentWeilareviseddraftoftheMergerAgreementreflectingtheSpecialCommittee'sinstructionsattheApril13,2017meeting.

OnApril18,2017,theSpecialCommitteeheldatelephonicmeetingatwhichrepresentativesofHoulihanLokeyandKirkland&Elliswerepresent.AttheSpecialCommittee'srequest,HoulihanLokeyprovidedtheSpecialCommitteewithanupdateonthestatusofitsinvestigationandanalysiswithrespecttotheCompany.HoulihanLokeyalsodiscussedwiththeSpecialCommitteethetypesoffinancialanalysesitplannedtoperforminconnectionwithadvisingtheSpecialCommittee.TheSpecialCommitteethendiscussedwiththeassistanceofitsadvisorsitsstrategyinnegotiatingwiththeBuyerGroup,notingthattheBuyerGrouphadnotprovidedaresponsefollowingthecallwithHoulihanLokeyonApril12,2017.TheSpecialCommitteediscussedwiththeassistanceofitsadvisors,among

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otherrelevantconsiderations,theinternaldynamicsoftheBuyerGroup,recenttradingpriceandvolumeoftheCompany'sstock,thepreliminaryindicationsofpotentialinterestpreviouslyreceivedbyaffiliatesofBPEAfortheirindirectstakeandwhethersuchpreviousindicationsofpotentialinterestwereindicativeofthepotentialvalueoftheCompanyinconnectionwiththeSpecialCommittee'sprocessinlightof,amongotherthings,thebackgroundofthepartieswhomadesuchindicationandthecircumstancesunderwhichtheyweremade,andwhethertheBuyerGroupwaslikelytosubstantiallyincreaseitsofferprice.TheSpecialCommitteenotedthegenerallylimitedtradingvolumeoftheCompany'sstockrecently,whichmightlimitthereferencevalueoftheCompany'srecentstockprice,andfurthernotedtheimportanceoftheSpecialCommittee'sconsiderationofnotonlythepotentialgrowthoftheCompany'sbusiness,butalsothelikelihoodandtimingfortheCompany'sstockpricetoreachandsustainalevelcomparabletotheBuyerGroup'sofferpricefortheUnaffiliatedHolderstohaveameaningfulopportunitytoexitatsuchprice.Followingthediscussions,theSpecialCommitteeinstructedHoulihanLokeytofollowupwiththeBuyerGroupandremindthemthattheSpecialCommitteehadprovideditsviewregardingtheofferpriceandwasexpectingtheBuyerGroup'sresponse.

OnApril19,2017,HoulihanLokeyheldaconferencecallwithCPPIBandBPEAandcommunicatedtheSpecialCommittee'smessagediscussedattheApril18,2017SpecialCommitteemeeting.

OnApril20,2017,theBoardheldaregularlyscheduledmeeting.Afterthemeeting,arepresentativeofBPEAindicatedtoMr.KelseythattheBuyerGroupexpectedtosendtheSpecialCommitteearevisedproposalshortly,andstressedthattheBuyerGroup'sproposalwouldbeconditionalon,amongotherthings,theSpecialCommitteedroppingthemajorityofminorityconditionandthepartiesbeingabletoexecutedefinitiveagreementsexpeditiously.

LateinthedayonApril20,2017,theSpecialCommitteereceivedaletterfromtheBuyerGroupexpressinga"final"offertoacquiretheCompanyforUS$32.00perShare.Amongotherterms,the"final"offerwasstatedtoexpireat5:00p.m.(HongKongtime)onApril26,2017.TheletterwasaccompaniedbyreviseddraftsoftheMergerAgreement,theLimitedGuaranteesandtheEquityCommitmentLetters(asdefinedunder"SpecialFactors—FinancingoftheMerger"beginningonpage47)anddraftsoftheShareSaleandSupportAgreementrelatingtothetransferofSharesheldbyPremierEducation,BPEA'saffiliate,andcommitmentdocumentsrelatingtotheBuyerGroup'sexternalpreferredequityanddebtfinancingfortheproposedtransaction.Amongotherchanges,intherevisedMergerAgreement,theBuyerGroup(i)deletedthemajorityofminoritycondition,(ii)acceptedthe"goshop"periodconstructbutshortenedthe"goshop"periodfromthe45daysproposedinKirkland&Ellis'spreviousdraftto30days,(iii)reinsertedtheclosingconditionthatholdersofnomorethanaspecifiednumberoftheSharesdissentfromtheMerger(exceptthethresholdproposedwas10%insteadof5%),(iv)acceptedthatthereverseterminationfeewouldbefourtimestheamountoftheCompanyterminationfeepayableiftheCompanyterminatestheMergerAgreementtoenterintoanacquisitionagreementwithrespecttoasuperiorproposalduringthe"goshop"periodandtwicetheamountoftheCompanyfeepayableinothercircumstances,and(v)revisedtheMergerAgreementsuchthattheBoardwouldbepermittedtochangeitsrecommendationonlyinrelationtoa"superiorproposal"or"interveningevent"andtheCompanywouldbepermittedtoterminatetheMergerAgreementonlyinrelationtoa"superiorproposal"concurrentlywiththeentryintoanalternativeacquisitionagreementwithrespectthereto.

OnApril21,2017,theSpecialCommitteeheldatelephonicmeetingatwhichrepresentativesofHoulihanLokeyandKirkland&Elliswerepresent.TheSpecialCommitteewiththeassistanceofitsadvisorsdiscussedtherevisedofferpricefromtheBuyerGroup,therecentandestimatedfuturefinancialperformanceoftheCompany,theCompany'scurrentstockprice,thepreliminaryindicationsofpotentialinterestpreviouslyreceivedbyBPEAforitsstakeandwhethersuchpreliminaryindicationswereindicativeofthepotentialvalueoftheCompanyinconnectionwiththeSpecialCommittee's

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process,thelikelihoodofafurthermeaningfulincreaseintheBuyerGroup'sofferprice,thepotentialdownsiderisktotheUnaffiliatedHoldersshouldtheproposedtransactionfailtobeconsummated,andnegotiationleverageandstrategy.Afterthediscussions,theSpecialCommitteedecidedtorequestafurtherpriceincreaseanddirecteditsadvisorstocommunicatethisrequesttotheBuyerGroupwhileprogressingnegotiationofthetransactiondocumentsinparallel.Kirkland&EllisthenledadiscussionofthekeyissuesraisedbyBuyerGroup'srevisedMergerAgreement.Afterdiscussions,theSpecialCommitteeprovidedinstructionstoKirkland&EllisontheSpecialCommittee'spositiononthekeyissues,including,amongotherthings,to(i)removeagaintheclosingconditionthatholdersofnomorethan10%oftheSharesdissentfromtheMerger,and(ii)revisetheMergerAgreementsuchthattheCompanywouldbepermittedtoterminatetheMergerAgreementinrelationtoaninterveningevent.Inlightof,amongotherthings,theincreaseinofferpricefromUS$30.00perSharetoUS$32.00perSharebytheBuyerGroup,thefactthattheBuyerGroupexpresslyconditioneditsrevisedproposalontheSpecialCommitteeremovingthemajorityofminoritycondition,theBuyerGroup'sacceptanceofa30-daypost-signing"goshop"period,andvariousotherconsiderationsdiscussedbytheSpecialCommitteepreviouslyandatthemeetingthatcouldpotentiallymaketheBuyerGroup'sproposalmorefavorabletotheUnaffiliatedHolders,theSpecialCommitteedeterminedtoaccepttheBuyerGroup'sremovalofthemajorityofminoritycondition.TheSpecialCommitteealsodiscussedwiththeassistanceofitsadvisorsvariousconsiderationsrelatedtowhethertoconductapre-signingmarketcheck.Afterdiscussions,theSpecialCommitteedeterminednottoconductapre-signingmarketcheckinlightof,amongotherthings,thefactthattheBuyerGroup(a)hadconsistentlyconditioneditsofferonthepartiesbeingabletosigndefinitiveagreementsexpeditiously,(b)hadsetanexpressexpirationdateforitsofferonApril26,2017,(c)withitssubstantialshareholding,wasuniquelypositionedtoproposeandexecuteatransactionthatcouldofferimmediateliquiditytotheUnaffiliatedHolders,and(d)accepteda30-day"goshop"periodintheMergerAgreementandalowerCompanyterminationfeeequaltohalfoftheCompanyterminationfee,or1%oftheCompany'sequityvalue,iftheCompanyterminatedtheMergerAgreementwithinsuch"goshop"periodtoenterintoanacquisitionagreementforasuperiorproposal.

ShortlyfollowingtheabovemeetingonApril21,2017,theSpecialCommitteeheldafurthertelephonicmeetingatwhichrepresentativesofCompanymanagement,HoulihanLokeyandKirkland&Elliswerepresent.Duringthemeeting,attheSpecialCommittee'srequest,CompanymanagementconfirmedthatthefinancialprojectionspreviouslyprovidedbyCompanymanagementtoHoulihanLokeyandsummarizedunder"—CertainFinancialProjections"belowcontinuedtorepresent,asofthatdate,Companymanagement'sbestcurrentlyavailableestimatesoftheCompany'sfutureperformance.

LateronApril21,2017,WeilsentRopesaninitialdraftoftheInterimInvestorsAgreement.Overthecourseofthenextfewdays,WeilandRopescontinuedtonegotiateandfinalizetheInterimInvestorsAgreement,which,amongotherthings,wouldgoverntherelationshipamongthepartiestheretowithrespecttotheMergerAgreementandrelatedmattersuntiltheterminationoftheMergerAgreementortheconsummationoftheMerger.

BetweenApril21,2017andApril25,2017,Kirkland&EllisandWeilexchangedfurtherdraftsofthetransactiondocuments,includingtheMergerAgreement(includingthedisclosureschedule),theEquityCommitmentLetters(asdefinedunder"SpecialFactors—FinancingoftheMerger"beginningonpage47),theLimitedGuarantees,theShareSaleandSupportAgreement,andthecommitmentdocumentsrelatedtoBuyerGroup'sexternalfinancing,andKirkland&EllisandWeilheldvariousconferencecallstonegotiateandfinalizethetransactiondocuments.Companymanagement,Latham&Watkins,CPPIB,BPEAandRopesalsojoinedsomeoftheseconferencecalls.

OnApril22,2017,Companymanagement,CPPIB,BPEA,Kirkland&Ellis,Weil,RopesandLatham&WatkinsheldatelephonicmeetingprimarilyfocusedonthenegotiationoftherepresentationsandwarrantiesoftheCompanyandtheinterimoperatingcovenantsoftheCompanyinthedraftMergerAgreement.

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OnApril23,2017,Kirkland&EllissentareviseddraftoftheMergerAgreementtoWeil.Amongotherchanges,thisdraft,inaccordancewiththeSpecialCommittee'sdirections,(i)removedagaintheclosingconditionthatholdersofnomorethan10%oftheSharesdissentfromtheMerger,and(ii)permittedtheCompanytoterminatetheMergerAgreementinrelationtoaninterveningevent.

LateronApril23,2017,Kirkland&EllisheldaconferencecallwithWeil.Onthecall,Kirkland&EllisandWeilnegotiatedvariousissuesintheMergerAgreement.Kirkland&EllisalsocommunicatedtheSpecialCommittee'srequestforafurtherpriceincrease.

AlsolateronApril23,2017,theSpecialCommitteeheldatelephonicmeetingatwhichrepresentativesofHoulihanLokeyandKirkland&Elliswerepresent.ThegroupfirstreviewedthecommunicationswiththeBuyerGroupand/oritsadvisorssincetheApril21,2017SpecialCommitteemeeting,andKirkland&EllisnotedthatithadcommunicatedtoWeiltheSpecialCommittee'srequestforafurtherpriceincrease.HoulihanLokeythenreviewedanddiscussedwiththeSpecialCommitteeitspreliminaryfinancialanalysisregardingtheCompanyandtheproposedtransaction.TheSpecialCommitteeaskedvariousquestionsregardingthemethodology,process,underlyingassumptionsandresultsoftheanalysis,andadiscussionensued.

AlsolateronApril23,2017,theSpecialCommitteeheldatelephonicmeetingwithCPPIBandBPEA.RepresentativesofKirkland&Ellis,WeilandRopesalsoattendedthemeeting.Atthemeeting,thepartiesdiscussedandreachedagreementonseveralkeyissuesintheMergerAgreement.TheSpecialCommitteeagreedtodroptherequestfortheCompanytohavetherighttoterminatetheMergerAgreementinrelationtoaninterveningeventinexchangefor,amongothercompromisesbytheBuyerGroup:(i)afurtherincreaseofUS$0.50perShareintheofferpricetoUS$32.50perShare,and(ii)theBuyerGroup'sagreementto(x)completelydeletetheclosingconditionthatholdersofnomorethanaspecifiednumberofSharesdissentfromtheMergerand(y)removetherequestfortheCompanytoreimbursetheBuyerGroup'sexpensesincertaincircumstanceswheretheCompanyterminationfeewouldbepayable.

OnApril24,2017,WeilsentareviseddraftoftheMergerAgreementtoKirkland&Ellis.

OnApril25,2017,theBoardheldatelephonicmeetingatwhichrepresentativesofHoulihanLokeyandKirkland&ElliswerepresentattherequestoftheSpecialCommittee.Messrs.JackHennessyandKosmasKalliarekos,twodirectorsaffiliatedwithBPEA,recusedthemselvesfromthemeetinganddidnotattend,participateinorvoteuponanymattersdiscussedduringthemeeting.AttherequestoftheSpecialCommittee,Kirkland&Ellisfirstreviewedthedirectors'fiduciaryduties,andthenprovidedanupdateonthestatusofthenegotiationswiththeBuyerGroupandsummarizedfortheBoardthekeytermsandfinalresolutionofallopenitemsintheMergerAgreementandtheothertransactiondocuments.Then,attherequestoftheSpecialCommittee,HoulihanLokeyreviewedanddiscusseditsfinancialanalysiswithrespecttotheCompanyandtheproposedMerger.Thereafter,attherequestoftheSpecialCommittee,HoulihanLokeydelivereditsoralopiniontotheSpecialCommittee(whichwassubsequentlyconfirmedinwritingbydeliveryofHoulihanLokey'swrittenopinionaddressedtotheSpecialCommitteedatedApril25,2017),asto,asofsuchdate,thefairness,fromafinancialpointofview,toholdersofShares,otherthantheexcludedholders,oftheMergerConsiderationtobereceivedbysuchholdersintheMergerpursuanttotheMergerAgreement.

TheSpecialCommittee,HoulihanLokeyandKirkland&EllisthenleftthetelephonicboardmeetingandconvenedanexecutivesessionoftheSpecialCommittee.AfterconsideringtheproposedtermsoftheMergerAgreementandtheothertransactiondocuments,aswellasthefactorsdescribedbelowundertheheadingstitled"ReasonsfortheMergerandRecommendationoftheBoard"beginningonpage23,theSpecialCommitteethenunanimouslydeterminedthattheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,werefair(bothsubstantivelyandprocedurally)toandinthebestinterestsoftheCompanyandtheUnaffiliatedHoldersanddeclareditadvisablefortheCompanytoenterintotheMergerAgreementandtheother

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transactiondocumentsandrecommendedthattheBoardadoptaresolutionauthorizingandapprovingtheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,andrecommendingthattheshareholdersoftheCompanyauthorizeandapprovetheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

Thereafter,theSpecialCommittee,HoulihanLokeyandKirkland&Ellisrejoinedthetelephonicboardmeeting.TheSpecialCommitteepresenteditsrecommendationtotheBoard.AfterconsideringtheproposedtermsoftheMergerAgreementandtheothertransactiondocuments,aswellasthefactorsdescribedbelowundertheheadingstitled"ReasonsfortheMergerandRecommendationoftheBoard"beginningonpage23,theBoard,withMessrs.JackHennessyandKosmasKalliarekosnotpresentorparticipating,determinedthatitwasfair(bothsubstantivelyandprocedurally)toandinthebestinterestsoftheCompanyanditsUnaffiliatedHolders,anddeclareditadvisable,toenterintotheMergerAgreementandthetransactiondocumentscontemplatedbytheMergerAgreementandapprovedtheexecution,deliveryandperformanceoftheMergerAgreementandthetransactiondocumentscontemplatedbytheMergerAgreementanddirectedthattheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandTransactions,includingtheMerger,besubmittedtoavoteatanextraordinarygeneralmeetingoftheCompany'sshareholderswiththerecommendationoftheBoardthattheshareholdersoftheCompanyauthorizeandapprovebywayofspecialresolutionstheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.See"ReasonsfortheMergerandRecommendationoftheBoard"beginningonpage23forafulldescriptionoftheresolutionsoftheBoardatthismeeting.

LateronApril25,2017,theBuyerGroupexecutedtheInterimInvestorsAgreement,whichsupersededallpriordiscussionsandagreementsbetweenCPPIBandBPEArelatingtotheBuyerGroup'sacquisitionoftheCompany.

SubstantiallyconcurrentlywiththeexecutionoftheInterimInvestorsAgreement,onApril25,2017,theCompany,ParentandMergerSubexecutedanddeliveredtheMergerAgreementandtheapplicablepartiesexecutedtheothertransactiondocumentsrelatingtheretoastowhichtheyrespectivelyareaparty,andtheCompanyissuedapressreleaseannouncingtheexecutionoftheMergerAgreement.

Thego-shopperiodundertheMergerAgreement,duringwhichtheCompanywaspermittedtoseekandnegotiatecompetingoffers,commencedonthedateoftheMergerAgreementandexpiredontheGo-ShopPeriodEndDate.Duringthego-shopperiod,atthedirectionoftheSpecialCommittee,HoulihanLokeycontactedonepotentialstrategicbidderand14potentialfinancialbiddersapprovedbytheSpecialCommittee,whichwereconsideredtobethepartiesmostlikelytobeinterestedinexploring,andbeabletoconsummate,analternativetransaction,givengeneraltimingconsideration,thesizeofandrequiredfundingforanypotentialalternativetransaction,thepercentageownershipheldbytheBuyerGroup,andthenatureoftheCompany'sbusiness.NoneofthesecontactedpartiesexpressedaninterestinexploringanalternativetransactionwiththeCompany.NooneapproachedtheSpecialCommitteeseparatelyfromtheCompany'ssolicitationofcompetingoffersduringthego-shopperiod.

Reasons for the Merger and Recommendation of the Board

AtameetingonApril25,2017,theSpecialCommitteereviewedandconsideredthetermsandconditionsoftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.TheSpecialCommittee,afterdueconsideration,unanimously(a)determinedthatitisfair(bothsubstantivelyandprocedurally)toandinthebestinterestsoftheCompanyanditsUnaffiliatedHolders,anddeclareditadvisablefortheCompany,toenterintotheMergerAgreementandtheothertransactiondocuments,(b)recommendedthattheBoardauthorizeandapprovetheexecution,deliveryandperformanceoftheMergerAgreementandtheothertransactiondocumentsandthe

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consummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,and(c)recommendedthattheBoarddirectthattheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,besubmittedtoavoteatanextraordinarygeneralmeetingoftheshareholdersoftheCompanywiththerecommendationoftheBoardthattheshareholdersoftheCompanyauthorizeandapprovebywayofaspecialresolutiontheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

AtameetingonApril25,2017,theBoard,actingupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee,unanimously(otherthanJackHennessyorKosmasKalliarekos)(a)determinedthatitisfair(bothsubstantivelyandprocedurally)toandinthebestinterestsoftheCompanyandtheUnaffiliatedHolders,anddeclareditadvisablefortheCompany,toenterintotheMergerAgreementandtheothertransactiondocuments,(b)authorizedandapprovedtheexecution,deliveryandperformanceoftheMergerAgreementandtheothertransactiondocumentsandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,and(c)directedthattheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,besubmittedtoavoteatanextraordinarygeneralmeetingoftheshareholdersoftheCompanywiththerecommendationoftheBoardthattheshareholdersoftheCompanyauthorizeandapprovebywayofaspecialresolutiontheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.ThedirectorswhoapprovedtheforegoingmattersincludeamajorityofthedirectorsnotemployedbytheCompany.TheBoardhasproducedthefairnessdeterminationonbehalfoftheCompanyasdescribedinthisproxystatement.

Inthecourseofreachingtheirdeterminations,theSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardconsideredthevarioussubstantivefactorsandpotentialbenefitsoftheMerger,includingthefollowing,whicharenotlistedinanyrelativeorderofimportance:

• theSpecialCommittee'sandtheBoard'sknowledgeoftheCompany'sbusiness,financialcondition,resultsofoperations,prospectsandcompetitivepositionandtheirbeliefthattheMergerisfinanciallymorefavorabletotheUnaffiliatedHoldersthananyotheralternativereasonablyavailabletotheCompanyandtheUnaffiliatedHolders;

• estimatedforecastsoftheCompany'sfuturefinancialperformancepreparedbytheCompany'smanagement,togetherwiththeCompany'smanagement'sviewoftheCompany'sfinancialcondition,resultsofoperations,business,prospectsandcompetitiveposition;

• thefactthattheMergerConsiderationisentirelyincash,whichwillallowtheUnaffiliatedHolderstoimmediatelyrealizeliquidityfortheirinvestmentandprovidethemwithcertaintyofthevalueoftheirShares;

• thecurrentandhistoricalmarketpricesoftheCompany'sShares,andthefactthattheMergerConsiderationofUS$32.50perSharerepresentsapremiumof17.7%totheclosingpriceoftheSharesonApril24,2017,thelasttradingdayimmediatelypriortothedatethattheCompanyannouncedthatithadenteredintotheMergerAgreement,apremiumof24.2%,31.7%and33.8%tothevolume-weightedaveragetradingpriceoftheSharesasquotedbytheNYSEduringthe30,60and90tradingdaysimmediatelypriortoApril25,2017,respectively,andapremiumof57.2%tothelowesttradingpriceoftheSharesinthe52-weekperiodimmediatelypriortotheexecutionoftheMergerAgreementonApril25,2017;

• thelikelihoodthatthetradingpriceoftheShareswouldatanytimeintheforeseeablefuturereachandsustainalevelequaltoorgreaterthantheMergerConsiderationofUS$32.50,asadjustedforpresentvalue;

• thenegotiationswithrespecttotheMergerConsiderationandtheSpecialCommittee'sdeterminationthat,followingextensivenegotiationswiththeBuyerGroup,US$32.50wasthehighestpriceperSharethattheBuyerGroupwouldagreetopay,withtheSpecialCommittee

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basingitsbeliefonanumberoffactors,includingthedurationandtenorofnegotiationsandtheexperienceoftheSpecialCommitteeanditsadvisors;

• thelikelihoodthattheMergerwouldbecompletedbasedon,amongotherthings(notinanyrelativeorderofimportance):

• thefactthatParentandMergerSubhadobtainedcommitmentsfortheequityanddebtfinancingfortheMerger,theconditionstothefinancingandthereputationofthefinancingsources;

• theabsenceofafinancingconditionintheMergerAgreement;

• thelikelihoodandanticipatedtimingofcompletingtheMergerinlightofthescopeoftheconditionstoclosing;and

• thefactthatthestructureofthetransaction,whichisnotachangeofcontrolundercertainregulatoryregimes,eliminatestheneedforcertainregulatoryapprovalsthatwouldotherwiseberequiredinconnectionwithanalternativetransaction;

• thefactthattheMergerAgreementprovidesthat,intheeventofafailureoftheMergertobecompletedundercertaincircumstances,ParentwillpaytheCompanyaterminationfeeofUS$138.32million(see"TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger—TerminationFees"beginningonpage94);

• followingitsformation,theSpecialCommittee'sindependentcontrolofthesaleprocesswiththeadviceandassistanceofHoulihanLokeyasitsfinancialadvisorandKirkland&EllisandMaplesandCalderasitslegaladvisors,reportingsolelytotheSpecialCommittee;

• thefinancialanalysisreviewedanddiscussedwiththeSpecialCommitteebyrepresentativesofHoulihanLokey,aswellastheoralopinionofHoulihanLokeyrenderedtotheSpecialCommitteeonApril25,2017(whichwassubsequentlyconfirmedinwritingbydeliveryofHoulihanLokey'swrittenopinionaddressedtotheSpecialCommitteedatedApril25,2017)asto,asofsuchdate,thefairness,fromafinancialpointofview,totheholdersofShares,otherthantheexcludedholders,oftheMergerConsiderationtobereceivedbysuchholdersintheMergerpursuanttotheMergerAgreement;and

• theSpecialCommittee'sbeliefthatitwasunlikelythatanytransactionwithathirdpartycouldbecompletedatthistimeinlightof,amongotherthings,thefactthatPremierEducation,anaffiliateoftheBuyerGroup,holds66.9%oftheissuedandoutstandingSharesoftheCompanyandhasenteredintotheShareSaleandSupportAgreementpursuanttowhichPremierEducationagreedtovoteallofitsSharesinfavoroftheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMergerandsellallofitsSharestoParentimmediatelypriortotheclosingoftheMerger.

Inaddition,theSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardbelievedthatsufficientproceduralsafeguardswereandarepresenttoensurethattheMergerisprocedurallyfairtotheUnaffiliatedHoldersandtopermittheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardtorepresenteffectivelytheinterestsoftheUnaffiliatedHolders.Theproceduralsafeguardsincludethefollowing,whicharenotlistedinanyrelativeorderofimportance:

• theconsiderationandnegotiationoftheMergerAgreementwasconductedentirelyunderthecontrolandsupervisionoftheSpecialCommittee,whichconsistsoftwoindependentdirectors,asdefinedunderapplicableNYSErules,eachofwhomisanon-employeedirector,andthatnolimitationswereplacedontheSpecialCommittee'sauthority;

• inconsideringthetransactionwiththeBuyerGroup,theSpecialCommitteeactedsolelytorepresenttheinterestsoftheUnaffiliatedHolders,andtheSpecialCommitteehadindependent

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controloftheextensivenegotiationswiththeBuyerGroupandtheirlegalandfinancialadvisorsonbehalfoftheUnaffiliatedHolders;

• allofthemembersoftheSpecialCommitteeduringtheentireprocesswereandareindependentdirectorsandfreefromanyaffiliationwiththeBuyerGroup;inaddition,noneofthemembersoftheSpecialCommitteeisanemployeeoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesoraffiliatesand,otherthanassetforthinthesectionofthisproxystatemententitled"SpecialFactors—InterestsoftheCompany'sDirectorsandExecutiveOfficersintheMerger"beginningonpage53,noneofsuchmembershasanyfinancialinterestintheMergerthatisdifferentfromthatoftheUnaffiliatedHolders;

• theSpecialCommitteewasassistedinnegotiationswiththeBuyerGroupandinitsevaluationoftheMergerbyHoulihanLokeyasitsfinancialadvisorandKirkland&EllisandMaplesandCalderasitslegaladvisors;

• theSpecialCommitteewasempoweredtoconsider,attendtoandtakeanyandallactionsinconnectionwiththeproposalfromtheBuyerGroupwithrespecttotheproposedtransaction,theBoardresolvedthatitwouldnotproposeorrecommendanypotentialacquisitionproposalbyBPEAoranyotherpotentialstrategicorfinancialalternativeforapprovalbytheCompany'sshareholdersorotherwiseapproveanypotentialacquisitionproposalbyBPEAoranyotherpotentialstrategicorfinancialalternativewithoutapriorfavorablerecommendationofsuchproposaloralternativebytheSpecialCommittee,andnoevaluation,negotiationorresponseregardingtheproposedtransactioninconnectiontherewithfromthatdateforwardwasconsideredbytheBoardforapprovaluntiltheSpecialCommitteehadrecommendedsuchactiontotheBoard;

• thetermsandconditionsoftheMergerAgreementweretheproductofextensivenegotiationsbetweentheSpecialCommitteewiththeassistanceofitsadvisorsandtheBuyerGroupwiththeassistanceofitsadvisors;

• theSpecialCommitteewasempoweredtoexercisethefullpowerandauthorityoftheBoardinconnectionwiththeproposedtransactionandrelatedprocess;

• theSpecialCommitteemetonmultipleoccasionstoconsiderandreviewthetermsoftheMergerAgreementandtheproposedtransaction;

• therecognitionbytheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardthattheSpecialCommitteehadnoobligationtorecommendtheMergeroranyothertransaction;

• therecognitionbytheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardthat,underthetermsoftheMergerAgreement,theSpecialCommitteehastheabilitytoconsideranyacquisitionproposalreasonablylikelytoleadtoaSuperiorProposal(asdefinedunder"TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger—Go-Shop;NoSolicitationofTransactions"beginningonpage81)untiltheCompany'sshareholdersvoteuponandauthorizeandapprovetheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger;

• theinclusionofago-shopprovisionintheMergerAgreement,pursuanttowhich,duringtheperiodfromthedateoftheMergerAgreementuntiltheGo-ShopPeriodEndDate,theCompany,itssubsidiariesanditsandtheirrespectiverepresentativesmay(actingunderthedirectionoftheSpecialCommittee)initiate,solicit,encourageand/orfacilitateinquiries,proposalsorofferswithrespectto,orwhichcouldreasonablybeexpectedtoleadto,aCompetingTransaction(asdefinedunder"TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger—Go-Shop;NoSolicitationofTransactions"beginningonpage81),andmayenterinto,maintainand/orcontinuediscussionsornegotiationswithrespecttosuchinquiries,proposalsoroffersor

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otherwisecooperatewith,assistorparticipatein,orfacilitatesuchinquiries,proposals,offers,discussionsornegotiations;

• theCompany'sability,subjecttocompliancewiththetermsandconditionsoftheMergerAgreement,toterminatetheMergerAgreementpriortothereceiptofshareholderapprovalinordertoacceptanalternativetransactionproposedbyathirdpartythatisaSuperiorProposal(asdefinedinthesectionentitled"TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger—Go-Shop;NoSolicitationofTransactions"beginningonpage81);

• theabilityoftheBoardandtheSpecialCommittee,undercertaincircumstances,tochange,withhold,withdraw,qualifyormodifytheCompanyRecommendation(asdefinedinthesectionentitled"TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger—NoChangeofRecommendation"beginningonpage84)thattheCompany'sshareholdersvotetoauthorizeandapprovetheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger;and

• theavailabilityofdissenters'rightstotheUnaffiliatedHolderswhocomplywithalloftherequiredproceduresundertheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLawforexercisingdissenters'rights,whichallowsuchshareholderstoreceivepaymentofthefairvalueoftheirSharesasdeterminedbytheGrandCourtoftheCaymanIslands.

TheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardalsoconsideredavarietyofpotentiallynegativefactorsconcerningtheMergerAgreementandtheMerger,includingthefollowing,whicharenotlistedinanyrelativeorderofimportance:

• approvaloftheMergerAgreementisnotsubjecttoanyadditionalapprovalbythemajorityofUnaffiliatedHoldersand,giventhattheBuyerGroupmayenforceitsrightsundertheShareSaleandSupportAgreement,whichprovidesfortheaffirmativevotebyPremierEducationof66.9%ofthevotingpoweroftheoutstandingSharesinconnectionwiththeapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,theBuyerGrouphastheabilitytoobtain,viaitscontractualrights,theauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreementattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting;

• theUnaffiliatedHolderswillhavenoon-goingequityparticipationintheCompanyfollowingtheMerger,andtheywillceasetoparticipateintheCompany'sfutureearningsorgrowth,ifany,ortobenefitfromincreases,ifany,inthevalueofShares,andwillnotparticipateinanypotentialfuturesaleoftheCompanytoathirdpartyoranypotentialrecapitalizationoftheCompany,whichcouldincludeadividendtoshareholders;

• therestrictionsontheconductoftheCompany'sbusinesspriortothecompletionoftheMerger,whichmaydelayorpreventtheCompanyfromundertakingbusinessopportunitiesthatmayariseoranyotheractionitwouldotherwisetakewithrespecttotheoperationsoftheCompanypendingcompletionoftheMerger;

• therisksandcoststotheCompanyiftheMergerdoesnotclose,includingthediversionofmanagementandemployeeattention,potentialemployeeattritionandthepotentialdisruptiveeffectontheCompany'sbusinessandcustomerrelationships;

• theCompanymayberequired,undercertaincircumstances,topayParentaterminationfeeofUS$34.58millionorUS$69.16millioninconnectionwiththeterminationoftheMergerAgreement;

• theCompany'sremedyintheeventofbreachoftheMergerAgreementbyParentorMergerSubislimited,underthetermsoftheMergerAgreement,toreceiptofareverseterminationfeeofUS$138.32million,andundercertaincircumstancestheCompanymaynotbeentitledtoareverseterminationfeeatall;

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• thetermsoftheBuyerGroup'sparticipationintheMergerandthefactthattheBuyerGroupmayhaveinterestsintheMergerthataredifferentfrom,orinadditionto,thoseoftheUnaffiliatedHolders(see"—InterestsoftheCompany'sDirectorsandExecutiveOfficersintheMerger"beginningonpage53foradditionalinformation);

• thepossibilitythattheMergermightnotbecompletedandthenegativeimpactofpublicannouncementthereofontheCompany'soperatingresultsandtheCompany'sabilitytoattractandretainkeymanagement,andexperiencedpersonnel;and

• thetaxabilityofanall-cashtransactiontotheUnaffiliatedHolderswhoareU.S.Holders(asdefinedunder"—MaterialU.S.FederalIncomeTaxConsequences")forU.S.federalincometaxpurposes,andthelikelytaxabilityofsuchatransactiontotheUnaffiliatedHoldersinotherjurisdictions.

TheforegoingdiscussionofinformationandfactorsconsideredbytheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardisnotintendedtobeexhaustive,butincludesanumberofthefactorsconsideredbytheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoard.InviewofthewidevarietyoffactorsconsideredbytheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoard,neithertheSpecialCommitteenortheBoardfounditpracticabletoquantifyorotherwiseassignrelativeweightingtotheforegoingfactorsinreachingitsconclusions.Inaddition,individualmembersoftheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardmayhavegivendifferentweightingtodifferentfactorsandmayhaveviewedsomefactorsmorepositivelyornegativelythanothers.TheSpecialCommitteerecommendedthattheBoardauthorizeandapprove,andtheBoardauthorizedandapproved,theMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,baseduponthetotalityoftheinformationpresentedtoandconsideredbyit.

InreachingitsconclusionregardingthefairnessoftheMergertotheUnaffiliatedHoldersanditsdecisiontorecommendtheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,theSpecialCommitteeconsidered,amongotherfactors,thefinancialanalysesreviewedanddiscussedwiththeSpecialCommitteebyHoulihanLokeysummarizedbelowunderthesectionentitled"—OpinionoftheSpecialCommittee'sFinancialAdvisor"beginningonpage36.TheBoardexpresslyadoptedthesefinancialanalyses,amongotherfactorsconsidered,inreachingitsdeterminationastothefairnessoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

NeithertheSpecialCommitteenortheBoardcalculatedaspecificgoingconcernvaluefortheCompanyinreachingitsdeterminationastothefairnessoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger.TheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardconsidertheCompanytobeaviablegoingconcernbusinessandthehistoricalmarketpricesofourSharesasdescribedunderthesectionentitled"MarketPriceoftheCompany'sShares,DividendsandOtherMatters—MarketPriceoftheShares"beginningonpage67,togenerallybeanindicationofitsgoingconcernvalue.NeithertheSpecialCommitteenortheBoardconsideredtheliquidationvalueofCompany'sassetsbecauseeachconsiderstheCompanytobeaviablegoing-concernbusinesswherevalueisderivedfromcashflowsgeneratedfromitscontinuingoperations.Inaddition,theSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardbelievethatthevalueoftheCompany'sassetsthatmightberealizedinaliquidationwouldbesignificantlylessthanitsgoing-concernvalue.EachoftheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardbelievestheanalysesandadditionalfactorsitreviewedprovidedanindicationoftheCompany'sgoingconcernvalue.EachoftheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardconsideredthepurchasepricespaidinpreviouspurchasesasdescribedunder"TransactionsinShares"beginningonpage102.NeithertheSpecialCommitteenortheBoard,however,consideredtheCompany'snetbookvalue,whichisdefinedastotalassetsminustotalliabilities,attributabletotheCompany'sshareholders,asafactor.TheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardbelievethatnetbookvalueisnotamaterialindicatorofthevalueoftheCompanyasagoingconcernasitdoesnottakeintoaccountthefutureprospectsoftheCompany,marketconditions,trendsintheindustryorthebusinessrisksinherentincompetingwithlargercompaniesinthesameindustry.TheCompany'snetbookvalue

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perShareasofFebruary28,2017wasnegativeUS$0.01(basedontheweightedaveragenumberofissuedandoutstandingSharesforthethreemonthsendedFebruary28,2017).TheCompanyisnotawareofanyfirmoffersmadebyanyunaffiliatedperson,otherthanthefilingpersons,duringthepasttwoyearsfor(i)themergerorconsolidationoftheCompanywithorintoanothercompany,orvice-versa;(ii)thesaleorothertransferofalloranysubstantialpartoftheassetsoftheCompany;or(iii)apurchaseoftheCompany'ssecuritiesthatwouldenabletheholdertoexercisecontroloftheCompany.

InreachingitsdeterminationthattheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,arefairto,andinthebestinterestsof,theCompanyandtheUnaffiliatedHoldersanditsdecisiontoauthorizeandapprovetheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,andrecommendtheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,bytheCompany'sshareholders,theBoard,onbehalfoftheCompany,consideredtheanalysisandrecommendationoftheSpecialCommitteeandthefactorsconsideredbytheSpecialCommitteeasdescribedaboveunderthissection,under"—BackgroundoftheMerger,"including,amongotherfactors,thefinancialanalysesreviewedanddiscussedwiththeSpecialCommitteebyHoulihanLokeysummarizedbelowunderthesectionentitled"—OpinionoftheSpecialCommittee'sFinancialAdvisor,"andadoptedtheSpecialCommittee'srecommendationandtheseanalyses.DuringitsconsiderationoftheMergerAgreementandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,theBoardwasalsoawarethatsomeoftheCompany'sdirectors,executiveofficersandshareholders,includingPremierEducation,haveinterestswithrespecttotheMergerthatare,ormaybe,differentfrom,orinadditiontothoseoftheCompany'sUnaffiliatedHoldersgenerally,asdescribedunderthesectionentitled"—InterestsoftheCompany'sDirectorsandExecutiveOfficersintheMerger"beginningonpage53.

NounaffiliatedrepresentativewasengagedbythefilingpersonstoactsolelyonbehalfofunaffiliatedsecurityholdersforpurposesofnegotiatingthetermsoftheRule13e-3transaction.

Fortheforegoingreasons,theCompanybelievesthattheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,arefairto,andinthebestinterestsof,theCompanyandtheUnaffiliatedHolders.

Position of the Buyer Group as to the Fairness of the Merger

UnderSECrulesgoverninggoing-privatetransactions,eachmemberoftheBuyerGroupisrequiredtoexpressitsbeliefastothefairnessoftheMergertotheUnaffiliatedHolders.EachmemberoftheBuyerGroupismakingthestatementsincludedinthissectionsolelyforthepurposeofcomplyingwiththerequirementsofRule13e-3andrelatedrulesundertheExchangeAct.TheviewsoftheBuyerGroupastothefairnessoftheMergerarenotintendedtobeandshouldnotbeconstruedasarecommendationtoanyshareholderoftheCompanyastohowthatshareholdershouldvoteontheproposaltoauthorizeandapprovetheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.TheBuyerGrouphasinterestsintheMergerthataredifferentfrom,and/orinadditionto,thoseoftheothershareholdersoftheCompanybyvirtueoftheirinterestsintheSurvivingCompanyafterthecompletionoftheMerger.

TheBuyerGroupbelievesthattheinterestsoftheUnaffiliatedHolderswererepresentedbytheSpecialCommittee,whichnegotiatedthetermsandconditionsoftheMergerAgreementwiththeassistanceofitslegalandfinancialadvisors.TheBuyerGroupattemptedtonegotiateatransactionthatwouldbemostfavorabletoit,andnottotheUnaffiliatedHolders,and,accordingly,didnotnegotiatetheMergerAgreementwithagoalofobtainingtermsthatwerefairtosuchholders.TheBuyerGroupdidnotparticipateinthedeliberationsoftheSpecialCommitteeregarding,anddidnotreceiveanyadvicefromtheSpecialCommittee'slegalorfinancialadvisorsasto,thefairnessoftheMergertotheUnaffiliatedHolders.Furthermore,themembersoftheBuyerGroupdidnotthemselvesundertakea

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formalevaluationofthefairnessoftheMerger.NofinancialadvisorprovidedtheBuyerGroupwithanyanalysisoropinionwithrespecttothefairnessoftheMergerConsiderationtotheUnaffiliatedHolders.TheBuyerGroupbelievesthattheMergerissubstantivelyandprocedurallyfairtotheUnaffiliatedHolders,havingformedthisbeliefbyconsideringthefactorsdiscussedbelowandadoptingtheviewsandanalysisoftheSpecialCommitteeastothefairnessoftheMergertotheUnaffiliatedHolders.

BasedontheirknowledgeandanalysisofavailableinformationregardingtheCompany,aswellasdiscussionswiththeCompany'sseniormanagementregardingtheCompanyanditsbusinessandthefactorsconsideredby,andfindingsof,theSpecialCommitteeandtheBoarddiscussedunderthesectionentitled"—ReasonsfortheMergerandRecommendationoftheBoard"beginningonpage23,theBuyerGroupbelievesthattheMergerissubstantivelyfairtotheUnaffiliatedHolders,includingbasedonthefollowingfactors,whicharenotlistedinanyrelativeorderofimportance:

• theMergerConsiderationofUS$32.50perSharerepresentsapremiumof17.7%totheclosingpriceoftheSharesonApril24,2017,thelasttradingdayimmediatelypriortothedatethattheCompanyannouncedthatithadenteredintotheMergerAgreement,apremiumof24.2%,31.7%and33.8%tothevolume-weightedaveragetradingpriceoftheSharesasquotedbytheNYSEduringthe30,60and90tradingdaysimmediatelypriortoApril25,2017,respectively,andapremiumof57.2%tothelowesttradingpriceoftheSharesinthe52-weekperiodimmediatelypriortotheexecutionoftheMergerAgreementonApril25,2017;

• theSharestradedaslowasUS$20.67perShareduringthe52-weekperiodimmediatelypriortotheexecutionoftheMergerAgreementonApril25,2017,andtheMergerConsiderationof$32.50perSharerepresentsapremiumofapproximately57.2%tosuchtradingprice;

• themembersoftheSpecialCommitteearenotofficersoremployeesoftheCompany,arenotaffiliatedwiththeBuyerGroupanddonothaveanyinterestsintheMergerdifferentfrom,orinadditionto,thoseoftheUnaffiliatedHolders,otherthanassetforthinthesectionofthisproxystatemententitled"SpecialFactors—InterestsoftheCompany'sDirectorsandExecutiveOfficersintheMerger"beginningonpage53;

• theSpecialCommitteeand,basedinpartupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee,theBoardunanimously(otherthanJackHennessyorKosmasKalliarekos)determinedthattheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,arefairto,advisableandinthebestinterestsoftheCompany;

• theCompanyhastheability,undercertaincircumstances,tospecificallyenforcethetermsoftheMergerAgreement;

• notwithstandingthattheBuyerGroupmaynotrelyupontheopinionprovidedbyHoulihanLokeytotheSpecialCommittee,thefactthatHoulihanLokeyrenderedanoralopiniontotheSpecialCommitteeonApril25,2017(whichwassubsequentlyconfirmedinwritingbydeliveryofHoulihanLokey'swrittenopinionaddressedtotheSpecialCommitteedatedApril25,2017)asto,asofsuchdate,thefairness,fromafinancialpointofview,totheholdersofShares,otherthantheexcludedholders,oftheMergerConsiderationtobereceivedbysuchholdersintheMergerpursuanttotheMergerAgreement;

• theMergerisnotconditionedonanyfinancingbeingobtainedbyParentorMergerSub,thusincreasingthelikelihoodthattheMergerwillbeconsummatedandtheMergerConsiderationwillbepaidtotheUnaffiliatedHolders;and

• theconsiderationtobepaidtotheUnaffiliatedHoldersintheMergerisallcash,allowingtheUnaffiliatedHolderstoimmediatelyrealizeacertainandfairvalueforalloftheirShares,withoutincurringbrokerageandothercoststypicallyassociatedwithmarketsales.

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TheBuyerGroupdidnotconsidertheliquidationvalueoftheCompanybecausetheBuyerGroupconsiderstheCompanytobeaviablegoingconcernandviewsthetradinghistoryoftheSharesasanindicationoftheCompany'sgoingconcernvalueand,accordingly,didnotbelieveliquidationvaluetoberelevanttoadeterminationastothefairnessoftheMerger.

TheBuyerGroupdidnotconsidernetbookvalue,whichisanaccountingconcept,asafactorbecauseitbelievedthatnetbookvalueisnotamaterialindicatorofthevalueoftheCompanyasagoingconcernbutratherisindicativeofhistoricalcostsandthereforenotarelevantmeasureinthedeterminationastothefairnessoftheMerger.TheBuyerGroupnotes,however,thattheMergerConsiderationissubstantiallyhigherthanthenetbookvalueoftheSharesdisclosedunder"FinancialInformation"beginningonpage99.

TheBuyerGroupdidnotestablish,anddidnotconsider,agoingconcernvaluefortheCompanyasapubliccompanytodeterminethefairnessoftheMergerConsiderationtotheUnaffiliatedHoldersbecause,followingtheMerger,theCompanywillhaveasignificantlydifferentcapitalstructure.However,totheextentthepre-Mergergoingconcernvaluewasreflectedinthepre-announcementpriceoftheCompany'sShares,theMergerConsiderationofUS$32.50perSharerepresentsapremiumtothegoingconcernvalueoftheCompany.

TheBuyerGroupdidnotspecificallyconsiderthepurchasepricespaidinthepurchasesdescribedunder"TransactionsinShares—BuyerGroupTransactions"beginningonpage102butnotesthattheconsiderationtobereceivedbytheUnaffiliatedHoldersrepresentsasignificantpremiumoversuchprices.

ThemembersoftheBuyerGrouparenotawareof,andthusdidnotconsider,anyfirmoffersmadebyanyunaffiliatedpersonduringthepasttwoyearsfor(i)amergerorconsolidationoftheCompanywithanothercompany,(ii)thesaleortransferofallorsubstantiallyalloftheCompany'sassetsor(iii)thepurchaseofallorasubstantialportionoftheSharesthatwouldenablesuchpersontoexercisecontroloforsignificantinfluenceovertheCompany.

TheBuyerGroupdidnotperformorreceiveanyindependentreports,opinionsorappraisalsfromanythirdpartyrelatedtotheMerger,andthusdidnotconsideranysuchreports,opinionsorappraisalsindeterminingthesubstantiveandproceduralfairnessoftheMergertotheUnaffiliatedHolders.

TheBuyerGroupbelievesthattheMergerisprocedurallyfairtotheUnaffiliatedHolders,includingbasedonthefollowingfactors,whicharenotlistedinanyrelativeorderofimportance:

• theconsiderationandnegotiationoftheMergerAgreementwasconductedentirelyunderthecontrolandsupervisionoftheSpecialCommittee,whichconsistsoftwoindependentdirectors,asdefinedunderapplicableNYSErules,eachofwhomisanon-employeedirector,andthatnolimitationswereplacedontheSpecialCommittee'sauthority;

• inconsideringthetransactionwiththeBuyerGroup,theSpecialCommitteeactedsolelytorepresenttheinterestsoftheUnaffiliatedHolders,andtheSpecialCommitteehadindependentcontroloftheextensivenegotiationswiththeBuyerGroupanditsadvisorsonbehalfoftheUnaffiliatedHolders;

• allofthemembersoftheSpecialCommitteeduringtheentireprocesswereandareindependentdirectorsandfreefromanyaffiliationwiththeBuyerGroup;inaddition,noneofsuchSpecialCommitteemembersisanemployeeoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesoraffiliatesand,otherthanassetforthinthesectionofthisproxystatemententitled"SpecialFactors—InterestsoftheCompany'sDirectorsandExecutiveOfficersintheMerger"beginningonpage53,noneofsuchdirectorshasanyfinancialinterestintheMergerthatisdifferentfromthatoftheUnaffiliatedHolders;

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• theSpecialCommitteewasassistedinnegotiationswiththeBuyerGroupandinitsevaluationoftheMergerbyHoulihanLokeyasitsfinancialadvisorandKirkland&EllisandMaplesandCalderasitslegaladvisors;

• theSpecialCommitteewasempoweredtoconsider,attendtoandtakeanyandallactionsinconnectionwiththewrittenproposalfromtheBuyerGroupandinconnectionwiththeTransactionsfromthedatetheSpecialCommitteewasestablished,andnoevaluation,negotiationorresponseregardingtheTransactionsinconnectiontherewithfromthatdateforwardwasconsideredbytheBoardforapprovalunlesstheSpecialCommitteehadrecommendedsuchactiontotheBoard;

• theMergerConsiderationofUS$32.50perShareandtheothertermsandconditionsoftheMergerAgreementweretheproductofarms'lengthnegotiationsbetweentheSpecialCommitteeanditsadvisors,ontheonehand,andtheBuyerGroupanditsadvisors,ontheotherhand;

• theSpecialCommitteewasempoweredtoexerciseanypowerorauthorityoftheBoardthattheSpecialCommitteedeterminedwasnecessaryoradvisableincarryingoutandfulfillingitsdutiesandresponsibilities;

• theCompany'sabilityduringthegoshopperiodtoinitiate,solicitandencouragealternativeacquisitionproposalsfromthirdpartiesandtoenterinto,engagein,andmaintaindiscussionsornegotiationswiththirdpartieswithrespecttosuchproposals;

• theCompany'sabilitytocontinuediscussionswithsuchathirdpartythereafterifsuchpartysubmitsanalternativeacquisitionproposalpriorto11:59p.m.,HongKongtime,onMay25,2017thattheSpecialCommitteedeterminesingoodfaithconstitutes,ormayreasonablybeexpectedtoresultin,aSuperiorProposal(asdefinedinthesectionentitled"TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger—GoShop;NoSolicitationofTransactions"beginningonpage81);

• theSpecialCommitteemetregularlytoconsiderandreviewthetermsoftheMergerAgreementandtheTransactions;

• therecognitionbytheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardthatithadnoobligationtorecommendtheMergeroranyothertransaction;

• therecognitionbytheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardthat,underthetermsoftheMergerAgreement,ithastheabilitytoconsideranyacquisitionproposalreasonablylikelytoleadtoaSuperiorProposal(asdefinedinthesectionentitled"TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger—GoShop;NoSolicitationofTransactions"beginningonpage81)untiltheCompany'sshareholdersvoteuponandauthorizeandapprovetheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger;

• theBuyerGroupdidnotparticipateinorhaveanyinfluenceoverthedeliberativeprocessof,ortheconclusionsreachedby,theSpecialCommitteeorthenegotiatingpositionsoftheSpecialCommittee;

• theCompany'sability,subjecttocompliancewiththetermsandconditionsoftheMergerAgreement,toterminatetheMergerAgreementpriortothereceiptofshareholderapprovalinordertoacceptanalternativetransactionproposedbyathirdpartythatisaSuperiorProposal;

• thefactthat,incertaincircumstancesunderthetermsoftheMergerAgreement,theSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardareabletochange,withhold,qualifyormodifytheirrecommendationoftheMerger;and

• theavailabilityofdissenters'rightstotheUnaffiliatedHolderswhocomplywithalloftherequiredproceduresundertheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLawforexercisingdissenters'rights,

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whichallowsuchshareholderstoreceivepaymentofthefairvalueoftheirSharesasdeterminedbytheGrandCourtoftheCaymanIslands.

TheforegoingisasummaryoftheinformationandfactorsconsideredandgivenweightbytheBuyerGroupinconnectionwithitsevaluationofthefairnessoftheMergertotheUnaffiliatedHolders,whichisnotintendedtobeexhaustive,butisbelievedbytheBuyerGrouptoincludeallmaterialfactorsconsideredbyit.TheBuyerGroupdidnotfinditpracticabletoassign,anddidnotassign,relativeweightstotheindividualfactorsconsideredinreachingitsconclusionastothefairnessoftheMergertotheUnaffiliatedHolders.Rather,itsfairnessdeterminationwasmadeafterconsiderationofalloftheforegoingfactorsasawhole.

TheBuyerGroupbelievesthesefactorsprovideareasonablebasisforitsbeliefthattheMergerisbothsubstantivelyandprocedurallyfairtotheUnaffiliatedHolders.Thisbelief,however,isnotintendedtobeandshouldnotbeconstruedasarecommendationbytheBuyerGrouptoanyshareholderoftheCompanyastohowsuchshareholdershouldvotewithrespecttotheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

Certain Financial Projections

TheCompanydoesnot,asamatterofcourse,makepubliclong-termfinancialprojectionsastofutureperformance,earningsorotherresultsbeyondthecurrentfiscalyeargiventheinherentunpredictabilityoftheunderlyingassumptionsandestimatesforextendedperiods.Inaddition,theCompanydoesnotmakepublicestimatesoftheimpactofacquisitionsinitscurrentfiscalyearprojectionsuntilsuchacquisitionsarecompleted.Incertaincircumstances,theCompanyhasmadepublicestimatesregardingtheopeningofnewschoolsbeyondthecurrentfiscalyear.Fromtimetotimeinconnectionwithitsinternalevaluationofpotentialstrategicoptions,theCompany'smanagementpreparescertainnon-public,internalfinancialprojectionsregardingtheCompany'santicipatedfutureoperations.InNovember2016,basedonassumptionsthattheCompany'smanagementbelievedtobereasonableatthetime,theCompanypreparednon-public,internalfinancialprojectionsforthefiscalyearsendingAugust31,2017throughAugust31,2021(the"November2016Projections").TheNovember2016ProjectionswerereviewedwiththechairmanoftheBoardandcertainotherdirectorsandalsoprovidedtorepresentativesofBPEAinconnectionwithitsreviewofstrategicalternativesfortheCompany.TheNovember2016Projectionsrepresentforecastedfinancialinformationandareincludedbelow.TheinclusionofthisinformationshouldnotberegardedasanindicationthattheCompanyortheBoard,ortheSpecialCommitteeoritsfinancialadvisor,oranyoftheirrespectiverepresentativesoranyotherrecipientofthisinformationconsidered,ornowconsiders,theNovember2016Projectionstobepredictiveoffutureresults.

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Fiscal Year Ending August 31 FYAug'17E FYAug'18E FYAug'19E FYAug'20E FYAug'21E (U.S. dollars in millions) Revenue 996 1,209 1,473 1,821 2,248Adjusted EBITDA (1)(2) 222 284 352 445 583Adjusted Net Income (3) 73 109 135 183 261

(1) WedefineAdjustedEBITDAasEBITDAadjustedforloss/(gain)ondisposalofproperty,plantandequipment,sharebasedpayments,pre-openingexpensesrealizedgainsorlossesonhedgingagreementsandotheritems.WedefineEBITDAas(loss)/profitfortheperiodplusincometaxexpense,netfinancing(expense)/income,exceptionalitems,impairmentofgoodwill,amortizationanddepreciation.

(2) Includes(i)forfiscalyear2017,estimatedcontributionsfromacquisitionsweexpectedtocompletebeforeAugust31,2017,takingintoaccounttheirestimatedclosingdates,and(ii)forfiscalyears2018through2021,estimatedcontributionsfromfutureacquisitions,greenfieldschoolsandschoolexpansions.

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InApril2017,theCompany'smanagementupdatednon-public,internalfinancialprojectionsregardingtheCompany'santicipatedfutureoperations,basedonassumptionsthattheCompany'smanagementbelievedtobereasonableatthetime,forthefiscalyearsendingAugust31,2017throughAugust31,2021(the"April2017Projections").TheApril2017ProjectionsreflectdevelopmentsintheCompany'sbusinesssincethedateoftheNovember2016Projections,including,amongotherthings,thefollowing:fewerestimatedaveragefulltimeequivalentstudentsforfiscalyear2017thanpreviouslyestimatedandtheestimatedfinancialperformanceoftheschoolsownedbytheCompanyinNovember2016;thenegativeimpactofforeignexchangemovements;thecontributioninfiscalyear2017andestimatedfinancialperformanceofacquisitionsclosedsinceNovember2016orexpectedtocloseinfiscalyear2017,includingasaresultofchangestotheexpectedtimingforcompletionofacquisitionsandthechangestothenumberandidentityofacquisitionsexpectedtocompleteinfiscal2017;theimpactofannouncedgreenfieldprojects;theexpectedroll-outofnewbilingualschoolsinChina;theCompany'sexpectationsforinterestratesovertheforecastperiod;andtheimpactofplannedoperationalimprovementsataschool,centralandregionallevel.TheApril2017ProjectionswereprovidedtotheSpecialCommitteeandtheSpecialCommittee'sfinancialadvisor,whowasdirectedtorelyuponsuchinformationforpurposesofprovidingadvicetotheSpecialCommittee.TheApril2017Projectionsrepresentforecastedfinancialinformationandareincludedbelow.TheinclusionofthisinformationshouldnotberegardedasanindicationthattheCompanyortheBoard,ortheSpecialCommitteeoritsfinancialadvisor,oranyoftheirrespectiverepresentativesoranyotherrecipientofthisinformationconsidered,ornowconsiders,theApril2017Projectionstobepredictiveoffutureresults.

ThefollowingtablesummarizestheApril2017Projections:

TheNovember2016ProjectionsandtheApril2017Projections(together,the"ManagementProjections")assumedthatwewouldremainapubliccompany.

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(3) WedefineAdjustedNetIncomeasAdjustedEBITDAadjustedfordepreciation,netfinancing(expense)/income,incometaxexpense,taxadjustmentsandnon-controllinginterests.

Fiscal Year Ending August 31 FYAug'17E FYAug'18E FYAug'19E FYAug'20E FYAug'21E (U.S. dollars in millions) Revenue 931 1,144 1,421 1,744 2,178Adjusted EBITDA (1) 213(2) 283 348 430 574Adjusted Net Income (3) 74 103 123 162 242

(1) WedefineAdjustedEBITDAasEBITDAadjustedforloss/(gain)ondisposalofproperty,plantandequipment,sharebasedpayments,pre-openingexpensesrealizedgainsorlossesonhedgingagreementsandotheritems.WedefineEBITDAas(loss)/profitfortheperiodplusincometaxexpense,netfinancing(expense)/income,exceptionalitems,impairmentofgoodwill,amortizationanddepreciation.

(2) IncludesanestimatedUS$4millioncontributionfromfouracquisitionsthathaveeitherclosedorareexpectedtocloseinfiscalyear2017.TheAdjustedEBITDAimpactifsuchacquisitionshadclosedatthebeginningoffiscalyear2017isestimatedtobeapproximatelyUS$24million.TheseacquisitionsconsistofacquisitionsinPrague(closedinMarch2017,withanestimatedcontributionofapproximatelyUS$3millionhaditclosedatthebeginningoffiscalyear2017),intheMiddleEast(sharepurchaseagreementsigned,withanestimatedcontributionofapproximatelyUS$15millionhaditclosedatthebeginningoffiscalyear2017)andtwoinCentralAmerica(exclusivelettersofintentsignedandcurrentlyindocumentationphase,withanestimatedcombinedcontributionofapproximatelyUS$6millionhadtheycompletedatthebeginningoffiscalyear2017).Fiscalyear2018tofiscalyear2021alsoincludeannualcostsavingsofapproximatelyUS$40millionexpectedtobeachievedoverthenexttwoyearsfromplannedoperationalimprovementsataschool,regionalandcentrallevel.

(3) WedefineAdjustedNetIncomeasAdjustedEBITDAadjustedfordepreciation,netfinancing(expense)/income,incometaxexpense,taxadjustmentsandnon-controllinginterests.

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ProjectionswerenotpreparedwithaviewtocompliancewithIFRS,thepublishedguidelinesoftheSECregardingprojectionsandforward-lookingstatementsortheguidelinesestablishedbytheAmericanInstituteofCertifiedPublicAccountantsforpreparationandpresentationofprospectivefinancialinformation.Furthermore,PricewaterhouseCoopers,ourindependentregisteredpublicaccountingfirm,hasnotexamined,reviewed,compiledorotherwiseappliedprocedurestotheManagementProjectionsand,accordingly,assumesnoresponsibilityforthemandexpressesnoopiniononthem.TheManagementProjectionsincludedhereinhavebeenpreparedby,andaretheresponsibilityof,ourmanagement.

AlthoughasummaryoftheManagementProjectionsispresentedwithnumericalspecificity,theyreflectnumerousvariables,assumptionsandestimatesastofutureeventsmadebyourmanagementthatourmanagementbelievedwerereasonableatthetimetheManagementProjectionswereprepared,takingintoaccounttherelevantinformationavailabletomanagementatthetimetheManagementProjectionswereprepared.However,thisinformationisnotfactandshouldnotberelieduponasbeingnecessarilyindicativeofactualfutureresults.ImportantfactorsthatmayaffectactualresultsandcausetheManagementProjectionsnottobeachievedincludegeneraleconomicconditions,resultsorfinancialcondition,industryperformance,accuracyofcertainaccountingassumptions,changesinactualorprojectedcashflows,competitivepressures,accuracyofcertainindustryforecastspreparedbythirdparties,abilitytosuccessfullyintegrateacquisitions,strengtheningoftheU.S.dollarandotherforeigncurrencyexchangeratefluctuationsimpactingourresults,costsoradverseeffectsonourbusiness,reputationorresultsfromgovernmentalregulationsandchangesintaxlaws.Inaddition,theManagementProjectionsdonottakeintoaccountanycircumstancesoreventsoccurringafterthedatethattheywerepreparedanddonotgiveeffecttotheMerger.Asaresult,therecanbenoassurancethattheManagementProjectionswillberealized,andactualresultsmaybemateriallybetterorworsethanthosecontainedintheManagementProjections.SincetheManagementProjectionscovermultipleyears,thatinformationbyitsnaturebecomeslesspredictivewitheachsuccessiveyear.TheinclusionofthisinformationshouldnotberegardedasanindicationthattheCompany,theBoard,theSpecialCommitteeoritsfinancialadvisor,BPEA,CPPIB,Parent,anyrepresentativesandaffiliatesofBPEA,CPPIBandParentoranyotherrecipientofthisinformationconsidered,ornowconsiders,theManagementProjectionstobematerialinformationoftheCompanyorthatactualfutureresultswillnecessarilyreflecttheManagementProjections,andtheManagementProjectionsshouldnotberelieduponassuch.ThesummaryoftheManagementProjectionsisnotincludedhereintoinduceanyshareholdertovoteinfavoroftheMergeroranyoftheotherproposalstobevotedonatthespecialmeetingortoinfluenceanyshareholdertomakeanyinvestmentdecisionwithrespecttotheMerger,includingwhetherornottoexercisedissenters'rightswithrespecttotheMerger.

TheManagementProjectionsshouldbeevaluated,ifatall,inconjunctionwiththehistoricalfinancialstatements,riskfactorsandotherinformationregardingtheCompanycontainedinourpublicfilingswiththeSEC.See"WhereYouCanFindMoreInformation"onpage107ofthisproxystatement.

TheManagementProjectionsareforward-lookingstatements.ForinformationonfactorsthatmaycausetheCompany'sfutureresultstomateriallyvary,see"CautionaryNoteRegardingForward-LookingStatements"onpage105ofthisproxystatement.

Wedonotintend,andexpresslydisclaimanyresponsibility,toupdateorotherwiserevisetheManagementProjectionstoreflectcircumstancesexistingafterthedatewhentheCompanypreparedtheManagementProjectionsortoreflecttheoccurrenceoffutureeventsorchangesingeneraleconomicorindustryconditions,eveniftheassumptionsunderlyingtheManagementProjectionsareshowntobeinerror.Byincludinginthisproxystatementasummaryofcertainfinancialprojections,neithertheCompanynortheBoard,theSpecialCommitteeoranyoftheirrespectiverepresentativesoradvisors,norBPEA,CPPIB,Parentoranyoftheirrespectiverepresentativesandaffiliates,makesanyrepresentationtoanypersonregardingtheultimateperformanceoftheCompanycomparedtothe

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informationcontainedinsuchfinancialprojectionsandshouldnotbereadtodoso,excepttotheextentrequiredbyapplicablefederalsecuritieslaws.

InlightoftheforegoingfactorsandtheuncertaintiesinherentintheManagementProjections,shareholdersarecautionednottoundulyrelyontheManagementProjectionsincludedherein.

CertainofthemeasuresincludedintheManagementProjectionsmaybeconsiderednon-IFRSfinancialmeasures.Non-IFRSfinancialmeasuresshouldnotbeconsideredinisolationfrom,orasasubstitutefor,financialinformationpresentedincompliancewithIFRS,andnon-IFRSfinancialmeasuresasusedbytheCompanymaynotbecomparabletosimilarlytitledamountsusedbyothercompanies.

Opinion of the Special Committee's Financial Advisor

OnApril25,2017,HoulihanLokeyverballyrendereditsopiniontotheSpecialCommittee(whichwassubsequentlyconfirmedinwritingbydeliveryofHoulihanLokey'swrittenopinionaddressedtotheSpecialCommitteedatedApril25,2017),asto,asofApril25,2017,thefairness,fromafinancialpointofview,totheholdersofCompanyshares,otherthantheexcludedholders,oftheMergerConsiderationtobereceivedbysuchholdersintheMergerpursuanttotheMergerAgreement.

Houlihan Lokey's opinion was directed to the Special Committee (in its capacity as such) and only addressed the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the holdersof the Shares, other than the excluded holders, of the Merger Consideration to be received by such holders in the Merger pursuant to the Merger Agreement and did notaddress any other aspect or implication of the Merger, any related transaction or any other agreement, arrangement or understanding entered into in connection therewithor otherwise. The summary of Houlihan Lokey's opinion in this proxy statement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of its written opinion, which isattached as Annex E to this proxy statement and describes the procedures followed, assumptions made, qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken and othermatters considered by Houlihan Lokey in connection with the preparation of its opinion. However, neither Houlihan Lokey's opinion nor the summary of its opinion and therelated analyses set forth in this proxy statement are intended to be, and do not constitute, advice or a recommendation to the Special Committee, the Board, the Company,any security holder of the Company or any other person as to how to act or vote with respect to any matter relating to the Merger.

Inarrivingatitsopinion,HoulihanLokey,amongotherthings:

1. reviewedanexecutionversion,receivedbyHoulihanLokeyonApril25,2017,oftheMergerAgreement;

2. reviewedcertainpubliclyavailablebusinessandfinancialinformationrelatingtotheCompanythatHoulihanLokeydeemedtoberelevant;

3. reviewedcertaininformationrelatingtothehistorical,currentandfutureoperations,financialconditionandprospectsoftheCompanymadeavailabletoHoulihanLokeybytheCompany,includingtheApril2017Projections(andadjustmentsthereto)preparedbythemanagementoftheCompanyrelatingtotheCompany,asdescribedunder—CertainFinancialProjections.;

4. spokewithcertainmembersofthemanagementoftheCompanyandcertainofitsandtheSpecialCommittee'srepresentativesandadvisorsregardingthebusiness,operations,financialconditionandprospectsoftheCompany,theMergerandrelatedmatters;

5. comparedthefinancialandoperatingperformanceoftheCompanywiththatofothercompanieswithpubliclytradedequitysecuritiesthatHoulihanLokeydeemedtoberelevant;

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6. reviewedthecurrentandhistoricalmarketpricesandtradingvolumefortheSharesandthecurrentandhistoricalmarketpricesandtradingvolumeofthepubliclytradedsecuritiesofcertainothercompaniesthatHoulihanLokeydeemedtoberelevant;and

7. conductedsuchotherfinancialstudies,analysesandinquiriesandconsideredsuchotherinformationandfactorsasHoulihanLokeydeemedappropriate.

HoulihanLokeyrelieduponandassumed,withoutindependentverification,theaccuracyandcompletenessofalldata,materialandotherinformationfurnished,orotherwisemadeavailable,toit,discussedwithorreviewedbyit,orpubliclyavailable,anddidnotassumeanyresponsibilitywithrespecttosuchdata,materialandotherinformation.Inaddition,managementoftheCompanyadvisedHoulihanLokey,andHoulihanLokeyassumed,thattheApril2017ProjectionswerereasonablypreparedingoodfaithonbasesreflectingthebestcurrentlyavailableestimatesandjudgmentsofsuchmanagementastothefuturefinancialresultsandconditionoftheCompany.AttheSpecialCommittee'sdirection,HoulihanLokeyassumedthattheApril2017ProjectionsprovidedareasonablebasisonwhichtoevaluatetheCompanyandtheMergerandHoulihanLokey,attheSpecialCommittee'sdirection,usedandreliedupontheProjectionsforpurposesofitsanalysesandopinion.HoulihanLokeyexpressednovieworopinionwithrespecttotheApril2017Projectionsortheassumptionsonwhichtheywerebased.HoulihanLokeyrelieduponandassumed,withoutindependentverification,thattherehadbeennochangeinthebusiness,assets,liabilities,financialcondition,resultsofoperations,cashflowsorprospectsoftheCompanysincetherespectivedatesofthemostrecentfinancialstatementsandotherinformation,financialorotherwise,providedtoHoulihanLokeythatwouldbematerialtoitsanalysesoropinion,andthattherewasnoinformationoranyfactsthatwouldmakeanyoftheinformationreviewedbyHoulihanLokeyincompleteormisleading.

HoulihanLokeyrelieduponandassumed,withoutindependentverification,that(a)therepresentationsandwarrantiesofallpartiestotheMergerAgreementandallotherrelateddocumentsandinstrumentsreferredtothereinweretrueandcorrect,(b)eachpartytotheMergerAgreementandsuchotherrelateddocumentsandinstrumentswouldfullyandtimelyperformallofthecovenantsandagreementsrequiredtobeperformedbysuchparty,(c)allconditionstotheconsummationoftheMergerwouldbesatisfiedwithoutwaiverthereof,and(d)theMergerwouldbeconsummatedinatimelymannerinaccordancewiththetermsdescribedintheMergerAgreementandsuchotherrelateddocumentsandinstruments,withoutanyamendmentsormodificationsthereto.HoulihanLokeyalsorelieduponandassumed,withoutindependentverification,that(i)theMergerwouldbeconsummatedinamannerthatcompliesinallrespectswithallapplicableforeign,federalandstatestatutes,rulesandregulations,and(ii)allgovernmental,regulatory,andotherconsentsandapprovalsnecessaryfortheconsummationoftheMergerwouldbeobtainedandthatnodelay,limitations,restrictionsorconditionswouldbeimposedoramendments,modificationsorwaiversmadethatwouldhaveaneffectontheMergerortheCompanythatwouldbematerialtoHoulihanLokey'sanalysesoropinion.Inaddition,HoulihanLokeyrelieduponandassumed,withoutindependentverification,thatthefinalformoftheMergerAgreementwouldnotdifferinanyrespectfromtheexecutionversionoftheMergerAgreementidentifiedabove.

Furthermore,inconnectionwithitsopinion,HoulihanLokeywasnotrequestedto,anddidnot,makeanyphysicalinspectionorindependentappraisalorevaluationofanyoftheassets,propertiesorliabilities(fixed,contingent,derivative,off-balance-sheetorotherwise)oftheCompanyoranyotherparty,norwasHoulihanLokeyprovidedwithanysuchappraisalorevaluation.HoulihanLokeydidnotestimate,andexpressednoopinionregarding,theliquidationvalueofanyentityorbusiness.HoulihanLokeydidnotundertakeanyindependentanalysisofanypotentialoractuallitigation,regulatoryaction,possibleunassertedclaimsorothercontingentliabilities,towhichtheCompanywasormayhavebeenapartyorwasormayhavebeensubject,orofanygovernmentalinvestigationofanypossibleunassertedclaimsorothercontingentliabilitiestowhichtheCompanywasormayhavebeenapartyorwasormayhavebeensubject.

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Priortorenderingitsopinion,HoulihanLokeywasnotrequestedto,anddidnot,initiateanydiscussionsornegotiationswith,orsolicitanyindicationsofinterestfrom,thirdpartieswithrespecttotheMerger,thesecurities,assets,businessesoroperationsoftheCompanyoranyotherparty,oranyalternativestotheMerger.HoulihanLokey'sopinionwasnecessarilybasedonfinancial,economic,marketandotherconditionsasineffecton,andtheinformationmadeavailabletoitasof,thedateoftheopinion.HoulihanLokeydidnotundertake,andisundernoobligation,toupdate,revise,reaffirmorwithdrawitsopinion,orotherwisecommentonorconsidereventsoccurringorcomingtoitsattentionafterthedateoftheopinion.HoulihanLokeydidnotexpressanyopinionastothepriceorrangeofpricesatwhichCompanysharescouldbepurchasedorsold,orotherwisebetransferable,atanytime.

HoulihanLokey'sopinionwasfurnishedfortheuseoftheSpecialCommittee(initscapacityassuch)inconnectionwiththeSpecialCommittee'sevaluationoftheMergerandmaynotbeusedforanyotherpurposewithoutHoulihanLokey'spriorwrittenconsent.UnderthetermsofitsengagementbytheCompany,neitherHoulihanLokey'sopinionnoranyotheradviceorservicesrenderedbyitinconnectionwiththeMergerorotherwiseshouldbeconstruedascreating,andHoulihanLokeyshouldnotbedeemedtohave,anyfiduciarydutytooragencyrelationshipwiththeSpecialCommittee,theBoard,theCompanyanysecurityholderorcreditoroftheCompanyoranyotherperson,regardlessofanypriororongoingadviceorrelationships.Theopinionwasnotintendedtobe,anddoesnotconstitute,arecommendationtotheSpecialCommittee,theBoard,theCompany,anysecurityholderoranyotherpartyastohowtoactorvotewithrespecttoanymatterrelatingtotheMergerorotherwise.HoulihanLokeyhasconsentedtotheinclusionofacopyofitsopinionasAnnexEtothisproxystatement.

HoulihanLokey'sopiniononlyaddressedthefairness,fromafinancialpointofview,totheholdersoftheShares,otherthantheexcludedholders,oftheMergerConsiderationtobereceivedbysuchholdersintheMergerpursuanttotheMergerAgreementanddidnotaddressanyotheraspectorimplicationoftheMerger,anyrelatedtransactionoranyagreement,arrangementorunderstandingenteredintoinconnectiontherewithorotherwise,including,withoutlimitation,anyaspectorimplicationoftheShareSaleandSupportAgreementorthesaleofthePEShares.HoulihanLokeywasnotrequestedtoopineasto,anditsopiniondidnotexpressanopinionastoorotherwiseaddress,amongotherthings:(i)theunderlyingbusinessdecisionoftheSpecialCommittee,theBoard,theCompany,itssecurityholdersoranyotherpartytoproceedwithoreffecttheMerger,(ii)thetermsofanyarrangements,understandings,agreementsordocumentsrelatedto,ortheform,structureoranyotherportionoraspectof,theMergerorotherwise(otherthantheMergerConsiderationtotheextentexpresslyspecifiedinitsopinion),(iii)thefairnessofanyportionoraspectoftheMergertotheholdersofanyclassofsecurities,creditorsorotherconstituenciesoftheCompany,ortoanyotherparty,exceptifandonlytotheextentexpresslysetforthinthelastsentenceoftheopinion,(iv)therelativemeritsoftheMergerascomparedtoanyalternativebusinessstrategiesortransactionsthatmighthavebeenavailablefortheCompanyoranyotherparty,(v)thefairnessofanyportionoraspectoftheMergertoanyoneclassorgroupoftheCompany'soranyotherparty'ssecurityholdersorotherconstituentsvis-à-visanyotherclassorgroupoftheCompany'sorsuchotherparty'ssecurityholdersorotherconstituents(including,withoutlimitation,theallocationofanyconsiderationamongstorwithinsuchclassesorgroupsofsecurityholdersorotherconstituents),(vi)whetherornottheCompany,Parent,PremierEducation,theirrespectivesecurityholdersoranyotherpartyisreceivingorpayingreasonablyequivalentvalueintheMerger,(vii)thesolvency,creditworthinessorfairvalueoftheCompany,Parent,PremierEducationoranyotherparticipantintheMerger,oranyoftheirrespectiveassets,underanyapplicablelawsrelatingtobankruptcy,insolvency,fraudulentconveyanceorsimilarmatters,or(viii)thefairness,financialorotherwise,oftheamount,natureoranyotheraspectofanycompensationtoorconsiderationpayabletoorreceivedbyanyofficers,directorsoremployeesofanypartytotheMerger,anyclassofsuchpersonsoranyotherparty,relativetotheMergerConsiderationorotherwise.HoulihanLokeyexpressednovieworopinionastoanycurrencyor

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exchangeratefluctuationsandassumed,withtheSpecialCommittee'sconsent,thatanysuchfluctuationswouldnotinanyrespectbematerialtoitsanalysesoropinion.Inaddition,HoulihanLokeyexpressednoviewasto,anditsopiniondidnotaddress,foreigncurrencyexchangerisks(ifany)associatedwiththeMergerorotherwise.Furthermore,HoulihanLokeydidnotexpressanyopinion,counselorinterpretationregardingmattersthatrequirelegal,regulatory,environmental,accounting,insurance,taxorothersimilarprofessionaladvice.HoulihanLokeyassumedthatsuchopinions,counselorinterpretationshadbeenorwouldbeobtainedfromtheappropriateprofessionalsources.Furthermore,withtheconsentoftheSpecialCommittee,HoulihanLokeyreliedontheassessmentsbytheSpecialCommittee,theBoard,theCompanyandtheirrespectiveadvisorsastoalllegal,regulatory,environmental,accounting,insuranceandtaxmatterswithrespecttotheCompany,theMergerorotherwise.

InpreparingitsopiniontotheSpecialCommittee,HoulihanLokeyperformedavarietyofanalyses,includingthosedescribedbelow.ThesummaryofHoulihanLokey'sanalysesisnotacompletedescriptionoftheanalysesunderlyingHoulihanLokey'sopinion.Thepreparationofsuchanopinionisacomplexprocessinvolvingvariousquantitativeandqualitativejudgmentsanddeterminationswithrespecttothefinancial,comparativeandotheranalyticalmethodsemployedandtheadaptationandapplicationofthesemethodstotheuniquefactsandcircumstancespresented.Asaconsequence,neitherHoulihanLokey'sopinionnoritsunderlyinganalysesisreadilysusceptibletosummarydescription.HoulihanLokeyarrivedatitsopinionbasedontheresultsofallanalysesundertakenbyitandassessedasawholeanddidnotdraw,inisolation,conclusionsfromorwithregardtoanyindividualanalysis,methodologyorfactor.WhiletheresultsofeachanalysisweretakenintoaccountinreachingHoulihanLokey'soverallconclusionwithrespecttofairness,HoulihanLokeydidnotmakeseparateorquantifiablejudgmentsregardingindividualanalyses.Accordingly,HoulihanLokeybelievesthatitsanalysesandthefollowingsummarymustbeconsideredasawholeandthatselectingportionsofitsanalyses,methodologiesandfactors,withoutconsideringallanalyses,methodologiesandfactors,couldcreateamisleadingorincompleteviewoftheprocessesunderlyingHoulihanLokey'sanalysesandopinion.

Inperformingitsanalyses,HoulihanLokeyconsideredgeneralbusiness,economic,industryandmarketconditions,financialandotherwise,andothermattersastheyexistedon,andcouldbeevaluatedasof,thedateofitsopinion.NocompanyorbusinessusedinHoulihanLokey'sanalysesforcomparativepurposesisidenticaltotheCompanyandanevaluationoftheresultsofthoseanalysesisnotentirelymathematical.TheestimatescontainedintheApril2017ProjectionsandtheimpliedreferencerangevaluesindicatedbyHoulihanLokey'sanalysesarenotnecessarilyindicativeofactualvaluesorpredictiveoffutureresultsorvalues,whichmaybesignificantlymoreorlessfavorablethanthosesuggestedbytheanalyses.Inaddition,anyanalysesrelatingtothevalueofassets,businessesorsecuritiesdonotpurporttobeappraisalsortoreflectthepricesatwhichbusinessesorsecuritiesactuallymaybesold,whichmaydependonavarietyoffactors,manyofwhicharebeyondthecontroloftheCompany.Muchoftheinformationusedin,andaccordinglytheresultsof,HoulihanLokey'sanalysesareinherentlysubjecttosubstantialuncertainty.

HoulihanLokey'sopinionwasonlyoneofmanyfactorsconsideredbytheSpecialCommitteeinevaluatingtheproposedMerger.NeitherHoulihanLokey'sopinionnoritsanalysesweredeterminativeoftheMergerConsiderationoroftheviewsoftheSpecialCommitteewithrespecttotheMergerortheMergerConsideration.ThetypeandamountofconsiderationpayableintheMergerweredeterminedthroughnegotiationbetweentheSpecialCommitteeandParent,andthedecisiontoenterintotheMergerAgreementwassolelythatoftheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoard.

Financial Analyses

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2017.TheorderoftheanalysesdoesnotrepresentrelativeimportanceorweightgiventothoseanalysesbyHoulihanLokey.Theanalysessummarizedbelowincludeinformationpresentedintabularformat.Thetablesalonedonotconstituteacompletedescriptionoftheanalyses.Consideringthedatainthetablesbelowwithoutconsideringthefullnarrativedescriptionoftheanalyses,aswellasthemethodologiesunderlying,andtheassumptions,qualificationsandlimitationsaffecting,eachanalysis,couldcreateamisleadingorincompleteviewofHoulihanLokey'sanalyses.

Forpurposesofitsanalyses,HoulihanLokeyreviewedanumberoffinancialmetrics,including:

• EnterpriseValue—generally,thevalueasofaspecifieddateoftherelevantcompany'soutstandingequitysecurities(takingintoaccountoutstandingoptionsandothersecuritiesconvertible,exercisableorexchangeableintoorforequitysecuritiesofthecompany)plustheamountofdebtoutstanding,preferredstockandnon-controllinginterests,andlesstheamountofcashandcashequivalentsonitsbalancesheet.

• AdjustedEBITDA—generally,theamountoftherelevantcompany'searningsbeforeinterest,taxes,depreciationandamortizationforaspecifiedtimeperiod,asadjustedforcertainnon-recurringitems.

Unlessthecontextindicatesotherwise,enterprisevaluesusedintheselectedcompaniesanalysisdescribedbelowwerecalculatedusingtheclosingpriceofthecommonstockoftheselectedcompanieslistedbelowasofApril21,2017.TheestimatesoffuturefinancialperformanceoftheCompanyrelieduponforthefinancialanalysesdescribedbelowwerebasedontheApril2017Projections.Theestimatesofthefuturefinancialperformanceoftheselectedcompanieslistedbelowwerebasedonpubliclyavailableresearchanalystestimatesforthosecompanies.

SelectedCompaniesAnalysis.HoulihanLokeyreviewedcertainfinancialdataforselectedcompanieswithpubliclytradedequitysecuritiesthatHoulihanLokeydeemedrelevant.TheselectedcompanieswereselectedbecausetheyweredeemedsimilartotheCompanyinoneormorerespectsincludingoneormoreofthefollowing:thenatureoftheirbusiness,size,geographicareasofoperation,productofferings,andfinancialperformance.GiventheCompany'sAugust31fiscalyearend,thefinancialdatareviewedincluded:

• EnterprisevalueasamultipleofestimatedadjustedEBITDAforthelasttwelvemonths,or"LTMAdjustedEBITDA";

• EnterprisevalueasamultipleofestimatedadjustedEBITDAforthetwelvemonthsendedAugust31,2017,or"FYE8/31/2017EAdjustedEBITDA";and

• EnterprisevalueasamultipleofestimatedadjustedEBITDAforthetwelvemonthsendedAugust31,2018,or"FYE8/31/2018EAdjustedEBITDA."

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Theselectedcompaniesandcorrespondingmultipleswere:

Takingintoaccounttheresultsoftheselectedcompaniesanalysis,HoulihanLokeyappliedselectedmultiplerangesof18.0xto22.0xtotheCompany'sLTMAdjustedEBITDA,18.0xto22.0xtotheCompany'sestimatedFYE8/31/2017EAdjustedEBITDAand14.0xto18.0xtotheCompany'sestimatedFYE8/31/2018EAdjustedEBITDA.TheselectedcompaniesanalysisindicatedimpliedvaluereferencerangesofUS$23.85toUS$31.00perCompanysharebasedonLTMAdjustedEBITDA,US$23.79toUS$30.93perCompanysharebasedonFYE8/31/2017EAdjustedEBITDAandUS$26.03toUS$35.84perCompanysharebasedonFYE8/31/2018EAdjustedEBITDA,ascomparedtotheMergerConsiderationofUS$32.50perCompanyshareintheMergerpursuanttotheMergerAgreement.

DiscountedCashFlowAnalysis.HoulihanLokeyperformedadiscountedcashflowanalysisoftheCompanybycalculatingtheestimatednetpresentvalueoftheprojectedunlevered,after-taxfreecashflowsoftheCompanybasedontheApril2017Projections.HoulihanLokeyappliedperpetuitygrowthratesrangingfrom3.5%to4.0%totheCompany'sfiscalyear2021estimatedEBITDA.ThenetpresentvaluesoftheCompany'sprojectedfuturecashflowsandterminalvalueswerethencalculatedusingdiscountratesrangingfrom9.5%to10.5%.ThediscountedcashflowanalysisindicatedanimpliedvaluereferencerangeofUS$27.63toUS$39.03perCompanyshare,ascomparedtotheMergerConsiderationofUS$32.50perCompanyshareintheMergerpursuanttotheMergerAgreement.

Other Matters

HoulihanLokeywasengagedtoactasthefinancialadvisortotheSpecialCommitteeinconnectionwithapossiblemerger,consolidation,businesscombination,saleorothersimilarstrategictransactioninvolvingtheCompany.TheSpecialCommitteeengagedHoulihanLokeybasedonHoulihanLokey'sexperienceandreputation.HoulihanLokeyisregularlyengagedtoprovidefinancialadvisoryservicesinconnectionwithmergersandacquisitions,financings,andfinancialrestructurings.PursuanttoHoulihanLokey'sengagement,theCompanyisobligatedtopayHoulihanLokeyafeeofUS$1,000,000,US$250,000ofwhichbecamepayableuponHoulihanLokey'sretention,US$500,000ofwhichbecamepayableuponthedeliveryofitsopiniontotheSpecialCommitteeandUS$250,000ofwhichiscontingentupontheconsummationoftheMerger.TheCompanyhasalsoagreedtoreimburseHoulihanLokeyforcertainexpensesandtoindemnifyHoulihanLokeyandcertainrelatedpartiesforcertainpotentialliabilitiesarisingoutofHoulihanLokey'sengagement.Inaddition,ascontemplatedbytheMergerAgreementHoulihanLokeyhasbeenauthorizedtosolicitfromthirdpartiesapprovedby

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EBITDA

LTM FYE

8/31/2017E FYE

8/31/2018E BrightHorizonsFamilySolutionsInc. 19.9x 18.0x 16.1xChinaMapleLeafEducationalSystemsLimited 19.8x 14.7x 11.9xChinaYuHuaEducationCorporationLimited 16.3x 18.5x 13.7xIDPEducationLimited 17.8x 16.4x 13.4xInternationellaEngelskaSkolaniSverigeHoldingsIIAB 10.5x 10.0x 9.0xNavitasLimited 11.4x 11.1x 11.0xNewOrientalEducation&TechnologyGroupInc. 29.5x 25.2x 18.9xOverseasEducationLimited 9.5x 9.2x 9.1xTALEducationGroup 78.1x 46.9x 30.4xVirscendEducationCompanyLimited 38.7x 32.8x 24.9xWisdomEducationInternationalHoldingsCompanyLimited 15.1x 11.6x 9.7x

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theSpecialCommitteeindicationsofinterestinacquiringalloranypartoftheCompanyforaprescribedperiodfollowingtheexecutionoftheMergerAgreement.

Intheordinarycourseofbusiness,certainofHoulihanLokey'semployeesandaffiliates,aswellasinvestmentfundsinwhichtheymayhavefinancialinterestsorwithwhichtheymayco-invest,mayacquire,holdorsell,longorshortpositions,ortrade,indebt,equity,andothersecuritiesandfinancialinstruments(includingloansandotherobligations)of,orinvestmentsin,theCompany,ParentoranyotherpartythatmaybeinvolvedintheMergerandtheirrespectiveaffiliatesoranycurrencyorcommoditythatmaybeinvolvedintheMerger.

HoulihanLokeyandcertainofitsaffiliateshaveinthepastprovidedandarecurrentlyprovidinginvestmentbanking,financialadvisoryand/orotherfinancialorconsultingservicestoCPPIB,forwhichHoulihanLokeyanditsaffiliateshavereceived,andmayreceive,compensation.HoulihanLokeyandcertainofitsaffiliatesmayprovideinvestmentbanking,financialadvisoryand/orotherfinancialorconsultingservicestotheCompany,BPEA,oroneormoresecurityholders,affiliatesand/orportfoliocompaniesofinvestmentfundsaffiliatedorassociatedwithBPEA(collectively,withBPEA,the"BPEAGroup"),CPPIB,otherparticipantsintheMergerorcertainoftheirrespectiveaffiliatesorsecurityholdersinthefuture,forwhichHoulihanLokeyanditsaffiliatesmayreceivecompensation.Inaddition,HoulihanLokeyandcertainofitsaffiliatesandcertainofitsandtheirrespectiveemployeesmayhavecommittedtoinvestinprivateequityorotherinvestmentfundsmanagedoradvisedbyBPEA,otherparticipantsintheMergerorcertainoftheirrespectiveaffiliates,andinportfoliocompaniesofsuchfunds,andmayhaveco-investedwithmembersoftheBPEAGroup,CPPIB,otherparticipantsintheMergerorcertainoftheirrespectiveaffiliatesorsecurityholders,andmaydosointhefuture.Furthermore,inconnectionwithbankruptcies,restructurings,distressedsituationsandsimilarmatters,HoulihanLokeyandcertainofitsaffiliatesmayhaveinthepastacted,maycurrentlybeactingandmayinthefutureactasfinancialadvisortodebtors,creditors,equityholders,trustees,agentsandotherinterestedparties(including,withoutlimitation,formalandinformalcommitteesorgroupsofcreditors)thatmayhaveincludedorrepresentedandmayincludeorrepresent,directlyorindirectly,ormaybeorhavebeenadverseto,theCompany,membersoftheBPEAGroup,CPPIB,otherparticipantsintheMergerorcertainoftheirrespectiveaffiliatesorsecurityholders,forwhichadviceandservicesHoulihanLokeyanditsaffiliateshavereceivedandmayreceivecompensation.

The Buyer Group's Purpose of and Reasons for the Merger

UndertheSECrulesgoverninggoing-privatetransactions,eachmemberoftheBuyerGroupisdeemedtobeengagedinagoing-privatetransactionand,therefore,requiredtoexpressitsreasonsfortheMergertotheCompany'sunaffiliatedsecurityholders,asdefinedinRule13e-3oftheExchangeAct.EachmemberoftheBuyerGroupismakingthestatementsincludedinthissectionsolelyforthepurposeofcomplyingwiththerequirementsofRule13e-3andrelatedrulesunderExchangeAct.FortheBuyerGroup,thepurposeoftheMergeristoenableParentanditsaffiliatestoacquire100%controloftheCompany,inatransactioninwhichtheholdersofShares(otherthantheExcludedSharesandtheDissentingShares)willbecashedoutinexchangeforUS$32.50perShare,suchthatParentanditsaffiliateswillbeartherewardsandrisksofthesoleownershipoftheCompanyaftertheSharesarecancelled,includinganyincreasesinvalueoftheCompanyasaresultofimprovementstotheCompany'soperationsoracquisitionsofotherbusinesses.TheBuyerGroupdecidedtoundertakethegoing-privatetransactionatthistimebecauseitwantstotakeadvantageofthebenefitsoftheCompany'sbeingaprivatelyheldcompany.Inthecourseofconsideringthegoing-privatetransaction,theBuyerGroupdidnotconsideralternativetransactionstructuresbecausetheBuyerGroupbelievedtheMergerwasthemostdirectandeffectivewaytoenabletheBuyerGrouptoacquirefullownershipandcontroloftheCompany.

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Effect of the Merger on the Company

PrivateOwnership

TheSharesarecurrentlylistedontheNYSEunderthesymbol"NORD".FollowingtheconsummationoftheMerger,theCompanywillceasetobeapublicly-tradedcompanyandwillbecomeaprivatecompanybeneficiallyownedbytheBuyerGroup.FollowingtheconsummationoftheMerger,theShareswillnolongerbelistedonanysecuritiesexchangeorquotationsystem,includingtheNYSE,andpricequotationsfortheSharesinthepublicmarketwillnolongerbeavailable.Inaddition,registrationofSharesundertheExchangeActmaybeterminatedupontheCompany'sapplicationtotheSECifSharesarenotlistedonanationalsecuritiesexchangeandtherearefewerthan300recordholdersofShares.NinetydaysafterthefilingofForm15inconnectionwiththeconsummationoftheMergerorsuchlongerperiodasmaybedeterminedbytheSEC,registrationofSharesundertheExchangeActwillterminateandtheCompanywillnolongerberequiredtofileperiodicreportswiththeSECorotherwisebesubjecttotheU.S.federalsecuritieslaws,includingtheSarbanes-OxleyAct,applicabletopubliccompanies.AftertheconsummationoftheMerger,theCompany'sshareholderswillnolongerenjoytherightsorprotectionsthattheU.S.federalsecuritieslawsprovide,includingreportingobligationsfordirectors,officersandprincipalsecuritiesholdersoftheCompany.

WhentheMergeriscompleted,theShares(otherthantheExcludedSharesandtheDissentingShares)willbecashedoutinexchangefortheMergerConsideration.PremierEducationwillsellitsSharestoParentimmediatelypriortotheclosingoftheMergerforUS$32.50perShare,afterwhichsuchShareswillbecancelledfornoconsiderationintheMerger.TheotherExcludedShareswillalsobecancelledfornoconsiderationintheMerger.TheDissentingShareswillbecancelledfortheirfairvaluedeterminedinaccordancewiththeCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw.

AttheEffectiveTime,allvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlan,includingoptionstopurchaseShares,willbeconvertedintoarighttoreceiveacashpaymentequaltotheproductofthenumberofSharessubjecttotheawardandtheMergerConsideration(netoftheexercisepriceforeachoptiontopurchaseShares).

AllunvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlan,includingoptionstopurchaseSharesandrestrictedshareunits,thatareheldbynon-employeedirectorsoftheCompanyand50%ofunvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanthatareheldbyotherswillbetreatedinthesamemannerasthevestedawards,asdescribedabove.TheremainingunvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanwillbeconvertedintoawardsinrespectofClassAordinarysharesinManco.TheShareIncentivePlanwillterminateattheEffectiveTime.

Currentshareholderswillnolongerhaveanyequityinterestsin,orbeshareholdersof,theCompanyupontheconsummationoftheMergerandwillnotparticipateintheearningsandgrowthoftheCompanyorhavetherighttovoteoncorporatematters.Similarly,ourcurrentshareholderswillnotbeexposedtotheriskoflossinrelationtotheirinvestmentintheCompany.

ForadiscussionoftheMergerConsiderationtobereceivedbyourdirectorsandexecutiveofficersandtheeffectoftheMergeronawardsunderourShareIncentivePlan,see"—InterestsoftheCompany'sDirectorsandExecutiveOfficersintheMerger"beginningonpage53.

MemorandumandArticlesofAssociationoftheSurvivingCompany;DirectorsandManagementoftheSurvivingCompany

IftheMergeriscompleted,thememorandumandarticlesofassociationoftheCompanywillbereplacedbythememorandumandarticlesofassociationofMergerSubasineffectimmediatelypriortothecompletionoftheMerger(subjecttocertaindifferences,includingthat,attheEffectiveTime,(a)ArticleIofthememorandumofassociationoftheSurvivingCompanywillbeamendedtoreadasfollows:"ThenameoftheCompanyis"NordAngliaEducation,Inc."";(b)thearticlesofassociation

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oftheSurvivingCompanyshallrefertothenameoftheSurvivingCompanyas"NordAngliaEducation,Inc."and(c)referencesthereintotheauthorizedsharecapitalofMergerSubshallbeamendedtorefertotheauthorizedsharecapitaloftheSurvivingCompanyasapprovedinthePlanofMerger,ifnecessary).

Inaddition,thedirectorsofMergerSubimmediatelypriortothecompletionoftheMergerwillbecometheinitialdirectorsoftheSurvivingCompanyandtheofficersoftheCompanyimmediatelypriortothecompletionoftheMergerwillbetheinitialofficersoftheSurvivingCompany(ineachcase,unlessotherwisedeterminedbyParent).

PrimaryBenefitsandDetrimentsoftheMerger

TheprimarybenefitsoftheMergertotheUnaffiliatedHoldersincludethefollowing:

• TheUnaffiliatedHolderswillreceiveUS$32.50perShareincash,representingapremiumof17.7%totheclosingpriceoftheSharesonApril24,2017,thelasttradingdayimmediatelypriortothedatethattheCompanyannouncedthatithadenteredintotheMergerAgreement,apremiumof24.2%,31.7%and33.8%tothevolume-weightedaveragetradingpriceoftheSharesasquotedbytheNYSEduringthe30,60and90tradingdaysimmediatelypriortoApril25,2017,respectively,andapremiumof57.2%tothelowesttradingpriceoftheSharesinthe52-weekperiodimmediatelypriortotheexecutionoftheMergerAgreementonApril25,2017.

• TheUnaffiliatedHolderswillnotbeartheriskofadecreaseinthevalueoftheCompanyandtherisksrelatedtothesubstantialleverageoftheSurvivingCompanyfollowingtheMerger.

TheprimarydetrimentsoftheMergertotheUnaffiliatedHoldersincludethefollowing:

• TheUnaffiliatedHolderswillceasetohaveaninterestintheCompanyandwillnotbenefitfrompossibleincreasesinthevalueoftheCompanyfollowingtheMerger.

• Ingeneral,thereceiptofcashpursuanttotheMergerorthroughtheexerciseofdissenters'rightswillbeataxabletransactionforU.S.federalincometaxpurposesandmayalsobeataxabletransactionunderotherapplicabletaxlaws.See"—MaterialU.S.FederalIncomeTaxConsequences","CaymanIslandsTaxConsequences"and"UnitedKingdomTaxConsequences"beginningonpage58.

TheprimarybenefitsoftheMergertotheCompany'sdirectorsandexecutiveofficersincludethefollowing:

• ThecontinuingserviceofcertainexecutiveofficersoftheCompanywiththeSurvivingCompanyinpositionsthataresubstantiallysimilartotheircurrentpositions.

• Continuedindemnificationrights,rightstoadvancementoffeesanddirectorsandofficersliabilityinsurancetobeprovidedbytheSurvivingCompanytoformerdirectorsandofficersoftheCompany.

• ThetreatmentundertheMergerAgreementofvestedandunvestedawardsgrantedtothemundertheShareIncentivePlan.

TheprimarydetrimentsoftheMergertotheCompany'sdirectorsandexecutiveofficersincludethefollowing:

• CertaindirectorandofficersoftheCompanywhoarepresentlyshareholdersoftheCompanywillnolongerbenefitfrompossibleincreasesinthefuturegrowthorvalueoftheCompanyorpaymentofdividendsontheShares,ifany.

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TheprimarybenefitsoftheMergertotheBuyerGroupincludethefollowing:

• IftheCompanysuccessfullyexecutesitsbusinessstrategies,thevalueoftheBuyerGroup'sequityinvestmentcouldincreasebecauseofpossibleincreasesinfuturerevenues,increasesintheunderlyingvalueoftheCompanyorthepaymentofdividends,ifany,toParent.

• TheCompanywillhavemoreflexibilitytochangeitscapitalspendingstrategies.

• TheCompanywillnolongerbearthecostsandadministrativeburdenassociatedwithoperatingtheCompanyasapubliclytradedcompany,includingthecostsassociatedwithregulatoryfilingsandcompliancerequirements.TheCompanyestimatesthatitwillsaveapproximatelyUS$5millionperyearasaresultofceasingtobeapubliccompany.ThemembersoftheBuyerGroup,asthebeneficialownersoftheCompany,willbecomethebeneficiariesofsuchcostsavings.

• TheBuyerGroupmayconsiderre-listingtheCompany'sequityonanotherstockexchange,whichmayhavehighervaluations.

TheprimarydetrimentsoftheMergertotheBuyerGroupincludethefollowing:

• TheBuyerGroupwillbeartheriskofadecreaseinthevalueoftheCompanyandtherisksrelatedtothesubstantialleverageoftheSurvivingCompanyfollowingtheMerger.

• TheBuyerGroup'sequityinvestmentintheCompanywillinvolvesubstantialriskresultingfromlimitedliquiditybecausetherewillbenotradingmarketfortheSurvivingCompany'sequitysecurities.

• ThebusinessrisksfacingtheCompanywillbebornebytheBuyerGroup.

Effect of the Merger on the Company's Net Book Value and Net Earnings

ThetablebelowshowstheindirectinterestintheCompany'snetbookvalueandprofitfortheBuyerGroupandforaffiliatesofthemembersoftheBuyerGroupwhoareaffiliatesoftheCompany,immediatelybeforeandaftertheMerger,basedonthenetbookvalueandprofitoftheCompanyasofAugust31,2016.TheCompany'sprofitforthefiscalyearendedAugust31,2016wasUS$49.2million,anditsnetbookvalueasofAugust31,2016wasapproximatelyUS$291.9million.

Plans for the Company after the Merger

FollowingthecompletionoftheMerger,Parentanditsaffiliateswillown100%oftheequityinterestsintheSurvivingCompany.TheBuyerGroupanticipatesthattheCompanywillcontinuetoconductitsoperationssubstantiallyastheyarecurrentlybeingconducted,exceptthatitwill(i)ceasetobeapubliclytradedcompanyandwillinsteadbeasubsidiaryofParentand(ii)havesubstantiallymore

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Ownership prior to the Merger (1) Ownership after the Merger (2) Net Book Value Profit Net Book Value Profit

US$

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millions % US$

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millions % PremierEducation 195.3 66.9 32.9 66.9 0 0 0 0BaringFilingPersons 0 0 0 0 111.3 38.1 18.8 38.1CPPIB 0 0 0 0 180.6 61.9 30.4 61.9

(1) Ownershippercentagebasedon69,913,389SharesheldbyPremierEducationasofthedateofthisproxystatementand104,146,130Sharesoutstandingasofthedateofthisproxystatement.

(2) OwnershippercentagesaresubjecttoadjustmentbasedontheresultsoftheBuyerGroup'sco-investmentandsyndicationprocess.

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debtthanitcurrentlyhas.TheincreaseindebtfortheCompanyfollowingthecompletionoftheMergerreflectstheborrowingof:

• theEuroequivalentofuptoUS$250.0millionunderarevolvingcreditfacility;

• theEuroequivalentofUS$1,225.0millionunderafirstlieneurocreditfacility;

• US$315.0millionunderafirstlienUSDcreditfacility;and

• US$416.0millionunderasecondlienUSDcreditfacility.

Incontrast,theCompanywillextinguishdebtofapproximatelyUS$1,053million(asofFebruary28,2017)inconjunctionwiththeMerger.See"—FinancingoftheMerger"beginningonpage47.

TheseborrowingsformpartofthefinancingbytheBuyerGroupofthefundsnecessarytocompletetheMergerandtheotherTransactions,includingthepurchaseofPremierEducation'sShares,attheclosingoftheMerger.AlthoughtheborrowersunderthefacilitiesaresubsidiariesofParent,afterthecompletionoftheMerger,theSurvivingCompanywillguaranteethefacilitiesandwillberesponsibleforthepaymentofprincipal,interestandotheramountsdueunderthefacilities.

FollowingthecompletionoftheMergerandtheanticipatedderegistrationoftheShares,theCompanywillnolongerbesubjecttotheExchangeActorthecomplianceandreportingrequirementsoftheNYSEandtherelateddirectandindirectcostsandexpenses,andmayexperiencepositiveeffectsonprofitabilityasaresultoftheeliminationofsuchcostsandexpenses.TheCompanyestimatesthatitwillsaveapproximatelyUS$5millionperyearasaresultofceasingtobeapubliccompany.ThemembersoftheBuyerGroup,asthebeneficialownersoftheCompany,willbecomethebeneficiariesofsuchcostsavings.

ExceptassetforthinthisproxystatementandtransactionsalreadyunderconsiderationbytheCompany,theBuyerGroupdoesnothaveanycurrentplans,proposalsornegotiationsthatrelatetoorwouldresultinanyofthefollowing:

• anextraordinarycorporatetransaction,suchasamerger,reorganizationorliquidation,involvingtheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiaries;

• thesaleortransferofamaterialamountoftheassetsoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiaries;or

• anyothermaterialchangesintheCompany'sbusiness,includingwithrespecttotheCompany'scorporatestructureorbusiness.

Alternatives to the Merger

TheSpecialCommitteewasformedonJanuary13,2017afterBPEAcommunicateditsdesiretoevaluateapotentialtransactionandrequestedcooperationfromtheBoardandtheCompany'smanagementinexploringapotentialtransaction.InlightoftheexpressintentionofthemembersoftheBuyerGrouptoworktogetherexclusivelyinpursuitofanyacquisitionoftheCompanyandthebeneficialownershipbyPremierEducation,anaffiliateofBPEA,of66.9%oftheissuedandoutstandingShares,theSpecialCommitteedeterminedthataviablealternativetransactiontotheproposedsaleoftheCompanytotheBuyerGroupwasunlikelyatthistime.

TheSpecialCommitteealsotookintoaccountthattheMergerAgreementprovidedfora30-daygo-shopperiodduringwhichtheSpecialCommitteecouldsolicitandevaluatealternativetransactions.See"TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger—GoShop;NoSolicitationofTransactions"beginningonpage81.Inthisregard,theSpecialCommitteerecognizedthatithasflexibilityundertheMergerAgreementtopursueandevaluatealternativetransactionswiththeassistanceofitslegalandfinancialadvisors.IftheCompanyweretoreceiveaSuperiorProposal(asdefinedinthesection

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entitled"TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger—GoShop;NoSolicitationofTransactions"beginningonpage81)priortotheextraordinarygeneralmeeting,theSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardwouldbeabletoterminatetheMergerAgreementtoenterintoadefinitiveagreementwithrespecttosuchSuperiorProposal,subjecttocertainconditions.

Inaddition,theSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardconsidered,asanalternativetotheMerger,remainingapubliccompany.However,basedontheconsiderationssetforthunder"—ReasonsfortheMergerandRecommendationoftheBoard"beginningonpage23,theSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardconcludedthatitismorebeneficialtotheUnaffiliatedHolderstoenterintotheMergerAgreementandpursuetheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,andbecomeaprivatecompanyratherthanremainapubliccompany.

Duringthego-shopperiodasprovidedundertheMergerAgreement,atthedirectionoftheSpecialCommittee,HoulihanLokeycontactedonepotentialstrategicbidderand14potentialfinancialbidders.NoneofthesecontactedpartiesexpressedaninterestinexploringanalternativetransactionwiththeCompany.NooneapproachedtheSpecialCommitteeseparatelyfromtheCompany'ssolicitationofcompetingoffersduringthego-shopperiod.

Effect on the Company if the Merger is not Completed

IftheMergerAgreementandthePlanofMergerarenotauthorizedandapprovedbytheCompany'sshareholdersoriftheMergerisnotcompletedforanyotherreason,shareholderswillnotreceiveanypaymentfortheirSharesinconnectionwiththeMerger.Instead,theCompanywillremainapubliclytradedcompanyandcontinuetobelistedandtradedontheNYSE,providedthattheCompanycontinuestomeettheNYSE'slistingrequirements,andtheCompanywillremainsubjecttoSECreportingobligations.Therefore,theCompany'sshareholderswillcontinuetobesubjecttosimilarrisksandopportunitiesastheycurrentlyarewithrespecttotheirownershipofourShares.Accordingly,iftheMergerisnotcompleted,therecanbenoassuranceastotheeffectoftheserisksandopportunitiesonthefuturevalueofyourShares.

UnderspecifiedcircumstancesinwhichtheMergerAgreementisterminated,theCompanymayberequiredtopayParentaterminationfeeofUS$34,580,000(ifpayableinconnectionwithaterminationbytheCompanyundercertaincircumstancesonorpriortotheGo-ShopPeriodEndDate)orUS$69,160,000(ifpayableincertainothercircumstances),orParentmayberequiredtopaytheCompanyaterminationfeeofUS$138,320,000,ineachcase,asdescribedunderthecaption"TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger—TerminationFees"beginningonpage94.

IftheMergerisnotcompleted,fromtimetotime,theBoardwillevaluateandreview,amongotherthings,thebusiness,operations,dividendpolicyandcapitalizationoftheCompanyandmakechangesitdeemsappropriateandcontinuetoseektoidentifystrategicalternativestoenhanceshareholdervalue.IftheMergerAgreementisnotauthorizedandapprovedbytheCompany'sshareholdersoriftheMergerisnotcompletedforanyotherreason,therecanbenoassurancethatanyothertransactionacceptabletotheCompanywillbeavailable,orthatthebusiness,prospectsorresultsofoperationsoftheCompanywillnotbeadverselyimpacted.

Financing of the Merger

TheCompanyandtheBuyerGroupestimatethattheamountoffundsnecessarytocompletetheTransactions,includingtheMerger,andParent'spurchaseofPremierEducation'sShares,andthepaymentoffeesandexpensesinconnectionwiththeTransactions,includingtheMerger,andParent'spurchaseofPremierEducation'sShares,isapproximatelyUS$4.8billion(assumingnoexerciseofdissenters'rightsbyshareholdersoftheCompany).Thisamountincludesthecashtobepaid(i)totheCompany'sshareholders,(ii)toholdersofawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanasdescribedunder"—InterestsoftheCompany'sDirectorsandExecutiveOfficersintheMerger"beginningon

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page53,and(iii)toPremierEducationforthepurchaseofitSharesimmediatelypriortothecompletionoftheMerger.

TheforegoingamountalsoincludesamountstorepayUS$1,053millionoutstanding(asofFebruary28,2017)underNordAngliaEducationFinanceLLC'sAmendedandRestatedCreditandGuarantyAgreement,datedasofJune25,2015,andtoredeemtheCHF200million5.75%SeniorSecuredNotesdue2022ofNordAngliaEducationFinanceLLC(the"Refinancing").

TheBuyerGroupexpectstofundtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,throughproceedsfromthefollowingsources.

(A) CommonEquityFinancing:

• cashcontributionsofUS$2,089.4millioncontemplatedbyequitycommitmentletters,datedasofApril25,2017,byandbetweenParentandeachofBaringLP1,BaringLP2,BaringCo-InvestLPandCPPIB(the"EquityCommitmentLetters");

(B) PreferredEquityFinancing:

• cashcontributionsofUS$544.6millioncontemplatedbythepreferredequitycommitmentletter,datedasofApril25,2017,byandbetweenPrefcoandeachofHPSInvestmentPartners,LLC(forandonbehalfoffundsand/oraccountsmanagedand/oradvisedand/orcontrolledbyitorasubsidiaryoraffiliatethereof),KendrilInvestmentPTE.Ltd.andPSCPIIIHoldings,LP.(the"PreferredEquityCommitmentLetter");

(C) DebtFinancing:

• amulti-currencyseniorsecuredrevolvingcreditfacilityinanaggregateprincipalamountequaltotheEuroequivalentofuptoUS$250.0million(the"RevolvingFacility")contemplatedbyacommitmentletter,datedasofApril25,2017(the"FirstLienEuroCommitmentLetter"),byandamongDeutscheBankAG,LondonBranch,TheHongkongandShanghaiBankingCorporationLimited,CreditSuisseAG,LondonBranch,MacquarieCapital(USA)Inc.andMacquarieCorporateHoldingsPtyLimited(collectively,the"FirstLienEuroArrangers"),FugueFinanceLLC,aDelawarelimitedliabilityandsubsidiaryofParent("FinanceLLC")andFugueFinanceB.V.,aprivatecompanywithlimitedliabilityorganizedunderthelawsoftheNetherlandsandsubsidiaryofParent("FinanceBV");

• afirstlienEurodenominatedtermloanfacilityinanaggregateprincipalamountequaltotheEuroequivalentofUS$1,225.0million(the"FirstLienEuroTermFacility"and,togetherwiththeRevolvingFacility,the"FirstLienEuroFacilities")contemplatedbytheFirstLienEuroCommitmentLetter;

• aseniorsecuredfirstlienU.S.dollardenominatedtermloanfacilityinanaggregateprincipalamountequaltoUS$315.0million(the"FirstLienUSDTermFacility",and,togetherwiththeFirstLienEuroTermFacility,the"FirstLienTermFacilities"and,togetherwiththeRevolvingFacility,the"FirstLienFacilities")contemplatedbyacommitmentletter,datedasofApril25,2017(the"KendrilCommitmentLetter"and,togetherwiththeFirstLienEuroCommitmentLetter,the"DebtCommitmentLetters"),byandamongKendrilInvestmentPte.Ltd.,FinanceLLC,FinanceBVandVikingHoldcolnc.,acorporationorganizedundertheLawsoftheStateofDelawareandsubsidiaryoftheCompany(togetherwithFinanceLLCandFinanceBV,the"Borrowers");

• acommittedseniorsecuredsecondlienU.S.dollardenominatedtermloaninanaggregateprincipalamountequaltoUS$416.0million(the"SecondLienFacility",andtogetherwiththeFirstLienFacilities,the"Facilities")undertheKendrilCommitmentLetter.

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TherearenoalternativefinancingarrangementsorplansinplacetoobtainthefundsnecessaryfortheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger.Thesourcesoffundsaredescribedingreaterdetailbelow.NoplansorarrangementshavebeenmadetorepayamountsborrowedinconnectionwiththeMerger.

Common Equity Financing

PursuanttotheEquityCommitmentLetters,eachoftheSponsorshascommitted,subjecttothetermsandconditionstherein,topurchase,orcausethepurchaseof,directlyorindirectlythroughoneormoreintermediateentities,equityinterestsofParent,atorpriortotheEffectiveTime,inanaggregatecashamountofUS$2,089,382,173,theamountofeachSponsor'sequitycommitmentbeing:

• US$325,355,325byBaringLP1;

• US$468,447,111byBaringLP2;

• US$3,197,564byBaringCo-InvestLP;and

• US$1,292,382,173byCPPIB.

SuchfundsaretobeusedsolelyforthepurposeoffundingsuchportionofthefundsrequiredtocompletetheMergerinaccordancewiththeMergerAgreementandthepurchaseofPremierEducation'sSharesinaccordancewiththeShareSaleandSupportAgreement.EachSponsor'scommitmentunderitsEquityCommitmentLetterisconditionedupon:

• thesatisfactionorwaiveroftheconditionstoParentandMergerSub'sobligationstocompletetheMergerundertheMergerAgreement;

• thesubstantiallycontemporaneousclosingoftheMerger;

• thedebtfinancingdescribedbelowand/oranyalternativedebtfinancing(ifapplicable)havingbeenfundedatorbeforetheclosingoftheMergerinaccordancewiththetermsthereofiftheequityfinancingundertheEquityCommitmentLettersisfundedattheclosingoftheMerger;

• thepriororsubstantiallycontemporaneousclosingofthecontributionscontemplatedbytheotherEquityCommitmentLetters;and

• thepriororsubstantiallycontemporaneousclosingofParent'spurchaseofPremierEducation'sShares.

TheobligationofeachSponsortofunditsequitycommitmentunderitsEquityCommitmentLetterwillterminateautomaticallyandimmediatelyupontheearliesttooccurof(i)thevalidterminationoftheMergerAgreementinaccordancewithitsterms,(ii)theclosingoftheMerger,atwhichtimesuchobligationwillbedischargedbutsubjecttotheperformanceofsuchobligation,and(iii)theCompanyoranyofitsaffiliatesassertingaclaimthatwouldmaketherelevantLimitedGuarantee(asdefinedbelow)becometerminableinaccordancewiththetermsthereof.

TheCompanyisanexpressthird-partybeneficiaryofeachoftheEquityCommitmentLetterstotheextentofitsrighttoseekspecificperformanceofeachoftheequitycommitmentsunderthecircumstancesinwhichtheCompanywouldbepermittedbytheMergerAgreementtoobtainspecificperformancerequiringParentandMergerSubtoenforcetheequitycommitments.EachSponsormayassignordelegatealloraportionofitsobligationstofunditsequitycommitmenttoanyofitsaffiliatedentities(includinganyofitsaffiliatesoranyotherinvestmentfundorinvestmentvehicleadvisedormanagedbysuchSponsororanyofitsaffiliatesoranyinvestmentfundorinvestmentvehiclethatisalimitedpartnerofsuchSponsororanyofitsaffiliate)solongassuchSponsorremainsliablefortheobligationsunderitsEquityCommitmentLetter.

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Preferred Equity Financing

PursuanttothePreferredEquityCommitmentLetter,HPSInvestmentPartners,LLC(forandonbehalfoffundsand/oraccountsmanagedand/oradvisedand/orcontrolledbyitorasubsidiaryoraffiliatethereof),KendrilInvestmentPTE.Ltd.andPSCPIIIHoldings,LP.(together,the"PreferredPurchasers")committed,subjecttotheconditionssetforththerein,topurchasepreferencesharesofPrefcoforanaggregatecashamountofUS$544,600,000,theamountofeachPreferredPurchaser'sequitycommitmentbeing:

• US$364,687,500byHPSInvestmentPartners,LLC(forandonbehalfoffundsand/oraccountsmanagedand/oradvisedand/orcontrolledbyitorasubsidiaryoraffiliatethereof);

• US$131,287,500byKendrilInvestmentPTE.Ltd.;and

• US$48,625,000byPSCPIIIHoldings,LP.

PrefcowillcontributetheproceedsreceivedfromthePreferredPurchasers,directlyorindirectly,toParentascommonequity,andParentwillcontributetheproceedstoMergerSubascommonequity.

TheobligationsofthePreferredPurchaserstopurchasethepreferencesharesaresubjectto,amongotherthings,thefollowingconditions:


• thesubstantiallycontemporaneousfundingofthecommonequitycontribution,inanaggregateamountequaltoatleast30.0%ofthetotalproformaconsolidateddebtandequitycapitalizationoftheCompanyanditssubsidiariesontheissuedate;

• thesubstantiallycontemporaneousfundingoftheFacilitiesonsubstantiallythesametermsassetforthinthedebtcommitmentletters;

• thatno"CompanyMaterialAdverseEffect"(asdefinedintheMergerAgreement)shallhaveoccurredsincethedateoftheMergerAgreementandbecontinuing;and

• othercustomaryconditionssetforthinthePreferredEquityCommitmentLetter.

ThePreferredPurchasers'commitmentswillterminateuponthefirsttooccurof(i)theconsummationoftheMerger,(ii)theterminationoftheDebtCommitmentLettersinaccordancewiththeirterms,(iii)thevalidterminationoftheMergerAgreementinaccordancewithitstermsand(iv)November30,2017.

Debt Financing

TheFirstLienFacilities:

InterestRate.AllamountsoutstandingundertheFirstLienEuroFacilitiesareexpectedtobearinterestasfollows:

• fortermloans,thereserveadjustedEuriborRateplus3.25%perannum(subjecttoaEuriborfloorof0.00%);and

• forrevolvingloans,thereserveadjustedEurodollarRateplus3.25%perannum(subjecttoareserveadjustedEurodollarRatefloorof0.00%)subjecttotwostep-downsbasedonthefirstliennetleverageratio.

AllamountsoutstandingunderFirstLienUSDTermFacilityareexpectedtobearinterest,attheapplicableBorrower'soption,asfollows:

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• atthereserveadjustedEurodollarRateplus3.75%perannum(subjecttoareserveadjustedEurodollarRatefloorof1.00%),

wherethebaseratewillbenolessthanthesumof(i)theone-monthreserveadjustedEurodollarRate(aftergivingeffecttoanyreserveadjustedEurodollarRate"floor")plus(ii)1.00%.

Maturity.TheFirstLienTermFacilitieswillmatureaftersevenyears;theRevolvingFacilitywillmatureafterfiveyears.

Amortization.TheoutstandingprincipalamountsoftheFirstLienUSDTermFacilitywillbepayableinequalquarterlyamountsof1%perannum,withtheremainingbalanceofeachoftheFirstLienTermFacilitiesdueonthematuritydate.NoamortizationwillberequiredwithrespecttotheFirstLienEuroFacilities.

Guarantors.Parentandcertainofitsrestrictedsubsidiaries,includingeachsubsidiarythatrepresents5%ormoreofconsolidatedEBITDA,andsubsidiariesthattogetherrepresentnotlessthan80%ofconsolidatedEBITDA,willguaranteetheobligationsundertheFirstLienFacilities(subjecttocertainexceptionsandtotheextentpermittedbylaw).

Security.Subjecttoagreedsecurityprinciples,sharepledgesoftheequityinterestsofspecifiedsubsidiaries,apledgeoverspecifiedintercompanyloansoftheborrowersandguarantorsandfixedandfloatingchargesoverthebusinessassetsofcertainguarantorswillsecuretheFirstLienFacilitiesonafirst-prioritybasis.

ConditionsPrecedent.TheavailabilityoftheFirstLienFacilitiesissubjectto,amongotherthings,thefollowingconditions:


• thesubstantiallycontemporaneousfundingofthecommonequitycontribution,inanaggregateamountequaltoatleast30.0%ofthetotalproformaconsolidateddebtandequitycapitalizationoftheCompanyanditssubsidiariesontheissuedate;

• thesubstantiallyconcurrentfundingofallFacilities;

• thatno"CompanyMaterialAdverseEffect"(asdefinedintheMergerAgreement)shallhaveoccurredsincethedateoftheAcquisitionAgreementandbecontinuing;and

• othercustomaryconditionssetforthinthecommitmentletters.

OtherMajorTerms.TheFirstLienFacilitiesdocumentationwillcontaincustomaryrepresentationsandwarrantiesandcustomaryaffirmativeandnegativecovenants,including,amongotherthings,restrictionsonindebtedness,investments,salesofassets,mergersandconsolidations,liensanddividendsandotherdistributions.TheFirstLienFacilitieswillalsoincludecustomaryeventsofdefault,includingnon-paymentandinsolvency.

Inaddition,theBorrowershaveagreedtopayupfrontcosts,feesandexpensesoftheFirstLienEuroArrangers,administrativeagentsandlenders.

TheSecondLienFacility:

InterestRate.AllamountsoutstandingunderSecondLienFacilitywillbearinterest,attheapplicableBorrower'soption,asfollows:

• atthebaserateplus6.25%perannum;or

• atthereserveadjustedEurodollarRateplus7.25%perannum(subjecttoareserveadjustedEurodollarRate"floor"of1.00%).

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Maturity.TheSecondLienFacilitywillmatureaftereightyears.

Amortization.None.

Guarantors.Parentandcertainofitsrestrictedsubsidiaries,includingeachsubsidiarythatrepresents5%ormoreofconsolidatedEBITDA,andsubsidiariesthattogetherrepresentnotlessthan80%ofconsolidatedEBITDA,willguaranteetheobligationsundertheSecondLienFacility(subjecttocertainexceptionsandtotheextentpermittedbylaw).

Security.Subjecttointercreditorarrangements,theSecondLienFacilitywillbesecuredonsecondprioritybasisbythesamecollateralthatsecurestheFirstLienFacilities(subjecttocertainexceptionsandwherepermittedbylaw).

ConditionsPrecedent.SubstantiallythesameasundertheFirstLienFacilitiesexceptthatthereisnomarketingperiodorrequirementtodelivercertainmarketingmaterialstobeusedinthemarketingoftheFirstLienFacilities.

OtherMajorTerms.TheSecondLienFacilitydocumentationwillcontaincustomaryrepresentationsandwarrantiesandcustomaryaffirmativeandnegativecovenants,including,amongotherthings,restrictionsonindebtedness,investments,salesofassets,mergersandconsolidations,liensanddividendsandotherdistributions.TheSecondLienFacilitywillalsoincludecustomaryeventsofdefault,includingnon-paymentandinsolvency.

Inaddition,theBorrowershaveagreedtopayupfrontcosts,feesandexpensesoftheadministrativeagentsandlenders.

Limited Guarantees

ConcurrentlywiththeexecutionanddeliveryoftheMergerAgreement,theGuarantorsexecutedanddeliveredtheLimitedGuarantees.UndertheLimitedGuarantees,eachGuarantorhasguaranteedinfavoroftheCompanyaportionofthepaymentobligationsofParentundertheMergerAgreementfortheterminationfeeandcertaincostsandexpensesthatmaybecomepayabletotheCompanybyParentundercertaincircumstancesassetforthintheMergerAgreement.

Share Sale and Support Agreement

ConcurrentlywiththeexecutionanddeliveryoftheMergerAgreement,PremierEducationandParententeredintotheShareSaleandSupportAgreement,pursuanttowhichtheyhaveagreed,amongotherthingsandsubjecttothetermsandconditionstherein,that:(a)PremierEducationwillvotealloftheSharesowneddirectlyorindirectlybyitinfavoroftheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,and(b)ParentwillpurchasePremierEducation'sSharesatapriceperShareequaltotheMergerConsiderationimmediatelypriortotheclosingoftheMerger.TheCompanyisanexpressthird-partybeneficiaryoftheShareSaleandSupportAgreement.

Asofthedateofthisproxystatement,PremierEducationbeneficiallyowns69,613,389Shares,whichrepresent66.9%ofthetotalnumberofissuedandoutstandingShares.AcopyoftheShareSaleandSupportAgreementisattachedasAnnexDtothisproxystatementandisincorporatedhereinbyreference.

Interim Investors Agreement

ConcurrentlywiththeexecutionanddeliveryoftheMergerAgreement,BaringLP1,BaringLP2,BaringCo-InvestLP,CPPIB,Holdco,ParentandMergerSubenteredintotheInterimInvestorsAgreement,whichgovernstherelationshipamongthepartiestheretowithrespecttotheMerger

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AgreementandmattersrelatingtheretountiltheterminationoftheMergerAgreementorconsummationoftheMerger.TheInterimInvestorsAgreementprovidesfor,amongotherthingsandsubjecttocertainlimitationsorexceptionstherein,(i)themechanismformakingdecisionsrelatingtotheMergerAgreementpendingconsummationoftheMerger,(ii)themechanismformakingdecisionsrelatingtofinancingpendingconsummationoftheMerger,and(iii)themechanismforallocatingcertainfeesandexpensesamongtheBuyerGroup.

Remedies and Limitations on Liabilities

ThepartiestotheMergerAgreementmaybeentitledtospecificperformanceofthetermsoftheMergerAgreement,includinganinjunctionorinjunctionstopreventbreachesoftheMergerAgreement,inadditiontoanyotherremedyatlaworequity.

TheCompany'srighttoobtainaninjunction,orotherappropriateformofspecificperformanceorequitablerelief,toenforceParent'sobligationtocausetheEquityFinancingtobefundedand/ortoeffecttheclosingoftheMergerandtheTransactionsissubjecttoeachofthefollowing:(i)allconditionstotheobligationsofParentandMergerSubtoconsummatetheMerger(otherthanthoseconditionsthatbytheirnaturearetobesatisfiedbyactionstakenattheclosingoftheMerger)havebeensatisfiedorwaived,(ii)ParentandMergerSubfailtocompletetheMergerbythedatetheclosingoftheMergerisrequiredtohaveoccurred,(iii)theExternalFinancing(asdefinedunder"TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger—Financing"beginningonpage88)hasbeenfundedorwillbefundedattheclosingoftheMergeriftheEquityFinancing(asdefinedunder"TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger—Financing"beginningonpage88)isfundedattheclosingoftheMergerinaccordancewiththetermsthereof,and(iv)theCompanyhasconfirmedinwritingthat(A)allconditionssolelytotheobligationsoftheCompanytoconsummatetheMergerhavebeensatisfiedorthatitiswillingtowaiveanyoftheconditionstotheextentnotsosatisfiedand(B)ifspecificperformanceisgrantedandtheEquityFinancingandExternalFinancingarefunded,thentheclosingoftheMergerwilloccur.InnoeventwilltheCompanybeentitledtospecificperformancetocauseParentand/orMergerSubtocausetheEquityFinancingtobefundedortoeffecttheclosingoftheMergeriftheExternalFinancing(or,ifapplicable,theAlternativeFinancing,asdefinedinthesectionentitled"TheMergerAgreementandPlanofMerger—Financing"beginningonpage88)hasnotbeenfunded(orwillnotbefundedattheclosingoftheMergereveniftheEquityFinancingisfundedattheclosingoftheMerger).

ThemaximumaggregateliabilitiesofParentandMergerSub,ontheonehand,andtheCompany,ontheotherhand,formonetarydamagesinconnectionwiththeMergerAgreementoranyoftheTransactionsarelimitedtoaterminationfeeofUS$138,320,000andUS$34,580,000(ifpayableinconnectionwithaterminationbytheCompanyundercertaincircumstancesonorpriortotheGo-ShopPeriodEndDateorUS$69,160,000ifpayableinanyothercircumstance),respectively,andreimbursementofcertainexpensesintheeventtheapplicableterminationfeeisnotpaidwhendueandinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheMergerAgreement.Whilethepartiesmaypursuebothagrantofspecificperformanceandmonetarydamagesuntilsuchtimeastheotherpartypaysaterminationfee(asapplicableundertheMergerAgreement),noneofthemwillbepermittedorentitledtoreceivebothagrantofspecificperformancethatresultsintheclosingoftheMergerandmonetarydamages.

Interests of the Company's Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger

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executiveofficershaveinterestsinthetransactionthataredifferentfrom,orinadditionto,theinterestsoftheCompany'sshareholdersgenerally.Theseinterestsinclude,amongothers:

TreatmentofDirectorandExecutiveOfficerSharesandAwardsintheMerger

Asisthecaseforanyshareholder,theCompany'sdirectorsandexecutiveofficerswillreceivetheMergerConsiderationinrespectofeachShareinwhichtheyhaveaninterest.Inaddition,attheEffectiveTime,allvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlan,includingoptionstopurchasetheShares,willbeconvertedintoarighttoreceiveacashpaymentequaltotheproductofthenumberofSharessubjecttotheawardandtheMergerConsideration(netofexercisepriceforeachshareoption,butnotbelowzero).

AllunvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanandheldbynon-employeeboardmembersand50%ofunvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanandheldbyotherswillbetreatedinthesamemannerasthevestedawardsasdescribedabove.TheremainingunvestedawardsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanwillbeamendedasfollows:

• restrictedshareunitswillconfertherighttoreceiveClassAordinarysharesinMancohavingavalueequaltotheproductofthenumberofSharessubjecttotheawardandtheMergerConsideration;

• optionstopurchasetheCompany'sshareswillconvertintotherighttopurchaseanumberofClassAordinarysharesinMancoequaltotheproductofthenumberofSharessubjecttotheawardandthe"exchangeratio."Theexercisepriceoftheoptionswillequaltheoriginalexercisepricedividedbythe"exchangeratio".The"exchangeratio"iscalculatedastheMergerConsiderationdividedbythefairmarketvalueoftheClassAordinarysharesinMancoattheeffectivedate,asdeterminedbythepartiestotheMergerAgreementingoodfaith.

TheShareIncentivePlanwillterminateattheEffectiveTime.

Thefollowingtableshows,assuminganEffectiveTimepriortoSeptember1,2017andassumingnooptionsareexercisedpriortotheEffectiveTime,foreachdirectorandexecutiveofficeroftheCompany,(a)thenumberofSharesownedthatwillbecashedoutattheEffectiveTimeandthecashpaymentthatwillbemadeinrespectofsuchShares,(b)thenumberofSharessubjecttooptionsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanthatwillbecashedoutattheEffectiveTimeandthecashpaymentthatwillbemadeinrespectofsuchoptionsand(c)thenumberofrestrictedshareunitsgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanthatwillbecashedoutattheEffectiveTimeandthecash

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paymentthatwillbemadeinrespectofsuchrestrictedshareunits(inallcasesbeforeapplicablewithholdingtaxes).

IndemnificationandInsurance

PursuanttotheMergerAgreement,ParentandMergerSubhaveagreedthat:

• theindemnification,advancementandexculpationprovisionsoftheindemnificationagreementsbyandamongtheCompanyanditsanditssubsidiaries'directorsandcertainexecutiveofficersasineffectattheEffectiveTimeshallsurvivetheMergerandshallnotbeamended,repealedorotherwisemodifiedforaperiodofsixyearsinamannerthatwouldadverselyaffecttherightsthereunderofthecurrentorformerdirectorsorofficersoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiaries.

• thememorandumandarticlesofassociationoftheSurvivingCompanyandeachofitssubsidiarieswillcontainprovisionsnolessfavorabletotheintendedbeneficiarieswithrespecttoexculpationandindemnificationofliabilityandadvancementofexpensesthanaresetforthin

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Shares Owned

Cash Payment

in US$ Underlying

Shares

Cash Payment

in US$ Underlying

Shares

Cash Payment

in US$ Names of Directors and Executive Officers AndrewFitzmaurice(2) 1,926,630 62,615,475.00 412,000 5,083,531.88 217,463 7,067,547.50GraemeHalder(3) 164,150 5,334,875.00 147,625 1,838,004.75 74,215 2,411,987.50AlanKelsey(4) 248,437 8,074,202.50 64,075 1,087,334.00 53,507 3,477,955.00JackHennessey — — — — — —KosmasKalliarekos — — — — — —CarlosWatson 37,807 1,228,727.50 — — 3,715 120,737.50NicholasBaird 4,081 132,632.50 — — 3,715 120,737.50LouisT.Hsieh — — — — 7,895 256,587.50PhilippeLagger(5) 117,175 3,808,187.50 203,375 2,383,537.25 98,018 3,185,568.75NicolaDugganRedfern(6) 482 15,665.00 40,563 522,251.75 11,416 371,020.00

AlldirectorsandexecutiveOfficersasagroup 2,498,762 81,209,765.00 867,638 10,914,659.63 469,944 17,012,141.25

(1) AllindicatedrestrictedshareunitsareunvestedandwillaccelerateattheEffectiveTime.Includesperformanceshareunitsandrestrictedshares,whicharesubjecttodifferentvestingconditionsbutreceivethesametreatmentintheMerger.

(2) Optionswithrespectto189,200oftheindicatedunderlyingSharesarevestedandoptionswithrespecttotheremainderoftheindicatedunderlyingShareswillaccelerateattheEffectiveTime.Anadditional222,800unvestedoptionsand217,463restrictedshareunitsnotindicatedinthetableabovewillbeconvertedintoawardsinrespectofClassAordinarysharesinMancoattheEffectiveTime.

(3) Optionswithrespectto71,750oftheindicatedunderlyingSharesarevestedandoptionswithrespecttotheremainderoftheindicatedunderlyingShareswillaccelerateattheEffectiveTime.Anadditional75,875unvestedoptionsand74,215restrictedshareunitsnotindicatedinthetableabovewillbeconvertedintoawardsinrespectofClassAordinarysharesinMancoattheEffectiveTime.

(4) Optionswithrespectto64,075oftheindicatedunderlyingSharesarevestedandoptionswithrespecttotheremainderoftheindicatedunderlyingShareswillaccelerateattheEffectiveTime.

(5) Optionswithrespectto62,950oftheindicatedunderlyingSharesarevestedandoptionswithrespecttheremainderoftheindicatedunderlyingShareswillaccelerateattheEffectiveTime.Anadditional140,425unvestedoptionsand98,018restrictedshareunitsnotindicatedinthetableabovewillbeconvertedintoawardsinrespectofClassAordinarysharesinMancoattheEffectiveTime.

(6) Optionswithrespectto23,825oftheindicatedunderlyingSharesarevestedandoptionswithrespecttheremainderoftheindicatedunderlyingShareswillaccelerateattheEffectiveTime.Anadditional16,738unvestedoptionsand11,416restrictedshareunitsnotindicatedinthetableabovewillbeconvertedintoawardsinrespectofClassAordinarysharesinMancoattheEffectiveTime.

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thememorandumandarticlesofassociationoftheCompanyandeachofitssubsidiariesasineffectonthedateoftheMergerAgreement;

• theSurvivingCompanywilleither(a)maintainineffectforsixyearsfromtheEffectiveTimethecurrentdirectors'andofficers'liabilityinsurancepoliciesmaintainedbytheCompanywithrespecttomattersoccurringpriortotheEffectiveTime,includingactsoromissionsoccurringinconnectionwiththeMergerAgreementandtheconsummationoftheTransactionsonterms,conditions,retentionsandlimitsofliabilitynolessfavorabletotheindemnifiedpartiesthanthoseineffectasoftheEffectiveTime,providedthatthecostofsuchpolicydoesnotexceed300%ofthecurrentannualpremiumpaidbytheCompanyforsuchinsuranceor(b)purchaseasix-year"tail"prepaidpolicypriortotheEffectiveTimeonterms,conditions,retentionsandlimitsofliabilitynolessadvantageoustotheindemnifiedpartiesthantheexistingdirectors'andofficers'liabilityinsurancemaintainedbytheCompany;and

• theSurvivingCompanywillindemnifyandholdharmlessthedirectorsandexecutiveofficersagainstanyandallcostsorexpensesandliabilitiespaidinsettlementinconnectionwithanyactualorthreatenedclaim,action,suit,proceedingorinvestigation,whethercivil,criminal,administrativeorinvestigative,arisingoutof,relatingtoorinconnectionwith(i)thefactthatanindemnifiedpartyisorwasadirector,officeroremployeeoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiaries,(ii)anyactsoromissionsoccurringorallegedtohaveoccurred(includingactsoromissionswithrespecttotheapprovaloftheMergerAgreementortheTransactions)priortoorattheEffectiveTime,totheextentprovidedundertheCompany'soritssubsidiaries'organizationalandgoverningdocumentsoragreementsineffectonthedateoftheMergerAgreement,(iii)actsoromissionsorallegedactsoromissionsinsuchpersons'officialcapacityasanofficer,directororotherfiduciaryintheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesifsuchservicewasattherequestorforthebenefitoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiaries(regardlessofwhethersuchactoromissionorallegedactoromissionoccurredpriorto,atoraftertheEffectiveTime)and(iv)anyoftheTransactions;provided,thatsuchindemnificationshallbesubjecttoanylimitationimposedfromtimetotimeunderapplicableLaw.

TheSpecialCommittee

OnJanuary13,2017,theBoardestablishedaSpecialCommittee,afterBPEAcommunicateditsdesiretoevaluateapotentialtransactionandrequestedcooperationfromtheBoardandtheCompany'smanagementinexploringapotentialtransaction,toconsidersuchrequestandtotakeanyactionsitdeemedappropriatetoassessthefairnessandviabilityofanyproposedtransactionandotheralternatives.TheSpecialCommitteeiscomposedofindependentdirectors—Mr.AlanKelseyandMr.NicholasBaird.ThemembersoftheSpecialCommitteearefreefromanyaffiliationwiththeBuyerGroup,arenotmembersofthemanagementoftheCompany,and,asidefromanyinterestsintheSharesoftheCompany,noneofsuchdirectorshasanyfinancialinterestintheMergerthatisdifferentfromthatoftheUnaffiliatedHoldersotherthan(i)thedirectors'receiptofboardcompensationintheordinarycourse,(ii)theownershipofoptionsandrestrictedshareunitsand(iii)thedirectors'indemnificationandliabilityinsurancerightsundertheMergerAgreement.TheBoarddidnotplaceanylimitationsontheauthorityoftheSpecialCommitteeregardingitsinvestigationandevaluationoftheMerger.

ThemembersoftheSpecialCommitteedidnotreceiveanycompensationinexchangefortheirserviceontheSpecialCommittee.

PositionwiththeSurvivingCompany

AftercompletionoftheMerger,itisanticipatedthattheexecutiveofficersoftheCompanywillholdpositionswiththeSurvivingCompanythataresubstantiallysimilartotheircurrentpositions.

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Related Party Transactions

InJune2015,PremierEducationmadediscretionarycashpaymentstoAndrewFitzmaurice,ChiefExecutiveOfficerandDirectoroftheCompany,GraemeHalder,ChiefFinancialOfficerandDirectoroftheCompany,PhilippeLagger,CorporateDevelopmentDirectoroftheCompany,andAlanKelsey,ChairmanoftheBoard,intheamountsofapproximatelyUS$10,600,000,US$1,100,000,US$450,000andUS$44,000respectively.Thepaymentsweremadetoincentivizecertainmanagementpersonnelnottoselltheirshares.TheCompanywasnotpartytothesepaymentsandincurrednoliabilityinrespectofthesepayments.

Fees and Expenses

EstimatedfeesandexpensesincurredortobeincurredbytheCompanyandtheBuyerGroupinconnectionwiththeMergeraresetforthinthetablebelow.ThefeesaresubjecttochangependingcompletionoftheMerger.

Voting by Buyer Group at the Extraordinary General Meeting

PursuanttotheShareSaleandSupportAgreement,PremierEducationhasagreedtovotealloftheSharesitbeneficiallyownsinfavoroftheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,attheextraordinarygeneralmeetingoftheshareholdersoftheCompany.AsoftheRecordDate,PremierEducationholds66.9%ofthevotingpoweroftheissuedandoutstandingSharesentitledtovote.

Litigation Related to the Merger

WearenotawareofanylawsuitthatchallengestheMerger,theMergerAgreementoranyoftheTransactions.

Accounting Treatment of the Merger

UponcompletionoftheMerger,theCompanywillceasetobeapubliclytradedcompany,andtheMergerisexpectedtobeaccountedforasacommoncontrolbusinesscombinationwithapplicationofthepredecessorvaluesmethodofaccounting,inaccordancewithIFRS3BusinessCombinations.Thisisbasedontheassumptionthattherewillbenochangeintheultimatecontrolofthecombiningentitiesbeforeorafterthebusinesscombination.

Regulatory Matters

TheCompanydoesnotbelievethatanymaterialfederalorstateregulatoryapprovals,filingsornoticesarerequiredinconnectionwitheffectingtheMergerotherthan:

• withrespecttoantitrustmatters:

• theexpirationorterminationofapplicablewaitingperiodundertheHSRAct;

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• mergercontrolnotificationsorfilingsrequiredinrelationtotheMergerwiththeEuropeanCommission;

• mergercontrolnotificationsorfilingsrequiredinrelationtotheMergerwiththeCompetitionCommissionofSwitzerland;and

• withrespecttootherregulatorymatters:

• theapprovals,filingsornoticesrequiredundertheU.S.federalsecuritieslawsandthefilingofthePlanofMerger(andsupportingdocumentationasspecifiedintheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw)andtherelevantdocumentsinrespectofthevariationofsharecapitaloftheCompanyandamendmentandrestatementoftheM&AoftheCompanyascontemplatedundertheMergerAgreementandPlanofMergerwiththeRegistrarofCompaniesoftheCaymanIslands;and

• intheeventtheMergerbecomeseffective,acopyofthecertificateofMergerbeinggiventotheshareholdersandcreditorsoftheCompanyandMergerSubasatthetimeofthefilingofthePlanofMergerandthenoticeoftheMergerpublishedintheCaymanIslandsGovernmentGazette.

TheFederalTradeCommissiongrantedearlyterminationofthewaitingperiodundertheHSRActonJune5,2017.

Dissenters' Rights

RegisteredholdersofShareswhoexercisedissenters'rightswillhavetherighttoreceivepaymentofthefairvalueoftheirSharesinaccordancewithSection238oftheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLawiftheMergerisconsummated,butonlyiftheydelivertotheCompany,beforethevotetoauthorizeandapprovetheMergeristakenattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting,awrittenobjectiontotheMergerandsubsequentlycomplywithallproceduresandrequirementsofSection238oftheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLawfortheexerciseofdissenters'rights,acopyofwhichisattachedasAnnexCtothisproxystatement.ThefairvalueoftheirSharesasdeterminedundertheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLawcouldbemorethan,thesameas,orlessthantheMergerConsiderationtheywouldreceivepursuanttotheMergerAgreementiftheydonotexercisedissenters'rightswithrespecttotheirShares.TheseproceduresarecomplexandyoushouldconsultyourCaymanIslandslegalcounselifyouareconsideringexercisingsuchrights.IfyoudonotfullyandpreciselysatisfytheproceduralrequirementsoftheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw,youwillloseyourDissenters'Rights(asdescribedunderthesectionentitled"Dissenters'Rights"onpage98).

Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences

ThefollowingisageneraldiscussionofmaterialU.S.federalincometaxconsequencestoU.S.Holders(asdefinedbelow)oftheexchangeofSharesforcashpursuanttotheMergerAgreement.ThisdiscussionisbasedontheU.S.InternalRevenueCodeof1986,asamended(the"Code"),finalandtemporaryU.S.TreasuryRegulationspromulgatedthereunder,administrativepronouncements,andjudicialdecisionsasofthedatehereof,allofwhicharesubjecttochange,possiblyonaretroactivebasis,andtodifferinginterpretation,whichmayresultintaxconsequencesdifferentfromthosedescribedbelow.ThisdiscussionisnotbindingontheU.S.InternalRevenueService(the"IRS"),andtheIRSoracourtintheeventofanIRSdisputemaychallengeanyoftheconclusionssetforthbelow.

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(i)holdersthatarebanks,financialinstitutions,orinsurancecompanies;regulatedinvestmentcompanies,mutualfunds,orrealestateinvestmenttrusts;brokersordealersinsecuritiesorcurrenciesortradersinsecuritiesthatelecttoapplyamark-to-marketaccountingmethod;ortax-exemptorganizations,(ii)holdersthatownSharesaspartofastraddle,hedge,constructivesale,conversiontransaction,orotherintegratedinvestment,(iii)holdersthatacquiredSharesinconnectionwiththeexerciseofemployeeshareoptionsorotherwiseascompensationforservices,(iv)holdersthathavea"functionalcurrency"otherthantheU.S.dollar,(v)retirementplans,individualretirementaccounts,orothertax-deferredaccounts,(vi)U.S.expatriates,(vii)holdersthataresubjecttoalternativeminimumtax,(viii)holdersthatactuallyorconstructivelyown10%ormoreofourvotingstock,(ix)Scorporations,or(x)partnershipsorotherentitiesclassifiedaspartnershipsforU.S.federalincometaxpurposes.ThisdiscussionassumesthatSharesareheldascapitalassetswithinthemeaningofSection1221oftheCode(generally,propertyheldforinvestment)atallrelevanttimes.ThisdiscussionappliesonlytoU.S.HolderswhocompletelyterminatetheirinterestintheCompanyfollowingtheMerger,whethersuchinterestishelddirectlyorindirectly,includingbyapplicationofattributionrulesforU.S.federalincometaxpurposes.Attributionrulesmayapply,e.g.,ifsuchU.S.HolderholdsinterestsintheCompanyindirectlythroughaninterestownedbyafamilymember(subjecttocertainexceptionsandelectiveprocedures)orapartnershiporotherrelatedentity.

Asusedherein,a"U.S.Holder"isanybeneficialownerofSharesthatis(i)anindividualcitizenorresidentoftheUnitedStatesforU.S.federalincometaxpurposes,(ii)acorporation(orotherentitytreatedasacorporationforU.S.federalincometaxpurposes)createdororganizedunderthelawsoftheUnitedStates,anystatethereof,ortheDistrictofColumbia,(iii)anestatetheincomeofwhichissubjecttoU.S.federalincometaxationregardlessofitssourceor(iv)atrustwhich(a)issubjecttotheprimaryjurisdictionofacourtwithintheUnitedStatesandforwhichoneormoreU.S.personshaveauthoritytocontrolallsubstantialdecisions,or(b)hasavalidelectionineffectunderapplicableU.S.TreasuryRegulationstobetreatedasaU.S.personforU.S.federalincometaxpurposes.

Ifapartnership(includinganyentityclassifiedasapartnershipforU.S.federalincometaxpurposes)isabeneficialownerofShares,theU.S.federalincometaxtreatmentofapartnerinthepartnershipgenerallywilldependonthestatusofthepartnerandtheactivitiesofthepartnership.AU.S.HolderthatisapartnershiporapartnerofapartnershipholdingSharesisurgedtoconsultitsowntaxadvisor.

ALL HOLDERS OF SHARES SHOULD CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISORS REGARDING THE SPECIFIC TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGER INLIGHT OF THEIR PARTICULAR SITUATIONS, INCLUDING THE APPLICABILITY AND EFFECT OF U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, NON-U.S. ANDOTHER LAWS.

ConsequencesofParticipationintheMergeroranExerciseofDissenterRights

Thereceiptofcash,eitherasconsiderationintheMergerorasaresultofaU.S.HolderexercisingitsDissenters'Rights(asdescribedunderthesectionentitled"Dissenters'Rights"),willbeataxabletransactionforU.S.federalincometaxpurposes,andaU.S.HolderwhosoexchangesSharesforcashwillgenerallyrecognizegainorlossinanamountequaltothedifferencebetween(i)theamountofcashreceivedand(ii)suchU.S.Holder'sadjustedtaxbasisintheSharesexchangedtherefor.Subjecttothediscussionunder"PassiveForeignInvestmentCompany"below,suchrecognizedgainorlosswillgenerallybecapitalgainorloss,andwillconstitutelong-termcapitalgainorlossiftheU.S.Holder'sholdingperiodfortheSharesexchangedisgreaterthanoneyearattheEffectiveTime.

Long-termcapitalgainsofnon-corporateU.S.HoldersarecurrentlysubjecttoU.S.federalincometaxatareducedrate.TheabilitytouseanycapitallosstooffsetotherincomeorgainissubjecttocertainlimitationsundertheCode.IfaU.S.HolderacquireddifferentblocksofSharesatdifferent

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timesanddifferentprices,suchU.S.HoldermustdeterminetheadjustedtaxbasisandholdingperiodseparatelywithrespecttoeachsuchblockofShares.

PassiveForeignInvestmentCompany

Ingeneral,wewillbeclassifiedasapassiveforeigninvestmentcorporationor"PFIC"inanytaxableyearifeither(a)theaveragequarterlyvalueofourgrossassetsthatproducepassiveincomeorareheldfortheproductionofpassiveincomeisatleast50%oftheaveragequarterlyvalueofourtotalgrossassets(the"assettest")or(b)atleast75%ofourgrossincomeforthetaxableyearispassiveincome(suchascertaindividends,interestorroyalties).Forthispurpose,wewillbetreatedasowningourproportionateshareoftheassetsandearningourproportionateshareoftheincomeinanyothercorporationinwhichweown,directlyorindirectly,atleast25%(byvalue)ofthestock.Forpurposesoftheassettest:(a)anycashandcashinvestedinshort-term,interestbearingdebtinstrumentsorbankdepositsthatarereadilyconvertibleintocashwillgenerallycountasproducingpassiveincomeorheldfortheproductionofpassiveincome,and(b)thetotalvalueofourassetsiscalculatedbasedonourmarketcapitalization.

WebelievethatwewerenotaPFICforourtaxableyearendedAugust31,2016oranyprevioustaxableyears.BasedonthecurrentmarketpriceofourordinarysharesandthecompositionofourincomeandassetsforthefirstquarterofourcurrenttaxableyearendingAugust31,2017,wedonotexpectthatwewillbeaPFICforourcurrenttaxableyear,althoughtherecanbenoassuranceinthisregard.OurPFICstatusforthecurrenttaxableyear2017willnotbedeterminableuntilthecloseofthetaxableyearendingAugust31,2017.

IfweareaPFICforthecurrenttaxableyearorhavebeenaPFICduringanyprioryearinwhichaU.S.HolderheldSharesandtheU.S.Holderhasnotmadeavalidmark-to-marketelection,anygainrecognizedbyaU.S.HolderonthedispositionofaSharegenerally(a)wouldbeallocatedratablytoeachdayoversuchU.S.Holder'sholdingperiodfortheShare,(b)theamountallocatedtothecurrentyearandanytaxyearpriortothefirsttaxableyearinwhichwewereaPFICwouldbetaxedasordinaryincomeinthecurrentyear,(c)theamountallocatedtoeachothertaxableyearwouldbesubjecttotaxatthehighestapplicablemarginalrateineffectforthatyearand(d)aninterestchargeattherateforunderpaymentsoftaxeswouldbeimposedontheresultingtaxallocatedtosuchperiod.Alternatively,iftheCompanyisaPFIC(orhasbeentreatedasaPFICwithrespecttoaU.S.Holder),aU.S.Holdermayhavebeenabletomakea"mark-to-market"electionwithrespecttotheU.S.Holder'sShares.IfaU.S.Holdermadethiselectioninatimelyfashion,theninsteadofthetaxtreatmentdescribedaboveinthisparagraph,anygainrecognizedbytheU.S.HolderintheMergerwouldgenerallybetreatedasordinaryincomeorordinaryloss(butonlytotheextentofthenetamountofpreviouslyincludedincomeasaresultofthemark-to-marketelection,ifany).IfaU.S.Holdermadeamark-to-marketelectioninrespectofacorporationclassifiedasaPFICandsuchcorporationceasestobeclassifiedasaPFIC,theU.S.HolderwillnotberequiredtotakeintoaccountthegainorlossdescribedaboveduringanyperiodthatsuchcorporationisnotclassifiedasaPFIC.

WedidnotanddonotintendtoprovidetheinformationU.S.Holderswouldneedtomakeaqualifiedelectingfundelectionforthecurrenttaxableyear,andassuchthequalifiedelectingfundelectionhasnotbeenandwillnotbeavailabletoU.S.Holders.

IfweareaPFICforthecurrenttaxableyearorhavebeenaPFICduringanyprioryearinwhichaU.S.HolderheldShares,aU.S.HoldergenerallywouldberequiredtofileIRSForm8621withrespecttothedispositionofShares.ThePFICrulesarecomplex,andeachU.S.HoldershouldconsultitsowntaxadvisorsregardingtheapplicableconsequencesoftheMergertosuchU.S.HolderifweareaPFICorhavebeenaPFICduringanyprioryearinwhichsuchU.S.HolderheldShares.

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InformationReportingandBackupWithholding

AU.S.Holdermaybesubject,undercertaincircumstances,toinformationreportingandbackupwithholdingwithrespecttotheamountofcashreceivedintheMerger.Underthebackupwithholdingrules,aU.S.HoldermaybesubjecttobackupwithholdingunlesstheU.S.Holderisanexemptrecipientand,whenrequired,demonstratesthisfactorprovidesataxpayeridentificationnumber,makescertaincertificationsonIRSFormW-9,andotherwisecomplieswiththeapplicablerequirements.AU.S.HolderthatdoesnotprovideitscorrecttaxpayeridentificationnumbermayalsobesubjecttopenaltiesimposedbytheIRS.

BackupwithholdingisnotanadditionaltaxandanyamountswithheldunderthebackupwithholdingrulesmayberefundedorcreditedagainstaU.S.Holder'sU.S.federalincometaxliability,ifany,providedthattherequiredproceduresarefollowed.U.S.Holdersshouldconsulttheirtaxadvisorsastotheirqualificationforexemptionfrombackupwithholdingandtheprocedureforobtainingsuchanexemption.

Certain U.S. Holders may be required to report information with respect to their investment in our Shares not held through a custodial account with a U.S. financialinstitution to the IRS. U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding their reporting obligation with respect to the disposition of their Shares.

Cayman Islands Tax Consequences

TheGovernmentoftheCaymanIslandswillnot,underexistinglegislation,imposeanyincome,corporateorcapitalgainstax,estateduty,inheritancetax,gifttaxorwithholdingtaxupontheCompanyoritsshareholders.TheCaymanIslandsarenotpartytoadoubletaxtreatywithanycountrythatisapplicabletoanypaymentsmadetoorbytheCompany.

TheCompanyhasreceivedanundertakingfromtheGovernor-in-CabinetoftheCaymanIslandsthat,inaccordancewithsection6oftheTaxConcessionsLaw(2011Revision)oftheCaymanIslands,foraperiodof20yearsfromtheMarch27,2012(thedateoftheundertaking),nolawwhichisenactedintheCaymanIslandsimposinganytaxtobeleviedonprofits,income,gainsorappreciationsshallapplytotheCompanyoritsoperationsand,inaddition,thatnotaxtobeleviedonprofits,income,gainsorappreciationsorwhichisinthenatureofestatedutyorinheritancetaxshallbepayable(i)onorinrespectoftheshares,debenturesorotherobligationsoftheCompanyor(ii)bywayofthewithholdinginwholeorinpartofapaymentofdividendorotherdistributionofincomeorcapitalbytheCompanytoitsmembersorapaymentofprincipalorinterestorothersumsdueunderadebentureorotherobligationoftheCompany.

United Kingdom Tax Consequences

The comments set out below are based on current United Kingdom tax law as applied in England and Wales and HM Revenue & Customs published practice (which maynot be binding on HM Revenue & Customs) as at the date of this proxy statement, both of which are subject to change, possibly with retrospective effect. They are intendedas a general guide and apply only to shareholders of the Company not resident and, in the case of individual, neither resident nor domiciled for tax purposes in theUnited Kingdom, who hold shares as an investment and who are the absolute beneficial owners thereof. The discussion does not address all possible tax consequencesrelating to an investment in the Shares. Certain categories of shareholders, including those carrying on certain financial activities, those subject to specific tax regimes orbenefitting from certain reliefs or exemptions, those connected with the Company or its subsidiaries and those for whom the Shares are employment related securities maybe subject to special rules and this summary does not apply to such shareholders.

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Shareholders or prospective shareholders of the Company who are in any doubt about their tax position, or who are resident or otherwise subject to taxation in theUnited Kingdom or elsewhere, should consult their own professional advisers immediately.

TheUnitedKingdomdoesnotimposeanobligationonapayingentitytowithholdordeductanamountfororonaccountofUnitedKingdomtaxonapaymentofadividend.ShareholdersresidentorotherwisesubjecttotaxoutsidetheUK(whetheranindividualorbodycorporate)maybesubjecttoforeigntaxationondividendincomeunderlocallaw.ShareholderswhoarenotresidentfortaxpurposesintheUnitedKingdom(andneverhavebeen)willnotgenerallybesubjecttoUnitedKingdomtaxationofchargeablegainsonadisposaloftheirSharesunlesstheyarecarryingonatrade,professionorvocationintheUnitedKingdomthroughabranchoragency(or,inthecaseofacorporateshareholder,apermanentestablishment)inconnectionwithwhichtheSharesareused,heldoracquired.

NoUnitedKingdomstampdutyorstampdutyreservetaxshouldbepayableinconnectionwithatransferoforanagreementtotransfertheShares,providedthattheSharesarenotanddonotbecomepairedwithsharesissuedbyabodycorporateincorporatedintheUnitedKingdom,noregisterfortheSharesiskeptintheUnitedKingdom,andnoinstrumentoftransferrelatingtotheSharesisexecutedwithinorbroughtintotheUnitedKingdom.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING AND THE MERGER

ThefollowingquestionsandanswersaddressbrieflysomequestionsyoumayhaveregardingtheextraordinarygeneralmeetingandtheMerger.ThesequestionsandanswersmaynotaddressallquestionsthatmaybeimportanttoyouasashareholderoftheCompany.Pleaserefertothemoredetailedinformationcontainedelsewhereinthisproxystatement,theannexestothisproxystatementandthedocumentsreferredtoorincorporatedbyreferenceinthisproxystatement.

Q: After the Merger is completed, how will I receive the Merger Consideration for my Shares?

A: IfyouarearegisteredholderofShares,promptlyaftertheEffectiveTime,apayingagentappointedbyParentwillmailyouaformofletteroftransmittalspecifyinghowthedeliveryoftheMergerConsiderationtoyouwillbeeffected,togetherwithinstructionsforsurrenderingyourSharesinexchangefortheMergerConsideration.YouwillreceivecashforyourSharesfromthepayingagentafteryoucomplywiththeseinstructions.UponsurrenderofyourShares,youwillreceiveanamountequaltothenumberofyourSharesmultipliedbyUS$32.50incash,withoutinterestandnetofanyapplicablewithholdingtax,inexchangeforthecancellationofyourShares.

IfyourSharesareheldin"streetname"byyourbroker,bankorothernominee,youwillreceiveinstructionsfromyourbroker,bankorothernomineeonhowtosurrenderyourSharesandreceivetheMergerConsiderationforthoseShares.

Q: When and where will the extraordinary general meeting be held?

A: Theextraordinarygeneralmeetingwilltakeplaceon,2017,at[a.m./p.m.](time)at.

Q: What will the Unaffiliated Holders receive in the Merger and when will they receive it?

A: IfyouareanUnaffiliatedHolderandyouownShares,ifandwhentheMergeriscompleted,youwillbeentitledtoreceiveUS$32.50incash,withoutinterestandnetofanyapplicablewithholdingtaxes,foreachShareyouownasoftheEffectiveTime(unlessyouvalidlyexerciseandhavenoteffectivelywithdrawnorlostyourdissenters'rightsunderSection238oftheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLawwithrespecttotheMerger,inwhicheventyouwillbeentitledtothefairvalueofeachSharepursuanttotheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw).

PromptlyaftertheEffectiveTime,youwillreceivealetteroftransmittalspecifyinghowthedeliveryoftheMergerConsiderationwillbeeffectedfromapayingagentappointedbyParentifyouarearegisteredholderofShares.

Pleasesee"SpecialFactors—MaterialU.S.FederalIncomeTaxConsequences","SpecialFactors—CaymanIslandsTaxConsequences"and"SpecialFactors—UnitedKingdomTaxConsequences"beginningonpage58foramoredetaileddescriptionofthetaxconsequencesoftheMerger.YoushouldconsultwithyourowntaxadvisorforafullunderstandingofhowtheMergerwillaffectyourU.S.federal,state,local,foreignandothertaxes.

Q: How does the Board recommend that I vote on the proposals?

A: AftercarefulconsiderationandupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee,theBoardunanimously(otherthanJackHennessyorKosmasKalliarekos)recommendsthatyouvote:

• FORtheproposaltoauthorizeandapprove(i)theMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,(ii)theVariationofCapital,and(iii)theAmendmentoftheM&A;

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• FORtheproposaltoauthorizeeachofthedirectorsoftheCompanytodoallthingsnecessarytogiveeffectto(i)theMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,(ii)theVariationofCapital,and(iii)theAmendmentoftheM&A;and

• FORtheproposalthatthechairmanoftheextraordinarygeneralmeetingbeinstructedtoadjourntheextraordinarygeneralmeetinginordertoallowtheCompanytosolicitadditionalproxiesintheeventthatthereareinsufficientproxiesreceivedtopassthespecialresolutionsduringtheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.

Youshouldread"SpecialFactors—ReasonsfortheMergerandRecommendationoftheBoard"beginningonpage23foradiscussionofthefactorsthattheSpecialCommitteeandtheBoardconsideredindecidingtorecommendtheapprovaloftheMergerAgreement.Inaddition,inconsideringtherecommendationoftheBoard,youshouldbeawarethatsomeoftheCompany'sdirectorsandexecutiveofficershaveinterestsintheMergerthataredifferentfrom,orinadditionto,theinterestsoftheCompany'sshareholdersgenerally.See"SpecialFactors—InterestsoftheCompany'sDirectorsandExecutiveOfficersintheMerger"beginningonpage53.

Q: When do you expect the Merger to be completed?

A: WeareworkingtowardcompletingtheMergerasquicklyaspossibleandexpecttheMergertocloseduringthesecondhalfof2017,afterallconditionstotheMergerhavebeensatisfiedorwaived.InordertocompletetheMerger,wemustobtainshareholderapprovaloftheMergerattheextraordinarygeneralmeetingandtheotherclosingconditionsundertheMergerAgreementmustbesatisfiedorwaived.

Q: How will our directors and executive officers vote on the proposal to authorize and approve the Merger Agreement and the Plan of Merger?

A: EachofourdirectorsandexecutiveofficerswhobeneficiallyownsShareshasinformedusthat,asofthedateofthisproxystatement,heorsheintendstovoteallofhisorherSharesinfavorofapprovalandauthorizationoftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,forthereasonsdescribedunder"SpecialFactors—ReasonsfortheMergerandRecommendationoftheBoard"beginningonpage23.Asofthedateofthisproxystatement,ourdirectorsandexecutiveofficersintheaggregatebeneficiallyown2,859,062Shares,andnoSharesaresubjecttooptionsandrestrictedshareunitsthatwillvestwithin60daysafterthedateofthisproxystatement,whichrepresentapproximately2.7%ofthetotalissuedandoutstandingShares.See"SecurityOwnershipofCertainBeneficialOwnersandManagementoftheCompany"beginningonpage103foradditionalinformation.

Q: What do I need to do now?

A: Weurgeyoutoreadthisproxystatementcarefully,includingitsannexes,exhibits,attachmentsandtheotherdocumentsreferredtoorincorporatedbyreferencehereinandtoconsiderhowtheMergeraffectsyouasashareholder.Afteryouhavedoneso,pleasecomplete,signandreturntheproxycardassoonaspossible.

Q: How do I vote if my Shares are registered in my name?

A: IfSharesareregisteredinyournameasofthecloseofbusinessinNewYorkon,2017,beingtherecorddatefordeterminingtheshareholdersentitledtovoteattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting(the"RecordDate"),youshouldsimplyindicateonyourproxycardhowyouwanttovote,andsignandmailyourproxycardintheaccompanyingreturnenvelopeassoonaspossible.ThedeadlinetolodgeyourproxycardsothatyourSharesmayberepresentedandvoted

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attheextraordinarygeneralmeetingis,2017at[a.m./p.m.](NewYorktime).

Alternatively,youcanattendtheextraordinarygeneralmeetingandvoteinperson.Ifyoudecidetosignandsendinyourproxycard,anddonotindicatehowyouwanttovote,SharesrepresentedbyyourproxywillbevotedFOR theproposaltoauthorizeandapprove(i)theMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,(ii)theVariationofCapital,and(iii)theAmendmentoftheM&A,FOR theproposaltoauthorizeeachofthedirectorsoftheCompanytodoallthingsnecessarytogiveeffectto(i)theMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,(ii)theVariationofCapital,and(iii)theAmendmentoftheM&A,andFOR theproposalthatthechairmanoftheextraordinarygeneralmeetingbeinstructedtoadjourntheextraordinarygeneralmeetinginordertoallowtheCompanytosolicitadditionalproxiesintheeventthatthereareinsufficientproxiesreceivedtopassthespecialresolutionsduringtheextraordinarygeneralmeeting,unlessyouappointapersonotherthanthechairmanofthemeetingasproxy,inwhichcaseSharesrepresentedbyyourproxycardwillbevoted(ornotsubmittedforvoting)asyourproxydetermines.

IfyourSharesareheldbyyourbroker,bankorothernominee,checkthevotinginstructioncardforwardedbyyourbroker,bankorothernomineetoseewhichvotingoptionsareavailableorcontactyourbroker,bankorothernomineeinordertoobtaindirectionsastohowtoensurethatyoursharesarevotedattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.

Q: What will happen if I abstain from voting or fail to vote on the proposal to authorize and approve the Merger Agreement?

A: Ifyouabstainfromvoting,failtocastyourvoteinperson,failtocompleteandreturnyourproxycardinaccordancewiththeinstructionssetforthontheproxycard,orfailtogivevotinginstructionstoyourbroker,bankorothernominee,yourvotewillnotbecounted.

Q: May I change my vote?

A: Yes.IfyouareaholderofShares,youmaychangeyourvoteinoneofthefollowingthreeways:

• First,youmayrevokeaproxybywrittennoticeofrevocationgiventothechairmanoftheextraordinarygeneralmeetingatleasttwohoursbeforetheextraordinarygeneralmeetingcommences.AnywrittennoticerevokingaproxyshouldbesenttotheCompany.

• Second,youmaycomplete,dateandsubmitanewproxycardbearingalaterdatethantheproxycardsoughttoberevokedtotheCompanynolaterthan[a.m./p.m.](NewYorktime)on,2017,whichisthedeadlinetolodgeyourproxycard.

• Third,youmayattendtheextraordinarygeneralmeetingandvoteinperson.Attendance,byitself,willnotrevokeaproxy.Itwillonlyberevokediftheshareholderactuallyvotesattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.

IfyouholdSharesthroughabroker,bankorothernomineeandhaveinstructedthebroker,bankorothernomineetovoteyourShares,youmustfollowdirectionsreceivedfromthebroker,bankorothernomineetochangeyourinstructions.

Q: What should I do if I receive more than one set of voting materials?

A: Youmayreceivemorethanonesetofvotingmaterials,includingmultiplecopiesofthisproxystatementormultipleproxycardsorvotinginstructioncards.Forexample,ifyouholdyourSharesinmorethanonebrokerage,bankorothernomineeaccount,youwillreceiveaseparatevotinginstructioncardforeachbrokerage,bankorothernomineeaccountinwhichyouholdShares.If

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youareaholderofrecordandyourSharesareregisteredinmorethanonename,youwillreceivemorethanoneproxyorvotinginstructioncard.Pleasesubmiteachproxycardandvotinginstructioncardthatyoureceive.

Q: What happens if I sell my Shares before the extraordinary general meeting?

A: TheRecordDatefordeterminingshareholdersentitledtovoteattheextraordinarygeneralmeetingisearlierthanthedateoftheextraordinarygeneralmeetingandthedatethattheMergerisexpectedtobecompleted.IfyoutransferyourSharesaftertheRecordDatebutbeforetheextraordinarygeneralmeeting,youwillretainyourrighttovoteattheextraordinarygeneralmeetingunlessyouhavegiven,andnotrevoked,avalidproxyappointingthepersontowhomyoutransferyourShares,butwilltransfertherighttoreceivetheMergerConsiderationincashwithoutinteresttosuchperson,solongassuchpersonisregisteredastheownerofsuchShareswhentheMergeriscompleted.Insuchcase,yourvoteisstillveryimportantandyouareencouragedtovote.

Q: Am I entitled to dissenters' rights?

A: ShareholderswhodissentfromtheMergerwillhavetherighttoreceivepaymentofthefairvalueoftheirSharesiftheMergeriscompleted,butonlyiftheydelivertotheCompany,beforethevotetoauthorizeandapprovetheMergeristaken,awrittenobjectiontotheMergerandsubsequentlycomplywithallproceduresandrequirementsofSection238oftheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLawfortheexerciseofdissenters'rights,whichisattachedasAnnexCtothisproxystatement.ThefairvalueoftheSharesasdeterminedunderthatstatutecouldbemorethan,thesameas,orlessthantheMergerConsiderationthatwouldbereceivedpursuanttotheMergerAgreementifdissenters'rightswerenotexercisedwithrespecttotheShares.

Weencourageyoutoreadthesectionofthisproxystatemententitled"Dissenters'Rights"beginningonpage98aswellas"AnnexC—Section238oftheCompaniesLaw(2016Revision)oftheCaymanIslands"tothisproxystatementcarefullyandtoconsultyourownCaymanIslandslegalcounselifyoudesiretoexercisedissenters'rights.

Q: Will any proxy solicitors be used in connection with the extraordinary general meeting?

A: Yes.Toassistinthesolicitationofproxies,theCompanyhasengagedGeorgesonLLCasitsproxysolicitor.

Q: Who can help answer my questions?

A: IfyouhaveanyquestionsabouttheMergerorifyouneedadditionalcopiesofthisproxystatementortheaccompanyingproxycard,youshouldcontactGeorgesonLLC,theproxysolicitor,at+1.886.257.5415(+1.781.575.2137outsidetheUnitedStates)orat1290AvenueoftheAmericas,9thFloor,NewYork,NY10104.

Inorderforyoutoreceivetimelydeliveryofanyadditionalcopyofthisproxystatementortheaccompanyingproxycardinadvanceoftheextraordinarygeneralmeeting,youmustmakeyourrequestnolaterthantenbusinessdayspriortothedateoftheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.

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MARKET PRICE OF THE COMPANY'S SHARES, DIVIDENDS AND OTHER MATTERS

Market Price of the Shares

ThefollowingtableprovidesthehighandlowsalespricesforSharesontheNYSEunderthesymbol"NORD"fortheperiodsindicatedduringthepasttwoyears:

TheMergerConsiderationofUS$32.50perSharerepresentsapremiumof17.7%totheclosingpriceoftheSharesonApril24,2017,thelasttradingdayimmediatelypriortothedatethattheCompanyannouncedthatithadenteredintotheMergerAgreement,apremiumof24.2%,31.7%and33.8%tothevolume-weightedaveragetradingpriceoftheSharesasquotedbytheNYSEduringthe30,60and90tradingdaysimmediatelypriortoApril25,2017,respectively,andapremiumof57.2%tothelowesttradingpriceoftheSharesinthe52-weekperiodimmediatelypriortotheexecutionoftheMergerAgreementonApril25,2017.On,2017,themostrecentpracticabledatebeforetheprintingofthisproxystatement,thehighandlowreportedsalespricesofshareswereUS$andUS$,respectively.Youareurgedtoobtainacurrentmarketpricequotationforsharesinconnectionwithvotingyourshares.

Dividend Policy

TheCompanyhasnotpaiddividendsduringthepasttwoyears.TheCompanydoesnotplantopayanycashdividendsontheSharesintheforeseeablefuture.TheCompanycurrentlyintendstoretainmost,ifnotall,ofavailablefundsandanyfutureearningstooperateandexpanditsbusiness.

TheBoardhascompletediscretionwithrespecttothepaymentofdividends,subjecttotheapprovalofourshareholders.IftheBoarddecidestopaydividends,theform,frequencyandamountwilldependupontheCompany'sfutureoperationsandearnings,capitalrequirementsandsurplus,generalfinancialcondition,contractualrestrictionsandotherfactorsthattheBoardmaydeemrelevant.CashdividendsonourShares,ifany,willbepaidinU.S.dollars.UnderthetermsoftheMergerAgreement,theCompanyisnotpermittedtodeclare,setaside,makeorpayanydividendorotherdistribution,payableincash,shares,propertyorotherwise,withrespecttoanyofitsshares(otherthandividendsorotherdistributionsfromanysubsidiaryoftheCompany(a)totheCompanyoranyofitsothersubsidiariesor(b)madepursuanttocontractspreviouslymadeavailabletoParentandotherwiseintheordinarycourseofbusinessconsistentwithpastpractice).

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(in US$) Quarterly High Low FiscalquarterendedAugust31,2015 27.18 19.79FiscalquarterendedNovember30,2015 22.19 18.06FiscalquarterendedFebruary29,2016 21.81 14.58FiscalquarterendedMay31,2016 23.88 19.35FiscalquarterendedAugust31,2016 23.45 20.50FiscalquarterendedNovember30,2016 24.34 20.08FiscalquarterendedFebruary28,2017 24.47 21.28FiscalquarterendedMay31,2017 32.99 23.41Currentfiscalquarter(throughJune23,2017) 32.79 32.19

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THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

Wearefurnishingthisproxystatementtoyou,asaholderofourShares,aspartofthesolicitationofproxiesbytheBoardforuseattheextraordinarygeneralmeetingdescribedbelow.

Date, Time and Place of the Extraordinary General Meeting

Theextraordinarygeneralmeetingwillbeheldon,2017at[a.m./p.m.](time)at.

Proposals to be Considered at the Extraordinary General Meeting

Atthemeeting,youwillbeaskedtoconsiderandvoteupon:

Asspecialresolutions:

THAT (i)theMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,beauthorizedandapproved,(ii)theVariationofCapitalbeauthorizedandapproved,and(iii)theAmendmentoftheM&Abeauthorizedandapproved;and

THAT eachofthedirectorsoftheCompanybeauthorizedtodoallthingsnecessarytogiveeffectto(i)theMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,(ii)theVariationofCapital,and(iii)theAmendmentoftheM&A.

Ifnecessary,asanordinaryresolution:

THAT thechairmanoftheextraordinarygeneralmeetingbeinstructedtoadjourntheextraordinarygeneralmeetinginordertoallowtheCompanytosolicitadditionalproxiesintheeventthatthereareinsufficientproxiesreceivedtopassthespecialresolutionsduringtheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.

IftheMergeriscompleted,attheEffectiveTime,eachoutstandingShare,otherthantheExcludedSharesandtheDissentingShares,willbecancelledinexchangefortherighttoreceivetheMergerConsiderationofUS$32.50incashwithoutinterest.TheExcludedShareswillbecancelledandceasetoexistfornoconsideration.TheDissentingShareswillbecancelledandeachholderthereofwillbeentitledtoreceiveonlypaymentofthefairvalueofsuchDissentingSharesasdeterminedinaccordancewiththeCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw.

Our Board of Directors' Recommendation

Ourboardofdirectors,actingupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee:

• determinedthatitisfair(bothsubstantivelyandprocedurally)toandinthebestinterestsoftheCompanyandtheUnaffiliatedHolders,anddeclareditadvisablefortheCompany,toenterintotheMergerAgreementandtheothertransactiondocuments;

• authorizedandapprovedtheexecution,deliveryandperformanceoftheMergerAgreementandtheothertransactiondocumentsandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger;and

• directedthattheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,besubmittedtoavoteatanextraordinarygeneralmeetingoftheshareholdersoftheCompanywiththerecommendationoftheBoardthattheshareholdersoftheCompanyauthorizeandapprovebywayofaspecialresolution(i)theMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,(ii)theVariationofCapital,and(iii)theAmendmentoftheM&A.

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Quorum

TheholdersofSharesbeingnotlessthananaggregateofone-thirdofallSharesinissuepresentinpersonorbyproxyandentitledtovotewillconstituteaquorum.

Record Date; Shares Entitled to Vote

YouareentitledtoattendandvoteattheextraordinarygeneralmeetingifyouhaveSharesregisteredinyournameatthecloseofbusinessinNewYorkon,2017,theRecordDateforvotingattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.EachoutstandingShareontheRecordDateentitlestheholdertoonevoteoneachmattersubmittedtotheshareholdersforauthorizationandapprovalattheextraordinarygeneralmeetingandanyadjournmentthereof.Weexpectthat,asoftheRecordDate,therewillbeSharesentitledtobevotedattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.IfyouhaveSharesregisteredinyournameontheRecordDate,thedeadlineforyoutolodgeyourproxycardandvoteis,2017at[a.m./p.m.](NewYorktime).Pleasesee"ShareholdersEntitledtoVote;VotingMaterials"belowforadditionalinformation.IftheMergerisnotcompleted,theCompanywillcontinuetobeapubliccompanyintheU.S.andlistedontheNYSE.TheCompany'sSharesarenotlistedandcannotbetradedonanystockexchangeotherthantheNYSE.

Vote Required

UndertheMergerAgreement,wecannotcompletetheMergerunlesstheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,areauthorizedandapprovedbyanaffirmativevoteofshareholdersrepresentingatleasttwo-thirdsoftheSharespresentandvotinginpersonorbyproxyasasingleclassattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.Pleasesee"SecurityOwnershipofCertainBeneficialOwnersandManagementoftheCompany"beginningonpage103foradditionalinformation.PursuanttothetermsoftheShareSaleandSupportAgreement,weanticipatethatatleastsuchnumberofShareswillbevotedinfavoroftheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,attheextraordinarygeneralmeetingoftheshareholdersoftheCompany.

Shareholders Entitled to Vote; Voting Materials

OnlyholdersofSharesenteredintheregisterofmembersoftheCompanyatthecloseofbusinessinNewYorkon,2017,theRecordDate,willreceivethefinalproxystatementandproxycarddirectlyfromtheCompany.ShareholdersregisteredintheregisterofmembersoftheCompanyasoftheRecordDateortheirproxyholdersareentitledtovoteandmayparticipateintheextraordinarygeneralmeetingoranyadjournmentthereof.Shareholderswantingtovotebyproxyshouldsimplyindicateontheirproxycardhowtheywanttovote,signanddatetheproxycard,andmailtheproxycardinthereturnenvelopeassoonaspossiblebutinanyeventsothatitisreceivednolaterthan[a.m./p.m.]on,2017(NewYorktime).

ShareholderswhohaveacquiredSharesafterthecloseofbusinessinNewYorkon,2017maynotattendtheextraordinarygeneralmeetingunlesstheyreceiveaproxyfromthepersonorentitywhohadsoldthemtheShares.

Proxy Holders for Registered Shareholders

ShareholdersregisteredintheregisterofmembersoftheCompanyasoftheRecordDatewhoareunabletoattendtheextraordinarygeneralmeetingmayappointanothershareholder,athirdpartyorthechairmanofthemeetingastheirproxytoattendthemeetingandvotetheirSharesontheirbehalfbycompletingandreturningtheformofproxyinaccordancewiththeinstructionsprintedthereon.

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Voting of Proxies and Failure to Vote

AllSharesrepresentedbyvalidproxieswillbevotedattheextraordinarygeneralmeetinginthemannerspecifiedbytheshareholder.IfashareholderreturnsaproperlysignedproxycardbutdoesnotindicatehowtheshareholderwantsitsSharesvoted,theSharesrepresentedbythatproxycardwillbevotedFORtheproposaltoauthorizeandapprove(i)theMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,(ii)theVariationofCapital,and(iii)theAmendmentoftheM&A,FORtheproposaltoauthorizeeachofthedirectorsoftheCompanytodoallthingsnecessarytogiveeffectto(i)theMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,(ii)theVariationofCapital,and(iii)theAmendmentoftheM&A,andFORtheproposalthatthechairmanoftheextraordinarygeneralmeetingbeinstructedtoadjourntheextraordinarygeneralmeetinginordertoallowtheCompanytosolicitadditionalproxiesintheeventthatthereareinsufficientproxiesreceivedtopassthespecialresolutionsduringtheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.

Revocability of Proxies

RegisteredholdersofourSharesmayrevoketheirproxiesinoneofthreeways:

• first,aregisteredshareholdermayrevokeaproxybywrittennoticeofrevocationtotheCompanyatitsprincipalexecutiveofficeslocatedatLevel12,St.George'sBuilding,2IceHouseStreet,Central,HongKongbeforetheextraordinarygeneralmeetingcommences;

• second,aregisteredshareholdermaycomplete,dateandsubmitanewproxycardbearingalaterdatethantheproxycardsoughttoberevokedtotheCompanypriortodeadlineforsubmissionofproxies;or

• third,aregisteredshareholdermayattendtheextraordinarygeneralmeetingandvoteinperson.Attendance,byitself,willnotrevokeaproxy.Itwillonlyberevokediftheshareholderactuallyvotesattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.

IfashareholderholdsSharesthroughabroker,bankorothernomineeandhasinstructedthebroker,bankorothernomineetovotetheshareholder'sShares,theshareholdermustfollowdirectionsreceivedfromthebroker,bankorothernomineetochangethoseinstructions.

Rights of Shareholders Who Object to the Merger

ShareholderswhodissentfromtheMergerwillhavetherighttoreceivepaymentofthefairvalueoftheirSharesiftheMergeriscompleted,butonlyiftheydelivertotheCompany,beforethevoteistakenattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting,awrittenobjectiontotheMergerandsubsequentlycomplywithallproceduresandrequirementsofSection238oftheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw,whichisattachedasAnnexCtothisproxystatement,fortheexerciseofdissenters'rights.ThefairvalueofyourSharesasdeterminedunderthatstatutecouldbemorethan,thesameas,orlessthantheMergerConsiderationyouwouldreceivepursuanttotheMergerAgreementifyoudonotexercisedissenters'rightswithrespecttoyourShares.

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Whom to Call for Assistance

IfyouhaveanyquestionsorneedassistanceinvotingyourShares,pleasecontactGeorgesonLLC,whichisactingastheproxysolicitorinconnectionwiththeMerger,asfollows:

GeorgesonLLC1290AvenueoftheAmericas,9thFloor

NewYork,NY10104Shareholders,BanksandBrokersCalltollFree:(866)257-5415

InternationalShareholdersPleaseCall:+1(781)575-2137

Solicitation of Proxies

WehaveengagedGeorgesonLLCtoassistinthesolicitationofproxiesfrombrokerage,banksorothernomineesandindividualinvestorsfortheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.WeexpectthatGeorgesonLLC'sfeesforitsserviceswillbeapproximatelyUS$10,000pluscertaincostsassociatedwithtelephonesolicitations,ifrequired,andreimbursementofout-of-pocketexpenses.Inaddition,proxiesmaybesolicitedbymail,inperson,bytelephone,byinternetorbyfacsimilebycertainofourofficers,directorsandemployees.Thesepersonswillreceivenoadditionalcompensationforsolicitationofproxiesbutmaybereimbursedforreasonableout-of-pocketexpenses.Wewillreimbursebanks,brokers,nominees,custodiansandfiduciariesfortheirreasonableexpensesinforwardingcopiesofthisproxystatementtothebeneficialownersofSharesandinobtainingvotinginstructionsfromthoseowners.Wewillpayallexpensesoffiling,printingandmailingthisproxystatement.

Other Business

Wearenotcurrentlyawareofanybusinesstobeacteduponattheextraordinarygeneralmeetingotherthanthemattersdiscussedinthisproxystatement.

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THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

ThefollowingsummarydescribesmaterialprovisionsoftheMergerAgreement.ThissummarymaynotincludealloftheinformationabouttheMergerAgreementandthePlanofMergerthatisimportanttoyou.Thissummaryissubjectto,andqualifiedinitsentiretybyreferenceto,theMergerAgreementandthePlanofMerger,whichareattachedasAnnexAandAnnexB,respectively,andincorporatedbyreferenceintothissectionofthisproxystatement.YouareurgedtoreadeachoftheMergerAgreementandthePlanofMergercarefullyandinitsentirety,astheyarethelegaldocumentsgoverningtheMerger.

ThesummaryoftheMergerAgreementbelowisincludedinthisproxystatementonlytoprovideyouwithinformationregardingthetermsandconditionsoftheMergerAgreement,andnottoprovideanyotherfactualinformationregardingtheCompany,Parent,MergerSub,Holdcoortheirrespectivebusinesses.Accordingly,therepresentationsandwarrantiesandotherprovisionsoftheMergerAgreementshouldnotbereadalone,butinsteadshouldbereadonlyinconjunctionwiththeinformationprovidedelsewhereinthisproxystatementandinthedocumentsincorporatedbyreferenceintothisproxystatement.See"WhereYouCanFindMoreInformation"beginningonpage107.

Structure and Completion of the Merger

TheMergerAgreementprovidesforthemergerofMergerSubwithandintotheCompanyupontheterms,andsubjecttotheconditions,oftheMergerAgreementandthePlanofMerger,withtheCompanycontinuingastheSurvivingCompanyaftertheMerger.IftheMergeriscompleted,theCompanywillceasetobeapubliclytradedcompanyandwillbecomeasubsidiaryofParent.TheclosingoftheMerger(the"Closing")willoccurassoonaspracticable,butinanyeventnolaterthanthetenthbusinessdayfollowingthedayonwhichthelastoftheclosingconditionshavebeensatisfiedorwaived(otherthanthoseconditionsthatbytheirnaturearetobesatisfiedattheClosing),orsuchotherdateastheCompanyandParentmaymutuallydetermine,providedthatinnoeventwillParentorMergerSubbeobligatedtoconsummatetheClosinguntilthethirdbusinessdayfollowingthefinaldayoftheMarketingPeriod(asdefinedintheMergerAgreement).AttheEffectiveTime,MergerSubandtheCompanywillexecutethePlanofMergerandsuchpartieswillfilethePlanofMergerandotherrelateddocumentswiththeRegistrarofCompaniesoftheCaymanIslands.TheMergerwillbecomeeffectiveuponthedatespecifiedinthePlanofMergerinaccordancewiththeCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw.

WeexpectthattheMergerwillbecompletedduringthesecondhalfof2017,afterallconditionstotheMergerhavebeensatisfiedorwaived.Wecannotspecifywhen,orassureyouthat,allconditionstotheMergerwillbesatisfiedorwaived.Weintend,however,tocompletetheMergeraspromptlyaspracticable.

Memorandum and Articles of Association; Directors and Officers of the Surviving Company

AttheEffectiveTime,thememorandumandarticlesofassociationadoptedbytheSurvivingCompanywillbesubstantiallyinthesameformasthememorandumandarticlesofassociationofMergerSubasineffectimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTime,subjecttocertaindifferences,includingthatattheEffectiveTime(a)thememorandumofassociationoftheSurvivingCompanywillrefertothenameoftheSurvivingCompanyas"NordAngliaEducation,Inc.,"(b)thearticlesofassociationoftheSurvivingCompanywillrefertothenameoftheSurvivingCompanyas"NordAngliaEducation,Inc."and(c)referencestotheauthorizedsharecapitalofMergerSubshallbeamendedtorefertotheauthorizedsharecapitaloftheSurvivingCompanyasapprovedinthePlanofMerger,ifnecessary.

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betheinitialofficersoftheSurvivingCompany,unlessotherwisedeterminedbyParentpriortotheEffectiveTime.

Merger Consideration

EachShare(exceptasnotedbelow)issuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimewillbecancelledandceasetoexistinexchangefortherighttoreceiveUS$32.50,incash,withoutinterestandnetofanyapplicablewithholdingtaxes.

Notwithstandingtheforegoing,thefollowingShareswillbecancelledandceasetoexistattheEffectiveTimebutwillnotbeconvertedintotherighttoreceivetheconsiderationdescribedintheimmediatelyprecedingsentences:

(a) EachoftheExcludedSharesissuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimewillbecancelledwithoutpaymentofanyconsiderationordistributiontherefor.

(b) EachoftheDissentingShareswillbecancelledandholdersofsuchSharesimmediatelybeforesuchcancellationwillonlybeentitledtoreceivethepaymentsresultingfromtheproceduressetforthinSection238oftheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw.See"Dissenters'Rights"beginningonpage98foradditionalinformation.

AttheEffectiveTime,(i)eachClassAordinaryshareofMergerSubissuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimewillbeconvertedintoonevalidlyissued,fullypaidandnon-assessableClassAordinaryshareoftheSurvivingCompany;(ii)eachClassBordinaryshare,ofMergerSubissuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimewillbeconvertedintoonevalidlyissued,fullypaidandnon-assessableClassBordinaryshareoftheSurvivingCompany.

TheMergerConsiderationwillnotbepaidtoshareholderswhoareuntraceableunlessanduntiltheynotifythepayingagentappointedbyParentoftheircurrentcontactdetails.AholderofShareswillbedeemedtobeuntraceableif(a)suchpersonhasnoregisteredaddressintheregisterofmembers(orbranchregister)maintainedbytheCompany,(b)onthelasttwoconsecutiveoccasionsonwhichadividendhasbeenpaidbytheCompanyacheckpayabletosuchpersoneither(i)hasbeensenttosuchpersonandhasbeenreturnedundeliveredorhasnotbeencashedor(ii)hasnotbeensenttosuchpersonbecauseonanearlieroccasionacheckforadividendsopayablehasbeenreturnedundelivered,andinanysuchcasenovalidclaiminrespectthereofhasbeencommunicatedinwritingtotheCompanyor(c)noticeoftheextraordinarygeneralmeetingconvenedtovotetoauthorizeandapprovetheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,hasbeensenttosuchpersonandhasbeenreturnedundelivered.MoniesduetodissentingshareholdersandshareholdersoftheCompanywhoareuntraceablewillbereturnedtotheSurvivingCompanyondemandandheldinanon-interest-bearingbankaccountforthebenefitofdissentingshareholdersandshareholdersoftheCompanywhoareuntraceable.MoniesunclaimedafteraperiodofsevenyearsfromtheclosingdateoftheMergerwillbeforfeitedandwillreverttotheSurvivingCompany.

Treatment of Company Options and Company Restricted Share Units

AttheEffectiveTime:

(i)thevestedoptionstopurchaseShares("CompanyOptions")thatwereawardedundertheShareIncentivePlanandareoutstandingasoftheEffectiveTimewillbeconvertedintoarighttoreceivecashpaymentsequaltotheproductobtainedbymultiplying(A)theaggregatenumberofSharessubjecttotheapplicablevestedawardby(B)US$32.50(netofexercisepriceforeachCompanyOption,butnotbelowzero),and

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(ii)withrespecttounvestedawardsasoftheEffectiveTime(the"UnvestedAwards"),includingCompanyOptionsandrestrictedshareunits("CompanyRSUs"):

(A)fiftypercent(50%)oftheUnvestedAwardswillbeconvertedintoarighttoreceivecashpaymentsequaltotheproductobtainedbymultiplying(1)theaggregatenumberofSharessubjecttotheAwardby(2)theUS$32.50(netofexercisepriceforeachCompanyOption,butnotbelowzero)(eacha"VestingAward"),and

(B)fiftypercent(50%)oftheUnvestedAwardswillbeamendedsoastoceasetoconferanyrightstoreceiveSharesbutinsteadwillconferrightstoreceiveClassAordinarysharesinMancowhich,withrespecttoandCompanyRSUs,willhaveavalueequaltotheproductobtainedbymultiplying(1)theaggregatenumberofSharessubjecttotheawardby(2)US$32.50andwhich,withrespecttoCompanyOptions,willbeconvertedintoanoptiontoacquire,onthesametermsandconditionsaswereapplicableundersuchCompanyOption,thenumberofsharesofClassAordinarysharesofMancodeterminedbymultiplyingthenumberofSharessubjecttosuchCompanyOptionimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimebytheExchangeRatio(asdefinedbelow),atanexercisepricepershareofClassAordinarysharesofMancoequalto(a)theexercisepriceperShareofsuchCompanyOptiondividedby(b)theExchangeRatio(eacha"RolloverAward")."ExchangeRatio"meansafraction,(i)thenumeratorofwhichistheMergerConsiderationand(ii)thedenominatorofwhichisthefairmarketvaluepershareofClassAordinarysharesofMancoasoftheEffectiveTime,asdeterminedbythepartiesheretoreasonablyandingoodfaithimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTime.

provided,thatwithrespecttoawardsheldbynon-employeemembersoftheBoard,theterm"fiftypercent(50%)"in(ii)(A)aboveshallbedeemedtobereplacedwiththeterm"one-hundredpercent(100%),"and(ii)(B)aboveshallbeinapplicable;provided,further,thatwithrespecttoeachholderofUnvestedAwards,theallocationofanysuchUnvestedAwards,asbetweenVestingAwardsorRolloverAwards,shallbeappliedprorataastoeachtrancheorgrantofunvestedawardsbasedupondateofgrantasoftheEffectiveTime.TheMergerAgreementalsoprovidesforthetreatmentofrestrictedshares;however,norestrictedsharesareoutstandingandnonewillbeissuedpriortotheClosing.

Payment Procedures

PriortotheEffectiveTime,ParentwillenterintoanagreementwithabankortrustcompanytoserveaspayingagentwithrespecttotheMerger.AtorpriortotheEffectiveTime,orinthecaseofpaymentsrelatedtotheDissentingShares,afterbeingascertained,ParentwilldepositwiththepayingagentforthebenefitoftheholdersofShares,sufficientcashforthepayingagenttopaytheaggregateMergerConsideration.AspromptlyaspracticableaftertheEffectiveTime,thepayingagentwillmailtoeachregisteredholderofShares(otherthantheExcludedSharesandtheDissentingSharesasthecasemaybe)(a)aletteroftransmittalspecifyingthemannerinwhichthedeliveryofthemergerconsiderationtoregisteredholdersoftheShareswillbeeffectedand(b)ifapplicable,instructionsforeffectingthesurrenderofanysharecertificates(oraffidavitsandindemnitiesoflossinlieuofthesharecertificates)orSharesofregisteredshareholdersforwhichtherearenosharecertificates("UncertificatedShares")and/orsuchotherdocumentsasmayberequiredinexchangefortheMergerConsideration.ForSharesrepresentedbysharecertificates,ifanysharecertificatehasbeenlost,stolenordestroyed,thenthepersonclaimingsuchsharecertificatetobelost,stolenordestroyedwillhavetomakeanaffidavitofloss,theftordestruction,and,ifrequiredbytheSurvivingCompanyorthepayingagent,postabondinareasonableamountastheSurvivingCompanyorthepayingagentmaydirect,asindemnityagainstanyclaimthatmaybemadeagainstitwithrespecttosuchsharecertificatebeforesuchpersonwillbeentitledtoreceivetheMergerConsideration.Uponthesurrenderof,ifapplicable,anysharecertificates(oraffidavitsandindemnitiesoflossinlieuofthesharecertificates)orUncertificatedShares,togetherwithadulycompletedandvalidlyexecutedletteroftransmittal,each

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registeredholderofShares(otherthantheExcludedSharesandtheDissentingShares,asthecasemaybe)representedbysuchsharecertificatesandeachregisteredholderofUncertificatedShares(otherthantheExcludedSharesandtheDissentingShare,asthecasemaybe)willbeentitledtoreceiveapaymentinanamountequalto(a)thenumberofSharesheldmultipliedby(b)theMergerConsideration,withoutinterestandnetofanyapplicablewithholdingtaxes.Thesharecertificatesosurrenderedwillbemarkedascancelled.

IntheeventofatransferofownershipofSharesthatisnotregisteredintheregisterofmembersoftheCompany,theMergerConsiderationmaybepaidtoapersonotherthanthepersoninwhosenametherelevantShareisregisteredintheregisterofmembersoftheCompanyiftherelevantsharecertificatesarepresentedtothepayingagent,accompaniedbyalldocumentsreasonablyrequiredbytheSurvivingCompanytoevidenceandeffectsuchtransferandtoevidencethatanyapplicablesharetransfertaxeshavebeenpaidorarenotapplicable.

Representations and Warranties

TheMergerAgreementcontainsrepresentationsandwarrantiesmadebytheCompanytoParentandMergerSubandrepresentationsandwarrantiesmadebyParentandMergerSubtotheCompany.ThestatementsembodiedinthoserepresentationsandwarrantiesweremadeforpurposesoftheMergerAgreementandaresubjecttoimportantqualificationsandlimitationsagreedbythepartiesinconnectionwithnegotiatingthetermsoftheMergerAgreement(includingadisclosurescheduledeliveredbytheCompanyinconnectiontherewithbutnotreflectedintheMergerAgreement).Inaddition,someofthoserepresentationsandwarrantiesmaybesubjecttoacontractualstandardofmaterialitydifferentfromthatgenerallyapplicabletoshareholders,mayhavebeenmadefortheprincipalpurposesofestablishingthecircumstancesinwhichapartytotheMergerAgreementmayhavetherightnottoclosetheMergeriftherepresentationsandwarrantiesoftheotherpartyprovetobeuntrueduetoachangeincircumstanceorotherwise,andallocatingriskbetweenthepartiestotheMergerAgreementratherthanestablishingmattersasfacts.TherepresentationsandwarrantiesmadebytheCompanywerequalifiedbyitspublicdisclosurewiththeSECpriortothedateoftheMergerAgreementandadisclosurescheduledeliveredbytheCompanytoParentandMergerSubcontemporaneouslywiththeexecutionoftheMergerAgreement.

TherepresentationsandwarrantiesmadebytheCompanytoParentandMergerSubincluderepresentationsandwarrantiesrelatingto,amongotherthings:

• dueincorporation,validexistence,goodstandingandqualification,licenseorauthoritytocarryontheCompany'sbusiness;

• thememorandumandarticlesofassociationorotherequivalentorganizationaldocumentsoftheCompanyanditssubsidiariesbeinginfullforceandeffect;

• theCompany'scapitalization,theabsenceofpreemptiveorothersimilarrightsoranydebtsecuritiesthatgiveitsholderstherighttovotewiththeCompany'sshareholders,andtheabsenceofencumbrancesontheCompany'sownershipoftheequityinterestsofitssubsidiaries;

• theCompany'scorporatepowerandauthoritytoexecute,deliverandperformitsobligationsandtoconsummatethetransactionsundertheMergerAgreement,andtheenforceabilityoftheMergerAgreementagainsttheCompany;

• therequiredvoteoftheCompany'sshareholderstoauthorizeandapprovetheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger;

• therecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee,thedeterminationofthefairnessoftheMergerbytheBoard,theauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,bytheBoardandthedirectionbytheBoardthatthe

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MergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,besubmittedtotheshareholdersforauthorizationandapproval;

• theabsenceof(a)anyconflictwithorviolationoftheorganizationaldocumentsoftheCompanyanditssubsidiaries,(b)anyconflictwithorviolationofapplicablelawthatwould,individuallyorintheaggregate,haveaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffectorpreventormateriallyimpairordelayorbereasonablybeexpectedtopreventormateriallyimpairordelay,theconsummationofMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,or(c)anyviolation,conflictwith,requirementofconsentunder,breachof,lossofbenefitunderordefaultunder,oranyrightoftermination,amendment,accelerationorcancellationgiventoothersof,orcreationofanylienorotherencumbranceonanypropertyorassetoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariespursuantto,anycontracttowhichtheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesisapartyorbywhichanyoftheirrespectivepropertiesorassetsareboundoranymaterialCompanypermit,whichwould,individuallyorintheaggregate,haveaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffectorpreventormateriallyimpairordelayorbereasonablybeexpectedtopreventormateriallyimpairordelay,theconsummationofMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,ineachcase,asaresultoftheCompany'sexecution,deliveryandperformanceoftheMergerAgreementandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger;

• governmentalconsentsandapprovalsinconnectionwiththeCompany'sexecution,deliveryandperformanceoftheMergerAgreementandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger;

• compliancewithapplicablelaws,licensesandpermits;

• theCompany'sSECfilingssinceJanuary1,2014andthefinancialstatementsincludedtherein;

• thestatusoftheCompany'soutstandingindebtedness;

• compliancewiththeSarbanes-OxleyActof2002,therulesandregulationsoftheNYSE,theSecuritiesActandtheExchangeAct;

• theCompany'sdisclosurecontrolsandproceduresandinternalcontrolsoverfinancialreporting;

• theabsenceofcertainundisclosedliabilities;

• theabsenceoffalsestatementoromissionofmaterialfactsinthisproxystatement;

• theabsenceofaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffectandtheabsenceofcertainotherchangesoreventsfromAugust31,2016tothedateoftheMergerAgreement;

• theabsenceoflegalproceedingsandgovernmentalordersagainsttheCompanyoritssubsidiaries;

• employeebenefitsplansandlaborandemploymentmatters;

• realpropertyandtitletoassets;

• intellectualproperty;

• taxmatters;

• theabsenceofsecuredcreditorsoftheCompany;

• materialcontractsandtheabsenceofanydefaultunder,breachorviolationof,orterminationof,anymaterialcontract;

• environmentalmatters;

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• educationregulatorymatters;

• interestedpartytransactions;

• theabsenceofashareholderrightsagreementandtheinapplicabilityofanyanti-takeoverlawtotheCompany,theShares,theMergerandtheTransactions;

• theabsenceofanyundisclosedbrokerage,finder'sorotherfeesorcommission;

• thereceiptbytheSpecialCommitteeofanopinionfromtheSpecialCommittee'sfinancialadvisor;and

• acknowledgementbyParentandMergerSubastotheabsenceofanyotherrepresentationsandwarrantiesbytheCompany.

ManyoftherepresentationsandwarrantiesmadebytheCompanyintheMergerAgreementarequalifiedasto"materiality"or"CompanyMaterialAdverseEffect."AsusedhereinandforpurposesoftheMergerAgreement,a"CompanyMaterialAdverseEffect"meansanyfact,event,circumstance,change,condition,occurrenceoreffectthat,individuallyorintheaggregatewithallotherfacts,events,circumstances,changes,conditions,occurrencesandeffects,isorwouldreasonablybeexpectedto(i)haveamaterialadverseeffectonthebusiness,condition(financialorotherwise),assets,liabilities,propertiesorresultsofoperationsoftheCompanyanditssubsidiariestakenasawholeor(ii)preventtheconsummationoftheTransactions;provided,however,thatclause(i)shallnotincludeanyfact,event,circumstance,change,condition,occurrenceoreffectoccurringafterthedateoftheMergerAgreementfollowingorresultingfrom:

(a) anyoutbreakofwaroractofsabotageorterrorismornaturalorman-madedisasters;

(b) changesinlaws,IFRSorotherapplicableaccountingrulesorenforcementorinterpretationthereof,ineachcaseproposed,adoptedorenactedafterthedateoftheMergerAgreement;

(c) changesorconditionsthatgenerallyaffecttheindustryandmarketinwhichtheCompanyanditssubsidiariesoperate;

(d) changesinthefinancial,creditorothersecuritiesorcapitalmarkets,oringeneraleconomicconditionsofanycountryorjurisdictioninwhichamaterialsubsidiaryoftheCompanyoperates;

(e) anyfailure,inandofitself,oftheCompanyanditssubsidiariestomeetanyinternalorpublishedprojections,estimates,budgets,plansorforecastsofrevenues,earningsorotherfinancialperformancemeasuresoroperatingstatisticsorpredictionsorchangesinthemarketpriceortradingvolumeofthesecuritiesofsuchpersonorthecreditratingofsuchperson(itbeingunderstoodthattheunderlyingfactsgivingriseorcontributingtosuchfailureorchangemaybetakenintoaccountindeterminingwhethertherehasbeenaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffectifsuchfactsarenototherwiseexcludedunderthisdefinition);

(f) theexecutionanddeliveryoftheMergerAgreementortheannouncement,pendencyorconsummationoftheTransactions,includinganylossinrespectoforchangeinrelationshipwithanycustomer,supplier,employee,vendor,orotherbusinesspartneroftheCompany;

(g) anylitigationbroughtbycurrentorformershareholdersoftheCompanyallegingbreachoffiduciarydutyorinadequatedisclosureinconnectionwiththeMergerAgreementoranyofthetransactionscontemplatedtherebyorotherwisechallenginganyofthetransactionscontemplatedthereby;

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(i) anybreachoftheMergerAgreementbyParentorMergerSub;except,inthecaseofclause(a),(b),(c)or(d),totheextenthavingamateriallydisproportionateeffectontheCompanyanditssubsidiaries,takenasawhole,relativetootherparticipantsintheindustryinwhichtheCompanyanditssubsidiariesoperate(inwhichcaseonlytheincrementalmateriallydisproportionateimpactorimpactsmaybetakenintoaccountindeterminingwhethertherehasbeenaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect).

TherepresentationsandwarrantiesmadebyParentandMergerSubtotheCompanyincluderepresentationsandwarrantiesrelatingto,amongotherthings:

• theirdueorganization,validexistenceandgoodstandingandpowerandauthoritytocarryontheirbusiness;

• theirmemorandumandarticlesofassociationbeinginfullforceandeffect;

• theircorporatepowerandauthoritytoexecute,deliverandperformtheirobligationsunderandtoconsummatetheTransactions,includingtheMerger,andtheenforceabilityoftheMergerAgreementagainstthem;

• theabsenceof(a)anyconflictwithorviolationofthememorandumandarticlesofassociationofeitherParentorMergerSub,(b)anyconflictwithorviolationofanyapplicablelawwhichwould,individuallyorintheaggregate,preventormateriallydelaytheconsummationofanyoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,byParentorMergerSuborotherwisebemateriallyadversetotheabilityofthemtoperformtheirmaterialobligationsundertheMergerAgreementor(c)anybreachofordefaultunder,oranyrightsoftermination,amendment,accelerationorcancellationgiventoothersof,orthecreationofanylienorotherencumbranceonanypropertyorassetofParentorMergerSubpursuantto,anycontractorobligationtowhichParentorMergerSubisapartyorbywhichParentorMergerSuboranypropertyorassetofeitherofthemisboundoraffected,whichwould,individuallyorintheaggregate,preventormateriallydelaytheconsummationofanyoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,byParentorMergerSuborotherwisebemateriallyadversetotheabilityofthemtoperformtheirmaterialobligationsundertheMergerAgreement,ineachcase,asaresultoftheexecution,deliveryandperformanceoftheMergerAgreementandconsummationoftheTransactions;

• governmentalconsentsandapprovalsinconnectionwiththeexecution,deliveryandperformanceoftheMergerAgreementandconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,byParentandMergerSub;

• theabsenceofsecuredcreditorsofMergerSub;

• theircapitalization,ownershipstructureandoperations;

• thesufficiencyoffundsavailablefromthefinancingtocompletetheMergerandtheotherTransactions,includingtheMerger,subjecttocertainassumptions;

• theabsenceofanybrokerage,finders'orotherfeesorcommission;

• eachLimitedGuaranteebeinginfullforceandeffectandthelackofanydefaultthereunder;

• theabsenceoflegalproceedingsandgovernmentalordersagainstParentandMergerSub;

• theabsenceofundisclosedSharesandothersecuritiesof,anyotherrightstoacquiretheSharesandothersecuritiesof,oranyothereconomicinterestin,theCompany,beneficiallyownedbyParent,MergerSub,Holdco,theSponsors,theGuarantorsoranyoftheirrespectiveaffiliates;

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• theabsenceoffalsestatementoromissionofmaterialfactsinthisproxystatement;

• deliveryoftrueandcompletecopiesofcertainagreementswithParentandMergerSuboranyoftheirrespectiveaffiliatesorrepresentatives;

• theabsenceofanyundisclosedagreementsbetweenoramongParent,MergerSub,anySponsororanyoftheirrespectiveaffiliates,andformalorinformalarrangementsorunderstandingswithanyshareholder,director,officerorotheraffiliateoftheCompanyofanyofitssubsidiaries(a)relatingtotheMergerAgreement,theMergeroranyotherTransactions,ortheSurvivingCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesoritsortheirbusinessesoroperations(includingastocontinuingemploymentorcompensation)fromandaftertheEffectiveTime,(b)pursuanttowhichanyshareholderoftheCompanywouldbeentitledtoreceiveconsiderationofadifferentamountornaturethantheMergerConsideration.

• independentinvestigationconductedbyParentandMergerSub;

• thesolvencyoftheSurvivingCompanyatandimmediatelyaftertheEffectiveTime,subjecttocertainassumptions;and

• acknowledgementbytheCompanyastotheabsenceofanyotherrepresentationsandwarrantiesbyParentorMergerSub.

Conduct of Business Prior to Closing

UndertheMergerAgreement,theCompanyhasagreedthat,subjecttocertainexceptions,fromthedateoftheMergerAgreementuntiltheearlieroftheEffectiveTimeortheterminationoftheMergerAgreement,theCompanywill,andwillcauseeachofitssubsidiariesto,conductitsbusinessinallmaterialrespectsintheordinarycourseofbusinessandinamannerconsistentwithpastpractice,usereasonablebesteffortstopreservesubstantiallyintactitsassetsandthebusinessorganizationoftheCompanyanditssubsidiaries,tokeepavailabletheservicesofitscurrentofficersandkeyemployees,andtomaintaininallmaterialrespectsitscurrentrelationshipswithexistingpersonswithwhichithasmaterialbusinessrelationsasofthedateoftheMergerAgreement.SubjecttocertainexceptionssetforthintheMergerAgreementandthedisclosurescheduleoftheCompanydeliveredinconnectionwiththeMergerAgreementorasrequiredbyapplicablelaw,unlessParentconsentsinwriting(whichconsentmaynotbeunreasonablywithheld,conditionedordelayed),theCompanywillnotandwillnotpermititssubsidiariesto,amongotherthings:

• amend(a)theCompany'smemorandumandarticlesofassociationor(b)equivalentorganizationaldocumentsofanyoftheCompany'ssubsidiaries;

• issue,sell,transfer,lease,sublease,license,pledge,disposeof,grantorencumber,orauthorizetheissuance,sale,transfer,lease,sublease,license,pledge,disposition,grantorencumbranceof,(a)withlimitedexceptions,anysharesofanyclassoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiaries,or(b)withlimitedexceptions,anypropertyorassetsoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiarieswithavalueorpurchaseprice(includingthevalueofassumedliabilities)inexcessofUS$30,000,000,exceptintheordinarycourseofbusiness;

• declare,setaside,makeorpayanydividendorotherdistributionwithrespecttoanyshares,exceptfordividendsorotherdistributionsfromanysubsidiaryoftheCompanytotheCompanyoranyothersubsidiaryoftheCompanyormadepursuanttocontractsmadeavailabletoParentpriortothedateoftheMergerAgreementandotherwiseintheordinarycourseofbusinessconsistentwithpastpractice;

• reclassify,combine,split,subdivideorredeem,orpurchaseorotherwiseacquire,directlyorindirectly,anyofitssharecapitalorsecuritiesorotherrightsexchangeableintoorconvertibleor

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exercisableforanyofitssharecapital,exceptforthepurchaseofSharestosatisfyobligationsundertheShareIncentivePlan;

• effectorcommenceanyliquidation,dissolution,schemeofarrangement,merger,consolidation,amalgamation,restructuring,reorganizationpublicoffering,orsimilartransactioninvolvingtheCompanyoranyofitsmaterialsubsidiaries,orcreateanynewsubsidiary,otherthan(a)ascontemplatedbytheMergerAgreementor(b)specialpurposevehiclesinconnectionwithanyPermittedTransactions,asdefinedundertheMergerAgreement;

• subjecttocertainexceptions,acquire,whetherbypurchase,merger,consolidation,schemeofarrangement,amalgamationoracquisitionofstockorassetsorotherwise,anyassets,securitiesorproperties,inaggregate,withavalueorpurchaseprice(includingthevalueofassumedliabilities)inexcessofUS$30,000,000inanytransactionorrelatedseriesoftransactions;

• incurorguaranteeanyindebtednessexceptfortheincurrenceindebtednessorguaranteeofindebtedness(a)underexistingcreditfacilitiesoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesasineffectonthedateofMergerAgreementor(b)notinanaggregateamountinexcessofUS$10,000,000;

• subjecttocertainexceptions,authorize,ormakeanycommitmentwithrespectto,anysinglecapitalexpenditurethatisinexcessofUS$10,000,000orcapitalexpendituresthatare,intheaggregate,inexcessofUS$50,000,000fortheCompanyanditssubsidiariestakenasawhole;

• exceptasrequiredpursuanttoanyemployeebenefitplanortheMergerAgreement,(a)enterintoanynewemploymentorcompensatoryagreements(includingtherenewalofanysuchagreements),orterminateanysuchagreements,withanydirector,officer,employeeorconsultantoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiarieswhohasanannualbasesalaryofmorethanUS$300,000,otherthantheterminationofemployeesforcause,(b)grantorprovideanyseveranceorterminationpaymentsorbenefitstoanydirector,officer,employeeorconsultantoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesexceptasrequiredbyapplicablelaworintheordinarycourseofbusinessconsistentwithpastpractice,(c)increasethecompensation,bonusorpension,welfare,severanceorotherbenefitsof,payanybonustoanydirector,officer,employeeorconsultantoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesexceptsuchincreasesorpaymentsthataremadeintheordinarycourseofbusinessconsistentwithpastpractice,(d)makeanynewequityawardstoanydirector,officer,employeeorconsultantoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiaries,(e)establish,adopt,amendorterminateanymaterialemployeebenefitplanormateriallyamendthetermsofanyoutstandingoptionstopurchaseShares,(f)takeanyactiontoacceleratethevestingofoptionstopurchaseSharesor(g)forgiveanyloanstoanydirector,officer,employeeorconsultantoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiaries;

• makeanymaterialchangeswithrespecttofinancialaccountingpoliciesorprocedures,exceptasrequiredbychangesinapplicablelaw,statutoryorregulatoryaccountingrulesorIFRSorregulatoryrequirementswithrespecttofinancialaccountingpoliciesorproceduresorwheresuchchangeswouldbetterreflectthebusinessandoperationsoftheCompanyanditssubsidiariesduetochangesincircumstances;

• otherthanintheordinarycourseofbusinessconsistentwithpastpractice,(i)amend,modifyorconsenttotheterminationof,orwaiveanymaterialrightsunder,anymaterialcontract(ii)enterintoanycontract,orseriesofcontractswiththesameparty,thatcallforannualaggregatepaymentsofUS$3,000,000ormore,otherthan(i)anyleasepursuanttowhichtheCompanyanditssubsidiariesarenotobligatedtomakerentalpaymentsinexcessofUS$5,000,000inanygivenyearor(ii)forpurposesofortoimplementanyPermittedTransaction(asdefinedundertheMergerAgreement);

• enterintoanycontractwithanyofthedirectorsorexecutiveofficersoftheCompany;

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• terminateorcancel,letlapse,oramendormodifyinanymaterialrespect,otherthanrenewalsintheordinarycourseofbusiness,anymaterialinsurancepoliciesmaintainedbyitthatisnotpromptlyreplacedbyacomparableamountofinsurancecoverage;

• commenceanyactionforaclaimofmorethanUS$1,000,000(excludinganyactionseekinginjunctiverelieforothersimilarequitableremedies)orsettleanyactionotherthan(i)anysettlementinvolvingthepaymentofmonetarydamagesnotinexcessofUS$1,000,000and(ii)settlementsofanypendingorthreatenedactionreflectedorreservedagainstinthebalancesheet(orthenotesthereto)oftheCompanyasofAugust31,2016includedintheCompany'sSECreportsforanamountnotinexcessoftheamountsoreflectedorreserved;

• permitanyintellectualpropertyownedbytheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesthatismaterialtotheCompanyanditssubsidiaries,takenasawhole,tolapseortobeabandoned,dedicatedtothepublicordisclaimed,failtoperformormakeanyapplicablefilings,recordingsorothersimilaractionsorfilings,orfailtopayallrequiredfeesandtaxesrequiredoradvisabletomaintainandprotectitsinterestineachandeverymaterialitemofintellectualpropertyownedbytheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiaries;

• failtomakeinatimelymanneranyfilingsorregistrationswiththeSECrequiredundertheSecuritiesActortheExchangeAct;

• enterinto,orproposetoenterinto,anytransactioninvolvinganyearn-outorsimilarpaymentpayablebytheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariestoanythirdparty,otherthan(i)paymentsinconnectionwithpurchasesofvehicles,facilities,equipment,suppliesorcomputersintheordinarycourseofbusiness,(ii)pursuanttocontractsineffectasofthedateoftheMergerAgreementthathavebeenmadeavailabletoParentor(iii)inconnectionwithanyPermittedTransaction(asdefinedundertheMergerAgreement);

• engageintheconductofanynewlineofbusinessmaterialtotheCompanyanditssubsidiaries,takenasawhole;

• makeorchangeanymaterialtaxelection,enterintoanymaterialclosingagreementwithrespecttomaterialtaxes,orsurrenderanyrighttoclaimamaterialrefundoftaxes,settleorfinallyresolveanymaterialcontroversywithrespecttotaxesorchangeanymethodoftaxaccounting;or

• enterintoanyagreementorotherwisemakeacommitment,todoanyoftheforegoing.

Go-Shop; No Solicitation of Transactions

FromthedateoftheMergerAgreementuntiltheGo-ShopPeriodEndDate,theCompany,itssubsidiariesanditsandtheirrespectiverepresentativeswillhavetheright(actingunderthedirectionoftheSpecialCommittee)todirectlyorindirectly(1)initiate,solicit,encourageand/orfacilitateinquiries,proposalsorofferswithrespecttoorthatcouldreasonablybeexpectedtoleadtoaCompetingTransaction(asdefinedbelow),includingbywayofpublicdisclosureandbywayofprovidingaccesstonon-publicinformationtoanypersonpursuanttooneormoreAcceptableConfidentialityAgreements(asdefinedbelow)orbywayofprovidingawaiver,amendmentorreleasetoanyperson(each,a"SolicitedPerson");provided,thattheCompanyshallpromptly(andinanyeventwithintwobusinessdays)providetoParentanyinformationconcerningtheCompanyoritssubsidiariesthatithasprovidedtoanySolicitedPersonwhichwasnotpreviouslyprovidedtoParent;and(2)enterinto,maintainand/orcontinuediscussionsornegotiationswithrespecttosuchinquiries,proposalsoroffersorotherwisecooperatewith,assistorparticipatein,orfacilitatesuchinquiries,proposals,offers,discussionsornegotiations.

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Within48hoursfollowingtheGo-ShopPeriodEndDate,theCompanyshallnotifyParentinwritingofthematerialtermsandconditionsofanyproposaloroffersregardingaCompetingTransaction(includinganyamendmentsormodificationsthereof)receivedfromanyExcludedParty(asdefinedbelow)andtheidentitythereof,togetherwithcopiesofanyothermaterialdocumentsordraftsofmaterialagreementsrelatedtosuchCompetingTransaction.ExceptasotherwiseexpresslyprovidedintheMergerAgreement,theCompanyshall(x)immediatelyceaseanyactivitiespermittedbytheprecedingsentenceandanydiscussionsornegotiationswithanyperson(otherthanParentandanyExcludedParty)thatareongoingasoftheGo-ShopPeriodEndDateandthatrelate,ormayreasonablybeexpectedtolead,toaCompetingTransaction,and(y)promptlyrequesteachperson(otherthanParentandanyExcludedParty)thathasheretoforeexecutedastandstill,confidentialityorsimilaragreementinconnectionwithsuchperson'sconsiderationofaCompetingTransactiontoreturn(orifpermittedbytheapplicableagreement,destroy)allinformationrequiredtobereturned(or,ifapplicable,destroyed)bysuchpersonunderthetermsoftheapplicableagreement.

TheCompanyhasagreedthat,immediatelyaftertheGo-ShopPeriodEndDateuntiltheearlieroftheEffectiveTimeortheterminationoftheMergerAgreement,neitheritnoranyofitssubsidiarieswill,andtheCompanywillcauseitsanditssubsidiaries'representatives,notto,directlyorindirectly:

• solicit,initiateorencourage(includingbywayoffurnishingnonpublicinformationconcerningtheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiaries),ortakeanyotheractiontoknowinglyfacilitate,anyinquiresorthemakingofanyproposalorofferthatconstitutes,orthatintheCompany'sgood-faithjudgmentcouldreasonablybeexpectedtoleadto,anyCompetingTransaction(asdefinedbelow);

• enterinto,maintainorcontinuediscussionsornegotiationswith,orprovideanynon-publicinformationconcerningtheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesto,anythirdpartyinfurtheranceofsuchinquiriesorwiththeintenttoinduceorobtainsuchaproposalorofferforaCompetingTransaction;

• agreeto,approve,endorse,recommendorconsummateanyCompetingTransactionorenterintoanyletterofintent,memorandumofunderstanding,agreementinprinciple,mergeragreement,acquisitionagreementorotherorsimilardocumentorcontractwithrespecttoanyCompetingTransaction,otherthananAcceptableConfidentialityAgreement;

• grantanywaiver,amendmentorreleaseunderanystandstill,confidentialityorsimilaragreementoranti-takeoverlaw;or

• authorizeorpermitanyoftherepresentativesoftheCompanyoranyofthesubsidiariesoftheCompanytodoanyoftheforegoing.

AsusedhereinandforpurposesoftheMergerAgreement,a"CompetingTransaction"meansanyofthefollowing(otherthantheTransactions):(i)anymerger,consolidation,shareexchange,businesscombination,schemeofarrangement,amalgamation,recapitalization,liquidation,dissolutionorothersimilartransactioninvolvingtheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiarieswhoseassets,individuallyorintheaggregate,constitute20%ormoreoftheconsolidatedassetsoftheCompanyortowhich20%ormoreofthetotalrevenueornetincomeoftheCompanyareattributable;(ii)anysale,lease,exchange,transferorotherdispositiontoathirdpartyofassetsorbusinessesthatconstituteorrepresent20%ormoreofthetotalrevenue,netincomeorassetsoftheCompanyanditssubsidiaries,takenasawhole;(iii)anysale,exchange,transferorotherdispositiontoathirdpartyof20%ormoreoftheequitysecuritiesoftheCompany,orsecuritiesconvertibleintoorexchangeablefor20%ormoreoftheequitysecuritiesoftheCompany;(iv)anytenderofferorexchangeoffer(assuchtermsaredefinedundertheExchangeAct)that,ifconsummated,wouldresultinanythirdpartybeneficiallyowning20%ormoreoftheequitysecuritiesoftheCompany;or(v)anycombinationoftheforegoing;andan"AcceptableConfidentialityAgreement"meansaconfidentialityagreementthatcontainsprovisionsthatarenoless

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favorableintheaggregatetotheCompanythanthosecontainedintheconfidentialityagreementsbetweentheCompanyandeachSponsororsourcesoffinancinginconnectionwiththeTransaction,asamendedandrestatedfromtimetotime;provided,thatsuchagreementandanyrelatedagreementsshallnotincludeanyprovisioncallingforanyexclusiverighttonegotiatewithsuchpartyorhavingtheeffectofprohibitingtheCompanyfromsatisfyingitsobligationsundertheMergerAgreement.

TheCompanyhasagreed,followingtheGo-ShopPeriodEndDate,tonotifyParentaspromptlyaspracticable(andinanyeventwithin48hoursaftertheCompanyhasknowledgethereof)ofreceiptbytheCompanyofanyproposaloroffer,oranyinquiryorcontactwithanyperson,regardingaCompetingTransactionorthatcouldreasonablybeexpectedtoleadtoaCompetingTransaction,specifyingthematerialtermsandconditionsthereof(includinganymaterialamendmentsorproposedmaterialamendments),theidentityofthepartymakingsuchproposalorofferorinquiryorcontact,andwhethertheCompanyhasanyintentiontoprovideconfidentialinformationtosuchperson.TheCompanymustalsokeepParentinformed,onareasonablycurrentbasis(andinanyeventwithin48hoursoftheoccurrenceofanymaterialchanges,developments,discussionsornegotiations)ofthestatusandthetermsofanysuchproposal,offer,inquiry,contactorrequestandofanymaterialchangesinthestatusandtermsofanysuchproposal,offer,inquiry,contactorrequest(includingthematerialtermsandconditionsthereof).TheCompanyisrequiredtoprovideParentwith48hourspriornotice(orsuchlesserpriornoticeasisprovidedtothedirectorsoftheCompanyormembersoftheSpecialCommittee)ofanymeetingoftheBoardorSpecialCommitteeatwhichtheBoardortheSpecialCommittee,asapplicable,isreasonablyexpectedtoconsideranyCompetingTransaction.

TheCompanyhasagreednotto,andwillcauseitssubsidiariesnotto,enterintoanyconfidentialityagreementwithanythirdpartysubsequenttothedateoftheMergerAgreementthatprohibitstheCompanyfromprovidingsuchinformationtoParent.

AftertheGo-ShopPeriodEndDateandpriortoobtainingtherequiredshareholderauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,followingthereceiptofanunsolicited,written,bonafideproposalorofferregardingaCompetingTransactionthatwasnotobtainedinviolationoftheCompany's"no-shop"obligationsundertheMergerAgreementdescribedabove,theCompany,itssubsidiariesandtheirrepresentativesmay,actingundertherecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee,(a)contactthepersonwhohasmadesuchproposaloroffertoclarifyandunderstandthetermsandconditionsthereoftotheextenttheSpecialCommitteehasdeterminedingoodfaiththatsuchcontactisnecessarytodeterminewhethersuchproposalorofferconstitutesaSuperiorProposal(asdefinedbelow)orcouldreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaSuperiorProposal,(b)grantawaiver,amendmentorreleaseunderanystandstill,confidentialityorsimilaragreementoranti-takeoverlawforthepurposeofallowinganypersonorgroupofpersonstomakeaproposalsorofferswithrespecttoaCompetingTransaction,(c)provideinformationinresponsetotherequestofthepersonwhohasmadesuchproposalorofferifsuchpersonhasexecutedanAcceptableConfidentialityAgreement(providedthattheCompanywillconcurrentlymakeavailabletoParentanyinformationconcerningtheCompanyanditssubsidiariesthatisprovidedtoanysuchpersonandthatwasnotpreviouslymadeavailabletoParentoritsrepresentatives)and(d)engageorparticipateinanydiscussionsornegotiationswithsuchperson.Ineachsuchcasereferredtoinclauses(c)and(d)above,priortotakinganysuchactions,theSpecialCommitteemusthave(i)determined,initsgood-faithjudgment,afterconsultationwithitsfinancialadvisorandoutsidelegalcounselthatsuchproposalorofferconstitutesorwouldreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaSuperiorProposal,(ii)determined,initsgood-faithjudgment,afterconsultationwithitsoutsidelegalcounsel,that,inlightofsuchproposaloroffer,failuretotakesuchactionwouldbeinconsistentwiththefiduciarydutiesoftheBoardunderapplicablelawand(iii)providedwrittennoticetoParentatleastonebusinessdaypriortotakinganysuchaction.Fortheavoidanceofdoubt,aftertheGo-ShopPeriodEndDate,theCompanymaycontinuetotakeanyoftheactionsdescribedinthisparagraph(subjecttothelimitationsandobligationssetforthherein)withrespecttoanywritten

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bonafideproposalsoroffersregardingaCompetingTransactionsubmittedbyanypersononorbeforetheGo-ShopPeriodEndDateiftheSpecialCommitteedeterminesingoodfaith(afterconsultationwithitsfinancialadvisorandoutsidelegalcounsel)thatsuchproposalorofferconstitutes,ormayreasonablybeexpectedtoresultin,aSuperiorProposal(eachsuchperson,an"ExcludedParty").

AsusedhereinandforpurposesoftheMergerAgreement,a"SuperiorProposal"meansabonafidewrittenproposalorofferwithrespecttoaCompetingTransaction,whichwasnotobtainedinviolationoftheMergerAgreement,thatwouldresultinanypersonor"group"(asdefinedunderSection13(d)oftheExchangeAct)(oritsortheirshareholders,membersorotherequityowners)becomingthebeneficialowner,directlyorindirectly,ofmorethan50%oftheassets(onaconsolidatedbasis),ormorethan50%ofthetotalvotingpoweroftheequitysecurities,oftheCompanythattheBoardhasdeterminedinitsgoodfaithjudgment,upontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee(afterconsultationwithitsfinancialadvisorandoutsidelegalcounsel),isreasonablylikelytobeconsummatedinaccordancewithitsterms,takingintoaccountalllegal,financialandregulatoryaspectsoftheproposal(includingfinancing,regulatoryorotherconsentsandapprovals,shareholderlitigation,theidentityofthepersonmakingtheproposal,breakuporterminationfeeandexpensereimbursementprovisions,expectedtiming,riskandlikelihoodofconsummationandotherrelevanteventsandcircumstances),andwould,ifconsummated,resultinatransactionmorefavorabletotheCompany'sshareholders(otherthanPremierEducation)fromafinancialpointofviewthantheTransactions;provided,thatnoofferorproposalshallbedeemedtobea"SuperiorProposal"ifanyfinancingrequiredtoconsummatethetransactioncontemplatedbysuchofferorproposalisnotfullycommittedorifthereceiptofanysuchfinancingisaconditiontotheconsummationofsuchtransaction.

No Change of Recommendation

TheBoardandtheSpecialCommitteehaveeachresolvedtorecommendthattheCompany'sshareholdersauthorizeandapprovetheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.UnderthetermsoftheMergerAgreement,neithertheBoardnoranycommitteeoftheBoardmay:

• (a)change,withhold,withdraw,qualifyormodify(orpubliclyproposetodoso),inamanneradversetoParentorMergerSub,theBoard'srecommendationinfavoroftheproposaltoauthorizeandapprovetheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger(the"CompanyRecommendation"),(b)failtoincludetheCompanyRecommendationinthisproxystatement,(c)adopt,approveorrecommend(orpubliclyproposetodoso)totheCompany'sshareholdersaCompetingTransaction,(d)ifatenderofferorexchangeofferthatconstitutesaCompetingTransactioniscommenced,failtopubliclyrecommendagainstacceptanceofsuchtenderofferorexchangeofferbytheCompanyshareholders(including,forthesepurposes,bydisclosingthatitistakingnopositionwithrespecttotheacceptanceofsuchtenderofferorexchangeofferbyitsshareholders,providedthatacustomary"stop,lookandlisten"communicationofthetypecontemplatedbyRule14d-9(f)undertheExchangeActorastatementthattheBoardhasreceivedandiscurrentlyevaluatingsuchtenderofferorexchangeofferand/ordescribingtheoperationoftheMergerAgreementwithrespecttheretowillnotbeprohibitedorbedeemedtobeaChangeintheCompanyRecommendation)within10businessdaysaftercommencementthereof,(e)failtorecommendagainstanyCompetingTransactionsubjecttoRegulation14DundertheExchangeActinaSolicitation/RecommendationStatementonSchedule14D-9within10businessdaysafterthecommencementofsuchCompetingTransactionor(f)failtopubliclyreaffirmtheCompanyRecommendationfollowinganyCompetingTransactionhavingbeenpubliclymade,proposedorcommunicated(andnotpubliclywithdrawn)within10businessdaysafterParentsorequestsinwriting(anyoftheforegoing,a"ChangeintheCompanyRecommendation");or

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• subjecttocertainexceptions,causeorpermittheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariestoenterintoanyletterofintent,memorandumofunderstanding,agreementinprinciple,mergeragreement,acquisitionagreementorothersimilardocumentorcontractwithrespecttoanyCompetingTransaction.

If,however,followingthedateoftheMergerAgreementandpriortoobtainingtherequiredshareholderauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,theCompanyreceivesabonafidewrittenproposalorofferwithrespecttoaCompetingTransactionwhichwasnotobtainedinviolationofthe"no-shop"obligationsundertheMergerAgreementdescribedabove(otherthananyimmaterialnon-compliancethatdoesnotadverselyaffectParentorMergerSub)andtheBoarddetermines,initsgoodfaithjudgmentupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee(afterconsultationwithitsfinancialadvisorandoutsidelegalcounsel),thatsuchproposalorofferconstitutesaSuperiorProposalandfailuretomakeaChangeintheCompanyRecommendationwithrespecttosuchSuperiorProposalwouldbeinconsistentwithitsfiduciarydutiesunderapplicablelaw,theBoardmay,upontherecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee,effectaChangeintheCompanyRecommendationwithrespecttosuchSuperiorProposaland/orauthorizetheCompanytoterminatetheMergerAgreement,butonly:

• iftheCompanyhascompliedwiththe"go-shop"and"no-shop"obligationsundertheMergerAgreementdescribedabovewithrespecttosuchproposaloroffer;

• afterprovidingatleastfivebusinessdays'writtennoticetoParentadvisingParentthattheBoardhasreceivedaproposalorofferthatconstituesaSuperiorProposal,specifyingthematerialtermsandconditionsofsuchSuperiorProposal(andprovidinganyproposedagreementsrelatedthereto),identifyingthepersonmakingsuchproposalorofferandindicatingthattheBoardintendstoeffectaChangeintheCompanyRecommendationand/orauthorizetheCompanytoterminatetheMergerAgreementinaccordancewiththetermsthereofandthemannerinwhichitintends(ormayintend)todoso;

• afternegotiatingwithandcausingitsfinancialandlegaladvisorstonegotiatewithParent,MergerSubandtheirrespectiverepresentativesingoodfaith(totheextentParentdesirestonegotiate)tomakesuchadjustmentsinthetermsandconditionsoftheMergerAgreementandthefinancing,sothatsuchproposalorofferwouldceasetoconstituteaSuperiorProposal;

• afterpermittingParentanditsrepresentativestomakeapresentationtotheBoardandtheSpecialCommitteeregardingtheMergerAgreement,thefinancingandanyadjustmentswithrespectthereto(totheextentParentdesirestomakesuchpresentation);providedthatanymaterialmodificationstosuchproposalorofferthattheBoardhasdeterminedtobeaSuperiorProposalwillbedeemedanewSuperiorProposalforwhichanewnoticetoParentmustbegiven;providedfurther,thatwithrespecttosuchnewSuperiorProposal,thenoticeperiodwillbedeemedtobeathree-business-dayperiod;and

• followingtheendofsuchfive-business-dayperiodorthree-business-dayperiod(asapplicable),theBoardwillhavedetermined,initsgoodfaithjudgmentupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee(afterconsultationwithitsfinancialadvisorandoutsidelegalcounsel)thattakingintoaccountanychangestotheMergerAgreementandthefinancingproposedbyParentandMergerSubinresponsetothenoticeofSuperiorProposalorotherwise,thatsuchproposaloroffergivingrisetothenoticeofSuperiorProposalcontinuestoconstituteaSuperiorProposal.

Inaddition,theCompanyhasagreednottoenterintoanyagreementwithrespecttoaSuperiorProposalunlesstheCompanyhasconcurrentlypaidtoParenttheterminationfeeasdescribedinfurtherdetailin"—TerminationFees"beginningonpage94.

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TheBoardmayalsoeffectaChangeintheCompanyRecommendationif,followingthedateoftheMergerAgreementandpriortoobtainingtherequiredshareholderauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,anInterveningEvent(asdefinedbelow)occursandtheBoardactingupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommitteedeterminesinitsgood-faithjudgment(afterconsultationwithitsfinancialadvisorandoutsidelegalcounsel)thatthefailuretotakesuchactionwouldbeinconsistentwithitsfiduciarydutiesunderapplicablelaw;providedthattheBoardmaynotmakesuchChangeintheCompanyRecommendationunlesstheCompanyhas(a)providedtoParentatleastfivebusinessdays'priorwrittennoticethatitintendstotakesuchactionandspecifyinginreasonabledetailthefactsunderlyingthedecisionbytheBoard(actingonlyupontherecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee)totakesuchactionand(b)duringsuchfive-business-dayperiod,ifrequestedbyParent,engagedingood-faithnegotiationswithParent,MergerSubandtheirrespectiverepresentativestoamendtheMergerAgreementinsuchamannerthatobviatestheneedforsuchChangeintheCompanyRecommendation.

AsusedhereinandforpurposesoftheMergerAgreement,an"InterveningEvent"meansamaterialevent,occurrence,changeordevelopmentaffectingorwithrespecttotheCompany,itssubsidiariesortheirrespectivebusiness,assetsoroperationsthat(i)wasunknownbytheBoardandtheSpecialCommitteeasoforpriortothedateoftheMergerAgreement,and(ii)occurs,arisesorbecomesknowntotheBoardortheSpecialCommitteeafterthedateoftheMergerAgreementandonorpriortothereceiptoftherequiredshareholdersauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger;providedthatinnoeventshallthereceipt,existenceortermsofaCompetingTransactionorSuperiorProposalconstituteanInterveningEvent.

Shareholders' Meeting

TheCompanyhasagreedthatunlesstheMergerAgreementisterminated,theCompanywilldulyconveneandcausetooccurwithin40daysafterthedateofthemailingofthisproxystatementtotheCompany'sshareholdersanextraordinarygeneralmeetingforthepurposeofobtainingshareholderauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

TheCompanymay,afterconsultationingoodfaithwithParent,recommendtheadjournmentoftheextraordinarygeneralmeetingtoitsshareholders(a)totheextentnecessarytoensurethatanysupplementoramendmenttothisproxystatementisprovidedtotheholdersofShareswithinareasonableamountoftimeinadvanceoftheextraordinarygeneralmeeting,(b)ifasofthetimeforwhichtheextraordinarygeneralmeetingisscheduledassetforthinthisproxystatement,thereareinsufficientSharesrepresented(inpersonorbyproxy)toconstituteaquorumnecessarytoconductthebusinessoftheextraordinarygeneralmeetingor(c)totheextentrequiredbyapplicablelaw.Iftheextraordinarygeneralmeetingisadjournedinaccordancewiththeimmediatelyprecedingsentence,theCompanywillconveneandholdtheextraordinarygeneralmeetingassoonasreasonablypracticablethereafter,subjecttotheimmediatelyprecedingsentence;providedthattheCompanywillnotrecommendtoitsshareholderstheadjournmentoftheextraordinarygeneralmeetingtoadatethatislessthanfivebusinessdayspriortotheTerminationDateundertheMergerAgreement.

Parenthasagreedthat,attheextraordinarygeneralmeeting,itwillandwillcauseHoldcoandMergerSubtovote,orcausetobevotedallShares,ifany,thenbeneficiallyownedbyHoldco,ParentorMergerSuborwithrespecttowhichHoldco,ParentorMergerSubotherwisehas,directlyorindirectly,votingpowerinfavoroftheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

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TheCompanyhasagreedthatunlesstheBoardeffectsaChangeintheCompanyRecommendationinthemannerdescribedabove,theBoardisrequiredtorecommendthattheCompany'sshareholdersvotetoauthorizeandapprovetheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,andincludesuchrecommendationinthisproxystatementanduseitsreasonablebesteffortstosolicitfromitsshareholdersproxiesinfavoroftheproposaltoauthorizeandapprovetheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,andtakeallotheractionsnecessaryoradvisabletosecuretherequiredshareholderauthorizationandapproval.If,however,priortothereceiptoftheshareholders'authorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,(a)theBoardhas,upontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommitteeauthorizedtheCompanytoenterintoanalternativeacquisitionagreementwithrespecttoaSuperiorProposaland(b)theCompanyconcurrentlywiththeterminationoftheMergerAgreemententersintoanalternativeacquisitionagreementwithrespecttosuchSuperiorProposalinaccordancewiththeMergerAgreement,theCompanywillhavetherightnottosubmittheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactionstotheCompany'sshareholdersforapprovalattheextraordinarygeneralmeeting.

Indemnification; Directors' and Officers' Insurance

PursuanttotheMergerAgreement,ParentandMergerSubhaveagreedthat:

• Theindemnification,advancementandexculpationprovisionsofcertainindemnificationagreementsbyandamongtheCompanyanditsanditssubsidiaries'directorsandcertainexecutiveofficers,asineffectattheEffectiveTime,willsurvivetheMergerandmaynotbeamended,repealedorotherwisemodifiedforaperiodofsixyearsfromtheEffectiveTimeinanymannerthatwouldadverselyaffecttherightsthereunderofthecurrentorformerdirectorsorofficersoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiaries.

• ThememorandumandarticlesofassociationoftheSurvivingCompanyandeachofitssubsidiaries(orsuchdocumentsofanysuccessortothebusinessoftheSurvivingCompanyoranyofitssubsidiaries)willcontainprovisionsnolessfavorabletothedirectors,officersoremployeesoftheCompanywithrespecttoexculpationandindemnificationofliabilityandadvancementofexpensesthanaresetforthinthememorandumandarticlesofassociationoftheCompanyandeachofitssubsidiariesasineffectonthedateoftheMergerAgreement,whichprovisionswillnotbeamended,repealedorotherwisemodifiedforaperiodofsixyearsfromtheEffectiveTimeinanymannerthatwouldaffectadverselytherightsthereunderofindividualswho,atorpriortotheEffectiveTime,wereorhadbeendirectors,officers,employees,fiduciariesoragentsoftheCompany,unlesssuchmodificationisrequiredbylaw.

• TheSurvivingCompanywill,andParentwillcausetheSurvivingCompanyto,maintainineffectforsixyearsfromtheEffectiveTimethecurrentdirectors'andofficers'liabilityinsurancepoliciesmaintainedbytheCompanywithrespecttomattersoccurringpriortotheEffectiveTimeonterms,conditions,retentionsandlimitsofliabilitynolessfavorablethantheexistinginsurancefromaninsurancecarrierwiththesameorbettercreditratingastheCompany'scurrentinsurancecarrierwithrespecttoitsdirectors'andofficers'liabilityinsurancepolicies;providedthattheSurvivingCompanywillnotberequiredtoexpendinanyoneyearanamountinexcessof300%ofthecurrentannualpremiumpaidbytheCompanyforsuchinsurance.Iftheannualpremiumforsuchinsuranceexceeds300%ofthecurrentannualpremiumpaidbytheCompanyforsuchinsurance,theSurvivingCompanymustobtainapolicywiththegreatestcoverageforacostnotexceedingsuchamount.Inthealternative,theCompanymayand,atParent'srequest,theCompanywill,purchaseasix-year"tail"prepaidpolicypriortotheEffectiveTimeonterms,conditions,retentionsandlimitsofliabilitynolessadvantageoustotheindemnifiedpartiesthantheexistingdirectors'andofficers'liabilityinsurancemaintainedbytheCompany.Ifa"tail"prepaidpolicyhasbeenobtainedbytheCompanypriortotheClosing,the

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SurvivingCompanywill(andParentwillcausetheSurvivingCompanyto)maintainthepolicyinfullforceandeffect,andcontinuetohonortheobligationsthereunder.

• FromandaftertheEffectiveTime,theSurvivingCompanywill(andParentwillcausetheSurvivingCompanyto)indemnifyandholdharmlesstheindemnifiedpartiesagainstcertainkindsofliabilitiesarisingoutof,relatingtoorinconnectionwith(i)thefactthatsuchpartyisorwasadirector,officeroremployeeoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiaries,or(ii)anyactsoromissionsoccurringorallegedtohaveoccurredpriortoorattheEffectiveTimetotheextentprovidedundertheCompany'soritssubsidiaries'organizationalandgoverningdocumentsoragreementsineffectonthedateoftheMergerAgreement(iii)actsoromissionsorallegedactsoromissionsinsuchpersons'officialcapacityasanofficer,directororotherfiduciaryintheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesifsuchservicewasattherequestorforthebenefitoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiaries(regardlessofwhethersuchactoromissionorallegedactoromissionoccurredpriorto,atoraftertheEffectiveTime)and(iv)anyoftheTransactions;provided,thatsuchindemnificationshallbesubjecttoanylimitationimposedfromtimetotimeunderapplicableLaw.

Financing

AsofthedateoftheMergerAgreement,ParentdeliveredtotheCompanycopiesof(i)executedDebtCommitmentLettersandrelatedfeelettersfromthefinancialinstitutionsnamedthereinconfirmingtheirrespectivecommitments,subjecttothetermsandconditionsthereof,toprovideorcausetobeprovidedtherespectivedebtamountssetforththereininconnectionwiththeTransactions(the"DebtFinancing"),(ii)theexecutedPreferredEquityCommitmentLetterfromthepurchasersnamedtherein(togetherwiththeDebtCommitmentLetters,the"ExternalFinancingCommitments"),confirmingtheirrespectivecommitments,subjecttothetermsandconditionsthereof,toinvestdirectlyorindirectlyinMergerSubtherespectivecashamountssetforththereininconnectionwiththeTransactions(the"PreferredEquityFinancing"andtogetherwiththe"DebtFinancing",the"ExternalFinancing"),and(iii)executedEquityCommitmentLetters(togetherwiththeExternalFinancingCommitmentsand/or,ifapplicabletheAlternativeFinancingDocuments(asdefinedbelow),the"FinancingDocuments")pursuanttowhicheachoftheSponsorshascommittedtopurchase,orcausethepurchaseof,forcash,subjecttothetermsandconditionsthereof,equitysecuritiesofHoldco,uptotheaggregateamountsetforththerein(the"EquityFinancing"and,togetherwiththeExternalFinancingand/or,ifapplicable,theAlternativeFinancing,the"Financing").

EachofParentandMergerSubhasagreedthatitwilluseitscommerciallyreasonableeffortsandcauseitscontrolledaffiliatestousecommerciallyreasonableefforts,totake,orcausetobetaken,allactionsnecessaryorreasonablyadvisabletoobtainthefinancingfortheMergercontemplatedbytheFinancingDocumentsonorpriortotheclosingdateoftheMerger,includingwithrespecttothefollowing:(i)obtaintheExternalFinancingonthetermsandconditionsdescribedintheExternalFinancingCommitmentsoronothertermsnolessfavorableinanymaterialrespect,inaggregate,toParentandMergerSubthanthosedescribedintheExternalFinancingCommitments,(ii)complywithandmaintainineffecttheExternalFinancingCommitmentsuntiltheTransactionsareconsummated,(iii)negotiateandenterintoDefinitiveDebtDocuments(asdefinedbelow)nolaterthantheClosingonthetermsandconditionssetforthintheDebtCommitmentLetters(includingany"marketflex"provisionsinanyFeeLetter)and(iv)satisfy,orcausetobesatisfied(orobtainingthewaiverof),onatimelybasisallconditionstotheclosingoftheMergerandfundingundertheExternalFinancingCommitmentsapplicabletoParentand/orMergerSubthatarewithintheircontrol;providedthatParentandMergerSubmayamend,supplement,waiveormodifytheExternalFinancingCommitmentsoranyDefinitiveDebtDocument,and/orelecttoreplacealloranyportionoftheExternalFinancingwithalternativefinancing(the"AlternativeFinancing"),ineachcasesolongas(i)theaggregateproceedsoftheExternalFinancing(asamended,supplemented,waivedormodified)and/orany

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AlternativeFinancing,togetherwiththeaggregateproceedsoftheEquityFinancing,willbesufficientforParentandtheSurvivingCompanytopay(A)theMergerConsiderationand(B)anyotheramountsrequiredtobepaidbyParentorMergerSubontheclosingdateoftheMergerinconnectionwiththeconsummationoftheTransactionsand(ii)suchamendmentormodificationorthealternativedebtfinancingwouldnotimposenew,additionalorexpandedconditionswhencomparedtotheapplicableExternalFinancingCommitments(asineffectonthedateoftheMergerAgreement)thatwouldprevent,materiallydelayormateriallyimpedeorimpairtheabilityofParentandMergerSubtoconsummatetheTransactionsand(C)suchamendmentormodificationortheAlternativeFinancingwouldnotadverselyimpacttheabilityofParenttoenforceitsrightsagainsttheotherpartiestoanyDebtCommitmentLetter,theFeeLetteroranyDefinitiveDebtDocumententeredintoinconnectiontherewith.UpontheCompany'sreasonablerequest,ParentwillkeepCompanyreasonablyinformedofdevelopmentsinrespectofthefinancingprocess.Withoutlimitingthegeneralityoftheforegoing,ParentwillgivetheCompanyreasonablypromptnotice(anyinanyevent,withinthreebusinessdays)of(A)thereceiptordeliverybyParentorMergerSubofanywrittennoticeorotherwrittencommunication,ineachcasefromanyPersonpartytotheExternalFinancingCommitments(oranyaffiliateofsuchPerson)withrespecttoanyactualterminationorrepudiationinwritingbyanyfinancingsourcepartytotheExternalFinancingCommitmentswithrespecttotheobligationtofundtheExternalFinancingoranywrittennoticeastoamaterialbreachordisputerelatedtotheFinancingor(B)theexpirationorterminationpriortoclosingdateoftheMergerforanyreasonoftheExternalFinancingCommitments,theEquityCommitmentLetter,oranyDefinitiveDebtDocumententeredintoinconnectiontherewith(orifanyPersonpartytheretoattemptsorpurportsinwritingtoterminatetheExternalFinancingCommitments,theEquityCommitmentLetter,oranydefinitiveagreementsenteredintoinconnectiontherewith,whetherornotsuchattemptedorpurportedterminationisvalid).Inconnectionwithanynoticethereof,ParentshallpromptlyprovideinformationreasonablyrequestedbytheCompanyrelatingtoanycircumstancereferredtoin(A)or(B)oftheimmediatelyprecedingsentence.ParentshalldelivertotheCompanytrueandcompletecopiesofallcontractsorotherarrangementspursuanttowhichanyalternativesourceshavecommittedtoprovideAlternativeFinancing(the"AlternativeFinancingDocuments")aspromptlyaspracticableafterexecutionthereof.IntheeventanyportionoftheExternalFinancingbecomesunavailableonthetermsandconditionscontemplatedintheExternalFinancingCommitments,(i)ParentisrequiredtonotifytheCompanypromptlyand(ii)ParentandMergerSubshallusetheircommerciallyreasonableeffortstoobtainAlternativeFinancingfromalternativesourcesinanamountsufficienttoconsummatetheTransactions,includingtheMerger,whichAlternativeFinancingshallcomplywith(A)and(C)ofthisparagraph.

TheCompanyhasagreedtoprovidetoParentandMergerSuballreasonablecooperationrequestedbyParentinconnectionwiththearrangementofthefinancingandtheTransactions,including:

• uponreasonablepriornoticeandatmutuallyagreedtimes,participatingin(includingreasonablepreparationfor)areasonablenumberofmeetings,conferencecalls,presentations,duediligencesessions,roadshows,sessionswithratingagenciesandothermeetings;

• assistinginthepreparationofofferingmemoranda,privateplacementmemoranda,bankinformationmemoranda,prospectuses,ratingagencypresentationsandsimilardocumentsandothermarketingdocumentsreasonablyrequestedbyParent,MergerSubortheirrespectiveRepresentativesinconnectionwiththeExternalFinancingand/orAlternativeFinancing;

• aspromptlyaspracticable,usingcommerciallyreasonableeffortstofurnishtoParent,MergerSubandanyoftheirExternalFinancingand/orAlternativeFinancingsourceswiththeRequiredInformationandanyothercustomaryfinancialandotherpertinentinformationregardingtheCompanyanditssubsidiariesthatiscustomarilyincludedininformationmemorandaorothercustomarymarketingdocumentsusedtosyndicatecreditfacilitiesofthetypetobeincludedin

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theFinancingortheAlternativeFinancingasmaybereasonablyrequestedbyParentorMergerSub;

• (A)totheextentnotprohibitedbyapplicableLawsorcontracts,usingcommerciallyreasonableeffortstofacilitatethegrantingofguarantyand/orsecurityorpledgingofcollateraland(B)usingcommerciallyreasonableeffortstoexecuteanddeliveranycreditagreements,guarantees,pledgeandsecuritydocuments,commitmentletters,certificatesandotherdefinitivefinancingdocuments(the"DefinitiveDebtDocuments");

• usingcommerciallyreasonableeffortstofurnishParent,MergerSubandtheirrespectiveRepresentatives,aswellasanyprospectivelendersinvolvedintheExternalFinancingand/orAlternativeFinancing,promptlywithalldocumentationandotherinformationrequiredwithrespecttotheExternalFinancingand/orAlternativeFinancingunderapplicable"knowyourcustomer"andanti-moneylaunderingrulesandregulationstotheextent,andas,requiredbytheExternalFinancingCommitments,subjecttothetermsofconfidentialityagreementsbetweentheCompanyandeachSponsororsourcesofFinancing;

• cooperatinginsatisfyingtheconditionsprecedentsetforthintheDebtCommitmentLettersoranyDefinitiveDebtDocumenttotheextentwithintheircontrol;

• obtainingacertificateofthechieffinancialofficer(orpersonthatwillperformsimilarfunctionsoftheGroupCompaniesfollowingtheClosing)withrespecttosolvencymattersintheformrequiredbytheDebtCommitmentLetters;

• arrangingforcustomarypayoffletters,lienterminationsandinstrumentsofdischargetobedeliveredatorpriortoClosingrelatingtoallIndebtednesstobepaidoff,dischargedandterminatedontheclosingdateoftheMerger.

Parentwillwithin30daysafterwrittenrequestbytheCompanyoritsrepresentative,subjecttocertainexceptions,reimbursetheCompanyforallreasonableanddocumentedout-of-pocketexpensesincurredbytheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesoritsortheirrespectiverepresentativesinconnectionwithsuchcooperationorassistancerequestedbyParentaslistedintheprecedingparagraph,andwillindemnifyandholdharmlesstheCompany,itssubsidiariesandtheirrespectiverepresentativesfromandagainstanyandalldamagessufferedbyanyofthempriortotheClosinginconnectionwithanyassistancetakenbythemaslistedintheprecedingparagraph,except(x)totheextentsuchdamagesresultfromthegrossnegligence,willfulmisconductorbadfaithoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesoritsortheirrespectiverepresentativesor(y)withrespecttoanyhistoricalinformationprovidedbytheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesoritsortheirrespectiverepresentatives..

Agreement to Use Reasonable Best Efforts

ThepartiestotheMergerAgreementhaveagreedtocoordinatewithoneanotherandusereasonablebesteffortstotakeallappropriateactionsanddoallthingsnecessary,properoradvisabletoconsummateandmakeeffectivetheTransactions(includingcausetheexpirationorterminationoftheapplicablewaitingperiods,orreceiptofrequiredauthorizations,asapplicable,underallapplicableantitrustlawsassoonaspossible);providedthatnopartywillberequiredtotakeanyactionifsuchactionwouldresultinormaybereasonablylikelytoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect.

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Certain Additional Covenants

PursuanttothetermsoftheMergerAgreement,theCompany,ParentandMergerSubhaveagreedtocertainadditionalcovenantsrelatedtothefollowing:

• thefilingofthisproxystatementandtheSchedule13E-3withtheSEC(andcooperationinresponsetoanycommentsfromtheSEC);

• accessbyParentanditsauthorizedrepresentativestotheoffices,properties,booksandrecordsoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesandotherinformationbetweenthedateoftheMergerAgreementandtheearlieroftheEffectiveTimeandterminationoftheMergerAgreement(subjecttoallapplicablelegalorcontractualobligationsandrestrictions);

• notificationofcertainevents;

• forMergerSubtoperformitsobligationsundertheMergerAgreementandtoconsummatetheTransactions;

• participationinthedefenseandsettlementofanyshareholderlitigationrelatingtotheMergerAgreementortheTransactions;

• thepromptdeliverytoParentoftheresignationofthedirectorsoftheCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesdesignatedbyParent;

• consultationwithrespecttopressreleasesandotherpublicannouncementsrelatingtotheMergerAgreementandtheTransactions;

• delistingbytheSurvivingCompanyfromtheNYSEandthederegistrationoftheSharesundertheExchangeActaspromptlyaspracticableaftertheEffectiveTime;

• eliminationorminimizationoftheeffectsofcertaintakeoverstatutes;

• restrictionsonParent,MergerSubandtheBuyerGroupenteringintooramending,modifying,waivinganyprovisionof,withdrawing,terminating,orenteringintocontractswiththeBuyerGroupthatwouldpreventormateriallydelaytheabilityofParentorMergerSubtoconsummatetheTransactions,includingtheMergeroranycontractpursuanttowhichanymanagementmembers,directorsorshareholdersoftheCompany,oranyoftheirrespectiveaffiliatesreceivesanyconsiderationorothereconomicvaluefromanypersoninconnectionwiththetransactionsconsummatedbytheMergerAgreementthatisnotprovidedinexistingcontractsasofthedateoftheMergerAgreement;and

• provisionofcompensation,healthandwelfarebenefitsatsubstantiallycomparablelevelstocontinuingemployees.

Conditions to the Merger

TheconsummationoftheMergerissubjecttothesatisfactionofthefollowingconditions:

• theMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,beingauthorizedandapprovedattheextraordinarygeneralmeetingbytheaffirmativevoteofholdersofSharesrepresentingatleasttwo-thirdsoftheSharespresentandvotinginpersonorbyproxyasasingleclass;

• nogovernmentalauthorityofcompetentjurisdictionhavingenacted,issued,promulgated,enforcedorenteredanylaw,award,writ,injunction,determination,rule,regulation,judgment,decreeorexecutiveorder,whichisineffectandhasorwouldhavetheeffectofenjoining,restraining,prohibitingorotherwisemakingillegaltheconsummationoftheTransactions;and

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• certainspecifiedrequisiteregulatoryapprovalshavingbeenobtainedandbeinginfullforceandeffect.

TheobligationsofParentandMergerSubtocompletetheMergerarealsosubjecttothesatisfaction,orwaiverbyParentorMergerSub,ofthefollowingconditions:

• therepresentationsandwarrantiesoftheCompanyintheMergerAgreement(withoutgivingeffecttoanyqualificationsasto"materiality"or"CompanyMaterialAdverseEffect")beingtrueandcorrectinallrespectsasofthedateoftheMergerAgreementandasoftheclosingdateoftheMerger,asifmadeonandasofsuchdateandtime(otherthanrepresentationsandwarrantiesthatbytheirtermsaddressmattersonlyasofaspecifiedtime,whichmustbetrueandcorrectonlyasofsuchtime),exceptwherethefailuretobesotrueandcorrectdoesnotconstituteaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect;providedthat(a)forcertainrepresentationsandwarrantiesoftheCompany,suchrepresentationsandwarrantiesmustbetrueandcorrectinallrespectsexceptfordeminimisinaccuraciesasofthedateoftheMergerAgreementandasoftheclosingdateoftheMerger,asifmadeonandasofsuchdateandtime(otherthanrepresentationsandwarrantiesthatbytheirtermsaddressmattersonlyasofaspecifiedtime,whichmustbetrueandcorrectonlyasofsuchtime)and(b)forcertainrepresentationsandwarrantiesoftheCompany,suchrepresentationsandwarrantiesmustbetrueandcorrectinallrespectsasofthedateoftheMergerAgreementandasoftheclosingdateoftheMerger,asifmadeonandasofsuchdateandtime(otherthanrepresentationsandwarrantiesthatbytheirtermsaddressmattersonlyasofaspecifiedtime,whichmustbetrueandcorrectonlyasofsuchtime);

• theCompanyhavingperformedorcompliedwith,inallmaterialrespects,allagreementsandcovenantsrequiredbytheMergerAgreementtobeperformedorcompliedwithbyitonorpriortotheclosingdateoftheMerger;

• theCompanyhavingdeliveredtoParentacertificatedatedtheclosingdateoftheMerger,signedbyaseniorexecutiveofficeroftheCompany,certifyingastothesatisfactionoftheimmediatelyprecedingconditions;and

• therenothavingbeenanyCompanyMaterialAdverseEffectsincethedateoftheMergerAgreementthatremainscontinuing.

TheobligationsoftheCompanytocompletetheMergeraresubjecttothesatisfaction,orwaiverbytheCompany,ofthefollowingconditions:

• therepresentationsandwarrantiesofParentandMergerSubintheMergerAgreement(withoutgivingeffecttoanyqualificationsasto"materiality")beingtrueandcorrectinallrespectsasofthedateoftheMergerAgreementandasoftheclosingdateoftheMerger,asifmadeonandasofsuchdateandtime(otherthanrepresentationsandwarrantiesthatbytheirtermsaddressmattersonlyasofaspecifiedtime,whichmustbetrueandcorrectonlyasofsuchtime),exceptwheresuchfailure,individuallyorintheaggregate,havenot,andwouldnotreasonablybeexpectedto,prevent,materiallydelaytheconsummationoftheTransactionsormateriallyimpedeorimpairtheabilityofParentandMergerSubtoconsummatetheTransactions,includingtheMerger;

• eachofParentandMergerSubhavingperformedorcompliedwith,inallmaterialrespects,allagreementsandcovenantsrequiredbytheMergerAgreementtobeperformedorcompliedwithbyitonorpriortotheclosingdateoftheMerger;and

• ParenthavingdeliveredtotheCompanyacertificatedatedtheclosingdateoftheMerger,signedbyadirectororexecutiveofficerofParent,certifyingastothesatisfactionoftheimmediatelyprecedingconditions.

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Termination of the Merger Agreement

TheMergerAgreementmaybeterminatedatanytimepriortotheEffectiveTime:

(a) bymutualwrittenconsentoftheCompanyandParentwiththeapprovaloftheirrespectiveboardsofdirectors(andinthecaseoftheCompany,actingonlyupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee);

(b) byeithertheCompany(actingonlyupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee)orParent(providedthatthisterminationrightisnotavailabletoeithertheCompanyorParenttotheextentsuchparty'sfailuretofulfillanyofitsobligationsundertheMergerAgreement(orotherbreachthereof)hasbeenamaterialcauseof,orresultedin,thefailureofanyapplicableconditiontotheMergerbeingsatisfiedorsuchrighttoterminate),if:

• theMergerisnotcompletedonorbeforeNovember30,2017(the"TerminationDate")(a"TerminationDateTerminationEvent");

• anygovernmentalauthorityofcompetentjurisdictionhavingenacted,issued,promulgated,enforcedorenteredanyfinalandnon-appealablelaw,award,writ,injunction,determination,rule,regulation,judgment,decreeorexecutiveorderortakenanyotherfinalandnon-appealableaction,thathastheeffectofmakingconsummationoftheMergerillegalorotherwiseprohibitingconsummationoftheMerger;or

(c) bytheCompany(actingonlyupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee),if:

• ParentorMergerSubhasbreachedanyofitsrepresentations,warranties,covenantsoragreementsundertheMergerAgreement,(i)suchthattheconditionstotheobligationsoftheCompanytocompletetheMergerwouldnotbesatisfiedand(ii)whichbreachisincapableofbeingcuredor,ifcapableofbeingcured,isnotcuredbyParentorMergerSub,asapplicable,within30daysfollowingreceiptofwrittennoticeofsuchbreachfromtheCompany(or,iftheTerminationDateislessthan30calendardaysfromthedateofreceiptofsuchnotice,bytheTerminationDate),providedthattheCompanyisnotinbreachofanyrepresentations,warranties,covenantsoragreementsthatwouldgiverisetothefailureofaconditiontotheobligationsofParentandMergerSubtocompletetheMerger(a"ParentandMergerSubBreachTerminationEvent");

• (i)alloftheconditionstotheobligationsofParentandMergerSubtocompletetheMergerhavebeensatisfied(otherthanthoseconditionsthatbytheirnaturearetobesatisfiedbyactionstakenattheClosing),(ii)theCompanyhasdeliveredtoParentanirrevocablewrittennoticeconfirmingthatalloftheconditionstotheobligationsoftheCompanytocompletetheMergerhavebeensatisfied(orthattheCompanyiswillingtowaiveanyunsatisfiedconditions)andthatitisready,willingandabletoconsummatetheClosingand(iii)ParentandMergerSubfailtocompletetheClosingwithinfivebusinessdaysfollowingthedateonwhichtheClosingshouldhaveoccurredpursuanttotheMergerAgreement(a"ParentandMergerSubFailuretoCloseTerminationEvent");

• priortoreceiptofshareholderauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,(i)theBoardhas,upontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee,authorizedtheCompanytoenterintoanalternativeacquisitionagreementwithrespecttoaSuperiorProposaland(ii)theCompanyconcurrentlywiththeterminationoftheMergerAgreemententersintoanalternativeacquisitionagreementwithrespecttosuchSuperiorProposal;providedthattheCompanywillnotbeentitledtoterminatetheMergerAgreementunlesstheCompanyhas(a)compliedinallrespectswiththe"no-shop"obligationsundertheMergerAgreement

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(otherthanimmaterialnon-compliancethatdoesnotadverselyaffectParentorMergerSub)and(b)paysinfulltheCompanyterminationfeepriortoorconcurrentlywithtakinganysuchaction(a"SuperiorProposalTerminationEvent");or

• failuretoobtaintheaffirmativevoteofholdersofSharesrepresentingatleasttwo-thirdsoftheSharespresentandvotinginpersonorbyproxyasasingleclasstoauthorizeandapprovetheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,attheextraordinarygeneralmeetingdulyconvenedandconcludedoranyadjournmentthereof(a"No-VoteTerminationEvent");

(d) byParent,if:

• theCompanyhasbreachedanyofitsrepresentations,warranties,covenantsoragreementsundertheMergerAgreement,(i)suchthattheconditionstotheobligationsofParentandMergerSubtocompletetheMergerwouldnotbesatisfiedand(ii)whichbreachisincapableofbeingcuredor,ifcapableofbeingcured,isnotcuredbytheCompanywithin30daysfollowingreceiptofwrittennoticeofsuchbreachfromParentorMergerSub(or,iftheTerminationDateislessthan30calendardaysfromthedateofreceiptofsuchnotice,bytheTerminationDate),providedthatParentandMergerSubarenotinmaterialbreachofanyrepresentations,warranties,agreements,covenantsoragreementsthatwouldgiverisetothefailureofaconditiontotheobligationsoftheCompanytocompletetheMerger(a"CompanyBreachTerminationEvent");or

• theBoardoranycommitteethereofhaseffectedaChangeintheCompanyRecommendation(a"ChangeintheCompanyRecommendationTerminationEvent").

Termination Fees

TheCompanyisrequiredtopayParenttheCompanyTerminationFee(asdefinedbelow)intheeventtheMergerAgreementisterminated:

• byeithertheCompanyorParentif(a)abonafideproposalorofferwithrespecttoaCompetingTransactionhasbeenmade,proposedorcommunicatedandnotwithdrawnafterthedateoftheMergerAgreementandpriortotheextraordinarygeneralmeeting(orpriortotheterminationoftheMergerAgreementiftherehasbeennoextraordinarygeneralmeeting),(b)followingtheoccurrenceofaneventdescribedintheprecedingclause(a),theCompanyorParentterminatestheMergerAgreementduetoaTerminationDateTerminationEventand(c)within12monthsaftersuchterminationoftheMergerAgreement,theCompanyoranyofitssubsidiariesconsummatesorentersintoadefinitiveagreementinconnectionwithanyCompetingTransactionbyathirdparty(providedthatallreferencesto"20%"inthedefinitionof"CompetingTransaction"undertheMergerAgreementwillbedeemedtobereferencesto"50%"inthissection);

• byParentpursuanttoa(a)CompanyBreachTerminationEventor(b)ChangeintheCompanyRecommendationTerminationEvent;or

• bytheCompanypursuanttoaSuperiorProposalTerminationEvent.

"CompanyTerminationFee"means(i)ifpayableinconnectionwithaterminationoftheMergerAgreementbytheCompanypursuanttoaSuperiorProposalTerminationEventonorpriortotheGo-ShopPeriodEndDate,anamountequaltoUS$34,580,000and(ii)ifpayableinanyothercircumstance,anamountequaltoUS$69,160,000.

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ParentisrequiredtopaytheCompanyaterminationfeeofUS$138,320,000intheeventtheMergerAgreementisterminated:

• bytheCompanypursuanttoaParentandMergerSubBreachTerminationEvent;or

• bytheCompanypursuanttoaParentandMergerSubFailuretoCloseTerminationEvent.

IntheeventthattheCompanyorParentfailstopaytheapplicableterminationfeewhendueandinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheMergerAgreement,theCompanyorParent,asthecasemaybe,isrequiredtoreimbursetheotherpartyforreasonablecostsandexpensesactuallyincurredoraccruedbytheotherparty(includingfeesandexpensesofcounsel)inconnectionwithcollectionofsuchunpaidterminationfee,togetherwithaccruedinterestonsuchunpaidterminationfee.

Fees and Expenses

WhetherornottheMergeriscompleted,allcostsandexpensesincurredinconnectionwiththeMergerAgreementandthetransactionscontemplatedtherebywillbepaidbythepartyincurringsuchcostsandexpensesexceptasotherwiseprovidedintheMergerAgreementandtheInterimInvestorsAgreement.

Modification or Amendment; Waiver of Conditions

TheMergerAgreementmaybeamendedbyaninstrumentinwritingsignedbythepartiestheretoatanytimepriortotheEffectiveTimewiththeapprovaloftheirrespectiveboardsofdirectors(orinthecaseoftheCompany,byoronbehalfoftheSpecialCommittee);providedthatafterauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,bytheCompany'sshareholders,noamendmentmaybemadethatwouldreducetheamountorchangethetypeofconsiderationintowhicheachSharewillbeconverteduponconsummationoftheMerger.

AtanytimepriortotheEffectiveTime,eachoftheparties(byactiontaken(a)withrespecttoParentandMergerSub,byoronbehalfoftheirrespectiveboardsofdirectorsand(b)withrespecttotheCompany,byactiontakenbyoronbehalfoftheBoard(uponrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee))totheMergerAgreementmay,byaninstrumentinwritingsignedbythepartyorpartiestobeboundthereby,(i)extendthetimefortheperformanceofanyobligationorotheractofanyotherpartytotheMergerAgreement,(ii)waiveanyinaccuracyintherepresentationsandwarrantiesofanyotherpartycontainedintheMergerAgreementorinanydocumentdeliveredpursuanttotheMergerAgreementand(iii)waivecompliancewithanyagreementofanyotherpartyoranyconditiontoitsobligationscontainedintheMergerAgreement.

Remedies and Limitations on Liabilities

ThepartiestotheMergerAgreementmaybeentitledtospecificperformanceofthetermsoftheMergerAgreement,includinganinjunctionorinjunctionstopreventbreachesoftheMergerAgreement,inadditiontoanyotherremedyatlaworequity.TheCompany'srighttoseekorobtainaninjunctionorinjunctions,orotherappropriateformofspecificperformanceorequitablerelief,ineachcasewithrespecttocausingtheequityfinancingfromtheSponsorstobefundedatanytimeortoeffecttheClosing,is,however,subjectto(i)alloftheconditionstoParent'sandMergerSub'sobligationstocompletetheMerger(otherthanthoseconditionsthatbytheirnaturearetobesatisfiedattheclosingoftheMerger)havingbeensatisfiedorwaived,(ii)ParentandMergerSubfailingtocompletetheClosingbythedateonwhichtheClosingshouldhaveoccurredpursuanttotheMergerAgreement,(iii)theExternalFinancing(oranyalternativefinancingaspermittedundertheMergerAgreement)havingbeenfundedorwillbefundedattheClosingiftheEquityFinancingisfundedattheClosinginaccordancewiththetermsthereofand(iv)theCompanyhavingirrevocablyconfirmedin

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writingthat(a)alloftheconditionstotheCompany'sobligationstocompletetheMergerhavebeensatisfiedorthatitiswillingtowaiveanyofsuchconditionsand(b)ifspecificperformanceisgrantedandtheEquityFinancingandExternalFinancingarefunded,thentheClosingwilloccur.InnoeventwilltheCompanybeentitledtospecificperformancetocauseParentand/orMergerSubtocausetheEquityFinancingtobefundedortoeffecttheClosingiftheExternalFinancing(or,ifapplicable,alternativefinancing)hasnotbeenfunded(orwillnotbefundedattheClosingeveniftheequityfinancingisfundedattheClosing).

Whilethepartiesmaypursuebothagrantofspecificperformanceandmonetarydamages,noneofthemwillbepermittedorentitledtoreceivebothagrantofspecificperformancethatresultsintheclosingoftheMergerandmonetarydamages.

ThemaximumaggregateliabilitiesofParentandMergerSub,ontheonehand,andtheCompany,ontheotherhand,formonetarydamagesinconnectionwiththeMergerAgreementarelimitedtoaterminationfeeofUS$138,320,000andtheCompanyTerminationFee,respectively,andreimbursementofcertainexpensesintheeventtheCompanyorParentfailstopaytheapplicableterminationfeewhendueandinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheMergerAgreement.

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PROVISIONS FOR UNAFFILIATED SECURITY HOLDERS

Noprovisionhasbeenmadeto(a)granttheCompany'sshareholdersaccesstocorporatefilesoftheCompanyandotherpartiestotheMergeroranyoftheirrespectiveaffiliatesor(b)toobtaincounselorappraisalservicesattheexpenseoftheCompanyoranyothersuchpartyoraffiliate.

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DISSENTERS' RIGHTS

ThefollowingisasummaryoftherightsofShareholderstodissentfromtheMergerandreceivepaymentofthefairvalueoftheirshares(referredtointhisproxystatementas"Dissenters'Rights").YoumustbearegisteredholderofSharesinordertoexercisetheserights.

TheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLawprovidesforarightofdissentingShareholderstobepaidapaymentofthefairvalueoftheirSharesupontheirdissentingtotheMergeriftheycomplywiththefollowingprocedure:

(a)TheShareholdermustgivewrittenobjectiontotheMergertotheCompanybeforethevoteontheMerger.SuchobjectionmustincludeastatementthattheShareholderproposestodemandpaymentforhissharesiftheMergerisauthorizedbythevote.

(b)Within20daysfollowingthedateonwhichtheMergerisapprovedbytheShareholders,theCompanymustgivewrittennoticeoftheapprovaltoeachShareholderwhomadeawrittenobjection.

(c)AShareholdermustwithin20daysfollowingthedateonwhichsuchnoticeisgivenbytheCompany,givetheCompanyawrittennoticeofhisintentiontodissent,stating(i)itsnameandaddress;(ii)thenumberandclassesofSharesinrespectofwhichitdissents(thismustbealltheSharesthatheholdsintheCompany);and(iii)ademandforpaymentofthefairvalueofhisShares.TheShareholderwillceasetohaveanyrightsofaShareholderuponthegivingofsuchnoticeofdissentexcepttherighttobepaidthefairvalueofitsShares(andtherighttoparticipateincourtproceedingstodeterminethefairvalueofitsSharesandtherighttoinstituteproceedingsonthegroundsthattheMergerisvoidorunlawful).

(d)Withinsevendaysfollowingthedateoftheexpirationoftheperiodsetoutinparagraph(c)aboveorwithinsevendaysfollowingthedateonwhichthePlanofMergerisfiledwiththeCaymanIslandsRegistrarofCompanies,whicheverislater,theCompanymustmakeawrittenoffertoeachdissentingShareholdertopurchasetheirSharesatapricethattheCompanydeterminesisthefairvalue,andiftheCompanyandtheShareholderagreeuponapricewithin30daysfollowingthedateonwhichtheofferwasmade,theCompanymustpaytheShareholdersuchamount.

(e)IftheCompanyandtheShareholderfailtoagreeuponapricewithinsuch30dayperiod,within20daysfollowingthedateonwhichsuch30dayperiodexpires,theCompanyshall(andanyShareholdermay)fileapetitionwiththeCourttodeterminethefairvalueandsuchpetitionmustbeaccompaniedbyaverifiedlistofthenamesandaddressesofthedissentingShareholderswithwhomagreementsastothefairvalueoftheirShareshavenotbeenreachedbytheCompany.TheCompanymustserveacopyofsuchpetitionontheotherparties.

Atthehearing,theCourthasthepowertodeterminethefairvalueoftheSharestogetherwithafairrateofinterest,ifany,tobepaidbytheCompanyupontheamountdeterminedtobethefairvalue.AnydissentingShareholderwhosenameappearsonthelistfiledbytheCompanymayparticipatefullyinallproceedingsuntilthedeterminationoffairvalueisreached.

ThecostsoftheproceedingmaybedeterminedbytheCourtandtaxeduponthepartiesastheCourtdeemsequitableinthecircumstances;anduponapplicationofadissentingShareholder,theCourtmayorderalloraportionoftheexpensesincurredbyanydissentingShareholderinconnectionwiththeproceeding,includingreasonableattorney'sfeesandthefeesandexpensesofexperts,tobechargedprorataagainstthevalueofalltheSharesthatarethesubjectoftheproceeding.

Theabovesummaryisnotacompletestatementofthelaw,andisqualifiedinitsentiretybythecompletetextofSection238oftheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw,acopyofwhichisattachedasAnnexCtothisproxystatement.IfyouarecontemplatingthepossibilityofexercisingyourDissenters'Rights,youshouldcarefullyreviewthetextofAnnexC,particularlytheproceduralstepsrequiredtoexerciseDissenters'Rights.TheseproceduresarecomplexandyoushouldconsultyourCaymanIslandslegalcounsel.IfyoudonotfullyandpreciselysatisfytherequirementsoftheCaymanIslandsCompaniesLaw,youmayloseyourDissenters'Rights.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ThefollowingsetsforthselectedhistoricalconsolidatedfinancialinformationoftheCompany.ThefinancialdatafortheyearsendedAugust31,2015and2016hasbeenderivedfromtheauditedfinancialstatementsfiledaspartoftheCompany'sannualreportonForm20-FforthefiscalyearendedAugust31,2016,asamendedbytheCompany'sreportonForm20-F/AfiledwiththeSEConJune9,2017.ThefinancialdataforthesixmonthsendedFebruary29,2016andFebruary28,2017hasbeenderivedfromtheunauditedfinancialstatementsincludedaspartoftheCompany'scurrentreportonForm6-KdatedApril27,2017.Theinformationsetforthbelowisnotnecessarilyindicativeoffutureresultsandshouldbereadinconjunctionwith(a)"Item5.OperatingandFinancialReviewandProspects"andtheconsolidatedfinancialstatements,relatednotesandotherfinancialinformationincludedintheCompany'sannualreportonForm20-FforthefiscalyearendedAugust31,2016,asamendedbytheCompany'sreportonForm20-F/AfiledwiththeSEConJune9,2017,and(b)theunauditedconsolidatedfinancialstatementsandotherfinancialinformationforthesixmonthsendedFebruary29,2016andFebruary28,2017includedintheCompany'scurrentreportonForm6-KdatedApril27,2017,bothofwhichareincorporatedintothisproxystatementbyreference.Pleasesee"WhereYouCanFindMoreInformation"foradescriptionofhowtoobtainacopyofsuchreports.

CondensedConsolidatedIncomeStatementData:

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August 31,

2015 August 31,

2016 February 29,

2016 February 28,

2017 (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data) Revenue 573.1 856.0 487.4 520.5Costofsales (355.8) (522.2) (293.0) (323.0)Gross profit 217.3 333.8 194.4 197.5Selling,generalandadministrativeexpenses (129.8) (192.7) (92.3) (102.2)Depreciation (0.7) (0.8) (0.4) (0.3)Amortization (13.9) (18.7) (9.2) (9.1)Impairment — (1.0) — —Othergains 12.4 13.4 5.3 18.3Exceptionalexpenses (18.8) (8.8) (4.9) (1.3)Total expenses (150.8) (208.6) (101.5) (94.6)Operating profit 66.5 125.2 92.9 102.9Financeincome 2.4 2.3 1.7 1.9Financeexpense (48.7) (65.9) (26.8) (28.5)Net finance expense (46.3) (63.6) (25.1) (26.6)Profitbeforeincometax 20.2 61.6 67.8 76.3Incometaxexpense (12.5) (12.4) (14.1) (17.5)Profit for the period 7.7 49.2 53.7 58.8

Profit attributable to: —Ownersoftheparent 6.5 47.1 52.8 57.7—Non-controllinginterest 1.2 2.1 0.9 1.1Profit for the period 7.7 49.2 53.7 58.8Earningsperordinaryshare(1)(inU.S.dollars) Basic 0.07 0.45 0.51 0.55Diluted 0.07 0.45 0.51 0.55

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dilutedweightedaverageordinarysharesoutstandingwere99.4millionand99.5million,respectively.FortheyearendedAugust31,2016,thebasicanddilutedweightedaverageSharesoutstandingwere104.1millionand104.1million,respectively.ForthesixmonthsendedFebruary29,2016thebasicanddilutedweightedaverageSharesoutstandingwere104.1millionShares.ForthesixmonthsendedFebruary28,2017thebasicanddilutedweightedaverageSharesoutstandingwere104.1millionand105.6millionShares,respectively.

As of

August 31, 2016 As of

February 28, 2017 (in millions of U.S. dollars) Non-current assets Property,plantandequipment 328.5 325.8Intangibleassets 1,365.4 1,333.6Investmentsinjointventuresandassociates 0.5 0.4Derivativefinancialinstruments — 4.0Tradeandotherreceivables 42.0 42.6Deferredleaseexpense 30.6 29.8Deferredtaxassets 79.0 75.6

1,846.0 1,811.8

Current assets Currenttaxassets 3.4 4.6Inventories 4.3 3.3Derivativefinancialinstruments — 2.4Tradeandotherreceivables 132.5 107.1Deferredleaseexpense 1.7 2.3Cashandcashequivalents(excludingbankoverdrafts) 371.9 225.7

513.8 345.4Assetsheldforsale 8.3 —

Total assets 2,368.1 2,157.2

Current liabilities Tradeandotherpayables (140.3) (138.0)Interest-bearingloansandborrowings (5.0) (41.3)Financeleaseliabilities (1.2) (1.2)Deferredrevenue (550.0) (292.7)Deferredgain (0.2) (0.2)Provisionsforotherliabilitiesandcharges (0.0) —Currenttaxliabilities (4.5) (12.3)

(701.2) (485.7)Non-current liabilities Interest-bearingloansandborrowings (1,058.2) (1,050.0)Derivativefinancialinstruments (25.2) (26.8)Financeleaseliabilities (63.3) (61.3)Otherpayables (49.1) (49.5)

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Ratioofearningstofixedcharges:

BookValueperShare:

NoproformadatagivingeffecttotheMergerhasbeenprovided.TheCompanydoesnotbelievethatsuchinformationismaterialtoshareholdersinevaluatingtheMergerbecause(i)theMergerConsiderationisall-cashand(ii)iftheMergeriscompleted,theShareswillceasetobepubliclytraded.

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August 31, 2016 As of

February 28, 2017 (in millions of U.S. dollars) Deferredrevenue (8.0) (8.7)Deferredgain (12.1) (11.7)Retirementbenefitobligations (48.9) (37.3)Deferredtaxliabilities (110.2) (107.6)

(1,375.0) (1,352.9)Total liabilities (2,076.2) (1,838.6)Net assets 291.9 318.6

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent Sharecapital 1.0 1.0Sharepremium 736.0 736.2Otherreserves 6.9 6.9Currencytranslationreserve (91.7) (133.2)Shareholderdeficit (365.7) (297.5)

286.5 313.4

Non-controllinginterest 5.4 5.2Total Equity 291.9 318.6

Year Ended Six Months Ended

August 31,

2015 August 31,

2016 February 29,

2016 February 28,

2017

Ratioofearningstofixedcharges(1) 1.3 1.6 2.5 2.6

(1) Forpurposesofcomputingtheratioofearningstofixedcharges,"earnings"consistofprofitbeforeincometaxplusfixedcharges.Fixedchargesincludes(a)anadjustmentforunrealizedforeignexchangegainarisingfromtherevaluationoftheCHF200.0millionseniorsecurednotestoU.S.dollarsand(b)one-thirdofrentalexpenserelatingtooperatingleasesasanapproximationoftheinterestfactor.

February 28,

2017 (in U.S. dollars)

Bookvaluepershare(1) Basic (0.01)Diluted (0.01)

(1) Representstotalassetslesstotalliabilities,excludinggoodwillandotherintangibleassets,andexcludingnon-controllinginterest.Basicanddilutedweightedaverageordinarysharesoutstandingwere104.1millionand105.7millionordinaryshares,respectively,forthethreemonthsendedFebruary28,2017.

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TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES

Purchases By the Company

TheCompanydidnotrepurchaseanySharesinthepasttwoyears.

Prior Public Offerings

OnJune25,2015,theCompanyissued5,260,000SharesatUS$24.00perShare,raisinggrossproceedsofUS$126.2million,inaregistered,underwrittenpublicoffering.

Buyer Group Transactions

DuringthequarterendedMarch31,2016,PremierEducationpurchased1,692,579SharesatanaveragepurchasepriceofapproximatelyUS$17.78perShare(excludingcommissions)pursuanttoastockpurchaseplanthatcomplieswithRule10b5-1oftheExchangeAct.ThepurchasepriceperSharerangedfromapproximatelyUS$15.84toUS$19.40(excludingcommissions).

ConcurrentlywiththeexecutionanddeliveryoftheMergerAgreement,PremierEducationandParententeredintotheShareSaleandSupportAgreement,pursuanttowhichtheyhaveagreed,amongotherthingsandsubjecttothetermsandconditionstherein,thatParentwillpurchasePremierEducation's69,613,389SharesatapriceperShareequaltotheMergerConsiderationimmediatelypriortotheclosingoftheMerger.

Transactions in Prior 60 Days

NicolaDugganRedfern,ourGroupHumanResourcesDirector,sold20,000SharesonApril24,2017atanaveragepriceofUS$27.43perShareand16,000SharesonApril25,2017atanaveragepriceofUS$32.50perShare.Thesalesoccurredinbrokers'transactionspursuanttoaRule10b5-1tradingplanenteredintoinMay2016.

ExceptasdescribedaboveandotherthantheMergerAgreementandtheagreementsenteredintoinconnectionwiththeMergerAgreement,includingtheShareSaleandSupportAgreement,theInterimInvestorsAgreement,theLimitedGuarantees,theDebtCommitmentLetters,thePreferredEquityCommitmentLetterandtheEquityCommitmentLetters,therehavebeennotransactionsinSharesduringtheprior60daysbytheCompany,anyoftheCompany'sofficersordirectors,theAcquisitionEntities,theSponsorsoranyotherpersonwithrespecttowhichdisclosureisprovidedinAnnexForanyassociateormajority-ownedsubsidiaryoftheforegoing.

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY

ThefollowingtablesetsforthinformationwithrespecttothebeneficialownershipofourSharesasofthedateofthisproxystatement,by:

• eachofourdirectorsandexecutiveofficers;and

• eachpersonknowntoustoownbeneficiallymorethan5%ofourShares.

BeneficialownershipisdeterminedinaccordancewiththerulesandregulationsoftheSEC.IncomputingthenumberofSharesbeneficiallyownedbyapersonandthepercentageownershipofthatperson,wehaveincludedSharesthatthepersonhastherighttoacquirewithin60daysofthedateofthisproxystatementincludingthroughtheexerciseofanyoption,warrantorotherrightortheconversionofanyothersecurity.TheseShares,however,arenotincludedinthecomputationofthepercentageownershipofanyotherperson.

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Owned Number % Directors and Executive Officers: AndrewFitzmaurice 2,115,830 2.0GraemeHalder * *AlanKelsey * *JackHennessy — —KosmasKalliarekos — —CarlosWatson * *NicholasBaird * *LouisT.Hsieh — —PhilippeLagger * *NicolaDugganRedfern * *Alldirectorsandexecutiveofficersasagroup 2,859,062 2.7

Principal Shareholders: PremierEducationHoldingsLtd(1) 69,613,389 66.9BaronCapitalGroup,Inc.(2) 6,851,485 6.6

* Lessthan1%ofourtotaloutstandingShares

(1) TheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundIII("FundIII")andTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundIV("FundIV")andcertainaffiliatesholdapproximately96%ofthesharesinPremierEducationHoldings.ThegeneralpartnerofFundIIIisBaringPrivateEquityAsiaGPIII,L.P.("FundIIIGP").ThegeneralpartnerofFundIIIGPisBaringPrivateEquityAsiaGPIIILimited("FundIIILimited").ThegeneralpartnerofFundIVandsuchaffiliatesisBaringPrivateEquityAsiaGPIV,L.P.("FundIVGP").ThegeneralpartnerofFundIVGPisBaringPrivateEquityAsiaGPIVLimited("FundIVLimited").AsthesoleshareholderofFundIIILimitedandFundIVLimited,JeanEricSalatamaybedeemedtohavevotinganddispositivepowerwithrespecttotheSharesbeneficiallyownedbyFundIVanditsaffiliates,butdisclaimsbeneficialownershipofsuchShares.TheaddressofFundIIIGP,FundIVGP,FundIIILimited,FundIVLimitedandJeanEricSalataisc/oMaplesCorporateServicesLimited,390GTUglandHouse,SouthChurchStreet,Georgetown,GrandCayman,CaymanIslands.

(2) Heldasto6,613,152SharesbyBAMCOINC.,6,851,485SharesbyBaronCapitalGroup,Inc.,238,333SharesbyBaronCapitalManagement,Inc.,6,851,485SharesbyRonaldBaron.BAMCOINC.andBaronCapitalManagement,Inc.aresubsidiariesofBaronCapitalGroup,Inc.RonaldBaronownsacontrollinginterestinBaronCapitalGroup,Inc.Thebusinessaddressofeachoftheforegoingis767FifthAvenue,49thFloor,NewYork,NewYork10153.WehavefurnishedtheinformationaboutthebeneficialownershipofthesepersonsbasedontheirjointSchedule13-G(AmendmentNo.2)filedwiththeSEConFebruary14,2017.

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FUTURE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS

IftheMergeriscompleted,wewillnothavepublicshareholdersandtherewillbenopublicparticipantsinanyfutureshareholders'meeting.

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certainstatementsinthisproxystatement,thedocumentsattachedheretoandthedocumentsincorporatedbyreferenceinthisproxystatementareforward-lookingstatementsbasedonestimatesandassumptions.Theseincludestatementsastosuchthingsasourfinancialcondition,resultsofoperations,plans,objectives,futureperformanceandbusiness,aswellasforward-lookingstatementsrelatingtotheMerger.Suchforward-lookingstatementsarebasedonfactsandconditionsastheyexistatthetimesuchstatementsaremade.Forward-lookingstatementsarealsobasedoncurrentexpectations,estimatesandprojectionsaboutourbusinessandtheMerger,theaccuratepredictionofwhichmaybedifficultandinvolvetheassessmentofeventsbeyondourcontrol.Theforward-lookingstatementsarefurtherbasedonassumptionsmadebymanagement.Forward-lookingstatementscanbeidentifiedbyforward-lookinglanguage,includingwordssuchas"believes,""anticipates,""expects,""estimates,""intends,""may,""plans,""predicts,""projects,""will,""would"andsimilarexpressions,orthenegativeofthesewords.Thesestatementsarenotguaranteesoftheunderlyingexpectationsorfutureperformanceandinvolverisksanduncertaintiesthataredifficulttopredict.Readersofthisproxystatementarecautionedtoconsidertheserisksanduncertaintiesandnottoplaceunduerelianceonanyforward-lookingstatements.

Thefollowingfactors,amongothers,couldcauseactualresultsormattersrelatedtotheMergertodiffermateriallyfromwhatisexpressedorforecastedintheforward-lookingstatements:

• thesatisfactionoftheconditionstocompletionoftheMerger,includingtheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreementbyourshareholders;

• theoccurrenceofanyevent,changeorothercircumstancethatcouldgiverisetotheterminationoftheMergerAgreement;

• theinabilitytocompletetheMergerduetothefailuretoobtainshareholderapprovalfortheMergerorthefailuretosatisfyotherconditionstocompletionoftheMerger;

• thefailuretoobtainanynecessaryfinancingarrangementssetforthintheEquityCommitmentLetters,thePreferredEquityCommitmentLetterortheDebtCommitmentLettersdeliveredpursuanttotheMergerAgreement;

• theeffectoftheannouncementorpendencyoftheMergeronourbusinessrelationships,operatingresultsandbusinessgenerally;

• theriskthattheMergermaynotbecompletedinatimelymanneroratall,whichmayadverselyaffectourbusinessandthepricesofourShares;

• thepotentialadverseeffectonourbusiness,propertiesandoperationsbecauseofcertaincovenantsweagreedtointheMergerAgreement;

• diversionofourmanagement'sattentionduringthependencyoftheMergerfromourongoingbusinessoperations;

• theamountofthecosts,fees,expensesandchargesrelatedtotheMergerandtheactualtermsofthefinancingsthatwillbeobtainedfortheMerger;

• theoutcomeofanylegalproceedings,regulatoryproceedingsorenforcementmattersthatmaybeinstitutedagainstusandothersrelatingtotheMergeroranyothermatters;and

• otherrisksdetailedinourfilingswiththeSEC,includingtheinformationsetforthunderthecaption"Item3.KeyInformation—D.RiskFactors"inourAnnualReportonForm20-FfortheyearendedAugust31,2016,asamendedbyourreportonForm20-F/AfiledwiththeSEConJune9,2017.Pleasesee"WhereYouCanFindMoreInformation"beginningonpage107foradditionalinformation.

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Furthermore,theforward-lookingstatementsdonotreflectthepotentialimpactofanyfutureacquisitions,mergers,dispositions,jointventures,collaborations,dividendsorinvestmentsmadebytheparties.Webelievethattheassumptionsonwhichourforward-lookingstatementsarebasedarereasonable.However,manyofthefactorsthatwilldetermineourfutureresultsarebeyondourabilitytocontrolorpredictandwecannotguaranteeanyfutureresults,levelsofactivity,performanceorachievements.Wecannotassureyouthattheactualresultsordevelopmentsweanticipatewillberealizedor,ifrealized,thattheywillhavetheexpectedeffectsonourbusinessoroperations.Inlightofthesignificantuncertaintiesinherentintheforward-lookingstatements,readersshouldnotplaceunduerelianceonforward-lookingstatements,whichspeakonlyasofthedateonwhichthestatementsweremadeanditshouldnotbeassumedthatthestatementsremainaccurateasofanyfuturedate.Allsubsequentwrittenandoralforward-lookingstatementsconcerningtheMergerorothermattersaddressedinthisproxystatementandattributabletousoranypersonactingonourbehalfareexpresslyqualifiedintheirentiretybythecautionarystatementscontainedorreferredtointhissection.Further,forward-lookingstatementsspeakonlyasofthedatetheyaremadeand,exceptasrequiredbyapplicablelaworregulation,weundertakenoobligationtoupdatetheseforward-lookingstatementstoreflectfutureeventsorcircumstances.

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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

WearesubjecttothereportingrequirementsoftheSecuritiesExchangeActof1934,asamended,applicabletoforeignprivateissuersandwefileorfurnishourannualandcurrentreportsandotherinformationwiththeSEC.YoumayreadandcopythesereportsandotherinformationattheSEC'sPublicReferenceRoomat100FStreetNE,Washington,D.C.20549atprescribedrates.InformationontheoperationofthePublicReferenceRoommaybeobtainedbycallingtheSECat1-800-SEC-0330.TheinformationwefileorfurnishisalsoavailablefreeofchargeontheSEC'swebsiteathttp://www.sec.gov.

YoualsomayobtainfreecopiesofthedocumentstheCompanyfileswiththeSECbygoingtothe"InvestorRelations"sectionofourwebsiteatwww.nordangliaeducation.com.Ourwebsiteaddressisprovidedasaninactivetextualreferenceonly.Theinformationprovidedonourwebsiteisnotpartofthisproxystatement,andthereforeisnotincorporatedbyreference.

BecausetheMergerisagoingprivatetransaction,theCompanyandtheBuyerGrouphavefiledwiththeSECatransactionstatementonSchedule13E-3withrespecttotheMerger.TheSchedule13E-3,includinganyamendmentsandexhibitsfiledorincorporatedbyreferencetherein,isavailableforinspectionassetforthabove.TheSchedule13E-3willbeamendedtoreportpromptlyanymaterialchangesintheinformationsetforthinthemostrecentSchedule13E-3filedwiththeSEC.

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Annex A

Agreement and Plan of Merger

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EXECUTIONVERSION

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

among

BACH FINANCE LIMITED,

BACH ACQUISITIONS LIMITED

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NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION, INC.

Dated as of April 25, 2017

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Section1.01.TheMerger

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Section1.02. Closing;ClosingDate A-7Section1.03. EffectiveTime A-7Section1.04. EffectsoftheMerger A-7Section1.05. MemorandumandArticlesofAssociationofSurvivingCompany A-7Section1.06. DirectorsandOfficers A-8

ARTICLEIICONVERSIONOFSECURITIES;MERGERCONSIDERATION A-8

Section2.01.ConversionofSecurities

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Section2.02. ShareIncentivePlan;OutstandingCompanyOptions,CompanyRSsandCompanyRSUs A-8Section2.03. DissentingShares A-10Section2.04. ExchangeofShareCertificates,etc. A-11Section2.05. NoTransfers A-13Section2.06. AgreementofFairValue A-13

ARTICLEIIIREPRESENTATIONSANDWARRANTIESOFTHECOMPANY A-14

Section3.01.Organization,GoodStandingandQualification

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Section3.02. MemorandumandArticlesofAssociation A-14Section3.03. Capitalization A-15Section3.04. AuthorityRelativetoThisAgreement A-16Section3.05. NoConflict;RequiredFilingsandConsents A-17Section3.06. Permits;CompliancewithLaws A-18Section3.07. SECFilings;FinancialStatements A-20Section3.08. ProxyStatement A-21Section3.09. AbsenceofCertainChangesorEvents A-22Section3.10. AbsenceofLitigation A-22Section3.11. LaborandEmploymentMatters A-22Section3.12. RealProperty;TitletoAssets A-23Section3.13. IntellectualProperty A-24Section3.14. Taxes A-25Section3.15. NoSecuredCreditors A-26Section3.16. MaterialContracts A-26Section3.17. EnvironmentalMatters A-28Section3.18. Insurance A-28Section3.19. EducationRegulatoryMatters A-28Section3.20. InterestedPartyTransactions A-29Section3.21. Anti-TakeoverProvisions A-29Section3.22. Brokers A-29Section3.23. OpinionofFinancialAdvisor A-30Section3.24. NoOtherRepresentationsorWarranties A-30

ARTICLEIVREPRESENTATIONSANDWARRANTIESOFPARENTANDMERGERSUB A-30

Section4.01.CorporateOrganization

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Page Section4.03. NoConflict;RequiredFilingsandConsents A-31Section4.04. Capitalization A-31Section4.05. AvailableFundsandFinancing A-32Section4.06. Brokers A-33Section4.07. Guarantees A-33Section4.08. AbsenceofLitigation A-33Section4.09. OwnershipofShares A-34Section4.10. InformationProvidedbyParentandMergerSub A-34Section4.11. ShareholderandManagementArrangements A-34Section4.12. ParentGroupContracts A-34Section4.13. IndependentInvestigation A-34Section4.14. Solvency A-35Section4.15. NoAdditionalRepresentations A-35

ARTICLEVCONDUCTOFBUSINESSPENDINGTHEMERGER A-35

Section5.01.ConductofBusinessbytheCompanyPendingtheMerger

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Section5.02. OperationofParent'sandMergerSub'sBusiness A-38Section5.03. NoControlofOtherParty'sBusiness A-38

ARTICLEVIADDITIONALAGREEMENTS A-38

Section6.01.ProxyStatementandSchedule13E-3

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Section6.02. Shareholders'Meeting A-40Section6.03. AccesstoInformation A-41Section6.05. Directors'andOfficers'IndemnificationandInsurance A-45Section6.06. NotificationofCertainMatters A-47Section6.07. Financing A-48Section6.08. FurtherAction;ReasonableBestEfforts A-51Section6.09. ObligationsofMergerSub A-52Section6.10. ParticipationinLitigation A-52Section6.11. Resignations A-53Section6.12. PublicAnnouncements A-53Section6.13. StockExchangeDelisting A-53Section6.14. TakeoverStatutes A-53Section6.15. KnowledgeofParentandRelatedParties A-53Section6.16. AmendmentstoParentGroupContracts A-53Section6.17. EmploymentandEmployeeBenefits A-54

ARTICLEVIICONDITIONSTOTHEMERGER A-55

Section7.01.ConditionstotheObligationsofEachParty

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Section7.02. ConditionstotheObligationsofParentandMergerSub A-55Section7.03. ConditionstotheObligationsoftheCompany A-56Section7.04. FrustrationofClosingConditions A-56

ARTICLEVIIITERMINATION A-56

Section8.01.TerminationbyMutualConsent

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Section8.02. TerminationbyEithertheCompanyorParent A-57Section8.03. TerminationbytheCompany A-57Section8.04. TerminationbyParent A-58Section8.05. EffectofTermination A-58Section8.06. TerminationFeeandExpenses A-58

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Section9.01.Non-SurvivalofRepresentations,WarrantiesandAgreements

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Section9.02. Notices A-60Section9.03. CertainDefinitions A-61Section9.04. Severability A-71Section9.05. Interpretation A-71Section9.06. EntireAgreement;Assignment A-72Section9.07. PartiesinInterest A-72Section9.08. SpecificPerformance A-72Section9.09. GoverningLaw;DisputeResolution A-73Section9.10. Amendment A-74Section9.11. Waiver A-74Section9.12. Counterparts A-74Section9.13. FinancingProvisions A-74

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AGREEMENTANDPLANOFMERGER,datedasofApril25,2017(this"Agreement"),amongBachFinanceLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedundertheLawoftheCaymanIslands("Parent"),BachAcquisitionLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedundertheLawoftheCaymanIslandsandaSubsidiaryofParent("MergerSub"),andNordAngliaEducation,Inc.,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedundertheLawoftheCaymanIslands(the"Company").

WHEREAS,ParentandtheCompanyintendtoenterintoatransactionpursuanttowhichMergerSubwillbemergedwithandintotheCompany(the"Merger"),withtheCompanysurvivingtheMergerandbecomingawholly-ownedsubsidiaryofParentasaresultoftheMerger;

WHEREAS,theboardofdirectorsoftheCompany(the"CompanyBoard"),actingupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee,has(a)determinedthatitisfairto,andinthebestinterestsof,theCompanyanditsshareholders(otherthantheholdersofExcludedShares),anddeclareditadvisable,fortheCompanytoenterintothisAgreementandthePlanofMergerandconsummatethetransactionscontemplatedbythisAgreementandthePlanofMerger,includingtheMerger(collectively,the"Transactions"),(b)authorizedandapprovedtheexecution,deliveryandperformancebytheCompanyofthisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,and(c)resolvedtorecommendtheauthorizationandapprovalofthisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,bytheholdersofSharesanddirectthatthisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,besubmittedtoavoteoftheholdersofSharesforauthorizationandapproval;

WHEREAS,theboardofdirectorsofeachofParentandMergerSubhas(a)approvedtheexecution,deliveryandperformancebyParentandMergerSub,respectively,ofthisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,and(b)declareditadvisableforParentandMergerSub,respectively,toenterintothisAgreementandthePlanofMergerandconsummatetheTransactions;

WHEREAS,asaconditionandinducementtoParent's,MergerSub'sandtheCompany'swillingnesstoenterintothisAgreement,concurrentlywiththeexecutionanddeliveryofthisAgreement,PremierEducationHoldingsLtd("PremierEducation")andParenthaveexecutedanddeliveredasharesaleandsupportagreement,datedasofthedatehereof(the"ShareSaleandSupportAgreement"),providingthat,amongotherthings,(a)PremierEducationwillvote,orcausetobevoted,allSharesbeneficiallyownedbyitinfavoroftheauthorizationandapprovalofthisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactionsand(b)PremierEducationwillsellthePESharestoParentimmediatelypriortotheClosingonthetermsandsubjecttotheconditionssetforthintheShareSaleandSupportAgreement;and

WHEREAS,asaconditionandinducementtotheCompany'swillingnesstoenterintothisAgreement,concurrentlywiththeexecutionofthisAgreement,eachSponsor(each,a"Guarantor"and,collectively,the"Guarantors")hasexecutedanddeliveredalimitedguaranteeinfavoroftheCompanywithrespecttocertainobligationsofParentunderthisAgreement(asmaybesupplementedoramendedfromtimetotimeinaccordancewiththisAgreement,each,a"Guarantee"and,collectively,the"Guarantees").

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NOW,THEREFORE,inconsiderationoftheforegoingandthemutualcovenantsandagreementshereincontained,andintendingtobelegallyboundhereby,Parent,MergerSubandtheCompanyherebyagreeasfollows:

ARTICLE I

THE MERGER

Section1.01.TheMerger.

UponthetermsandsubjecttotheconditionssetforthinthisAgreement,andinaccordancewiththeCompaniesLaw(2016Revision)oftheCaymanIslands(the"CICL"),attheEffectiveTime,MergerSubshallbemergedwithandintotheCompany.AsaresultoftheMerger,theseparatecorporateexistenceofMergerSubshallceaseandtheCompanyshallcontinueasthesurvivingcompanyintheMerger(the"SurvivingCompany")undertheLawoftheCaymanIslandsandbecomeawholly-ownedsubsidiaryofParent.

Section1.02.Closing;ClosingDate.

UnlessotherwisemutuallyagreedinwritingbetweentheCompanyandParent,theclosingfortheMerger(the"Closing")shalltakeplaceat10:00a.m.(HongKongtime)onaBusinessDayattheofficesofWeil,Gotshal&MangesLLP,29/F,AlexandraHouse,18ChaterRoad,Central,HongKongassoonaspracticable,butinanyeventnolaterthanthetenth(10th)BusinessDayfollowingthedayonwhichthelasttobesatisfiedor,ifpermissible,waivedoftheconditionssetforthinArticleVII(otherthanthoseconditionsthatbytheirnaturearetobesatisfiedattheClosing,butsubjecttothesatisfactionor,ifpermissible,waiverofthoseconditionsattheClosing)shallbesatisfiedor,ifpermissible,waivedinaccordancewiththisAgreement;provided,thatinnoeventshallParentorMergerSubbeobligatedtoconsummatetheClosinguntilthethird(3rd)BusinessDayfollowingthefinaldayoftheMarketingPeriod.ThedateuponwhichtheClosingactuallyoccursisreferredtohereinasthe"ClosingDate".BymutualagreementofParentandtheCompany,theClosingmaytakeplaceremotelybyconferencecallandelectronicexchangeofdocumentsandsignatures.

Section1.03.EffectiveTime.

SubjecttotheprovisionsofthisAgreement,ontheClosingDate,MergerSubandtheCompanyshallexecuteaplanofmerger(the"PlanofMerger")substantiallyintheformsetoutinAnnexAattachedheretoandsuchpartiesshallfilethePlanofMergerandotherdocumentsrequiredundertheCICLtoeffecttheMergerwiththeRegistrarofCompaniesoftheCaymanIslandsasprovidedbytheCICL.TheMergershallbecomeeffectiveonthedatespecifiedinthePlanofMergerinaccordancewiththeCICL(the"EffectiveTime").

Section1.04.EffectsoftheMerger.

AttheEffectiveTime,theMergershallhavetheeffectsspecifiedintheCICL.Withoutlimitingthegeneralityoftheforegoing,andsubjectthereto,attheEffectiveTime,theSurvivingCompanyshallsucceedtoandassumealltherights,propertyofeverydescription,includingchosesinaction,andthebusiness,undertaking,goodwill,benefits,immunitiesandprivileges,mortgages,chargesorsecurityinterestsandallcontracts,obligations,claims,debtsandliabilitiesoftheCompanyandMergerSubinaccordancewiththeCICL.

Section1.05.MemorandumandArticlesofAssociationofSurvivingCompany.

AttheEffectiveTime,thememorandumandarticlesofassociationadoptedbytheSurvivingCompanyshallbeintheformprovidedatAppendixIItothePlanofMerger(untilthereafteramendedasprovidedbyLaw),whichshallbesubstantiallyinthesameformasthememorandumandarticlesofassociationofMergerSubasineffectimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTime,subjectto

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certaindifferences,includingthatattheEffectiveTime(a)ArticleIofthememorandumofassociationoftheSurvivingCompanyshallreadasfollows:"ThenameoftheCompanyis"NordAngliaEducation,Inc.,"(b)thearticlesofassociationoftheSurvivingCompanyshallrefertothenameoftheSurvivingCompanyas"NordAngliaEducation,Inc."and(c)referencesthereintotheauthorizedsharecapitalofMergerSubshallbeamendedtorefertotheauthorizedsharecapitaloftheSurvivingCompanyasapprovedinthePlanofMerger,ifnecessary.

Section1.06.DirectorsandOfficers.

Thepartiesheretoshalltakeallactionsnecessarysothat(a)thedirectorsofMergerSubimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimeshallbetheinitialdirectorsoftheSurvivingCompany,and(b)theofficersoftheCompanyimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimeshallbetheinitialofficersoftheSurvivingCompany,ineachcase,unlessotherwisedeterminedbyParentandnotifiedinwritingtotheCompanypriortotheEffectiveTime,anduntiltheirrespectivesuccessorsaredulyelectedorappointedandqualifiedoruntiltheearlieroftheirdeath,resignationorremovalinaccordancewiththememorandumandarticlesofassociationoftheSurvivingCompany.

ARTICLE II

CONVERSION OF SECURITIES; MERGER CONSIDERATION

Section2.01.ConversionofSecurities.

AttheEffectiveTime,byvirtueoftheMergerandwithoutanyactiononthepartofParent,MergerSub,theCompanyortheholdersofanysecuritiesoftheCompany:

(a)eachordinaryshare,parvalueUS$0.01pershare,oftheCompany(each,a"Share"or,collectively,the"Shares")issuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTime(otherthantheExcludedShares,theDissentingSharesandCompanyRSs)shallbecancelledinexchangefortherighttoreceiveUS$32.50incashperSharewithoutinterest(the"PerShareMergerConsideration")payableinthemannerprovidedinSection2.04;

(b)eachoftheExcludedSharesissuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimeshallbecancelledwithoutpaymentofanyconsiderationordistributiontherefor;

(c)eachoftheDissentingSharesshallbecancelledinaccordancewithSection2.03andthereaftertheholdersofsuchSharesimmediatelybeforesuchcancellationshallhaveonlytherighttoreceivetheapplicablepaymentssetforthinSection2.03;

(d)alloftheSharesissuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimeshallceasetobeoutstanding,shallbecancelledandshallceasetoexist,andtheregisterofmembersoftheCompanyshallbeamendedaccordingly;and

(e)eachClassAordinaryshareofMergerSubissuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimeshallbeconvertedintoandbecomeone(1)validlyissued,fullypaidandnon-assessableClassAordinaryshareoftheSurvivingCompany.EachClassBordinaryshareofMergerSubissuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimeshallbeconvertedintoandbecomeone(1)validlyissued,fullypaidandnon-assessableClassBordinaryshareoftheSurvivingCompany.SuchClassAordinarysharesandClassBordinarysharesshallconstitutetheonlyissuedandoutstandingsharecapitaloftheSurvivingCompany,whichshallbereflectedintheregisterofmembersoftheSurvivingCompany.

Section2.02.ShareIncentivePlan;OutstandingCompanyOptions,CompanyRSsandCompanyRSUs.

(a)Nolaterthanfive(5)BusinessDayspriortotheEffectiveTime,theCompanyshallprocurethattheCompanyBoardand/ortheAdministratoroftheShareIncentivePlan,exercisesanydiscretion

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enjoyedbytheAdministratorundertheShareIncentivePlan,andmakesanynecessarydeterminationsundertheShareIncentivePlan,toeffectthat,asoftheEffectiveTime,(i)thevestedCompanyOptions,CompanyRSUsandCompanyRSsthatareoutstandingasoftheEffectiveTimeshallbeconvertedintoarighttoreceivecashpaymentsequaltotheproductobtainedbymultiplying(A)theaggregatenumberofSharessubjecttotheapplicablevestedAwardby(B)thePerShareMergerConsideration(netofexercisepriceforeachCompanyOption,butnotbelowzero)and(ii)withrespecttounvestedAwardsasoftheEffectiveTime(the"UnvestedAwards")(A)fiftypercent(50%)oftheUnvestedAwardsshallbeconvertedintoarighttoreceivecashpaymentsequaltotheproductobtainedbymultiplying(1)theaggregatenumberofSharessubjecttotheAwardby(2)thePerShareMergerConsideration(netofexercisepriceforeachCompanyOption,butnotbelowzero)inaccordancewith,andsubjecttotheconditionsin,paragraph(b)below(eacha"VestingAward"),and,subjecttoSection2.02(c)below,(B)fiftypercent(50%)oftheUnvestedAwardsshallbeamendedsoastoceasetoconferanyrightstoreceiveSharesbutinsteadshallconferrightstoreceiveClassAordinarysharesinBachMancoLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedundertheLawoftheCaymanIslandsandanindirectmajorityshareholderofParent("BachManco"),which,withrespecttoCompanyRSsandCompanyRSUs,willhaveavalueequaltotheproductobtainedbymultiplying(1)theaggregatenumberofSharessubjecttotheAwardby(2)thePerShareMergerConsiderationandwhich,withrespecttoCompanyOptions,willbeamendedandconvertedinaccordancewithSection2.02(c),andsuchAwardshallbesubjecttothesameforfeiture,lapsingandvestingconditionsaswereineffectonthedatehereof,ineachcaseinaccordancewith,andsubjecttotheconditionsinparagraph(b)(eacha"RolloverAward");provided,thatwithrespecttoAwardsheldbynon-employeemembersoftheCompanyBoard,theterm"fiftypercent(50%)"inclause(ii)(A)ofthisSection2.02(a)shallbedeemedtobereplacedwiththeterm"one-hundredpercent(100%),"andclause(ii)(B)ofthisSection2.02(a)shallbeinapplicable;provided,further,thatwithrespecttoeachholderofUnvestedAwards,theallocationofanysuchUnvestedAwards,asbetweenVestingAwardsorRolloverAwards,shallbeappliedprorataastoeachtrancheorgrantofunvestedAwardsbasedupondateofgrantasoftheEffectiveTime.

(b)AssoonasreasonablypracticablefollowingthedateofthisAgreement,theCompanyshallgiveeffecttotheCompanyBoard'sand/ortheAdministrator'sdeterminationunderparagraph(a)bygivingawrittennotice(eachnoticea"ConditionalVestingNotice")toeachpersonwhoholdsanAwardasatthedateofthisAgreement(eachpersonan"AwardHolder")whichstates:(i)inrespectofanyAwardsthatareVestingAwards,thenumberofVestingAwardsthat,conditionalonClosing,shallvestpriortotheEffectiveTime,(ii)subjecttoSection2.02(c),inrespectofanyAwardsthatareRolloverAwards,thattheRolloverAwardsshall,subjecttoClosing,beamendedsoastoceasetoconferanyrightstoreceiveSharesbutshallconferrightstoreceiveClassAordinarysharesofBachMancoofvalueequaltotheproductobtainedbymultiplying(A)theaggregatenumberofSharessubjecttotheAwardby(B)thePerShareMergerConsideration,andsuchAwardshallbesubjecttothesameexercise,vestingandforfeitureconditionsasappliedtothoseAwardsasatthedateofthisAgreement.Fortheavoidanceofdoubt,theConditionalVestingNoticeissuedbytheCompanyinrespectofanyAwardsthataretobeconvertedtoRolloverAwardsshallalsocontainastatementstipulatingthatallotherpre-existingtermsandconditionsgoverningtheAwardssetoutintheShareIncentivePlanandtheAwardAgreementshallapplytotheRolloverAwardstobeacquiredbytheAwardHolderfollowingClosing.Totheextentnecessary,theCompanywillobtaintheconsentoftheAwardholderstoeffectuatethetreatmentsetforthinthisSection2.02.

(c)WithrespecttoanyCompanyOptionsthatareRolloverAwards,theamendmentandconversionofCompanyOptionstooptionsinrespectofClassAordinarysharesofBachMancowillbeconductedasfollows:attheEffectiveTime,eachCompanyOptionoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimethatwillbeaRolloverAwardwillbeconvertedintoanoptiontoacquire,onthesametermsandconditionsaswereapplicableundersuchCompanyOption,thenumberofsharesofClassAordinarysharesofBachManco(roundeddowntothenearestwholeshare),determinedby

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multiplyingthenumberofSharessubjecttosuchCompanyOptionimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimebytheExchangeRatio,atanexercisepricepershareofClassAordinarysharesofBachManco(roundeduptothenearestwholecent)equalto(i)theexercisepriceperShareofsuchCompanyOptiondividedby(ii)theExchangeRatio.TheadjustmentsprovidedinthisSection2.02(c)withrespecttoCompanyOptions,whetherornotsuchCompanyOptionsare"incentivestockoptions"(asdefinedinSection422oftheCode),areintendedtobeeffectedinamannerthatisconsistentwithSections409Aand424(a)oftheCode.ForpurposesofthisSection2.02,"ExchangeRatio"meansafraction,(i)thenumeratorofwhichisthePerShareMergerConsiderationand(ii)thedenominatorofwhichisthefairmarketvaluepershareofClassAordinarysharesofBachMancoasoftheEffectiveTime,asdeterminedbythepartiesheretoreasonablyandingoodfaithimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTime.

(d)PaymentsmadetoemployeesoftheSurvivingCompanyinrespectoftheAwardspursuanttothisSection2.02shallbemadebyoronbehalfoftheSurvivingCompanytotheapplicableholdersthereofthroughitspayrollsysteminaccordancewithitsnormalpayrollprocedureswithinten(10)daysfollowingtheEffectiveTime,and,totheextentapplicable,theSurvivingCompanyshallmakeorcausetobemadeappropriatearrangementstoprovideforpaymenttonon-employeeholdersofAwards.AnyamountspayableunderthisSection2.02shallbereducedbythevalueofanyincomeoremploymentTaxwithholdingrequiredundertheCodeoranyprovisionofstate,localorforeignTaxlaw.

Section2.03.DissentingShares.

(a)NotwithstandinganyprovisionofthisAgreementtothecontraryandtotheextentavailableundertheCICL,SharesthatareissuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimeandthatareheldbyshareholderswhoshallhavevalidlyexercisedandnoteffectivelywithdrawnorlosttheirrightstodissentfromthemerger,ordissenterrights,inaccordancewithSection238oftheCICL(collectively,the"DissentingShares";holdersofDissentingSharescollectivelybeingreferredtoas"DissentingShareholders")shallbecancelled,andtheDissentingShareholdersshallnotbeentitledtoreceivethePerShareMergerConsiderationandshallinsteadbeentitledtoreceiveonlythepaymentofthefairvalueofsuchDissentingSharesheldbythemdeterminedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSection238oftheCICL.

(b)Fortheavoidanceofdoubt,allSharesheldbyDissentingShareholderswhoshallhavefailedtoexerciseorwhoeffectivelyshallhavewithdrawnorlosttheirdissenterrightsunderSection238oftheCICLshallthereuponnotbedeemedtobeDissentingSharesandshallbeandbedeemedtohavebeencancelledandceasedtoexistasoftheEffectiveTime,inconsiderationoftherighttoreceivethePerShareMergerConsideration,withoutanyinterestthereon,inthemannerprovidedinSection2.04.ParentshalldepositorcausetobedepositedwiththePayingAgentanyadditionalfundsnecessarytopayinfulltheaggregatePerShareMergerConsiderationsodueandpayabletosuchshareholderswhohavefailedtoexerciseorwhoshallhaveeffectivelywithdrawnorlostsuchdissenterrightsunderSection238oftheCICL,ineachcasepromptlyafteranysuchadditionalamountisascertained.

(c)TheCompanyshallgiveParent(i)promptnoticeofanynoticesofobjection,noticesofapproval,noticesofdissent,demandsforappraisal,demandsforfairvalueorwrittenoffersunderSection238oftheCICLreceivedbytheCompany,attemptedwithdrawalsofsuchnoticesordemandsoroffersandanyotherinstrumentsservedpursuanttoapplicableLawoftheCaymanIslandsandreceivedbytheCompanyrelatingtoitsshareholders'rightstodissentfromtheMergerorfairvaluerightsand(ii)theopportunitytodirectallnegotiationsandproceedingswithrespecttoanysuchnoticeordemandforappraisalundertheCICL.TheCompanyshallnot,exceptwiththepriorwrittenconsentofParent,makeanyoffersorpaymentwithrespecttoanyexercisebyashareholderofitsrightstodissentfromtheMergeroranydemandsforappraisaloroffertosettleorsettleanysuchdemandsorapproveanywithdrawalofanysuchdemands.

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(d)IntheeventthatanywrittennoticesofobjectiontotheMergerareservedbyanyshareholdersoftheCompanypursuanttosection238(2)oftheCICL,theCompanyshallpromptlyservewrittennoticeoftheauthorizationandapprovalofthisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,onsuchshareholderspursuanttosection238(4)oftheCICLassoonasreasonablypracticalwithintwenty(20)daysofobtainingtheRequisiteCompanyVoteattheShareholders'Meeting.

Section2.04.ExchangeofShareCertificates,etc.

(a)PayingAgent.PriortotheEffectiveTime,ParentshallappointabankortrustcompanyselectedbyParentwiththeCompany'spriorwrittenconsent(suchconsentnottobeunreasonablywithheld,conditionedordelayed)toactaspayingagent(the"PayingAgent")forallpaymentsrequiredtobemadepursuanttoSection2.01(a)andSection2.03(b)(inthecaseofSection2.03(b),whenascertained)(collectively,the"MergerConsideration"),andParentshallenterintoapayingagentagreementwiththePayingAgentinformandsubstancereasonablyacceptabletotheCompany.AtorpriortotheEffectiveTimeor,inthecaseofpaymentspursuanttoSection2.03(b),promptlyafterbeingascertained,Parentshalldeposit,orcausetobedeposited,withthePayingAgent,forthebenefitoftheholdersofShares,cashinanamountsufficienttopaytheMergerConsideration(suchcashbeinghereinafterreferredtoasthe"ExchangeFund").

(b)PaymentProcedures.

(i)AspromptlyaspracticableaftertheEffectiveTime(andinanyeventwithinfive(5)BusinessDaysinthecaseofregisteredholdersoftheShares),theSurvivingCompanyshallcausethePayingAgenttomailtoeachpersonwhowas,attheEffectiveTime,aregisteredholderofSharesentitledtoreceivethePerShareMergerConsiderationpursuanttoSection2.01(a):(i)aletteroftransmittal(whichshallbeincustomaryformforacompanyincorporatedintheCaymanIslandsreasonablyacceptabletoParentandtheCompany,andshallspecifythemannerinwhichthedeliveryoftheExchangeFundtoregisteredholdersofSharesshallbeeffectedandcontainsuchotherprovisionsasParentandtheCompanymaymutuallyagree);and(ii)instructionsforuseineffectingthesurrenderofanyissuedsharecertificatesrepresentingShares(the"ShareCertificates")(oraffidavitsandindemnitiesoflossinlieuoftheShareCertificatesasprovidedinSection2.04(c))orSharesofregisteredshareholdersforwhichtherearenoShareCertificates("UncertificatedShares")and/orsuchotherdocumentsasmayberequiredinexchangeforthePerShareMergerConsideration.Uponsurrenderof,ifapplicable,aShareCertificate(oraffidavitandindemnityoflossinlieuoftheShareCertificateasprovidedinSection2.04(c))orUncertificatedSharesand/orsuchotherdocumentsasmayberequiredpursuanttosuchinstructionstothePayingAgentinaccordancewiththetermsofsuchletteroftransmittal,dulyexecutedinaccordancewiththeinstructionsthereto,eachregisteredholderofSharesrepresentedbysuchShareCertificate(oraffidavitsandindemnitiesoflossinlieuoftheShareCertificatesasprovidedinSection2.04(c))andeachregisteredholderofUncertificatedSharesshallbeentitledtoreceiveinexchangethereforacheck,intheamountequalto(x)thenumberofSharesrepresentedbysuchShareCertificate(oraffidavitandindemnityoflossinlieuoftheShareCertificateasprovidedinSection2.04(c))orthenumberofUncertificatedSharesmultipliedby(y)thePerShareMergerConsideration,andanyShareCertificatesosurrenderedshallforthwithbemarkedascancelled.NointerestshallbepaidorwillaccrueonanyamountpayableinrespectoftheSharespursuanttotheprovisionsofthisArticleII.IntheeventofatransferofownershipofSharesthatisnotregisteredintheregisterofmembersoftheCompany,acheckforanycashtobeexchangeduponduesurrenderoftheShareCertificatemaybeissuedtosuchtransfereeiftheShareCertificates,ifany,thatimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimerepresentedsuchSharesarepresentedtothePayingAgent,accompaniedbyalldocumentsreasonablyrequiredbySurvivingCompanytoevidenceandeffectsuchtransferandtoevidencethatanyapplicablesharetransfertaxeshavebeenpaidorarenotapplicable.

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(ii)AspromptlyaspracticableaftertheEffectiveTime(andinanyeventwithintwo(2)BusinessDays),Parentshalltransmit,orcausetobetransmitted,toanaccountoftheSurvivingCompanydesignatedbytheSurvivingCompany,bywiretransferinimmediatelyavailablefunds,anamountinU.S.dollarssufficientfortheSurvivingCompanytomakeallpaymentsrequiredtobemadepursuanttoSection2.02.

(c)LostCertificates.IfanyShareCertificateshallhavebeenlost,stolenordestroyed,uponthemakingofanaffidavitofthatfactbythepersonclaimingsuchShareCertificatetobelost,stolenordestroyedand,ifrequiredbytheSurvivingCompanyorthePayingAgent,thepostingbysuchpersonofabond,insuchreasonableamountastheSurvivingCompanyorthePayingAgentmaydirect,asindemnityagainstanyclaimthatmaybemadeagainstitwithrespecttosuchShareCertificate,thePayingAgentwillpayinrespectofsuchlost,stolenordestroyedShareCertificateanamountequaltothePerShareMergerConsiderationmultipliedbythenumberofSharesrepresentedbysuchShareCertificatetowhichtheholderthereofisentitledpursuanttoSection2.01(a).

(d)UntraceableandDissentingShareholders.RemittancesforthePerShareMergerConsiderationshallnotbesenttoholdersofShareswhoareuntraceableunlessanduntil,exceptasprovidedbelow,theynotifythePayingAgentoftheircurrentcontactdetails.AholderofShareswillbedeemedtobeuntraceableif(i)suchpersonhasnoregisteredaddressintheregisterofmembers(orbranchregister)maintainedbytheCompany,or,ifapplicable,(ii)onthelasttwoconsecutiveoccasionsonwhichadividendhasbeenpaidbytheCompanyacheckpayabletosuchpersoneither(A)hasbeensenttosuchpersonandhasbeenreturnedundeliveredorhasnotbeencashed,or(B)hasnotbeensenttosuchpersonbecauseonanearlieroccasionacheckforadividendsopayablehasbeenreturnedundelivered,andinanysuchcasenovalidclaiminrespectthereofhasbeencommunicatedinwritingtotheCompany,or(iii)noticeoftheShareholders'MeetingconvenedtovoteontheMergerhasbeensenttosuchpersonandhasbeenreturnedundelivered.MoniesduetoDissentingShareholdersandshareholdersoftheCompanywhoareuntraceableshallbereturnedtotheSurvivingCompanyondemandandheldinanon-interestbearingbankaccountforthebenefitofDissentingShareholdersandshareholdersoftheCompanywhoareuntraceable.MoniesunclaimedafteraperiodofsevenyearsfromtheClosingDateshallbeforfeitedandshallreverttotheSurvivingCompany.

(e)AdjustmentstoMergerConsideration.ThePerShareMergerConsiderationshallbeequitablyadjustedtoreflectappropriatelytheeffectofanysharesplit,reversesharesplit,sharedividend(includinganydividendordistributionofsecuritiesconvertibleintoShares),extraordinarycashdividends,reorganization,recapitalization,reclassification,combination,exchangeofsharesorotherlikechangewithrespecttoSharesoccurringonorafterthedatehereofandpriortotheEffectiveTimeandtoprovidetotheholdersofShares,CompanyOptions,CompanyRSsandCompanyRSUsthesameeconomiceffectascontemplatedbythisAgreementpriortosuchaction.

(f)InvestmentofExchangeFund.TheExchangeFund,pendingitsdisbursementtotheholdersofShares,shallbeinvestedbythePayingAgentasdirectedbyParent;provided,that(i)ParentshallnotdirectthePayingAgenttomakeanysuchinvestmentsthatarespeculativeinnature,and(ii)nosuchinvestmentorlossesshallaffecttheamountspayabletosuchholders,andParentshallpromptlyreplaceorcausetobereplacedanyfundsdepositedwiththePayingAgentthatarelostthroughanyinvestmentsoastoensurethattheExchangeFundisatalltimesmaintainedatalevelsufficientforthePayingAgenttopaytheMergerConsideration.EarningsfrominvestmentsshallbethesoleandexclusivepropertyofParentandtheSurvivingCompany.ExceptascontemplatedbySection2.04(b),thisSection2.04(f)andSection2.04(g),theExchangeFundshallnotbeusedforanyotherpurpose.

(g)TerminationofExchangeFund.AnyportionoftheExchangeFundthatremainsunclaimedbytheholdersofSharesforsix(6)monthsaftertheEffectiveTimeshallbedeliveredtotheSurvivingCompanyupondemand,andanyholdersofShareswhohavenottheretoforecompliedwiththis

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ArticleIIshallthereafterlookonlytotheSurvivingCompanyforthecashtowhichtheyareentitledpursuanttoSection2.01(a).

(h)NoLiability.NoneofthePayingAgent,PremierEducation,theSponsors,ParentortheSurvivingCompanyshallbeliabletoanyformerholderofSharesforanysuchShares(ordividendsordistributionswithrespectthereto),orcashproperlydeliveredtoapublicofficialpursuanttoanyapplicableabandonedproperty,bonavacantia,escheatorsimilarLaw.AnyamountsremainingunclaimedbysuchformerholdersatsuchtimeatwhichsuchamountswouldotherwiseescheattoorbecomepropertyofanyGovernmentalAuthorityshallbecome,totheextentpermittedbyapplicableLaws,thepropertyoftheSurvivingCompanyoritsdesignee,freeandclearofallclaimsorinterestofanypersonpreviouslyentitledthereto.

(i)WithholdingRights.Notwithstandinganythinghereintothecontrary,eachofParent,MergerSub,theSurvivingCompanyandthePayingAgent(andanyotherpersonthathasapaymentobligationpursuanttothisAgreement)shallonlybeentitledtodeductandwithholdfromtheconsiderationotherwisepayablepursuanttothisAgreementtoanyholderofShares,CompanyOptions,CompanyRSsorCompanyRSUssuchamountsasitisrequiredtodeductandwithholdwithrespecttothemakingofsuchpaymentunderanyprovisionofapplicableTaxLawandthatareeither(i)compensatory-relatedwithholdingwithrespecttocertainpaymentsmadetoholdersofCompanyOptions,CompanyRSsorCompanyRSUsor(ii)U.S.federalbackupwithholdingtoapayeethatdoesnotprovidetherequireddocumentationwithrespecttoitsU.S.taxstatus.TotheextentthatamountsaresowithheldbyParent,MergerSub,theSurvivingCompanyorthePayingAgent(orsuchotherperson),asthecasemaybe,andpaidtotheapplicableTaxauthority,suchwithheldamountsshallbetreatedforallpurposesofthisAgreementashavingbeenpaidtotheholderoftheShares,CompanyOptions,CompanyRSsorCompanyRSUsinrespectofwhichsuchdeductionandwithholdingwasmadebyParent,theSurvivingCompanyorthePayingAgent(orsuchotherperson),asthecasemaybe.IntheeventthatParent,MergerSub,theSurvivingCompany,orthePaymentAgent(orsuchotherperson)determinesthatanysuchpermitteddeductionorwithholdingisrequiredtobemadefromanyamountspayablepursuanttothisAgreement,thepartiesheretoshallconsultwitheachotheringoodfaithregardingsuchdeterminationandcooperatetoreducesuchpotentialwithholding,includingthroughacceptinganyrelevantformsestablishinganentitlementtoreducedwithholding.

Section2.05.NoTransfers.

FromandaftertheEffectiveTime,(a)notransfersofSharesshallbeeffectedintheregisterofmembersoftheCompany,and(b)theholdersofSharesissuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimeshallceasetohaveanyrightswithrespecttosuchShares,exceptasotherwiseprovidedinthisAgreementorbyLaw.OnoraftertheEffectiveTime,anyShareCertificatespresentedtothePayingAgent,ParentorSurvivingCompanyfortransferoranyotherreasonshallbecanceledand/orexchangedasprovidedunderthisArticleII.

Section2.06.AgreementofFairValue.

Parent,MergerSubandtheCompanyrespectivelyagreethatthePerShareMergerConsiderationrepresentsnotlessthanthefairvalueoftheSharesforthepurposesofSection238(8)oftheCICL.

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ARTICLE III

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY

Exceptassetforthin(a)theCompanyDisclosureScheduledeliveredtoParentandMergerSubpriortoorcontemporaneouslywiththeexecutionofthisAgreement(itbeingunderstoodthatanyinformationsetforthinonesectionorsubsectionoftheCompanyDisclosureScheduleshallbedeemedtoapplytoandqualifyonlythesectionorsubsectionofthisAgreementtowhichitcorrespondsinnumberandsuchothersectionsorsubsectionsofthisAgreementtotheextentthatitisreasonablyapparentfromthefaceofsuchdisclosurethatsuchdisclosurealsoappliestoorqualifiessuchothersectionsorsubsections)or(b)theCompanySECReportsfiledpriortothedateofthisAgreement(withoutgivingeffecttoanyamendmenttoanysuchCompanySECReportsfiledonorafterthedatehereofandexcludingdisclosuresintheCompanySECReportscontainedinthe"RiskFactors"and"Forward-LookingStatements"sectionstotheextenttheyaregeneral,nonspecific,forward-lookingorcautionaryinnature,ineachcase,otherthananyspecificfactualinformationcontainedtherein),theCompanyherebyrepresentsandwarrantstoParentandMergerSubthat:

Section3.01.Organization,GoodStandingandQualification.

(a)TheCompanyisanexemptedcompanydulyorganized,validlyexistingandingoodstandingundertheLawsoftheCaymanIslands.Section3.01(b)oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedulesetsforthatrueandcompletelistoftheMaterialSubsidiaries.EachoftheMaterialSubsidiariesisalegalentitydulyorganizedorformedandvalidlyexistingundertheLawsofthejurisdictionofitsorganizationorformationandingoodstanding(totheextenttherelevantjurisdictionrecognizessuchconceptofgoodstanding)inallmaterialrespectsundertheLawsofthejurisdictionofitsorganizationorformation.EachMaterialSubsidiaryhastherequisitecorporateorsimilarpowerandauthorityandallnecessarygovernmentalapprovalstoown,lease,operateanduseitspropertiesandassetsandtocarryonitsbusinessasitisnowbeingconducted.EachMaterialSubsidiaryisdulyqualifiedorlicensedtodobusiness,andisingoodstanding(totheextenttherelevantjurisdictionrecognizessuchconceptofgoodstanding),ineachcase,inallmaterialrespects,ineachjurisdictionwherethecharacterofthepropertiesandassetsowned,leased,operatedorusedbyitorthenatureofitsbusinessmakessuchqualificationorlicensingnecessary.

(b)Section3.01(b)oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedulecontainsastructurechartthatdepictsorotherwiselistseachGroupCompanyandeachotherentityinwhichaGroupCompanyownsorotherwiseholdsanyequityinterestasofthedatehereof,togetherwith(i)thejurisdictionoforganizationorformationofeachsuchGroupCompanyorotherentity,(ii)thepercentageoftheoutstandingissuedsharecapitalorregisteredcapital,asthecasemaybe,ofeachsuchGroupCompanyorotherentityownedorotherwiseheldbytheapplicableGroupCompanyand(iii)theothershareholder(s)ofsuchGroupCompanyorotherentity.Asofthedatehereof,exceptassetforthinSection3.01(b)oftheCompanyDisclosureScheduletherearenoothercorporations,companies,partnershipsorotherentitiesinwhichaGroupCompanycontrols,owns,ofrecordorbeneficially,orotherwiseholdsanydirectorindirectEquitySecuritiesorotherequityinterest.

Section3.02.MemorandumandArticlesofAssociation.

TheCompanyhasheretoforefurnishedorotherwisemadeavailabletoParentacompleteandcorrectcopyofthememorandumandarticlesofassociationorequivalentorganizationaldocuments,eachasamendedtodate,ofeachMaterialSubsidiary.Suchmemorandumandarticlesofassociationorequivalentorganizationaldocumentsareinfullforceandeffectasofthedatehereof.NoMaterialSubsidiaryisinviolationofanyoftheprovisionsofitsmemorandumandarticlesofassociationorequivalentorganizationaldocumentsinanymaterialrespect.

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Section3.03.Capitalization.

(a)TheauthorizedsharecapitaloftheCompanyisUS$20,000,000dividedinto2,000,000,000Shares,parvalueUS$0.01pershare.AsofthedateofthisAgreement,(i)104,174,605Sharesareissuedandoutstanding(whichnumberincludeszero(0)CompanyRSs),allofwhichhavebeendulyauthorizedandarevalidlyissued,fullypaidandnon-assessable,and(ii)9,800,000SharesarereservedforissuancepursuanttoAwardsundertheShareIncentivePlan,ofwhich5,673,431Sharesremainavailableforfutureissuance(andfortheavoidanceofdoubtarenotincludedinthenumberofissuedandoutstandingSharessetforthinclause(i)).EachCompanyOption,CompanyRSandCompanyRSUwasgrantedinaccordancewithallapplicableLawandalltermsandconditionsoftheShareIncentivePlanandincompliancewiththerulesandregulationsoftheNYSE.AllSharessubjecttoissuanceasaforesaid,uponthevestingand/orsettlementandissuanceonthetermsandconditionsspecifiedintheinstrumentspursuanttowhichtheyareissuable,willbedulyauthorized,validlyissued,fullypaidandnon-assessable.

(b)ExceptfortheCompanyOptions,CompanyRSsandCompanyRSUsreferredtoinSection3.03(a)orasotherwisesetforthinSection3.03(b),Section3.03(c),Section3.03(d)andSection3.03(e),ineachcase,oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedule,asofthedateofthisAgreement,(i)therearenooptions,warrants,preemptiverights,conversionrights,redemptionrights,shareappreciationrights,dividendequivalents,phantomstockunitsorsimilarderivativerights,performanceunits,repurchaserights,convertibledebt,otherconvertibleinstrumentsorotherrights,agreements,arrangementsorcommitmentsofanycharacter,deferredorotherwise,issuedbytheCompanyoranyMaterialSubsidiaryrelatingtotheissuedorunissuedsharecapitalofanyGroupCompanyorobligatinganyGroupCompanytoissue,transferorsellorcausetobeissued,transferredorsoldanyEquitySecuritiesofanyGroupCompanyoranysecuritiesorobligationsconvertibleorexchangeableintoorexercisablefor,orgivinganypersonarighttosubscribefororacquire,anysecuritiesofanyGroupCompany,andnosecuritiesorobligationsevidencingsuchrightsareauthorized,issuedoroutstanding,(ii)therearenooutstandingcontractualobligationsoftheCompanyoranyMaterialSubsidiarytorepurchase,redeemorotherwiseacquireanyEquitySecuritiesofanyGroupCompanyand(iii)theCompanyhasnotissuedanddoesnothaveoutstandinganybonds,debentures,notesorotherobligationsthatprovidetheholdersthereofwiththerighttovote(orareconvertibleintoorexchangeableorexercisableforsecuritieshavingtherighttovote)onanymatteronwhichtheshareholdersoftheCompanymayvote.

(c)Section3.03(c)oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedulesetsforththefollowinginformationwithrespecttoeachCompanyOptionoutstandingasofthedateofthisAgreement:(i)thenumberofSharessubjecttosuchCompanyOption;(ii)theexerciseorpurchasepriceofsuchCompanyOption;(iii)thedateonwhichsuchCompanyOptionwasgranted;and(iv)thedateonwhichsuchCompanyOptionexpires.ThegrantofeachsuchoutstandingCompanyOptionwasproperlyapprovedincompliancewiththetermsoftheShareIncentivePlanandallapplicableLaws.ExceptassetforthinSection3.03(c)oftheCompanyDisclosureScheduleorasotherwiseprovidedinthisAgreement,therearenocommitmentsoragreementsofanycharactertowhichanyGroupCompanyisboundobligatingsuchGroupCompanytoaccelerateorotherwisealterthevestingofanyCompanyOptionasaresultoftheTransactions.

(d)Section3.03(d)oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedulesetsforththefollowinginformationwithrespecttoeachCompanyRSoutstandingasofthedateofthisAgreement:(i)thenumberofSharessubjecttosuchCompanyRS;and(ii)thedateonwhichsuchCompanyRSexpires.ThegrantofeachsuchoutstandingCompanyRSwasproperlyapprovedincompliancewiththetermsoftheShareIncentivePlanandallapplicableLaws.ExceptassetforthinSection3.03(d)oftheCompanyDisclosureScheduleorotherwiseprovidedinthisAgreement,therearenocommitmentsoragreementsofanycharactertowhichanyGroupCompanyisboundobligatingsuchGroupCompanytoaccelerateorotherwisealterthevestingofanyCompanyRSasaresultoftheTransactions.

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(e)Section3.03(e)oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedulesetsforththefollowinginformationwithrespecttoeachCompanyRSUoutstandingasofthedateofthisAgreement:(i)thenumberofSharessubjecttosuchCompanyRSU;and(ii)thedateonwhichsuchCompanyRSUexpires.ThegrantofeachsuchoutstandingCompanyRSUwasproperlyapprovedincompliancewiththetermsoftheShareIncentivePlanandallapplicableLaws.ExceptassetforthinSection3.03(e)oftheCompanyDisclosureScheduleorotherwiseprovidedinthisAgreement,therearenocommitmentsoragreementsofanycharactertowhichanyGroupCompanyisboundobligatingsuchGroupCompanytoaccelerateorotherwisealterthevestingofanyCompanyRSUasaresultoftheTransactions.

(f)AllSharessubjecttoissuanceupondueexerciseofaCompanyOption,uponissuanceonthetermsandconditionsspecifiedintheinstrumentspursuanttowhichtheyareissuable,willbedulyauthorized,validlyissued,fullypaidandnon-assessable.TheCompanyhasmadeavailabletoParentaccurateandcompletecopiesof(i)theShareIncentivePlanpursuanttowhichtheCompanyhasgrantedtheCompanyOptions,CompanyRSsandCompanyRSUsthatarecurrentlyoutstanding,(ii)theformofawardagreementevidencingsuchCompanyOptions,CompanyRSsandCompanyRSUsand(iii)awardagreementsevidencingsuchCompanyOptions,CompanyRSsandCompanyRSUswithtermsthataremateriallydifferentfromthosesetforthintheformofawardagreement.

(g)Theoutstandingsharecapitalorregisteredcapital,asthecasemaybe,oftheCompanyandeachMaterialSubsidiaryisdulyauthorized,validlyissued,fullypaidandnon-assessable,andtheportionoftheoutstandingsharecapitalorregisteredcapital,asthecasemaybe,oftheCompanyandeachMaterialSubsidiaryandsuchotherentitieslistedinSection3.01(b)oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedulethatisownedbyanyMaterialSubsidiaryisownedbysuchMaterialSubsidiaryfreeandclearofallLiens.SuchMaterialSubsidiaryhastheunrestrictedrighttovote,and(subjecttolimitationsimposedbyapplicableLawandtheapplicableconstitutionaldocuments)toreceivedividendsanddistributionson,allsuchequitysecurities.

(h)Theoutstandingsharecapitalorregisteredcapital,asthecasemaybe,ofeachoftheCompany'sSubsidiariesisnotsubjecttoanyoutstandingobligationsofanyGroupCompanyrequiringtheregistrationunderanysecuritiesLawforsaleofsuchsharecapitalorregisteredcapital,asthecasemaybe.ExceptasotherwiseprovidedinthisAgreement,therearenooutstandingcontractualobligationsofanyGroupCompanytoprovidefundsto,ormakeanyinvestment(intheformofaloan,capitalcontributionorotherwise)in,anyoftheCompany'sSubsidiaries.

(i)Forthethree-monthperiodendedNovember30,2016,theMaterialSubsidiaries,collectively,representednolessthanninety-fivepercent(95%)oftheconsolidatedrevenuesoftheGroupCompaniesforsuchperiod.TheMaterialSubsidiariescollectivelyholdallassets(includingallCompanySchools),liabilitiesorotherintereststhatarematerialtotheCompanyGroup,takenasawhole.

Section3.04.AuthorityRelativetoThisAgreement.

(a)TheCompanyhastherequisitecorporatepowerandauthoritytoexecuteanddeliverthisAgreementandtoperformitsobligationshereunder,includingtoconsummatetheTransactions(subject,asapplicable,toreceiptoftheRequisiteCompanyVote).Theexecution,deliveryandperformancebytheCompanyofthisAgreementandtheconsummationbytheCompanyoftheTransactionshavebeendulyauthorizedbytheCompanyBoardandnoothercorporateactiononthepartoftheCompanyisnecessarytoauthorizetheexecutionanddeliverybytheCompanyofthisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheconsummationbyitoftheTransactions,ineachcase,subjectonlytotheauthorizationandapprovalbywayofashareholders'specialresolutionofthisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactionsbytheaffirmativevoteofholdersofSharesrepresentingatleasttwo-thirdsoftheSharespresentandvotinginpersonorbyproxyasasingleclassattheShareholders'Meeting(the"RequisiteCompanyVote")inaccordancewithSection233(6)oftheCICL.ThisAgreementhasbeendulyandvalidlyexecutedanddeliveredbytheCompanyand,

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assumingthedueauthorization,executionanddeliverybyParentandMergerSub,constitutesalegal,validandbindingobligationoftheCompany,enforceableagainsttheCompanyinaccordancewithitsterms,subjecttobankruptcy,insolvency,fraudulenttransfer,reorganization,moratoriumandsimilarLawsofgeneralapplicabilityrelatingtooraffectingcreditors'rightsandtogeneralprinciplesofequity(the"BankruptcyandEquityException").

(b)Asofthedatehereof,theSpecialCommitteecomprisestwomembersoftheCompanyBoard,eachofwhomqualifiesasan"independentdirector"(assuchtermisdefinedinSection303AoftheNewYorkStockExchangeListedCompanyManual).TheCompanyBoard,actingupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee,byresolutionsdulyadoptedbyunanimousvoteofthosedirectorsvotingatameetingdulycalledandheld,has(i)determinedthatitisfairto,andinthebestinterestsof,theCompanyanditsshareholders(otherthantheholdersofExcludedShares),anddeclareditadvisable,fortheCompanytoenterintothisAgreementandthePlanofMergerandtoconsummatetheTransactions,includingtheMerger;(ii)authorizedandapprovedtheexecution,deliveryandperformanceofthisAgreementandthePlanofMergerandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger;(iii)resolvedtorecommendtheauthorizationandapprovalofthisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,bytheholdersofShares(the"CompanyRecommendation")anddirectthatthisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,besubmittedforapprovalbytheshareholdersoftheCompanyattheShareholders'Meeting;(iv)approvedsubjecttoreceiptofadulyexecutedsharetransferincustomaryformreflectingsuchtransfer(A)thetransferofthePESharestoParentoritsnominee(asParentmaydirect),and(B)theupdatingoftheregisterofmembersoftheCompanytoreflectParentoritsnomineeasthesoleholderofthePEShares,inaccordancewiththetermsoftheShareSaleandSupportAgreement;(v)takenallsuchactionsasmayberequiredtoenterintothisAgreementand,asoftheClosingDate,shallhavetakenallactionsasmayberequiredtobetakenbytheCompanytoeffecttheTransactions,includingtheMerger;and(vi)approvedtheelectiontotheBoardoftheindividualswhowillserveasdirectorsoftheSurvivingCorporation,effectiveasofimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTime.

Section3.05.NoConflict;RequiredFilingsandConsents.

(a)TheexecutionanddeliveryofthisAgreementbytheCompanydonot,andtheperformanceofthisAgreementbytheCompanyandtheconsummationoftheTransactionswillnot,(i)assumingthattheRequisiteCompanyVoteisobtained,conflictwithorviolate(x)thememorandumandarticlesofassociationoftheCompanyor(y)anyequivalentorganizationaldocumentsofanyotherGroupCompany,(ii)assuming(solelywithrespecttoperformanceofthisAgreementandconsummationoftheTransactions)thatthemattersreferredtoinSection3.05(b)arecompliedwithandtheRequisiteCompanyVoteisobtained,conflictwithorviolateanystatute,law,ordinance,regulation,rule,code,executiveorder,injunction,judgment,decreeorotherorder("Law")applicabletoanyGroupCompanyorbywhichanypropertyorassetofanyGroupCompanyisboundoraffected,or(iii)violate,conflictwith,requireconsentunder,resultinanybreachof,resultinlossofbenefitunder,orconstituteadefault(oraneventwhich,withnoticeorlapseoftimeorboth,wouldbecomeadefault)under,orgivetoothersanyrightoftermination,amendment,accelerationorcancellationof,orresultinthecreationofaLienorotherencumbranceonanypropertyorassetofanyGroupCompanypursuantto,anyContracttowhichanyGroupCompanyisapartyorbywhichanyoftheirrespectivepropertiesorassetsareboundoranyMaterialCompanyPermit,except,withrespecttoclauses(i)(y),(ii)and(iii),foranysuchconflict,violation,breach,default,rightorotheroccurrencethatwouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect(withoutregardtotheexclusionsetforthinclause(F)ofthedefinitionof"CompanyMaterialAdverseEffect")orpreventormateriallyimpairordelay,orbereasonablyexpectedtopreventormateriallyimpairordelay,theconsummationoftheMergerorotherTransactions.

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(b)TheexecutionanddeliveryofthisAgreementbytheCompanydonot,andtheperformanceofthisAgreementbytheCompanyandtheconsummationbytheCompanyoftheTransactionswillnot,requireanyconsent,approval,authorizationorpermitof,orfilingwithornotificationto,anynationorgovernment,anyagency,publicorregulatoryauthority,instrumentality,department,commission,court,arbitrator,ministry,tribunalorboardofanynationorgovernmentorpoliticalsubdivisionthereof,ineachcase,whetherforeignordomesticandwhethernational,supranational,federal,provincial,state,regional,localormunicipal(each,a"GovernmentalAuthority"),except(i)forcompliancewiththeapplicablerequirementsoftheSecuritiesExchangeActof1934,asamended(the"ExchangeAct"),andtherulesandregulationspromulgatedthereunder(includingthejoiningoftheCompanyinthefilingofaSchedule13E-3,thefurnishingofaForm6-KwiththeProxyStatement,andthefilingorfurnishingofoneormoreamendmentstotheSchedule13E-3andsuchForm6-KtorespondtocommentsoftheSecuritiesandExchangeCommission(the"SEC"),ifany,onsuchdocuments),(ii)forcompliancewiththerulesandregulationsoftheNewYorkStockExchange(the"NYSE"),(iii)forthefilingofthePlanofMergerandrelateddocumentationwiththeRegistrarofCompaniesoftheCaymanIslandsandthepublicationofnotificationoftheMergerintheCaymanIslandsGovernmentGazettepursuanttotheCICL,(iv)fortheconsents,approvals,authorizationsorpermitsof,orfilingswithornotificationsto,GovernmentalAuthorities,assetforthinSection3.05(b)oftheCompanyDisclosureScheduleand(v)anysuchconsent,approval,authorization,permit,action,filingornotificationthefailureofwhichtomakeorobtainwouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect(withoutregardtotheexclusionsetforthinclause(F)ofthedefinitionof"CompanyMaterialAdverseEffect")orpreventormateriallyimpairordelay,orbereasonablyexpectedtopreventormateriallyimpairordelay,theconsummationoftheMergerorotherTransactions.

Section3.06.Permits;CompliancewithLaws.

(a)EachGroupCompanyisinpossessionofallfranchises,grants,authorizations,licenses,permits,easements,variances,exceptions,consents,certificates,approvalsandordersofanyGovernmentalAuthoritynecessaryforittoown,lease,operateanduseitspropertiesandassetsortocarryonitsbusinessasitisnowbeingconducted(the"MaterialCompanyPermits"),exceptwherethefailuretobeinpossessionofsuchMaterialCompanyPermitswouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect.NosuspensionorcancellationofanyoftheMaterialCompanyPermitsispendingor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,threatened.AllsuchMaterialCompanyPermitsarevalidandinfullforceandeffect,exceptwherethefailureofsuchMaterialCompanyPermittobevalidorinfullforceandeffectwouldnotmateriallyandadverselyaffectsuchGroupCompany'sbusinessasitisbeingconductedasofthedatehereof.EachGroupCompanyisincompliancewiththetermsoftheMaterialCompanyPermits,exceptwherethefailuretobeincompliancewouldnotmateriallyandadverselyaffectsuchGroupCompany'sbusinessasitisbeingconductedasofthedatehereof.Withoutlimitingthegeneralityoftheforegoing,allpermits,licenses,approvals,filingsandregistrationsandotherrequisiteformalitieswithGovernmentalAuthoritiesinthePeople'sRepublicofChina(the"PRC")thatarematerialtotheGroupCompanies,takenasawhole,andarerequiredtobeobtainedormadeinrespectofeachGroupCompanyincorporatedinthePRCwithrespecttoitscapitalstructureandoperationsasitisnowbeingconducted,includingbutnotlimitedtotheapprovalandregistrationswiththeStateAdministrationforIndustryandCommerce,theMinistryofCommerce,theNationalDevelopmentandReformCommission,theStateAdministrationofForeignExchange("SAFE")andtheStateAdministrationofTaxation("SAT"),andtheirrespectivelocalcounterparts,havebeendulycompletedinallmaterialrespectsinaccordancewithapplicableLawsofthePRC.ForanybusinesscarriedoutbyanyGroupCompanyinthePRC,suchGroupCompanyhasnotviolatedinanymaterialrespectanyLawsofthePRCthatimposesanyprohibitionorrestrictiononforeigninvestment.EachGroupCompanythatisorganizedinthePRChascompliedwithallapplicableLawsofthePRCregardingthecontributionandpaymentofitsregisteredcapital.

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(b)NoGroupCompanyisor,sinceAugust31,2014hasbeen,indefault,breachorviolationofanyLawapplicabletoit(including(i)anyLawapplicabletoitsbusiness,(ii)anyTaxLawand(iii)anyLawrelatedtothecollection,useandprotectionofpersonaldata)orbywhichanyofitsshare,security,equityinterest,propertyorassetisboundoraffected,ineachcase,exceptforanysuchdefault,breachorviolationthatwouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect.NoGroupCompanyhasreceivedanywrittennoticeorcommunicationofanynon-compliancewithanyapplicableLawthathasnotbeencured,exceptforanysuchnon-compliancethatwouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect.

(c)NoGroupCompanynor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,anydirectors,officers,employees,accountants,consultantsandfinancialandlegaladvisorsoftheCompanyactingonbehalfofaGroupCompany(collectively,"CompanyRepresentative")hasviolatedanyAnticorruptionLaws,norhasanyGroupCompanyor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,anyCompanyRepresentativeactingonbehalfofaGroupCompanyoffered,paid,promisedtopay,orauthorizedthepaymentofanymoneyoranythingofvalue,toanyGovernmentOfficialortoanypersonundercircumstanceswhereaGroupCompanyoranysuchCompanyRepresentativeknewthatalloraportionofsuchmoneyorthingofvaluewouldbeoffered,given,orpromised,directlyorindirectly,toaperson:

(i)forthepurposeof:(A)influencingoraffectinganyactordecisionofaGovernmentOfficialinhisorherofficialcapacity;(B)inducingaGovernmentOfficialtodooromittodoanyactinviolationofhisorherlawfulduties;(C)securinganyimproperadvantage;(D)inducingsuchGovernmentOfficialtoinfluenceoraffectanyactordecisionofanyGovernmentalAuthority;or(E)assistingaGroupCompanyorCompanyRepresentativeactingonbehalfofaGroupCompanyinobtainingorretainingbusinessfororwith,ordirectingbusinessto,aGroupCompanyoranyCompanyRepresentativeactingonbehalfofaGroupCompany;or

(ii)inamannerthatwouldreasonablybeexpectedtoconstituteorhavethepurposeoreffectofpublicorcommercialbribery,acceptanceoforacquiescenceinextortion,kickbacks,otherunlawfulorimpropermeansofobtaininganyimproperadvantage,orwouldotherwiseviolateanyAnticorruptionLaw.

(d)NoGroupCompanyhasconductedorinitiatedanyinternalinvestigationormadeavoluntary,directed,involuntaryorotherdisclosuretoanyGovernmentalAuthoritywithrespecttoanyallegedactoromissionarisingunderorrelatingtoanynoncompliancebyanyGroupCompanyor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,anyCompanyRepresentative,withanyAnticorruptionLaw.NoGroupCompanyor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,anyCompanyRepresentativehasreceivedanynotice,requestorcitationforanyactualorpotentialnoncompliancewithanyAnticorruptionLaw.

(e)NoGroupCompanynoranySubsidiaryofaGroupCompanynor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,anyCompanyRepresentative,isorhasbeen(i)identifiedonanysanctions-relatedlistofrestrictedorblockedpersons,includingthelistofSpeciallyDesignatedNationalsandBlockedPersonsmaintainedbytheOfficeofForeignAssetsControloftheU.S.DepartmentoftheTreasury("OFAC"),theConsolidatedListofFinancialSanctionsTargetsmaintainedbyHerMajesty'sTreasuryoftheUnitedKingdom,andtheConsolidatedListofPersons,Groups,andEntitiesSubjecttoEUSanctions;(ii)organized,resident,orlocatedinanycountrythatisitselfthesubjectofU.S.orapplicablenon-U.S.economicsanctions;or(iii)ownedorcontrolledbyanypersonsdescribedinclause(i)or(ii).

(f)TheGroupCompaniesand,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,theCompanyRepresentatives,areandhavebeenincompliancewithapplicableLawsrelatingtoeconomicorfinancialsanctions(includingthoseadministeredbyOFAC,HerMajesty'sTreasuryoftheUnitedKingdom,theEuropeanUnion,oranyEUmemberstate).

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Section3.07.SECFilings;FinancialStatements.

(a)TheCompanyhastimelyfiledorotherwisefurnished(asapplicable)allforms,reports,statements,schedulesandotherdocumentsrequiredtobefiledwithorfurnishedtotheSECbytheCompanysinceJanuary1,2014(collectively,the"CompanySECReports").Asofthedateoffiling,inthecaseofCompanySECReportsfiledpursuanttotheExchangeAct(andtotheextentsuchCompanySECReportswereamended,thenasofthedateoffilingofsuchamendment),andasofthedateofeffectivenessinthecaseofCompanySECReportsfiledpursuanttotheSecuritiesActof1933,asamended(the"SecuritiesAct")(andtotheextentsuchCompanySECReportswereamended,thenasofthedateofeffectivenessofsuchamendment),theCompanySECReports(i)compliedastoforminallmaterialrespectswitheithertherequirementsoftheSecuritiesActortheExchangeAct,asthecasemaybe,andtherulesandregulationspromulgatedthereunder,eachasineffectonthedatesofiledoreffective,and(ii)didnotcontainanyuntruestatementofamaterialfactoromittostateamaterialfactrequiredtobestatedorincorporatedbyreferencethereinornecessaryinordertomakethestatementsmadetherein,inthelightofthecircumstancesunderwhichtheyweremade,notmisleadingasofitsfilingdateoreffectivedate(asapplicable).AsofthedateofthisAgreement,therearenooutstandingorunresolvedcommentsreceivedfromtheSECstaffwithrespecttotheCompanySECReports.

(b)Eachoftheconsolidatedfinancialstatements(including,ineachcase,anynotesthereto)containedinorincorporatedbyreferenceintotheCompanySECReportswaspreparedinaccordancewithInternationalFinancialReportingStandards("IFRS")(except,inthecaseofunauditedstatements,aspermittedbytheSEC)appliedonaconsistentbasisthroughouttheperiodsindicated(exceptasmaybeindicatedinthenotesthereto)andeachfairlypresents,inallmaterialrespects,theconsolidatedfinancialposition,resultsofoperationsandcashflowsoftheCompanyanditsSubsidiariesasattherespectivedatesthereofandfortherespectiveperiodsindicatedtherein(subject,inthecaseofunauditedinterimstatements,tonormalyear-endauditadjustmentswhicharenotmaterialandtheexclusionofcertainnotesdescribedtherein),ineachcaseinaccordancewithIFRSexceptasmaybenotedtherein.

(c)ExceptasandtotheextentsetforthontheauditedannualreportoftheGroupCompaniesonForm20-FfiledwiththeSEConNovember29,2016,noGroupCompanyhasoutstanding(i)anyIndebtednessoranycommitmentstherefor,or(ii)anyotherliabilityorobligationofanynature(whetheraccrued,absolute,contingentorotherwise)thatwouldberequiredbyIFRStobereflectedonaconsolidatedbalancesheetoftheGroupCompany,exceptforliabilitiesorobligations(A)incurredintheordinarycourseofbusinessconsistentwithpastpracticesinceAugust31,2016,(B)incurredpursuanttothisAgreementorinconnectionwiththeTransactions,or(C)thatwouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect.

(d)TheCompanyhasmadeavailabletoParentcompleteandcorrectcopiesofallmaterialamendmentsandmodificationsthathavenotbeenfiledbytheCompanywiththeSECtoallagreements,documentsandotherinstrumentsthatpreviouslyhadbeenfiledbytheCompanywiththeSECandarecurrentlyineffect.

(e)TheCompanyhastimelyfiledandmadeavailabletoParentallcertificationsandstatementsrequiredby(x)Rule13a-14orRule15d-14undertheExchangeActor(y)18U.S.C.Section1350(Section906oftheSarbanes-OxleyActof2002)withrespecttoanyCompanySECReport.TheCompanyisincompliance,inallmaterialrespects,withallprovisionsoftheSarbanes-OxleyActof2002whichareapplicabletoit.TheCompanyhasestablishedandmaintainsasystemof"internalcontroloverfinancialreporting"(asdefinedinRule13a-15orRule15d-15undertheExchangeAct)reasonablydesignedtoensurethatallmaterialinformationconcerningtheCompanyanditsSubsidiariesismadeknownonatimelybasistotheindividualsresponsibleforthepreparationoftheCompany'sSECfilingsandotherpublicdisclosuredocuments,andtoprovidereasonableassurance

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regardingthereliabilityoffinancialreportingandthefinancialstatementsforexternalpurposesinaccordancewithIFRS.TheCompany'scertifyingofficershaveevaluatedtheeffectivenessoftheCompany'sdisclosurecontrolsandproceduresasoftheendoftheperiodcoveredbytheCompany'smostrecentlyfiledannualreportundertheExchangeAct(suchdate,the"EvaluationDate").TheCompanypresentedinitsmostrecentlyfiledannualreportundertheExchangeActtheconclusionsofthecertifyingofficersabouttheeffectivenessofthedisclosurecontrolsandproceduresbasedontheirevaluationsasoftheEvaluationDate.ExceptasdisclosedintheCompany'smostrecentlyfiledannualreportundertheExchangeAct,neithertheCompanynor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,itsindependentregisteredpublicaccountingfirmhasidentifiedorbeenmadeawareofany"significantdeficiencies"or"materialweaknesses"(asdefinedbythePublicCompanyAccountingOversightBoard)inthedesignoroperationoftheinternalcontrolsandproceduresoftheCompanythatarereasonablylikelytoadverselyaffecttheabilityoftheCompanytorecord,process,summarizeandreportfinancialdata.TotheknowledgeoftheCompany,thereis,andsinceAugust31,2014,therehasbeen,nofraudorallegationoffraud,whetherornotmaterial,thatinvolves(orinvolved)themanagementoftheCompanyorotheremployeeswhohave(orhad)asignificantroleintheinternalcontrolsoverfinancialreportingutilizedbytheCompany.SincetheEvaluationDate,therehavebeennochangesintheCompany'sinternalcontroloverfinancialreporting(assuchtermisdefinedintheExchangeAct)thathavemateriallyaffected,orarereasonablylikelytomateriallyaffect,theCompany'sinternalcontroloverfinancialreporting,exceptforsuchchangesaswerecontemplatedintheCompany'smostrecentlyfiledannualreportundertheExchangeAct.AsusedinthisSection3.07,theterm"file"shallbebroadlyconstruedtoincludeanymannerinwhichadocumentorinformationisfurnished,suppliedorotherwisemadeavailabletotheSEC.

(f)ExceptasdisclosedintheCompany'smostrecentlyfiledannualreportundertheExchangeAct,theGroupCompaniesmaintainasystemofinternalaccountingcontrolsdesignedtoprovidereasonableassurancethat(i)transactionsareexecutedinaccordancewithmanagement'sgeneralorspecificauthorizations,(ii)transactionsarerecordedasnecessarytopermitpreparationoffinancialstatementsinconformitywithIFRSandtomaintainassetaccountability,(iii)accesstoassetsispermittedonlyinaccordancewithmanagement'sgeneralorspecificauthorization,and(iv)therecordedaccountabilityforassetsiscomparedwiththeexistingassetsatreasonableintervalsandappropriateactionistakenwithrespecttoanydifferences.

(g)TheCompanyisincompliance,inallmaterialrespects,withtheapplicablelistingandcorporategovernancerulesandregulationsoftheNYSE,subjecttoavailingitselfofany"homecountry"exemptionfromsuchrulesandregulationsavailabletoa"foreignprivateissuer"(asdefinedundertheExchangeActandundertherelevantrulesandregulationsoftheNYSE).

(h)TherearenounconsolidatedSubsidiariesoftheCompanyoranymaterialoff-balancesheetarrangementsofanytypewithrespecttoanyGroupCompanythathavenotbeendescribedintheCompanySECReportsandnoGroupCompanyhasanyobligationtoenterintoanysucharrangements.

Section3.08.ProxyStatement.

TheinformationsuppliedbytheCompanyforinclusionintheProxyStatement(includinganyamendmentorsupplementtheretoordocumentincorporatedbyreferencetherein)andtheSchedule13E-3(includinganyamendmentorsupplementtheretoordocumentincorporatedbyreferencetherein)shallnot(i)onthedatetheProxyStatement(includinganyamendmentorsupplementthereto)isfirstmailedtoshareholdersoftheCompanyoratthetimeoftheShareholders'Meeting,containanyuntruestatementofanymaterialfactoromittostateanymaterialfactnecessaryinordertomakethestatementstherein,inlightofthecircumstancesunderwhichtheyaremade,notmisleading,or(ii)onthedatetheSchedule13E-3andanyamendmentorsupplementtheretoisfiledwiththeSEC,containanyuntruestatementofamaterialfactoromittostateamaterialfactnecessaryinordertomakethestatementsmadetherein,inlightofthecircumstancesunderwhichtheyaremade,notmisleading.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,theCompanymakesnorepresentationwithrespecttostatementsmadeorincorporatedbyreferencethereinbasedoninformationsuppliedbyoronbehalfofParentorMergerSubforinclusionorincorporationbyreferenceintheProxyStatementortheSchedule13E-3.

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Section3.09.AbsenceofCertainChangesorEvents.

SinceAugust31,2016,exceptasexpresslycontemplatedbythisAgreement,eachGroupCompanyhasconductedbusinessinallmaterialrespectsintheordinarycourse,andwithoutlimitingthegeneralityoftheforegoing,exceptassetforthinSection3.09oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedule,therehasnotbeen(a)anyCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect;(b)anydeclaration,settingasideorpaymentofanydividendorotherdistributionincash,stock,propertyorotherwiseinrespectofanyGroupCompany'sEquitySecurities,exceptforanydividendordistributionbyaGroupCompanytoanotherGroupCompany;(c)anyredemption,repurchaseorotheracquisitionofanyEquitySecuritiesofanyGroupCompanybyaGroupCompany(otherthanrepurchaseofSharestosatisfyobligationsundertheShareIncentivePlanorothersimilarplansorarrangementsincludingthewithholdingofSharesinconnectionwiththeexerciseofCompanyOptionsinaccordancewiththetermsandconditionsofsuchCompanyOptions);(d)anymaterialchangebytheCompanyinitsaccountingprinciples,exceptasmaybeappropriatetoconformtochangesinstatutoryorregulatoryaccountingrulesorIFRSorregulatoryrequirementswithrespectthereto;or(e)anymaterialTaxelectionmadebytheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesoranysettlementorcompromiseofanymaterialTaxliabilitybytheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries,otherthanintheordinarycourseofbusiness.

Section3.10.AbsenceofLitigation.

Thereisnolitigation,hearing,suit,claim,action,proceedingor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,investigation(anylitigation,hearing,suit,claim,action,proceedingorinvestigation,an"Action")pendingor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,threatenedagainstanyGroupCompany,oranyshare,security,equityinterest,propertyorassetofanyGroupCompany,beforeanyGovernmentalAuthoritythat(i)would,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect,or(ii)hasenjoined,restrained,prevented,materiallydelayedormateriallyimpeded,orseeksto,orwouldreasonablybeexpectedto,enjoin,restrain,prevent,materiallydelayormateriallyimpede,theconsummationoftheMergerortheotherTransactionsortheperformancebytheCompanyofitsobligationsunderthisAgreement.NoGroupCompany,noranyshare,security,equityinterest,orpropertyorassetofanyGroupCompanyissubjecttoanycontinuingorderof,consentdecree,settlementagreementorothersimilarwrittenagreementwith,or,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,continuinginvestigationby,anyGovernmentalAuthority,oranyorder,writ,judgment,injunction,decree,determinationorawardofanyGovernmentalAuthoritythatwould,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect.

Section3.11.LaborandEmploymentMatters.

(a)ExceptassetforthonSection3.11(a)oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedule,(i)noGroupCompanyisapartytoorboundbyanycollectivebargainingagreement,tradeunion,workscouncilorotherlaborunioncontractapplicabletoemployeesofanyGroupCompany,andtotheknowledgeoftheCompany,therearenoongoingunionorganizationalcampaigns,petitionsorotherunionizationactivitiesseekingrecognitionofacollectivebargainingunitrelatingtoanyemployeeofanyGroupCompany,(ii)therearenomaterialunfairlaborpracticecomplaintspendingor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,threatenedagainstanyGroupCompanybeforeanyGovernmentalAuthority,and(iii)thereisnoorganizedstrike,slowdown,workstoppageorlockout,orsimilarmateriallabordisputecurrentlyunderwayor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,threatened,byorwithrespecttoanyemployeeofanyGroupCompany.

(b)Exceptaswouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect,eachGroupCompany(i)isincompliancewithallapplicableLawsrelatingtoemploymentandemploymentpractices,includingthoserelatedtowages,workhours,shifts,overtime,SocialSecurityBenefits,holidaysandleave,collectivebargainingtermsandconditionsofemploymentandthepaymentandwithholdingoftaxesandothersumsasrequired

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bytheappropriateGovernmentalAuthority,and(ii)totheknowledgeoftheCompany,doesnothaveanymaterialliability,taxesorpenaltiesforfailuretopaywagesthathavecomedueandpayableunderapplicableLaworanySocialSecurityBenefits.Thereisnoclaimwithrespecttopaymentofwages,salaryorovertimepaythatisnowpendingor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,threatenedbeforeanyGovernmentalAuthoritywithrespecttoanypersonscurrentlyorformerlyemployedbyanyGroupCompanythatwould,individuallyorintheaggregate,reasonablybeexpectedtoresultinamaterialliabilitytotheCompany.Thereisnochargeorproceedingwithrespecttoaviolationofanyoccupationalsafetyorhealthstandardsthatisnowpendingor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,threatenedwithrespecttoanyGroupCompanythatwould,individuallyorintheaggregate,reasonablybeexpectedtoresultinamaterialliabilitytotheCompany.Thereisnochargeofdiscriminationinemploymentoremploymentpractices,foranyreason,including,age,gender,race,religionorotherlegallyprotectedcategory,whichisnowpendingor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,threatenedagainstanyGroupCompanybeforeanyGovernmentalAuthorityinanyjurisdictioninwhichanyGroupCompanycurrentlyemploysanypersonthatwould,individuallyorintheaggregate,reasonablybeexpectedtoresultinamaterialliabilitytoanyGroupCompany.

(c)TheCompanyhasmadeavailabletoParenttrueandcompletecopiesofeachCompanyEmployeePlanandeachCompanyEmployeeAgreementthat,ineachcase,isrequiredtobeincludedintheCompanySECReports.

(d)Exceptaswouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect,(i)eachCompanyEmployeePlanisandhasatalltimesbeenoperatedandadministeredincompliancewiththeprovisionsthereofandallapplicablelegalrequirementsinallrespects,(ii)eachcontributionorotherpaymentthatisrequiredtohavebeenaccruedormadeunderorwithrespecttoanyCompanyEmployeePlanhasbeendulyaccruedandmadeonatimelybasisand(iii)therearenoclaims(otherthanforbenefitsincurredintheordinarycourse)orlegalproceedingspending,or,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,threatenedagainstanyCompanyEmployeePlanoragainsttheassetsofanyCompanyEmployeePlan.

(e)ExceptascontemplatedotherwiseunderthisAgreement,noCompanyEmployeePlanorCompanyEmployeeAgreementexiststhat,asaresultoftheexecutionofthisAgreement,shareholderapprovalofthisAgreement,ortheconsummationoftheTransactions(whetheraloneorinconnectionwithanysubsequentevent(s),suchasaterminationofemployment),willentitleanycurrentorformerdirector,officer,employeeorconsultantofanyGroupCompanyto(i)materialcompensationorbenefits(includinganyseverancepaymentorbenefit)oranymaterialincreaseincompensationorbenefitsuponanyterminationofemploymentonorafterthedateofthisAgreement,or(ii)acceleratethetimeofpaymentorvestingorresultinanypaymentorfundingofmaterialcompensationorbenefitsunder,materiallyincreasetheamountpayablepursuantto,anyoftheCompanyEmployeePlansorCompanyEmployeeAgreements.

Section3.12.RealProperty;TitletoAssets.

(a)Section3.12(a)oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedulesetsforththeaddressofeachLeasedRealPropertysubjecttoaMaterialLeaseasofthedatehereof,andatrueandcompletelistofallMaterialLeases(includingthedateandnameofthepartiestosuchMaterialLease).TheCompanyhasdeliveredorotherwisemadeavailabletoParentatrueandcompletecopyofeachsuchMaterialLease,andinthecaseofanyoralMaterialLease,awrittensummaryofthematerialtermsofsuchMaterialLease.Exceptaswouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect,withrespecttoeachoftheMaterialLeases:(i)suchMaterialLeaseislegal,valid,binding,enforceableandinfullforceandeffect,subjecttotheBankruptcyandEquityException;(ii)theGroupCompanies'possessionandquietenjoymentoftheLeasedRealPropertyundersuchMaterialLeasehasnotbeendisturbedand,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,therearenodisputeswithrespecttosuchMaterialLease;and(iii)neitheranyGroup

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Companynor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,anyotherpartytotheMaterialLeaseisinbreachordefaultundersuchMaterialLease,andnoeventhasoccurredorcircumstanceexistswhich,withthedeliveryofnotice,thepassageoftimeorboth,wouldconstitutesuchabreachordefault,orpermitthetermination,modificationoraccelerationofrentundersuchMaterialLease.

(b)TheLeasedRealPropertyidentifiedinSection3.12(a)oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedulecompriseallofthematerialrealpropertyusedbytheGroupCompaniesinthebusinessoftheGroupCompaniesasofthedatehereof.NoGroupCompanyownsanyrealproperty.

(c)TotheknowledgeoftheCompanyandexceptaswouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect,(i)allbuildings,structures,improvements,fixtures,buildingsystemsandequipment,andallcomponentsthereof,includedintheLeasedRealProperty(the"Improvements")areingoodconditionandrepairandsufficientfortheoperationofthebusinessoftheGroupCompaniesand(ii)therearenostructuraldeficienciesorlatentdefectsmateriallyaffectingtheintendeduseorfunctionoftheImprovements.

(d)Exceptaswouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect,theCompanyanditsSubsidiarieshavegoodandmarketabletitleto,oravalidandbindingleaseholdinterestin,allothermaterialpropertiesandassetsnecessarytoconducttheirrespectivebusinessesascurrentlyconducted(excludingLeasedRealPropertyandIntellectualProperty),ineachcasefreeandclearofallLiens,exceptPermittedEncumbrances.

Section3.13.IntellectualProperty.

(a)TheCompanyanditsSubsidiarieshavevalidandenforceablerightstouseallIntellectualPropertyusedin,ornecessarytoconduct,thebusinessoftheCompanyoritsSubsidiariesasitiscurrentlyconducted(the"CompanyIntellectualProperty"),solelywithrespecttoCompanyIntellectualPropertyownedbytheCompanyanditsSubsidiaries,freeandclearofallLiens(otherthanPermittedEncumbrances),exceptwherethefailuretoownorhavesuchrightswouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect.

(b)Exceptaswouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect,neithertheCompanynoranyofitsSubsidiarieshasreceived,duringthepasttwenty-four(24)months,writtennoticeofanyclaimagainsttheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries(i)thatit,orthebusinessoractivitiesconductedbyit(includingthecommercializationandexploitationofitsproductsandservicesbytheCompanyanditsSubsidiaries),isinfringing,diluting,misappropriating(orresultsfromthemisappropriationof),orviolatingorhasinfringed,diluted,misappropriated(orresultedfromthemisappropriationof)orviolatedanyIntellectualPropertyrightofanyperson,includinganydemandsorunsolicitedofferstolicenseanyIntellectualPropertytotheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries,or(ii)challengingtheownershiporusebytheCompanyofanyofitsSubsidiariesof,orvalidityorenforceabilityofanyCompanyIntellectualProperty.Exceptaswouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect,neithertheCompanynoranyofitsSubsidiariesnorthebusinessoractivitiesconductedbytheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries(includingthecommercializationandexploitationoftheirproductsandservicesbytheCompanyanditsSubsidiaries)infringes,dilutes,misappropriates(orresultsfromthemisappropriationof)orviolatesorhasinfringed,diluted,misappropriated(orresultedfromthemisappropriationof)orviolatedanyIntellectualPropertyrightsofanypersonduringthepasttwenty-four(24)months.TotheknowledgeoftheCompany,noperson(includingcurrentandformerofficers,employees,consultantsandcontractorsofanyGroupCompany)iscurrentlyinfringing,diluting,misappropriatingorviolatinganymaterialIntellectualPropertyownedbytheCompanyoranySubsidiaryoftheCompany.

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(c)Therearenopendingor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,threatenedActionsbyanypersonchallengingthevalidityorenforceabilityof,ortheuseorownershipbytheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesof,anyofthematerialCompanyIntellectualProperty.

(d)TheCompanyandeachSubsidiaryoftheCompanyownallright,titleandinterestinandtoallmaterialIntellectualPropertycreatedordevelopedby,exclusivelyfororunderthedirectionorsupervisionoftheCompanyorsuchSubsidiaryoftheCompany.

(e)TheCompanyanditsSubsidiarieshavetakenreasonablynecessaryactionsto(i)maintainandprotecteachmaterialitemofIntellectualPropertythattheyown,and(ii)protecttheconfidentialityandvalueoftheirmaterialtradesecretsandothermaterialknow-how.ImmediatelysubsequenttotheEffectiveTime,theCompanyIntellectualPropertyshallbeownedbyoravailableforusebytheCompanyanditsSubsidiariesontermsandconditionsmateriallyidenticaltothoseunderwhichtheCompanyanditsSubsidiariesownedorusedtheCompanyIntellectualPropertyimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTime.

(f)Exceptaswouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect,theCompanyandeachofitsSubsidiarieshavecompliedwithallapplicableLawregardingcollecting,accessing,using,disclosing,electronicallytransmitting,securing,sharing,transferringandstoringpersonallyidentifiabledata,includingfederal,national,state,provincial,localorforeignlawsorregulationsregarding(i)dataprivacyandinformationsecurity,(ii)databreachnotification(asapplicable),and/or(iii)trespass,computercrimeandotherlawsgoverningunauthorizedaccesstooruseofelectronicdata.TheCompanyandeachofitsSubsidiarieshaveinplace,andtakestepsreasonablydesignedtoassurematerialcompliancewithsuch,privacysecuritypoliciesandprocedures.TheCompanyandeachofitsSubsidiariesisandhasbeenincompliancewithitscontractualobligationsandprivacypoliciespertainingtopersonallyidentifiableinformation.

Section3.14.Taxes.

(a)Exceptaswouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect,eachGroupCompanyhasdulyfiledallTaxreturnsandreportsrequiredtobefiledbyitandhaspaidanddischargedallTaxesrequiredtobepaidordischarged,otherthansuchpaymentsasarebeingcontestedingoodfaithbyappropriateproceedings,andallsuchTaxreturnsaretrue,accurateandcompleteinallrespects.Asofthedatehereof,notaxingauthorityisnowassertinginwritingor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,threateningtoassertagainstanyGroupCompanyanymaterialdeficiencyorclaimforanyTaxes.Exceptaswouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect,eachGroupCompanyhasproperlyanddulywithheld,collectedanddepositedallTaxesthatareintheCompany'sreasonablejudgmentrequiredtobewithheld,collectedanddepositedunderapplicableLaw.NoGroupCompanyhasgrantedanywaiverofanystatuteoflimitationswithrespectto,oranyextensionofaperiodfortheassessmentof,anyTax.

(b)EachPRCGroupCompanyhas,inaccordancewithapplicableLaw,dulyregisteredwiththerelevantPRCGovernmentalAuthority,obtainedandmaintainedthevalidityofallnationalandlocaltaxregistrationcertificatesandcompliedinallmaterialrespectswithallrequirementsimposedbysuchGovernmentalAuthorities.EachsubmissionmadebyoronbehalfofanyPRCGroupCompanytoanyGovernmentalAuthorityinconnectionwithobtainingTaxexemptions,Taxholidays,Taxdeferrals,TaxincentivesorotherpreferentialTaxtreatmentsorTaxrebateswasaccurateandcompleteinallmaterialrespects.Asofthedatehereof,noPRCGroupCompanyhasreceivedanywrittennoticewithrespecttothesuspension,revocationorcancellationofanysuchTaxexemptions,preferentialtreatmentsorrebates,nor,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,isanysuchactionthreatened.

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Section3.15.NoSecuredCreditors.

TheCompanydoesnothaveanysecuredcreditorsholdingafixedorfloatingsecurityinterest.

Section3.16.MaterialContracts.

(a)Subsections(i)through(xix)ofSection3.16(a)oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedulesetforthanaccurateandcompletelistofallofthefollowingtypesofContractstowhichanyGroupCompanyisapartyasofthedateofthisAgreement,excludingineachcase,ContractsunderwhichsuchGroupCompanyhasnooutstandingrightsorobligations(suchContractsasarerequiredtobelistedinSection3.16(a)oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedulebeingthe"MaterialContracts"),and,otherthanthisAgreement,asofthedateofthisAgreement,noneoftheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesisapartytoorboundbyanyMaterialContractsnotlistedinSection3.16(a)oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedule:

(i)anyContractthatwouldberequiredtobefiledbytheCompanypursuanttoItem4oftheInstructionstoExhibitsofForm20-FundertheExchangeAct;

(ii)anyContractrelatingtotheoperation,managementorcontrolbyanyThirdPartyofanyMaterialSubsidiaryoftheCompanyoranyotherpartnership,jointventure,strategiccollaborationorbusinesscooperation,orsimilararrangemententeredintobyaMaterialSubsidiary;

(iii)anyContract(otherthanaContractbetweenoramongtheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries)involvingaloan(otherthanaccountsreceivablefromtradedebtorsintheordinarycourseofbusiness)oradvanceto(otherthantravelandentertainmentallowancestotheemployeesoftheCompanyandanyofitsSubsidiariesextendedintheordinarycourseofbusiness),orinvestmentin,anypersonoranyContractrelatingtothemakingofanysuchloan,advanceorinvestmentofmorethan$3,000,000;

(iv)anyContract(otherthanaContractbetweenoramongtheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries)involvingIndebtednessoftheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesofmorethan$3,000,000;

(v)anyContract(includingsocalledtake-or-payorkeep-wellagreements)underwhichanyperson(otherthantheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries)hasdirectlyorindirectlyguaranteedIndebtednessoftheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesofmorethan$3,000,000;

(vi)anyContractgrantingorevidencingaLienonanypropertiesorassetsoftheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiarieswithavalueofmorethan$3,000,000,otherthanaPermittedEncumbrances;

(vii)anyContractunderwhichtheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiarieshasanyobligationsthathavenotbeensatisfiedorperformed(otherthanindemnificationandconfidentialityobligations)relatingtotheacquisition,disposition,sale,transferorlease(includingleasesinconnectionwithfinancingtransactions)ofpropertiesorassetsoftheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesthathaveafairmarketvalueorpurchasepriceofmorethanUS$3,000,000(bymerger,purchaseorsaleofassetsorstockorotherwise);

(viii)anyContractsinvolvinganyresolutionorsettlementofanyActionwithanamountincontroversygreaterthan$1,000,000;

(ix)anyMaterialLease;

(x)anyContractinvolvingastandstillorsimilararrangementthatwouldmateriallyandadverselyaffectthebusinessoftheGroupCompanies;

(xi)anyContractinvolvingtheperformanceofservicesfor,ordeliveryofgoodsormaterialsto,theCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesduringthetwelve(12)monthperiodimmediatelyprior

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tothedatehereofofanamountorvalueinexcessofUS$3,000,000,otherthananyContractthatisaCompanyEmployeePlanorCompanyEmployeeAgreement;

(xii)anyContractfortheemploymentbytheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesofanyofficer,individualemployeeorotherpersonwhoseannualbasesalaryexceedsUS$300,000(each,a"QualifiedPerson")(onafull-timeorconsultingbasis)oranyseveranceagreementswithanysuchQualifiedPerson;

(xiii)anynon-competitionContractorotherContractthatpurportstolimit,curtailorrestrictinanymaterialrespecttheabilityoftheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariestocompeteinanygeographicarea,industryorlineofbusiness,otherthananysuchContractthatdoesnotandwouldnotreasonablybeexpectedtomateriallyandadverselyaffectthebusinessoftheGroupCompanies,takenasawhole;

(xiv)anyContract(otherthanContractsgrantingCompanyOptions,CompanyRSsorCompanyRSUs)givingtheotherpartytherighttoterminatesuchContractasaresultofthisAgreementortheconsummationoftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,where(A)suchContractrequiresanypaymentinexcessofUS$3,000,000tobemadebytheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesinanycalendaryearor(B)thevalueoftheoutstandingreceivablesduetotheCompanyanditsSubsidiariesundersuchContractisinexcessofUS$3,000,000inanycalendaryear;

(xv)anyContractthatcontainsrestrictionswithrespectto(A)paymentofdividendsoranydistributionwithrespecttoequityinterestsoftheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries,(B)pledgingofsharecapitaloftheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesor(C)issuanceofguaranteebytheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries,ineachcasethatwouldmateriallyaffectthebusinessoroperationsoftheGroupCompanies,takenasawhole;

(xvi)anyContractprovidingfor(A)alicense,covenantnottosueorotherrightgrantedbyanyThirdPartyunderanyIntellectualPropertytotheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries,(B)alicense,covenantnottosueorotherrightgrantedbytheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariestoanyThirdPartyunderanyIntellectualProperty,(C)anindemnityofanypersonbytheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesagainstanychargeofinfringement,misappropriation,unauthorizeduseorviolationofanyIntellectualPropertyright,or(D)anyroyalty,feeorotheramountpayablebytheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariestoanypersonbyreasonoftheownership,use,saleordispositionofIntellectualProperty,ineachcaseof(A)through(D),otherthanagreementsforoff-the-shelfSoftwareandsuchContractsthatinvolvepaymentsoflessthanUS$3,000,000annuallyandarenotmaterialtothebusinessoftheCompanyanditsSubsidiaries,takenasawhole,andineachcaseof(C)and(D),otherthanContractsenteredintobytheCompanyanditsSubsidiariesintheordinarycourseofbusiness;

(xvii)anyContractbetweenoramongtheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries,ontheonehand,andanyoftheirrespectiveAffiliates(otherthantheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries),ontheotherhand,thatinvolvespaymentsofmorethanUS$3,000,000inanyoneyear;

(xviii)anyContractbetweentheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesandanydirectororexecutiveofficeroftheCompanyoranypersonbeneficiallyowningfivepercentormoreoftheoutstandingSharesrequiredtobedisclosedpursuanttoItem7BorItem19ofForm20-FundertheExchangeAct(includingthosethatwouldberequiredtobedisclosediftheForm20-Fwerefiledasofthedatehereof);or

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(b)Exceptaswouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect,(i)eachMaterialContractisalegal,validandbindingobligationofaGroupCompany,asapplicable,infullforceandeffectandenforceableagainstthesuchGroupCompanyinaccordancewithitsterms,subjecttotheBankruptcyandEquityException;(ii)totheknowledgeoftheCompany,eachMaterialContractisalegal,validandbindingobligationofthecounterpartythereto,infullforceandeffectandenforceableagainstsuchcounterpartyinaccordancewithitsterms,subjecttotheBankruptcyandEquityException;(iii)noGroupCompanyand,totheknowledgeoftheCompany,nocounterparty,isorisallegedtobeinbreachorviolationof,ordefaultunder,anyMaterialContract;(iv)totheknowledgeoftheCompany,nopersonintendstoterminateanyMaterialContract;and(v)neithertheexecutionofthisAgreementnortheconsummationofanyTransactionshallconstituteamaterialdefaultunder,giverisetocancellationrightsunder,orotherwiseadverselyaffectanyofthematerialrightsofanyGroupCompanyunderanyMaterialContract.TheCompanyhasfurnishedormadeavailabletoParenttrueandcompletecopiesofallMaterialContracts,includinganyamendmentsthereto,notfiledasexhibitstotheCompanySECReports.

Section3.17.EnvironmentalMatters.

Exceptaswouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect,(a)eachGroupCompanyisincompliancewithallapplicableEnvironmentalLawandpossessesallpermits,licensesandotherauthorizationscurrentlyrequiredforitsestablishmentandoperationunderanyEnvironmentalLaw(the"EnvironmentalPermits"),andallsuchEnvironmentalPermitsareinfullforceandeffect,(b)nopropertycurrentlyor,totheCompany'sknowledge,formerlyownedoroperatedbyanyGroupCompanyhasbeencontaminatedwithorisreleasinganyHazardousSubstanceinamannerthatwouldreasonablybeexpectedtorequireremediationorothercorrectiveactionbyanyGroupCompanypursuanttoanyEnvironmentalLaw,(c)noGroupCompanyhasreceivedanywrittennotice,demand,letter,claimorrequestforinformationallegingthatanyGroupCompanyisinviolationoforliableunderanyEnvironmentalLawthatremainsunresolved,and(d)noGroupCompanyissubjecttoanyorder,decree,settlementagreementorsimilarwrittenagreement,orinjunctionwithanyGovernmentalAuthorityconcerningliabilityunderanyEnvironmentalLaworrelatingtoHazardousSubstances.

Section3.18.Insurance.

Exceptaswouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect,(a)theGroupCompaniesmaintaininsurancecoveragewithreputableinsurersinsuchamountsandcoveringsuchrisksasareincompliancewithapplicableLawandinaccordancewithnormalindustrypracticeforcompaniesengagedinbusinessessimilartothatoftheGroupCompaniesinthejurisdictionsinwhichtheGroupCompaniesoperate(takingintoaccountthecostandavailabilityofsuchinsuranceinsuchjurisdictions,asapplicable);(b)nonoticeofcancellationormodificationhasbeenreceivedbyanyGroupCompanywithrespecttoanysuchinsurancepolicy,andthereisnoexistingdefaultoreventwhich,withorwithoutduenoticeorlapseoftimeorboth,wouldconstituteadefault,byanyinsuredthereunder,and(c)noneoftheGroupCompanieshavereceivedanywrittennoticeofanythreatenedterminationof,materialpremiumincreasewithrespectto,ormaterialalterationofcoverageunder,anyofitsrespectiveinsurancepolicies.

Section3.19.EducationRegulatoryMatters.

SinceAugust31,2014,eachGroupCompanyandeachCompanySchoolhasmaintainedallEducationalApprovalsfromEducationalAgenciesnecessaryfortheconductofitsbusinessandoperationsasconductedduringtheapplicabletime,includingwithrespecttoofferingallofitseducationalprogramsandoperatingatallofitslocations,exceptwherethefailuretomaintainsuchEducationalApprovalswouldnot,individuallyorinaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect.TheoperationsofeachGroupCompanyandeach

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CompanySchoolhavebeenconductedincompliancewithallapplicableLaws,excepttotheextentthatfailuretocomplywouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect.NoGroupCompanyorCompanySchoolhasreceivednoticethatanyofitsEducationalApprovalswillnotberenewed,excepttotheextentthatreceiptofsuchnoticeorthefailuretoreceivesuchrenewalwouldnot,individuallyorinaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect.Excepttotheextentthatitwouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,resultinorreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect,therearenoproceedingspendingtorevoke,withdraw,suspend,limit,condition,restrict,placeonreportingorplaceonprobationanyEducationalApprovalofanyGroupCompanyoranyCompanySchool,ortorequireanyGroupCompanyoranyCompanySchooltoshowcausewhyanyEducationalApprovalshouldnotberevoked.TheCompanyhasmadeavailabletoParent(x)trueandcompletecopiesofallglobalwrittenpoliciesandproceduresandhasdescribedorprovidedsummariesofallotherglobalpoliciesandproceduresrelevanttotheprotectionofthehealthandsafetyofstudentsenrolledatanyschoolsownedoroperatedbyanyGroupCompanyand(y)descriptionsofanyincidentsandinvestigationsofwhichtheCompanyhasknowledge,thattookplacesinceJanuary1,2010involvingstudenthealthandsafetyatanyschoolsownedoroperatedbyanyGroupCompanycurrentlyandatthetimesuchincidentorinvestigationoccurredthatcouldreasonablybeexpectedtomateriallyandadverselyaffectthebusinessorreputationoftheGroupCompanies,takenasawhole.TotheCompany'sknowledge,eachGroupCompanyisinmaterialcompliancewithsuchpoliciesandprocedures.

Section3.20.InterestedPartyTransactions.

NoneofthedirectorsorexecutiveofficersoftheCompany(i)has,directlyorindirectly,amaterialeconomicinterestinanypersonthat(A)furnishesorsellsmaterialservicesorproductsthatanyGroupCompanyfurnishesorsells,orproposestofurnishorsell,or(B)isotherwiseengagedinbusinessthatdirectlycompeteswiththatofanyGroupCompany;(ii)has,directlyorindirectly,amaterialeconomicinterestinanypersonthatpurchasesfromorsellsorfurnishestoanyGroupCompanyanygoodsorservices;(iii)has,directlyorindirectly,amaterialbeneficialinterestinanyContractdisclosedinSection3.16(a)oftheCompanyDisclosureScheduleotherthanthoseContracttowhichsuchdirectororofficerisexpresslyaparty;(iv)has,directlyorindirectly,anymaterialcontractualorotherarrangementwithanyGroupCompany(otherthanemploymentrelationshiporservingasadirector);(v)hasduringthelasttwelvemonthsreceivedanymaterialpaymentorothermaterialbenefitfromanyGroupCompany(exceptforpaymentsandbenefitsreceivedinconnectionwithsuchperson'semploymentorservingasadirector);or(vi)advancedorowedanymaterialamounttoanyGroupCompany;provided,however,thatownershipofnomorethanfivepercent(5%)oftheoutstandingvotingstockofapersonshallnotbedeemeda"materialeconomicinterestinanyperson"forpurposesofthisSection3.20.

Section3.21.Anti-TakeoverProvisions.

TheCompanyisnotpartytoashareholderrightsagreement,"poisonpill"orsimilaranti-takeoveragreementorplan.TheCompanyBoardhastakenallnecessaryactionsothatanytakeover,anti-takeover,moratorium,"fairprice","controlshare"orothersimilarLawsenactedunderanyLawsapplicabletotheCompanyotherthantheCICL(each,a"TakeoverStatute")doesnot,andwillnot,applytothisAgreementortheTransactions.

Section3.22.Brokers.

ExceptfortheFinancialAdvisor,nobroker,finderorinvestmentbankerisentitledtoanybrokerage,finder'sorotherfeeorcommissioninconnectionwiththeTransactionsbaseduponarrangementsmadebyoronbehalfoftheCompany.

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Section3.23.OpinionofFinancialAdvisor.

TheSpecialCommitteehasreceivedfromHoulihanLokeyCapital,Inc.(the"FinancialAdvisor")itswrittenopinion(oranoralopiniontobeconfirmedinwriting)totheeffectthat,asofthedateofsuchopinionandbaseduponandsubjecttothelimitations,qualifications,assumptionsandothermattersconsideredinconnectionwiththepreparationofsuchopinion,thePerShareMergerConsiderationtobereceivedbytheholdersofShares(otherthantheholdersofExcludedSharesasdefinedtherein)isfair,fromafinancialpointofview,tosuchholders,acopyofwhichwrittenopinionwillbedeliveredtoParentpromptlyaftertheexecutionofthisAgreementsolelyforinformationalpurposes.

Section3.24.NoOtherRepresentationsorWarranties.

ExceptfortherepresentationsandwarrantiescontainedinthisArticleIII,eachofParentandMergerSubacknowledgesthatneithertheCompanynoranyotherpersononbehalfoftheCompanymakesanyotherexpressorimpliedrepresentationorwarrantywithrespecttoanyGroupCompanyorwithrespecttoanyotherinformationprovidedtoParentorMergerSuboranyoftheirrespectiveRepresentativesinconnectionwiththeTransactions,andeachofParentandMergerSubacknowledgestheforegoing.

ARTICLE IV

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PARENT AND MERGER SUB

ParentandMergerSubhereby,jointlyandseverally,representandwarranttotheCompanythat:

Section4.01.CorporateOrganization.

EachofParentandMergerSubisanexemptedcompanydulyincorporated,validlyexistingandingoodstandingundertheLawsoftheCaymanIslandsandhastherequisitecorporatepowerandauthorityandallnecessarygovernmentalapprovalstoown,leaseandoperateitspropertiesandtocarryonitsbusinessasitisnowbeingconducted,exceptwherethefailuretobesoorganized,existingoringoodstandingortohavesuchpower,authorityandgovernmentalapprovalswouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,preventormateriallydelayconsummationofanyoftheTransactionsbyParentorMergerSuborotherwisebemateriallyadversetotheabilityofParentorMergerSubtoperformtheirmaterialobligationsunderthisAgreement.ParenthasheretoforemadeavailabletotheCompanycompleteandcorrectcopiesofthememorandumandarticlesofassociationofParentandMergerSub,eachasamendedtodate,andeachassodeliveredisinfullforceandeffect.

Section4.02.AuthorityRelativetoThisAgreement.

EachofParentandMergerSubhasallnecessarycorporatepowerandauthoritytoexecuteanddeliverthisAgreement,toperformitsobligationshereunderandtoconsummatetheTransactions.TheexecutionanddeliveryofthisAgreementbyParentandMergerSubandtheconsummationbyParentandMergerSuboftheTransactionshavebeendulyandvalidlyauthorizedbyallnecessarycorporateaction,andnoothercorporateproceedingsonthepartofParentorMergerSubarenecessarytoauthorizethisAgreementandthePlanofMergerortoconsummatetheTransactions(otherthanthefilings,notificationsandotherobligationsandactionsdescribedinSection4.03(b)).ThisAgreementhasbeendulyandvalidlyexecutedanddeliveredbyParentandMergerSuband,assumingdueauthorization,executionanddeliverybytheCompany,constitutesalegal,validandbindingobligationofeachofParentandMergerSub,enforceableagainsteachofParentandMergerSubinaccordancewithitsterms,subjecttotheBankruptcyandEquityException.

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Section4.03.NoConflict;RequiredFilingsandConsents.

(a)TheexecutionanddeliveryofthisAgreementandthePlanofMergerbyParentandMergerSubdonot,andtheperformanceofthisAgreementandthePlanofMergerbyParentandMergerSubwillnot,(i)conflictwithorviolatethememorandumandarticlesofassociationofeitherParentorMergerSub,(ii)assumingthatallconsents,approvals,authorizationsandotheractionsdescribedin(b)havebeenobtainedandallfilingsandobligationsdescribedin(b)havebeenmade,conflictwithorviolateanyLawapplicabletoParentorMergerSuborbywhichanypropertyorassetofeitherofthemisboundoraffectedor(iii)resultinanybreachof,orconstituteadefault(oraneventthat,withnoticeorlapseoftimeorboth,wouldbecomeadefault)under,orgivetoothersanyrightsoftermination,amendment,accelerationorcancellationof,orresultinthecreationofaLienorotherencumbranceonanypropertyorassetofParentorMergerSubpursuantto,anyContractorobligationtowhichParentorMergerSubisapartyorbywhichParentorMergerSuboranypropertyorassetofeitherofthemisboundoraffected,except,withrespecttoclauses(ii)and(iii),foranysuchconflicts,violations,breaches,defaultsorotheroccurrencesthatwouldnot,individuallyorintheaggregate,preventormateriallydelayconsummationofanyoftheTransactionsbyParentorMergerSuborotherwisebemateriallyadversetotheabilityofParentandMergerSubtoperformtheirmaterialobligationsunderthisAgreement.

(b)TheexecutionanddeliveryofthisAgreementbyParentandMergerSubdonot,andtheperformanceofthisAgreementbyParentandMergerSubandtheconsummationbyParentandMergerSuboftheTransactionswillnot,requireanyconsent,approval,authorizationorpermitof,orfilingwithornotificationto,anyGovernmentalAuthority,except(i)forfilingsand/ornoticespursuanttoSection13oftheExchangeActandtherulesandregulationsthereunder,(ii)forcompliancewiththerulesandregulationsoftheNYSE,(iii)forthefilingofthePlanofMergerandrelateddocumentationwiththeRegistrarofCompaniesoftheCaymanIslandsandthepublicationofnotificationoftheMergerintheCaymanIslandsGovernmentGazettepursuanttotheCICL,and(iv)fortheRequisiteRegulatoryApprovals.

(c)ExceptascontemplatedundertheFinancingDocuments,MergerSubhasnosecuredcreditorsholdingafixedorfloatingsecurityinterest.

Section4.04.Capitalization.

(a)AsofthedateofthisAgreement,theauthorizedsharecapitalofParentconsistssolelyof50,000ordinaryshares,parvalueUS$1.00pershare.AtorpriortotheEffectiveTime,Parentmayincreaseorchangeitsauthorizedsharecapital,includingtocreatedifferentclassesofordinaryshares.AsofthedateofthisAgreement,alloftheissuedandoutstandingsharecapitalofParentisdulyauthorized,validlyissued,fullypaidandnon-assessable,andisandattheEffectiveTimewillbe,ownedbyBachHoldingsLimited("Holdco"),AffiliatesofHoldcoandAffiliatesofBaring.ParentwasformedsolelyforthepurposeofengaginginthetransactionscontemplatedbythisAgreement,andithasnotconductedanybusinesspriortothedatehereofandhasno,andpriortotheEffectiveTime,willhaveno,assets,liabilitiesorobligationsofanynatureotherthantheFinancingDocumentsandthoseincidenttoitsformationandcapitalizationpursuanttothisAgreementandtheTransactions.

(b)AsofthedateofthisAgreement,theauthorizedsharecapitalofMergerSubconsistssolelyof50,000ordinaryshares,parvalueUS$1.00pershare,allofwhicharevalidlyissued,outstanding,fullypaidandnon-assessable.AtorpriortotheEffectiveTime,MergerSubmayincreaseorchangeitsauthorizedsharecapital,includingtocreatedifferentclassesofordinaryshares,allofwhichwillbevalidlyissued,outstanding,fullypaidandnon-assessable.AlloftheissuedandoutstandingsharecapitalofMergerSubis,andattheEffectiveTimewillbe,ownedbyParentandAffiliatesofBaring.MergerSubwasformedsolelyforthepurposeofengagingintheTransactions,andithasnotconductedanybusinesspriortothedatehereofandhasno,andpriortotheEffectiveTimewillhaveno,assets,

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liabilitiesorobligationsofanynatureotherthanthoseincidenttoitsformationandcapitalizationandpursuanttothisAgreementandtheTransactions.

Section4.05.AvailableFundsandFinancing.

(a)ParenthasdeliveredtotheCompanytrue,accurateandcompletecopiesof(i)certainexecutedcommitmentlettersfromthefinancialinstitutionsnamedtherein(asthesamemaybeamended,supplemented,waived,modifiedorreplacedpursuanttoSection6.07,collectively,the"DebtCommitmentLetters")andrelatedfeeletters(asthesamemaybeamended,supplemented,waived,modifiedorreplaced,pursuanttoSection6.07,collectively,the"FeeLetters")whichcopyofanyFeeLettermayberedactedtoremoveonlythefees,economictermsand"marketflex"terms(includingeconomicflexterms)solongsuchredactedinformationdoesnotadverselyaffecttheconditionality,availabilityoraggregateprincipalamountoftheDebtFinancingontheClosingDate,confirmingtheirrespectivecommitments,subjecttothetermsandconditionsthereof,toprovideorcausetobeprovidedtherespectivedebtamountssetforththereininconnectionwiththeTransactions(the"DebtFinancing"),(ii)anexecutedcommitmentletterfromthepurchasersnamedtherein(asthesamemaybeamended,supplemented,waived,modifiedorreplacedpursuanttoSection6.07,the"PreferredEquityCommitmentLetter"andtogetherwiththeDebtCommitmentLetters,the"ExternalFinancingCommitments"),confirmingtheirrespectivecommitments,subjecttothetermsandconditionsthereof,toinvestdirectlyorindirectlyinMergerSubtherespectivecashamountssetforththereininconnectionwiththeTransactions(the"PreferredEquityFinancing"andtogetherwiththe"DebtFinancing",the"ExternalFinancing"),and(ii)executedequitycommitmentlettersfromtheSponsorsortheirrespectiveAffiliates(asthesamemaybesupplementedoramendedfromtimetotimeinaccordancewiththisAgreement,the"EquityCommitmentLetters"and,togetherwiththeExternalFinancingCommitmentsand/or,ifapplicabletheAlternativeFinancingDocuments,the"FinancingDocuments")pursuanttowhicheachoftheSponsorshascommittedtopurchase,orcausethepurchaseof,forcash,subjecttothetermsandconditionsthereof,equitysecuritiesofHoldco,uptotheaggregateamountsetforththerein(the"EquityFinancing"and,togetherwiththeExternalFinancingand/or,ifapplicable,theAlternativeFinancing,the"Financing").

(b)Asofthedatehereof(i)eachoftheFinancingDocumentsisinfullforceandeffectandisalegal,validandbindingobligationofParentand/orMergerSub(asapplicableandsubjecttotheBankruptcyandEquityException)and,totheknowledgeofParent,theotherpartiesthereto(subjecttotheBankruptcyandEquityException),and(ii)noneoftheFinancingDocumentshasbeenamended,supplemented,waivedormodifiedandnosuchamendment,supplement,waiverormodification(otherthanaspermittedbySection6.07orthisSection4.05)iscontemplated,andtherespectivecommitmentscontainedintheFinancingDocumentshavenotbeenwithdrawnorrescindedinanyrespect(otherthanaspermittedbySection6.07orthisSection4.05)andnowithdrawalorterminationiscontemplated.ParentandMergerSubhavefullypaidorcausedtobepaidanyandallcommitmentfeesorotherfeesinconnectionwiththeFinancingDocumentsthatarepayableonorpriortothedatehereofandwillpayinfullanysuchfeesandamountsdueonorbeforetheClosingDate.Assuming(A)theFinancingisfundedinaccordancewiththeFinancingDocuments,and(B)thesatisfactionoftheconditionstotheobligationofParentandMergerSubtoconsummatetheMergerassetforthinSection7.01andSection7.02orthewaiverofsuchconditionsthenetproceedsoftheFinancingcontemplatedbytheFinancingDocuments(afternettingoutoriginalissuediscount,upfrontfeesandothersimilarpremiumsandchargesaftergivingeffecttotheamountofany"marketflex"exercisedunderanyFeeLetter)willbesufficientforMergerSubandtheSurvivingCompanytopay(1)theMergerConsideration,and(2)anyotheramountsrequiredtobepaidbyParentorMergerSubontheClosingDateinconnectionwiththeconsummationoftheTransactionsuponthetermsandconditionscontemplatedherebyandallrelatedfeesandexpensesassociatedtherewith.TheFinancingDocumentscontainalloftheconditionsprecedenttotheobligationsofthepartiesthereundertomaketheFinancingavailabletoHoldco,ParentorMergerSub(ortheirapplicableAffiliate)ontheterms

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andconditionscontainedtherein.Asofthedatehereof,therearenosidelettersorotheragreements,Contractsorarrangements(whetherwrittenororal)towhichParentoranyofitsAffiliatesisapartyrelatedtothefundingorinvesting,asapplicable,ofthefullamountoftheFinancingotherthan(y)asexpresslysetforthintheFinancingDocumentsand(z)anycustomaryengagementletterandnon-disclosureagreementsoranyotheragreementsthatdonotimpacttheconditionality,availabilityoraggregateamountoftheFinancing.Asofthedatehereof,nolenderorpurchaser(asapplicable)oftheExternalFinancinghasnotifiedParentorMergerSubinwritingofitsintentiontoterminatetheDebtCommitmentLettersorthePreferredEquityCommitmentLetter(asapplicable)ortonotprovidealloranyportionoftheDebtFinancingorthePreferredEquityFinancing(asapplicable).Asofthedatehereof,Parenthasnoreasontobelievethatitwillbeunabletosatisfy,onatimelybasis(takingintoaccounttheexpectedtimingoftheMarketingPeriod),anyconditioncontainedintheFinancingDocumentsrequiredtobesatisfiedbyitforthefinancingthereundertobefundedonorbeforetheClosingDateorthatthefullamountscommittedpursuanttotheFinancingDocumentswillnotbeavailableasoftheClosingiftheconditionsofclosingtobesatisfiedbyitcontainedintheFinancingDocumentsaresatisfied.AsofthedatehereofandsubjecttotheaccuracyoftherepresentationsandwarrantiesoftheCompanysetforthinArticleIIItotheextentnecessarytosatisfytheconditionsetforthinSection7.02(a)andcompliancebytheCompanywithitsobligationshereunder,noeventhasoccurredthat,withorwithoutnotice,lapseoftimeorboth,would(i)constituteadefaultorbreachundertheFinancingDocumentsonthepartofParentorMergerSuboranyoftheirapplicableAffiliatesor,totheknowledgeofParent,anyotherpartiesthereto,andthat,inthecaseoftheDebtCommitmentLettersand/or,ifapplicable,theAlternativeFinancingDocuments,(ii)permittherespectivelendersorpurchasers(asapplicable)thereunderto,inaccordancewiththerespectivetermsandconditionsthereof,notfundonorpriortotheClosingDatethefullamountoftheExternalFinancingand/or,ifapplicable,theAlternativeFinancingor(iii)otherwiseresultinanyportionoftheFinancingnotbeingavailable.Fortheavoidanceofdoubt,Parent'sobligationstoconsummatethetransactionscontemplatedhereunderarenotsubjecttoanyconditionregardingParent'soranyofitsAffiliates'abilitytoobtainfinancingfortheconsummationofthetransactionscontemplatedhereby.

Section4.06.Brokers.

Nobroker,finderorinvestmentbankerisentitledtoanybrokerage,finder'sorotherfeeorcommissioninconnectionwiththeTransactionsbaseduponarrangementsmadebyoronbehalfofParentorMergerSub.

Section4.07.Guarantees.

Assumingthedueauthorization,executionanddeliverybytheCompany,eachGuaranteeisinfullforceandeffectandisalegal,validandbindingobligationoftheGuarantorthatexecutedit,subjecttotheBankruptcyandEquityException,andnoeventhasoccurredthat,withorwithoutnotice,lapseoftimeorboth,wouldconstituteadefaultonthepartofsuchGuarantorundersuchGuarantee.

Section4.08.AbsenceofLitigation.

TotheknowledgeofParentandMergerSub,asofthedatehereof,(a)thereisnoActionpendingorthreatenedagainstParentorMergerSuboranyoftheirrespectiveAffiliatesbeforeanyGovernmentalAuthorityand(b)noneofParent,MergerSuboranyoftheirrespectiveAffiliatesissubjecttoanycontinuingorderof,consentdecree,settlementagreementorothersimilarwrittenagreementwith,orcontinuinginvestigationby,anyGovernmentalAuthority,oranyorder,writ,judgment,injunction,decree,determinationorawardofanyGovernmentalAuthority,ineachcasethatseeksto,orwouldreasonablybeexpectedtopreventormateriallyimpairordelaytheconsummationoftheMergerorotherTransactions.

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Section4.09.OwnershipofShares.

Asofthedatehereof,otherthanthePEShares,noneofParent,MergerSub,Holdco,theSponsors,theGuarantorsoranyoftheirrespectiveAffiliatesbeneficiallyown(assuchtermisusedinRule13d-3promulgatedundertheExchangeAct)anySharesorothersecuritiesoranyothereconomicinterest(throughderivativesecuritiesorotherwise)oftheCompanyoranyoptions,warrantsorotherrightstoacquireSharesorothersecuritiesof,oranyothereconomicinterest(throughderivativesecuritiesorotherwise)intheCompany.

Section4.10.InformationProvidedbyParentandMergerSub.

NoneoftheinformationprovidedbyParentorMergerSubwithrespecttoitselforitsAffiliatesorRepresentativesforinclusionorincorporationbyreferenceintheSchedule13E-3ortheProxyStatementwill,inthecaseoftheSchedule13E-3,asofthedateofitsfilingandthedateofeachamendmentorsupplementtheretoand,inthecaseoftheProxyStatement,(i)atthetimeofthemailingoftheProxyStatementoranyamendmentsorsupplementstheretototheshareholdersoftheCompanyand(ii)atthetimeoftheShareholders'Meeting,containanyuntruestatementofamaterialfactoromittostateamaterialfactrequiredtobestatedthereinornecessaryinordertomakethestatementstherein,inlightofthecircumstancesunderwhichtheyweremade,notmisleading.

Section4.11.ShareholderandManagementArrangements.

ExceptasexpresslyauthorizedbytheCompanyBoardortheSpecialCommitteeinwritingorassetforthintheParentGroupContracts,noneofParent,MergerSub,Holdco,theSponsorsandtheGuarantors,noranyoftheirrespectiveAffiliates,isapartytoanyContracts,orhasmadeorenteredintoanyformalorinformalarrangementsorotherunderstandings(whetherornotbinding),withanyshareholder,director(otherthandirectorswhoareemployedordesignatedbyBaringoranyofitsAffiliates),officerorotherAffiliateoftheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries(A)relatingtothisAgreement,theMergeroranyotherTransactions,ortheSurvivingCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesoritsortheirbusinessesoroperations(includingastocontinuingemploymentorcompensation)fromandaftertheEffectiveTime,or(B)pursuanttowhichanyshareholderoftheCompanywouldbeentitledtoreceiveconsiderationofadifferentamountornaturethantheMergerConsideration.ParentandMergerSubhavedeliveredtotheCompanycompleteandcorrectcopiesofanysuchContract.

Section4.12.ParentGroupContracts.

OtherthantheInterimInvestorsAgreement,theShareSaleandSupportAgreement,theEquityCommitmentLettersandtheGuarantees(collectively,the"ParentGroupContracts"),therearenoContracts,arrangementsorunderstandings,whetherornotlegallyenforceable,withrespecttoanysecurityoftheCompanybetweenoramongtwoormoremembersoftheParentGroup.ParentoritsRepresentativeshasdeliveredtotheCompanyoritsRepresentativesatrue,correctandcompletecopyofeachoftheParentGroupContracts.

Section4.13.IndependentInvestigation.

ParentandMergerSubhaveconductedtheirownindependentinvestigation,reviewandanalysisofthebusiness,operations,assets,liabilities,resultsofoperations,financialconditionandprospectsoftheGroupCompanies,whichinvestigation,reviewandanalysiswereperformedbyParent,MergerSub,theirrespectiveAffiliatesandRepresentatives.EachofParentandMergerSubacknowledgesthatasofthedatehereof,it,itsAffiliatesandtheirrespectiveRepresentativeshavebeenprovidedadequateaccesstothepersonnel,properties,facilitiesandrecordsoftheGroupCompaniesforsuchpurpose.InenteringintothisAgreement,eachofParentandMergerSubacknowledgesthatithasreliedsolelyupontheaforementionedinvestigation,reviewandanalysisandnotonanystatements,representationsoropinionsofanymemberoftheCompanyGrouportheirrespectiveRepresentatives(exceptthe

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Section4.14.Solvency.

AsoftheEffectiveTimeandimmediatelyaftergivingeffecttoalloftheTransactions,includingtheMerger,thefundingoftheFinancing(includinganyAlternativeFinancing,ifapplicable),thepaymentoftheaggregateMergerConsiderationpursuantheretoandthepaymentofallotheramountsrequiredtobepaidinconnectionwiththeconsummationoftheTransactions,assuming(a)thesatisfactionoftheconditionstotheobligationofParentandMergerSubtoconsummatetheMergerassetforthherein,orthewaiverofsuchconditionsand(b)theaccuracyoftherepresentationsandwarrantiesoftheCompanysetforthinArticleIII,theSurvivingCompanywillbesolvent(assuchtermisusedundertheLawsoftheCaymanIslands)atandimmediatelyaftertheEffectiveTime.NeitherParentnorMergerSubisenteringintothetransactionscontemplatedherebywiththeintenttohinder,delayordefraudeitherpresentorfuturecreditors.

Section4.15.NoAdditionalRepresentations.

ExceptfortherepresentationsandwarrantiesmadebyParentandMergerSubinthisArticleIV,neitherParentnorMergerSubnoranyotherpersononbehalfofeachofthemmakesanyotherexpressorimpliedrepresentationorwarrantywithrespecttoParentorMergerSubortheirrespectivebusiness,operations,assets,liabilities,condition(financialorotherwise)orprospects,notwithstandingthedeliveryordisclosuretotheCompanyoranyofitsAffiliatesorRepresentativesofanydocumentation,forecastsorotherinformationwithrespecttoanyoneormoreoftheforegoing,andtheCompanyacknowledgestheforegoing.

ARTICLE V

CONDUCT OF BUSINESS PENDING THE MERGER

Section5.01.ConductofBusinessbytheCompanyPendingtheMerger.

TheCompanyagreesthat,fromthedateofthisAgreementuntiltheearlieroftheEffectiveTimeandterminationofthisAgreementpursuanttoArticleVIII,exceptas(x)requiredbyapplicableLaw,(y)setforthinSection5.01oftheCompanyDisclosureScheduleor(z)expresslycontemplated,permittedorrequiredbythisAgreement,unlessParentshallotherwiseconsentinwriting(whichconsentshallnotbeunreasonablywithheld,conditionedordelayed),(i)thebusinessesoftheGroupCompaniesshallbeconductedinallmaterialrespectsintheordinarycourseofbusinessandinamannerconsistentwithpastpractice(includingwithrespecttoobtainingcustomaryapprovalsoftheCompanyBoardinconnectionwiththeconductofthebusinessoftheGroupCompanies);and(ii)theCompanyshalluseitsreasonablebesteffortstopreservesubstantiallyintacttheassetsandthebusinessorganizationoftheGroupCompanies,tokeepavailabletheservicesofthecurrentofficersandkeyemployeesoftheGroupCompaniesandtomaintaininallmaterialrespectsthecurrentrelationshipsoftheGroupCompanieswithexistingpersonswithwhichanyGroupCompanieshasmaterialbusinessrelationsasofthedatehereof.

Withoutlimitingthegeneralityoftheforegoingparagraph,fromthedateofthisAgreementuntiltheearlieroftheEffectiveTimeandterminationofthisAgreementpursuanttoArticleVIII,exceptas(x)requiredbyapplicableLaw,(y)setforthinSection5.01oftheCompanyDisclosureScheduleor(z)expresslycontemplated,permittedorrequiredbythisAgreement,theCompanyshallnotandshallnotpermitanyotherGroupCompanyto,directlyorindirectly,doanyofthefollowingwithoutthe

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priorwrittenconsentofParent(whichconsentshallnotbeunreasonablywithheld,conditionedordelayed):

(a)amend(x)thememorandumandarticlesofassociationoftheCompanyor(y)theequivalentorganizationaldocumentsofanyoftheCompany'sSubsidiaries,ineachcaseotherthanthememorandumandarticlesofassociationorequivalentorganizationaldocumentsofentitiesthatbecomeSubsidiariesoftheCompanyinconnectionwithanytransactionpermittedunderSection5.01(f)(includingfortheavoidanceofdoubtSection5.01(f)oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedule)("PermittedTransactions"andsuchentities,the"NewSubsidiaries");

(b)issue,sell,transfer,lease,sublease,license,pledge,disposeof,grantorencumber,orauthorizetheissuance,sale,transferlease,sublease,license,pledge,disposition,grantorencumbrance,of(i)anysharesofanyclassofanyGroupCompany(otherthaninconnectionwith(A)theexerciseorvesting(asapplicable)ofanyCompanyOptions,CompanyRSsorCompanyRSUsinaccordancewiththeShareIncentivePlan,(B)thewithholdingofCompanysecuritiestosatisfytaxobligationswithrespecttoCompanyOptions,CompanyRSsorCompanyRSUs,(C)theacquisitionbytheCompanyofitssecuritiesinconnectionwiththeforfeitureofCompanyOptions,CompanyRSsorCompanyRSUsor(D)theacquisitionbytheCompanyofitssecuritiesinconnectionwiththenetexerciseofCompanyOptionsinaccordancewiththetermsthereoforanyoptions,warrants,securitiesconvertibleintoanysharecapitalorotherrightsofanykindtoacquireanyshares,oranyotherownershipinterest(including,withoutlimitation,anyphantominterest),ofanyGroupCompany)or(ii)anypropertyorassets(whetherreal,personalormixed,andincludingleaseholdinterestsandintangibleproperty)ofanyGroupCompanywithavalueorpurchaseprice(includingthevalueofassumedliabilities)inexcessofUS$30,000,000,except(A)intheordinarycourseofbusiness,(B)pursuanttoContractsineffectasofthedateofthisAgreementthathavebeenmadeavailabletoParent(including,fortheavoidanceofdoubt,withrespecttotheshares,propertyorassetsofanyNewSubsidiariespursuanttosuchContracts),(C)dispositionsofobsoleteorworthlessassets,(D)transfersamongtheGroupCompanies,or(E)assetforthonSection5.01oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedule;

(c)declare,setaside,makeorpayanydividendorotherdistribution,payableincash,shares,propertyorotherwise,withrespecttoanyofitsshares(otherthandividendsorotherdistributionsfromanySubsidiaryoftheCompany(x)totheCompanyoranyofitsotherSubsidiaries)or(y)madepursuanttoContractsmadeavailabletoParentpriortothedatehereofandotherwiseintheordinarycourseofbusinessconsistentwithpastpractice;

(d)reclassify,combine,split,subdivideorredeem,orpurchaseorotherwiseacquire,directlyorindirectly,anyofitssharecapitalorsecuritiesorotherrightsexchangeableintoorconvertibleorexercisableforanyofitssharecapital(otherthanthepurchaseofSharestosatisfyobligationsundertheShareIncentivePlan,includingthewithholdingofSharesinconnectionwiththeexerciseorvesting(asapplicable)ofCompanyOptions,CompanyRSsorCompanyRSUsinaccordancewiththetermsandconditionsofsuchCompanyOptions,CompanyRSsorCompanyRSUs(asapplicable));

(e)effectorcommenceanyliquidation,dissolution,schemeofarrangement,merger,consolidation,amalgamation,restructuring,reorganization,publicofferingorsimilartransactioninvolvingtheCompanyoranyMaterialSubsidiary,orcreateanynewSubsidiary,otherthan(i)ascontemplatedbythisAgreementor(ii)specialpurposevehiclesinconnectionwithanyPermittedTransactions;

(f)acquire,whetherbypurchase,merger,consolidation,schemeofarrangement,amalgamationoracquisitionofstockorassetsorotherwise,anyassets,securitiesorproperties,inaggregate,withavalueorpurchaseprice(includingthevalueofassumedliabilities)inexcessofUS$30,000,000inanytransactionorrelatedseriesoftransactions,otherthan(i)assetforthinSection5.01(f)oftheCompanyDisclosureScheduleor(ii)aspermittedunderSection5.01(h);

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(g)incuranyIndebtednessorguaranteeanyIndebtedness,exceptfortheincurrenceofIndebtednessorguaranteeofIndebtedness(i)underanyGroupCompany'sexistingcreditfacilitiesasineffectonthedatehereof(includinganyrenewal,extension,refinancingorreplacementofsuchContractsonsubstantiallythesameorsimilarterms)or(ii)otherwiseinanaggregateamountnotinexcessofUS$10,000,000;

(h)authorize,ormakeanycommitmentwithrespectto,anysinglecapitalexpenditurethatisinexcessofUS$10,000,000orcapitalexpendituresthatare,intheaggregate,inexcessofUS$50,000,000fortheGroupCompaniestakenasawhole,otherthan(i)expendituresnecessarytomaintainassetsingoodrepairconsistentwiththepastpractice,(ii)inconnectionwith"greenfield"projectsinBangkok,AbuDhabi,HongKongandDublincurrentlycontemplatedbytheCompany,or(iii)expendituresinthePRCthatdonotexceedUS$50,000,000(ortheRMBequivalentthereof)fundedbycashinaccountslocatedinthePRC;

(i)exceptasrequiredpursuanttoanyCompanyEmployeePlanorthisAgreement,(i)enterintoanynewemploymentorcompensatoryagreements(includingtherenewalofanysuchagreements),orterminateanysuchagreements,withanydirector,officer,employeeorconsultantofanyGroupCompanywhohasanannualbasesalaryofmorethanUS$300,000,otherthantheterminationofemployeesforcause,(ii)grantorprovideanyseveranceorterminationpaymentsorbenefitstoanydirector,officer,employeeorconsultantofanyGroupCompanyexceptasrequiredbyapplicableLaworintheordinarycourseofbusinessconsistentwithpastpractice,(iii)increasethecompensation,bonusorpension,welfare,severanceorotherbenefitsof,payanybonustoanydirector,officer,employeeorconsultantofanyGroupCompanyexceptsuchincreasesorpaymentsthataremadeintheordinarycourseofbusinessconsistentwithpastpractice,(iv)makeanynewequityawardstoanydirector,officer,employeeorconsultantofanyGroupCompany,(v)establish,adopt,amendorterminateanymaterialCompanyEmployeePlanormateriallyamendthetermsofanyoutstandingCompanyOptions,(vi)takeanyactiontoacceleratethevestingofCompanyOptions,or(vii)forgiveanyloanstoanydirector,officer,employeeorconsultantofanyGroupCompany;

(j)makeanymaterialchangeswithrespecttofinancialaccountingpoliciesorprocedures,includingchangesaffectingthereportedconsolidatedassets,liabilitiesorresultsofoperationsoftheGroupCompanies,exceptasrequiredbychangesinapplicableLaw,statutoryorregulatoryaccountingrulesorIFRSorregulatoryrequirementswithrespecttheretoorwheresuchchangeswouldbetterreflectthebusinessandoperationsoftheGroupCompaniesduetochangesincircumstances;

(k)otherthanintheordinarycourseofbusinessconsistentwithpastpractice,(i)amend,modify,consenttotheterminationof,orwaiveanymaterialrightsunder,anyMaterialContractor(ii)enterintoanyContract,orseriesofContractswiththesameparty,thatcallforannualaggregatepaymentsofUS$3,000,000ormore,otherthan(i)anyLeasepursuanttowhichtheGroupCompaniesarenotobligatedtomakerentalpaymentsinexcessofUS$5,000,000inanygivenyearor(ii)forpurposesofortoimplementanyPermittedTransaction;

(l)enterintoanyContractwithanyofthedirectorsorexecutiveofficersoftheCompany;

(m)terminateorcancel,letlapse,oramendormodifyinanymaterialrespect,otherthanrenewalsintheordinarycourseofbusiness,anymaterialinsurancepoliciesmaintainedbyitwhichisnotpromptlyreplacedbyacomparableamountofinsurancecoverage;

(n)commenceanyActionforaclaimofmorethanUS$1,000,000(excludinganyActionseekinginjunctiverelieforothersimilarequitableremedies)orsettleanyActionotherthan(i)anysettlementinvolvingthepaymentofmonetarydamagesnotinexcessofUS$1,000,000and(ii)settlementsofanypendingorthreatenedActionreflectedorreservedagainstinthebalancesheet(orthenotesthereto)oftheCompanyasofAugust31,2016includedintheCompanySECReportsforanamountnotinexcessoftheamountsoreflectedorreserved;

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(o)permitanyIntellectualPropertyownedbyanyGroupCompanythatismaterialtotheGroupCompanies,takenasawhole,tolapseortobeabandoned,dedicatedtothepublic,ordisclaimed,failtoperformormakeanyapplicablefilings,recordingsorothersimilaractionsorfilings,orfailtopayallrequiredfeesandtaxesrequiredoradvisabletomaintainandprotectitsinterestineachandeverymaterialitemofIntellectualPropertyownedbyanyGroupCompany;

(p)failtomakeinatimelymanneranyfilingsorregistrationswiththeSECrequiredundertheSecuritiesActortheExchangeActortherulesandregulationspromulgatedthereunder;

(q)enterinto,orproposetoenterinto,anytransactioninvolvinganyearn-outorsimilarpaymentpayablebyanyGroupCompany,toanyThirdParty,otherthan(i)paymentsinconnectionwithpurchasesofvehicles,facilities,equipment,suppliesorcomputersintheordinarycourseofbusiness,(ii)pursuanttoContractsineffectasofthedateofthisAgreementthathavebeenmadeavailabletoParentor(iii)inconnectionwithanyPermittedTransaction;

(r)engageintheconductofanynewlineofbusinessmaterialtotheCompanyanditsSubsidiaries,takenasawhole;

(s)makeorchangeanymaterialTaxelection,enterintoanymaterialclosingagreementwithrespecttomaterialTaxesorsurrenderanyrighttoclaimamaterialrefundofTaxes,settleorfinallyresolveanymaterialcontroversywithrespecttoTaxesorchangeanymethodofTaxaccounting;or

(t)enterintoanyagreementorotherwisemakeacommitment,todoanyoftheforegoing.

Section5.02.OperationofParent'sandMergerSub'sBusiness.

EachofParentandMergerSubagreesthat,fromthedatehereofuntiltheearlieroftheEffectiveTimeandterminationofthisAgreementpursuanttoArticleVIII,itshallnot:(a)takeanyactionthatisintendedtoorwouldreasonablybelikelytoresultinanyoftheconditionstoeffectingtheMergerbecomingincapableofbeingsatisfied;or(b)takeanyactionorfailtotakeanyactionthatwould,orwouldbereasonablylikelyto,individuallyorintheaggregate,prevent,materiallydelayormateriallyimpedetheabilityofParentorMergerSubtoconsummatetheMergerortheotherTransactionsinaccordancewiththetermsofthisAgreement.

Section5.03.NoControlofOtherParty'sBusiness.

Exceptasotherwiseexpresslyprovidedherein,nothingcontainedinthisAgreementisintendedtogiveParentorMergerSub,directlyorindirectly,therighttocontrolordirecttheCompany'sortheCompany'sSubsidiaries'operationspriortotheEffectiveTime,andnothingcontainedinthisAgreementisintendedtogivetheCompany,directlyorindirectly,therighttocontrolordirectParent'sorMergerSub'soperations.PriortotheEffectiveTime,eachofParent,MergerSubandtheCompanyshallexercise,consistentwiththetermsandconditionsofthisAgreement,completecontrolandsupervisionoveritsanditsSubsidiaries'respectiveoperations.

ARTICLE VI

ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS

Section6.01.ProxyStatementandSchedule13E-3.

(a)AssoonaspracticablefollowingthedateofthisAgreement,theCompany,withtheassistanceofParentandMergerSub,shallprepareaproxystatementrelatingtotheauthorizationandapprovalofthisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,bytheshareholdersoftheCompany(suchproxystatement,asamendedorsupplemented,beingreferredtohereinasthe"ProxyStatement").ConcurrentlywiththepreparationoftheProxyStatement,theCompany,ParentandMergerSubshalljointlyprepareandcausetobefiledwiththeSECaRule13e-3transactionstatementonSchedule13E-3relatingtotheauthorizationandapprovalofthisAgreement,thePlanof

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MergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,bytheshareholdersoftheCompany(suchSchedule13E-3,asamendedorsupplemented,beingreferredtohereinasthe"Schedule13E-3").EachoftheCompany,ParentandMergerSubshalluseitsreasonablebesteffortssothattheProxyStatementandtheSchedule13E-3andwillcomplyinallmaterialrespectswiththerequirementsoftheExchangeActandtherulesandregulationspromulgatedthereunder.EachoftheCompany,ParentandMergerSubshalluseitsreasonablebesteffortstorespondpromptlytoanycommentsoftheSECwithrespecttotheProxyStatementandtheSchedule13E-3.EachofParentandMergerSubshallfurnishallinformationastheCompanymayreasonablyrequestinconnectionwiththepreparationoftheProxyStatement,theSchedule13E-3oranyamendmentorsupplementtheretoandshallotherwiseprovidereasonableassistanceandcooperationtotheCompanyinthepreparation,filinganddistributionoftheProxyStatement,theSchedule13E-3andtheresolutionofcommentsfromtheSEC.UponitsreceiptofanycommentsfromtheSECoritsstafforanyrequestfromtheSECoritsstaffforamendmentsorsupplementstotheProxyStatementandtheSchedule13E-3,theCompanyshallpromptly(andinanyeventwithinone(1)BusinessDay)notifyParentandMergerSubandshallprovideParentwithcopiesofallcorrespondencebetweentheCompanyanditsrepresentatives,ontheonehand,andtheSECanditsstaff,ontheotherhand.PriortofilingtheSchedule13E-3ormailingtheProxyStatement(orineachcase,anyamendmentorsupplementthereto)orrespondingtoanycommentsoftheSECwithrespectthereto,theCompany(i)shallprovideParentandMergerSubwithareasonableperiodoftimetoreviewandcommentonsuchdocumentorresponseand(ii)shallconsideringoodfaithalladditions,deletionsorchangesreasonablyproposedbyParentingoodfaith.IfatanytimepriortotheShareholders'Meeting,anyinformationrelatingtotheCompany,Parent,MergerSuboranyoftheirrespectiveAffiliates,officersordirectors,isdiscoveredbytheCompany,ParentorMergerSubthatshouldbesetforthinanamendmentorsupplementtotheProxyStatementand/ortheSchedule13E-3sothattheProxyStatementand/ortheSchedule13E-3shallnotcontainanyuntruestatementofamaterialfactoromittostateanymaterialfactrequiredtobestatedthereinornecessaryinordertomakethestatementstherein,inlightofthecircumstancesunderwhichtheyaremade,notmisleading,thepartythatdiscoverssuchinformationshallpromptlynotifytheotherpartiesheretoandtheCompanyshallfileanappropriateamendmentorsupplementdescribingsuchinformationwiththeSECand,totheextentrequiredbyapplicableLaw,disseminatetotheshareholdersoftheCompany.

(b)EachofParent,MergerSubandtheCompanyagrees,astoitselfanditsrespectiveAffiliatesorRepresentatives,thatnoneoftheinformationsuppliedortobesuppliedbyParent,MergerSubortheCompany,asapplicable,expresslyforinclusionorincorporationbyreferenceintheProxyStatement,theSchedule13E-3oranyotherdocumentsfiledortobefiledwiththeSECinconnectionwiththeTransactions,will,asofthetimesuchdocuments(oranyamendmentthereoforsupplementthereto)aremailedtotheholdersofSharesandatthetimeoftheShareholders'Meeting,containanyuntruestatementofamaterialfact,oromittostateanymaterialfactrequiredtobestatedthereinornecessaryinordertomakethestatementstherein,inlightofthecircumstancesunderwhichtheyweremade,notmisleading;provided,however,thatnorepresentation,warranty,covenantoragreementismadebytheCompanywithrespecttoinformationsuppliedbyParentorMergerSubforinclusionorincorporationbyreferenceintheProxyStatement,theSchedule13E-3oranyotherdocumentsfiledortobefiledwiththeSEC.EachofParent,MergerSubandtheCompanyfurtheragreesthatalldocumentsthatsuchpartyisresponsibleforfilingwiththeSECinconnectionwiththeMergerwillcomplyastoformandsubstanceinallmaterialrespectswiththeapplicablerequirementsoftheSecuritiesAct,theExchangeActandanyotherapplicableLawsandthatallinformationsuppliedbysuchpartyforinclusionorincorporationbyreferenceinsuchdocumentwillnotcontainanyuntruestatementofamaterialfact,oromittostateanymaterialfactrequiredtobestatedthereinornecessaryinordertomakethestatementstherein,inlightofthecircumstancesunderwhichtheyweremade,notmisleading.IfatanytimepriortotheEffectiveTime,anyeventorcircumstancerelatingtoParent,MergerSubortheCompany,ortheirrespectiveofficersordirectors,shouldbediscoveredthat

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shouldbesetforthinanamendmentorasupplementtotheProxyStatementortheSchedule13E-3sothatsuchdocumentwouldnotincludeanymisstatementofamaterialfactoromittostateanymaterialfactrequiredtobestatedthereinornecessaryinordertomakethestatementstherein,inlightofthecircumstancesunderwhichtheyaremade,notmisleading,thepartydiscoveringsucheventorcircumstanceshallpromptlyinformtheotherpartiesandanappropriateamendmentorsupplementdescribingsucheventorcircumstanceshallbepromptlyfiledwiththeSECanddisseminatedtotheshareholdersoftheCompanytotheextentrequiredbyLaw;provided,that,priortosuchfiling,theCompanyandParent,asthecasemaybe,shallconsultwitheachotherwithrespecttosuchamendmentorsupplementandshallaffordtheotherpartyandtheirRepresentativesareasonableopportunitytocommentthereon.Fortheavoidanceofdoubt,nothinginthisSection6.01shalllimitorprecludetheabilityoftheCompanyBoard(ortheSpecialCommittee)toeffectaChangeintheCompanyRecommendationpursuanttoandinaccordancewithSection6.04.

Section6.02.Shareholders'Meeting.

(a)AssoonaspracticableaftertheSECconfirmsthatithasnofurthercommentsontheSchedule13E-3butinanyeventnolaterthanten(10)daysaftersuchconfirmation,theCompanyshall(i)establisharecorddatefordeterminingshareholdersoftheCompanyentitledtovoteattheShareholders'Meeting(the"RecordDate")andshallnotchangesuchRecordDateorestablishadifferentrecorddatefortheShareholders'MeetingwithoutthepriorwrittenconsentofParent(suchconsentnottobeunreasonablywithheld,conditionedordelayed),unlessrequiredtodosobyapplicableLaw;provided,thatintheeventthatthedateoftheShareholders'Meetingasoriginallycalledisforanyreasonadjournedorotherwisedelayed,theCompanyagreesthatunlessParentshallhaveotherwiseapprovedinwritingorasrequiredbyapplicableLaworstockexchangerequirement,theCompanyshall,ifreasonablypracticable,implementsuchadjournmentorotherdelayinsuchawaythattheCompanydoesnotestablishanewRecordDatefortheShareholders'Meeting,assoadjournedordelayed,(ii)mailorcausetobemailedtheProxyStatementtotheholdersofShares(andconcurrentlyfurnishtheProxyStatementunderForm6-K)asoftheRecordDateand(iii)dulyconveneandcausetooccurtheShareholders'Meetingatleastfourteen(14)cleardaysafter,butassoonasreasonablypracticablefollowing,themailingoftheProxyStatement,forthepurposeofvotingupontheauthorizationandapprovalofthisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.SubjecttoSection6.02(b),withouttheconsentofParent,theauthorizationandapprovalofthisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,aretheonlymatters(otherthanproceduralmatters)thatshallbeproposedtobevoteduponbytheshareholdersoftheCompanyattheShareholders'Meeting.

(b)Nolaterthanforty(40)daysafterthedateofmailingtheProxyStatement,theCompanyshallholdtheShareholders'Meeting.SubjecttoSection6.04,theCompanyBoardshallrecommendtoholdersoftheSharesthattheyauthorizeandapprovethisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,andshallincludesuchrecommendationintheProxyStatement.TheCompanyshalluseitsreasonablebesteffortstosolicitfromitsshareholdersproxiesinfavoroftheauthorizationandapprovalofthisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,andshalltakeallotheractionnecessaryoradvisabletosecuretheRequisiteCompanyVote.NotwithstandinganythingtothecontrarycontainedinthisAgreement,unlessthisAgreementisvalidlyterminatedinaccordancewithSection8.03(c),theCompany'sobligationspursuanttothisSection6.02shallnotbelimitedorotherwiseaffectedbythecommencement,publicproposal,publicdisclosureorcommunicationtotheCompanyoranyotherpersonofanyCompetingTransactionorbyanyChangeintheCompanyRecommendation.

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holdersofShareswithinareasonableamountoftimeinadvanceoftheShareholders'Meeting,(ii)ifasofthetimeforwhichtheShareholders'MeetingisscheduledassetforthintheProxyStatement,thereareinsufficientSharesrepresented(inpersonorbyproxy)toconstituteaquorumnecessarytoconductthebusinessoftheShareholders'Meetingor(iii)totheextentrequiredbyapplicableLaw.IftheShareholders'Meetingisadjournedinaccordancewiththeimmediatelyprecedingsentence,theCompanyshallconveneandholdtheShareholders'Meetingassoonasreasonablypracticablethereafter,subjecttotheimmediatelyprecedingsentence;provided,thattheCompanyshallnotrecommendtoitsshareholderstheadjournmentoftheShareholders'Meetingtoadatethatislessthanfive(5)BusinessDayspriortotheTerminationDate.

(d)AttheShareholders'Meeting,ParentshallandshallcauseHoldcoandMergerSubtovote,orcausetobevoted,thePESharesandallotherSharesthenbeneficiallyownedbyHoldco,ParentorMergerSuborwithrespecttowhichHoldco,ParentorMergerSubotherwisehas,directlyorindirectly,votingpowerinfavoroftheauthorizationandapprovalofthisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

Section6.03.AccesstoInformation.

(a)FromthedatehereofuntiltheearlieroftheEffectiveTimeandterminationofthisAgreementpursuanttoArticleVIIIandsubjecttoapplicableLawandtheConfidentialityAgreements,uponreasonableadvancenoticefromParent,theCompanyshall(i)providetoParent(andParent'sofficers,directors,employees,partners,shareholders,accountants,consultants,financialandlegaladvisors,agents,financingsources(includingpotentialfinancingsources)andotherauthorizedrepresentativesofParentandsuchotherparties,collectively,"Representatives")reasonableaccessduringnormalbusinesshourstotheoffices,properties,booksandrecordsofanyGroupCompany(providedthatsuchaccessshallnotincludeanyenvironmentaltestingorinvasiveorsubsurfaceinvestigations),(ii)furnishtoParentanditsRepresentativessuchexistingfinancialandoperatingdataandotherexistinginformationassuchpersonsmayreasonablyrequestinwriting,and(iii)instructitsanditsSubsidiaries'employees,legalcounsel,financialadvisors,auditorsandotherRepresentativestoreasonablycooperatewithParentanditsRepresentativesintheirinvestigation.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,anysuchinvestigationshallbeconductedinsuchamannerasnottointerfereunreasonablywiththebusinessoroperationsoftheCompanyoritsSubsidiariesorotherwiseresultinanysignificantinterferencewiththetimelydischargebytheemployeesoftheCompanyoritsSubsidiariesoftheirduties.

(b)NotwithstandinganythingtothecontraryinSection6.03(a),nothinginthisAgreementshallrequiretheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariestoprovideParentoranyofitsRepresentativeswithaccesstoorfurnishanybooks,records,documentsorotherinformationtotheextentthat(i)suchbooks,records,documentsorotherinformationissubjecttoanyconfidentialityagreementwithaThirdParty(provided,thatattherequestofParent,theCompanyshalluseitscommerciallyreasonableeffortstoobtainawaiverfromsuchThirdParty),(ii)thedisclosureofsuchbooks,records,documentsorotherinformationwouldreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinthelossofattorney-clientprivilegethatcouldnotreasonablyberemediedbyuseofcommoninterestagreementsorothermethodstomaintainsuchprivilege,or(iii)thedisclosureofsuchbooks,records,documentsorotherinformationisprohibitedbyapplicableLaw;providedthattheCompanyshallprovidenoticetoParent,MergerSubandtheFinancingSourcespromptlyuponobtainingknowledgethatanysuchbooks,records,documentsorotherinformationisbeingwithheld.

(c)AllinformationprovidedormadeavailablepursuanttothisSection6.03toParentoritsRepresentativesshallbesubjecttotheConfidentialityAgreements;providedthattheParentoritsRepresentativesmaydisclosesuchinformationtotheFinancingSourcesandpartiestotheEquityCommitmentLettersprovidedsuchPersonsareboundbyconfidentialitycovenantsthataresubstantiallysimilartothecovenantscontainedintheConfidentialityAgreements.

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(d)NoinvestigationpursuanttothisSection6.03shallaffectanyrepresentationorwarrantyinthisAgreementofanypartyheretooranyconditiontotheobligationsofthepartieshereto.

Section6.04.Go-Shop;NoSolicitationofTransactions.

(a)NotwithstandinganythingtothecontrarysetforthinthisAgreement,fromthedateofthisAgreementuntil11:59p.m.HongKongtimeonthedatewhichisthirty(30)daysafterthedateofthisAgreement(the"Go-ShopPeriodEndDate"),theCompany,itsSubsidiariesanditsandtheirrespectiveRepresentativesshallhavetheright(actingunderthedirectionoftheSpecialCommittee)todirectlyorindirectly(1)initiate,solicit,encourageand/orfacilitateinquiries,proposalsorofferswithrespecttoorcouldreasonablybeexpectedtoleadtoaCompetingTransaction,includingbywayofpublicdisclosureandbywayofprovidingaccesstonon-publicinformationtoanypersonpursuanttooneormoreAcceptableConfidentialityAgreementsorbywayofprovidingawaiver,amendmentorreleasetoanyperson(each,a"SolicitedPerson");provided,thattheCompanyshallpromptly(andinanyeventwithintwo(2)BusinessDays)providetoParentanyinformationconcerningtheCompanyoritsSubsidiariesthatithasprovidedtoanySolicitedPersonwhichwasnotpreviouslyprovidedtoParent;and(2)enterinto,maintainand/orcontinuediscussionsornegotiationswithrespecttosuchinquiries,proposalsoroffersorotherwisecooperatewith,assistorparticipatein,orfacilitatesuchinquiries,proposals,offers,discussionsornegotiations.Withinforty-eight(48)hoursfollowingtheGo-ShopPeriodEndDate,theCompanyshallnotifyParentinwritingofthematerialtermsandconditionsofanyproposaloroffersregardingaCompetingTransaction(includinganyamendmentsormodificationsthereof)receivedfromanyExcludedParty(asdefinedbelow)andtheidentitythereof,togetherwithcopiesofanyothermaterialdocumentsordraftsofmaterialagreementsrelatedtosuchCompetingTransaction.ExceptasotherwiseexpresslyprovidedinSection6.4(b),theCompanyshall(x)immediatelyceaseanyactivitiespermittedbytheprecedingsentenceandanydiscussionsornegotiationswithanyperson(otherthanParentandanyExcludedParty)thatareongoingasoftheGo-ShopPeriodEndDateandthatrelate,ormayreasonablybeexpectedtolead,toaCompetingTransaction,and(y)promptlyrequesteachperson(otherthanParentandanyExcludedParty)thathasheretoforeexecutedastandstill,confidentialityorsimilaragreementinconnectionwithsuchperson'sconsiderationofaCompetingTransactiontoreturn(orifpermittedbytheapplicableagreement,destroy)allinformationrequiredtobereturned(or,ifapplicable,destroyed)bysuchpersonunderthetermsoftheapplicableagreement.ImmediatelyaftertheGo-ShopPeriodEndDateuntiltheearlieroftheEffectiveTimeandterminationofthisAgreementpursuanttoArticleVIII,exceptassetforthinSection6.04(b),theCompanyagreesthatneitheritnoranyofitsSubsidiaries,andthatitwillcauseitsanditsSubsidiaries'Representatives(includinganyinvestmentbanker,attorneyoraccountantretainedbyanyGroupCompany)notto,ineachcase,directlyorindirectly,(i)solicit,initiateorencourage(includingbywayoffurnishingnonpublicinformationconcerninganyGroupCompany),ortakeanyotheractiontoknowinglyfacilitate,anyinquiriesorthemakingofanyproposaloroffer(includinganyproposaloroffertoitsshareholders)thatconstitutes,orthatintheCompany'sgoodfaithjudgmentcouldreasonablybeexpectedtoleadto,anyCompetingTransaction,(ii)enterinto,maintainorcontinuediscussionsornegotiationswith,orprovideanynonpublicinformationconcerninganyGroupCompanyto,anyThirdPartyinfurtheranceofsuchinquiriesorwiththeintenttoinduceorobtainsuchaproposalorofferforaCompetingTransaction,(iii)agreeto,approve,endorse,recommendorconsummateanyCompetingTransactionorenterintoanyAlternativeAcquisitionAgreement,(iv)grantanywaiver,amendmentorreleaseunderanystandstill,confidentialityorsimilaragreementorTakeoverStatutesor(v)authorizeorpermitanyoftheRepresentativesoftheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariestotakeanyactionsetforthinclauses(i)-(iv)ofthisSection6.04(a).FollowingtheGo-ShopPeriodEndDate,theCompanyshallnotifyParentaspromptlyaspracticable(andinanyeventwithinforty-eight(48)hoursaftertheCompanyhasknowledgethereof),orallyandinwriting,ofanyproposaloroffer,oranyinquiryorcontactwithanyperson,regardingaCompetingTransactionorthatcouldreasonablybeexpectedtoleadtoaCompetingTransaction,specifying(x)thematerialtermsandconditionsthereof(includingmaterialamendmentsorproposedmaterialamendments)and

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providing,ifapplicable,copiesofanywrittenrequests,proposalsoroffers,includingproposedagreements,(y)theidentityofthepartymakingsuchproposalorofferorinquiryorcontact,and(z)whethertheCompanyhasanyintentiontoprovideconfidentialinformationtosuchperson,andtheCompanyshallkeepParentinformed,onareasonablycurrentbasis(andinanyeventwithinforty-eight(48)hoursoftheoccurrenceofanymaterialchanges,developments,discussionsornegotiations)ofthestatusandtermsofanysuchproposal,offer,inquiry,contactorrequestandofanymaterialchangesinthestatusandtermsofanysuchproposal,offer,inquiry,contactorrequest(includingthematerialtermsandconditionsthereof).Withoutlimitingtheforegoing,theCompanyshallprovideParentwithforty-eight(48)hourspriornotice(orsuchlesserpriornoticeasisprovidedtothemembersoftheCompanyBoardormembersoftheSpecialCommittee)ofanymeetingoftheCompanyBoardorSpecialCommitteeatwhichtheCompanyBoardorSpecialCommittee,asapplicable,isreasonablyexpectedtoconsideranyCompetingTransaction.TheCompanyshallnot,andshallcauseitsSubsidiariesnotto,enterintoanyconfidentialityagreementwithanyThirdPartysubsequenttothedateofthisAgreementthatprohibitstheCompanyfromprovidingsuchinformationtoParent.

(b)NotwithstandinganythingtothecontraryinSection6.04(a),atanytimeaftertheGo-ShopPeriodEndDateandpriortothereceiptoftheRequisiteCompanyVote,followingthereceiptofanunsolicited,written,bonafideproposalorofferregardingaCompetingTransactionthatwasnotobtainedinviolationofthisSection6.04,theCompany,itsSubsidiariesanditsandtheirRepresentativesmay,withrespecttosuchproposalorofferactingonlyupontherecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee:

(i)contactthepersonwhohasmadesuchproposaloroffertoclarifyandunderstandthetermsandconditionsthereoftotheextenttheSpecialCommitteeshallhavedeterminedingoodfaiththatsuchcontactisnecessarytodeterminewhethersuchproposalorofferconstitutesaSuperiorProposalorcouldreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaSuperiorProposal;

(ii)grantawaiver,amendmentorreleaseunderanystandstill,confidentialityorsimilaragreementorTakeoverStatutesforthepurposeofallowinganypersonorgroupofpersonstomakeaproposalsorofferswithrespecttoaCompetingTransaction;

(iii)provideinformationinresponsetotherequestofthepersonwhohasmadesuchproposaloroffer,ifandonlyif,priortoprovidingsuchinformation,theCompanyhasreceivedfromthepersonsorequestingsuchinformationanexecutedAcceptableConfidentialityAgreement;provided,thattheCompanyshallconcurrentlymakeavailabletoParentanyinformationconcerningtheCompanyanditsSubsidiariesthatisprovidedtoanysuchpersonandthatwasnotpreviouslymadeavailabletoParentoritsRepresentatives;and

(iv)engageorparticipateinanydiscussionsornegotiationswiththepersonwhohasmadesuchproposaloroffer;

provided,thatpriortotakinganyactionsdescribedinclause(iii)or(iv)above,theSpecialCommitteehas(A)determined,initsgoodfaithjudgment,afterconsultationwithitsfinancialadvisorandoutsidelegalcounsel,thatsuchproposalorofferconstitutesorwouldreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinaSuperiorProposal,(B)determined,initsgoodfaithjudgment,afterconsultationwithitsoutsidelegalcounsel,that,inlightofsuchproposaloroffer,failuretotakesuchactionwouldbeinconsistentwiththefiduciarydutiesoftheCompanyBoardunderapplicableLaw,and(C)providedwrittennoticetoParentatleastone(1)BusinessDaypriortotakinganysuchaction.Fortheavoidanceofdoubt,aftertheGo-ShopPeriodEndDate,theCompanymaycontinuetotakeanyoftheactionsdescribedinthisSection6.04(b)(subjecttothelimitationsandobligationssetforthherein)withrespecttoanywrittenbonafideproposalsoroffersregardingaCompetingTransactionsubmittedbyanypersononorbeforetheGo-ShopPeriodEndDateiftheSpecialCommitteedeterminesingoodfaith(afterconsultationwithitsfinancialadvisorandoutsidelegalcounsel)thatsuchproposalorofferconstitutes,ormayreasonablybeexpectedtoresultin,aSuperiorProposal(eachsuchperson,an"ExcludedParty").

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(c)ExceptassetforthinSection6.04(d),neithertheCompanyBoardnoranycommitteethereofshall(i)(A)change,withhold,withdraw,qualifyormodify(orpubliclyproposetochange,withhold,withdraw,qualifyormodify),inamanneradversetoParentorMergerSub,theCompanyRecommendation,(B)failtoincludetheCompanyRecommendationintheProxyStatement,(C)adopt,approveorrecommend,orpubliclyproposetoadopt,approveorrecommendtotheshareholdersoftheCompany,aCompetingTransaction,(D)ifatenderofferorexchangeofferthatconstitutesaCompetingTransactioniscommenced,failtopubliclyrecommendagainstacceptanceofsuchtenderofferorexchangeofferbytheCompanyshareholders(including,forthesepurposes,bydisclosingthatitistakingnopositionwithrespecttotheacceptanceofsuchtenderofferorexchangeofferbyitsshareholders,whichshallconstituteafailuretorecommendagainstacceptanceofsuchtenderofferorexchangeoffer,provided,thatacustomary"stop,lookandlisten"communicationofthetypecontemplatedbyRule14d-9(f)undertheExchangeActorastatementthattheCompanyBoardhasreceivedandiscurrentlyevaluatingsuchtenderofferorexchangeofferand/ordescribingtheoperationofthisAgreementwithrespecttheretoshallnotbeprohibited,orbedeemedtobeaChangeintheCompanyRecommendation),withinten(10)BusinessDaysaftercommencementthereof,(E)failtorecommendagainstanyCompetingTransactionsubjecttoRegulation14DundertheExchangeActinaSolicitation/RecommendationStatementonSchedule14D-9withinten(10)BusinessDaysafterthecommencementofsuchCompetingTransactionor(F)failtopubliclyreaffirmtheCompanyRecommendationfollowinganyCompetingTransactionhavingbeenpubliclymade,proposedorcommunicated(andnotpubliclywithdrawn)withinten(10)BusinessDaysafterParentsorequestsinwriting(anyoftheforegoing,a"ChangeintheCompanyRecommendation"),or(ii)causeorpermittheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariestoenterintoanyletterofintent,memorandumofunderstanding,agreementinprinciple,mergeragreement,acquisitionagreementorotherorsimilardocumentorContractwithrespecttoanyCompetingTransaction,otherthananAcceptableConfidentialityAgreemententeredintoincompliancewithSection6.04(a)orSection6.04(b)(an"AlternativeAcquisitionAgreement").

(d)NotwithstandinganythingtothecontrarysetforthinthisAgreement,fromthedateofthisAgreementandatanytimepriortothereceiptoftheRequisiteCompanyVote,iftheCompanyhasreceivedabonafidewrittenproposalorofferwithrespecttoaCompetingTransactionwhichwasnotobtainedinviolationofSection6.04(otherthananyimmaterialnon-compliancethatdoesnotadverselyaffectParentorMergerSub)andtheCompanyBoarddetermines,initsgoodfaithjudgmentupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee(afterconsultationwithitsfinancialadvisorandoutsidelegalcounsel),thatsuchproposalorofferconstitutesaSuperiorProposalandfailuretomakeaChangeintheCompanyRecommendationwithrespecttosuchSuperiorProposalwouldbeinconsistentwithitsfiduciarydutiesunderapplicableLaw,theCompanyBoardmay,upontherecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee,effectaChangeintheCompanyRecommendationwithrespecttosuchSuperiorProposaland/orauthorizetheCompanytoterminatethisAgreementinaccordancewithSection8.03(c),butonly(i)iftheCompanyshallhavecompliedwiththerequirementsofSection6.04(a)andSection6.04(b)withrespecttosuchproposaloroffer;(ii)after(A)providingatleastfive(5)BusinessDays'(the"SuperiorProposalNoticePeriod")writtennoticetoParent(a"NoticeofSuperiorProposal")advisingParentthattheCompanyBoardhasreceivedaproposalorofferthatconstitutesaSuperiorProposal,specifyingthematerialtermsandconditionsofsuchproposaloroffer(andprovidinganyproposedagreementsrelatedthereto),identifyingthepersonmakingsuchproposalorofferandindicatingthattheCompanyBoardintendstoeffectaChangeintheCompanyRecommendationand/orauthorizetheCompanytoterminatethisAgreementinaccordancewithSection8.03(c)andthemannerinwhichitintends(ormayintend)todoso,itbeingunderstoodthattheNoticeofSuperiorProposaloranyamendmentorupdatetheretoorthedeterminationtosodeliversuchnoticeshallnotconstituteaChangeintheCompanyRecommendation,(B)negotiatingwithandcausingitsfinancialandlegaladvisorstonegotiatewithParent,MergerSubandtheirrespectiveRepresentativesingoodfaith(totheextentParentdesirestonegotiate)tomakesuch

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adjustmentsinthetermsandconditionsofthisAgreementandtheFinancing,sothatsuchproposalorofferwouldceasetoconstituteaSuperiorProposal,and(C)permittingParentanditsRepresentativestomakeapresentationtotheCompanyBoardandtheSpecialCommitteeregardingthisAgreement,theFinancingandanyadjustmentswithrespectthereto(totheextentParentdesirestomakesuchpresentation);provided,thatanymaterialmodificationstosuchproposalorofferthattheCompanyBoardhasdeterminedtobeaSuperiorProposalshallbedeemedanewSuperiorProposaltowhichtherequirementsofthisSection6.04(d)applyandtheCompanyshallberequiredtodeliveranewNoticeofSuperiorProposaltoParent;provided,further,thatwithrespecttosuchnewNoticeofSuperiorProposaltoParent,theSuperiorProposalNoticePeriodshallbedeemedtobeathree(3)BusinessDayperiodratherthanthefive(5)BusinessDayperiodfirstdescribedabove;and(D)followingtheendofsuchfive(5)BusinessDayperiodorthree(3)BusinessDayperiod(asapplicable),theCompanyBoardshallhavedetermined,initsgoodfaithjudgmentupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee(afterconsultationwithitsfinancialadvisorandoutsidelegalcounsel),thattakingintoaccountanychangestothisAgreementandtheFinancingproposedbyParentandMergerSubinresponsetotheNoticeofSuperiorProposalorotherwise,thatsuchproposaloroffergivingrisetotheNoticeofSuperiorProposalcontinuestoconstituteaSuperiorProposal.

(e)NotwithstandinganythingtothecontrarysetforthinthisAgreement,fromthedatehereofandatanytimepriortothereceiptoftheRequisiteCompanyVote,ifanInterveningEventhasoccurredandtheCompanyBoardactingupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommitteedeterminesinitsgoodfaithjudgment(afterconsultationwithitsfinancialadvisorandoutsidelegalcounsel)thatthefailuretotakesuchactionwouldbeinconsistentwithitsfiduciarydutiesunderapplicableLaw,theCompanyBoardactingupontherecommendationoftheSpecialCommitteemayeffectaChangeintheCompanyRecommendation;provided,thattheCompanyBoardshallnotmakesuchChangeintheCompanyRecommendationunlesstheCompanyhas(i)providedtoParentatleastfive(5)BusinessDays'priorwrittennoticethatitintendstotakesuchactionandspecifyinginreasonabledetailthefactsunderlyingthedecisionbytheCompanyBoard(actingonlyupontherecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee)totakesuchactionand(ii)duringsuchfive(5)BusinessDayperiod,ifrequestedbyParent,engagedingoodfaithnegotiationswithParent,MergerSubandtheirrespectiveRepresentativestoamendthisAgreementinsuchamannerthatobviatestheneedforsuchChangeintheCompanyRecommendation.

(f)NothingcontainedinthisSection6.04shallbedeemedtoprohibittheCompany,theCompanyBoardortheSpecialCommitteefrom(i)complyingwithitsdisclosureobligationsunderU.S.federalorstateornon-U.S.LawwithregardtoaCompetingTransactionoranyrelatedproposalorofferwithrespecttoaCompetingTransaction,includingtakinganddisclosingtoitsshareholdersapositioncontemplatedbyRule14e-2(a),Rule14d-9orItem1012(a)ofRegulationM-ApromulgatedundertheExchangeAct(oranysimilarcommunicationtoshareholdersinconnectionwiththemakingoramendmentofatenderofferorexchangeoffer);provided,thatanysuchdisclosure(otherthana"stop,lookandlisten"communicationofthetypecontemplatedbyRule14d-9(f)undertheExchangeActorastatementthattheCompanyBoardhasreceivedandiscurrentlyevaluatingsuchproposal,offerorCompetingTransactionand/ordescribingtheoperationofthisAgreementwithrespectthereto)thatisnotanexpressrejectionofanyapplicableCompetingTransactionoranexpressreaffirmationofitsrecommendationinfavorofthetransactionscontemplatedbythisAgreementshallbedeemedtobeaChangeintheCompanyRecommendation,or(ii)makingany"stop,look,andlisten"communicationofthetypecontemplatedbyRule14d-9(f)undertheExchangeActorastatementthattheCompanyBoardhasreceivedandiscurrentlyevaluatingsuchproposal,offerorCompetingTransactionand/ordescribingtheoperationofthisAgreementwithrespectthereto.

Section6.05.Directors'andOfficers'IndemnificationandInsurance.

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officersasineffectattheEffectiveTimeshallsurvivetheMergerandshallnotbeamended,repealedorotherwisemodifiedforaperiodofsix(6)yearsfromtheEffectiveTimeinanymannerthatwouldadverselyaffecttherightsthereunderofthecurrentorformerdirectorsorofficersoftheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries.ThememorandumandarticlesofassociationoftheSurvivingCompanyandeachofitsSubsidiaries(orsuchdocumentsofanysuccessortothebusinessoftheSurvivingCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries)shallcontainprovisionsnolessfavorabletotheintendedbeneficiarieswithrespecttoexculpationandindemnificationofliabilityandadvancementofexpensesthanaresetforthinthememorandumandarticlesofassociationoftheCompanyandeachofitsSubsidiariesasineffectonthedatehereof,andParentshallcausesuchprovisionsnotbeamended,repealedorotherwisemodifiedforaperiodofsix(6)yearsfromtheEffectiveTimeinanymannerthatwouldaffectadverselytherightsthereunderofindividualswho,atorpriortotheEffectiveTime,wereorhadbeendirectors,officers,employees,fiduciariesoragentsoftheCompany,unlesssuchmodificationshallberequiredbyLaw.FromandaftertheEffectiveTime,anyagreementbetweentheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries,ontheonehand,andanyofrespectivecurrentorformerdirectorsandofficersandanypersonwhobecomesadirectororofficeroftheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariespriortotheEffectiveTime(the"IndemnifiedParties")regardingexculpationorindemnificationofliabilityoradvancementofexpensesshallbeassumedbytheSurvivingCompany,shallsurvivetheMergerandshallcontinueinfullforceandeffectinaccordancewithitsterms.

(b)TheSurvivingCompanyshall,andParentshallcausetheSurvivingCompanyto,maintainineffectforsix(6)yearsfromtheEffectiveTimethecurrentdirectors'andofficers'liabilityinsurancepoliciesmaintainedbytheCompanywithrespecttomattersoccurringpriortotheEffectiveTime,includingactsoromissionsoccurringinconnectionwiththisAgreementandtheconsummationoftheTransactionsonterms,conditions,retentionsandlimitsofliabilitynolessfavorabletotheIndemnifiedPartiesthanthoseineffectasoftheEffectiveTime;provided,however,thattheSurvivingCompanymaysubstitutethereforpoliciesofatleastthesamecoveragecontainingterms,conditions,retentionsandlimitsofliabilitythatarenolessfavorablethanthoseprovidedundertheCompany'scurrentpoliciesfromaninsurancecarrierwiththesameorbettercreditratingastheCompany'scurrentinsurancecarrierwithrespecttoitsdirectors'andofficers'liabilityinsurancepolicies;provided,further,thatinnoeventshalltheSurvivingCompanyberequiredtoexpendpursuanttothisSection6.05(b)morethananamountperyearequalto300%ofcurrentannualpremiumspaidbytheCompanyforsuchinsurance,andifthecostofsuchinsurancepolicyexceedssuchamount,thentheSurvivingCompanyshallobtainapolicywiththegreatestcoverageforacostnotexceedingsuchamount.TheCompanymayand,atParent'srequest,theCompanyshall,purchaseasix(6)-year"tail"prepaidpolicypriortotheEffectiveTimeonterms,conditions,retentionsandlimitsofliabilitynolessadvantageoustotheIndemnifiedPartiesthantheexistingdirectors'andofficers'liabilityinsurancemaintainedbytheCompany.Ifsuch"tail"prepaidpolicieshavebeenobtainedbytheCompanypriortotheEffectiveTime,theSurvivingCompanyshall,andParentshallcausetheSurvivingCompanyto,maintainsuchpoliciesinfullforceandeffect,andcontinuetohonortherespectiveobligationsthereunder,andallotherobligationsofParentorSurvivingCompanyunderthisSection6.05(b)shallterminate.

(c)SubjecttothetermsandconditionsofthisSection6.05,fromandaftertheEffectiveTime,theSurvivingCompanyshall(andParentshallcausetheSurvivingCompanyto)indemnifyandholdharmlesstheIndemnifiedPartiesagainstanyandallcostsorexpenses(includingreasonableattorneys'feesandexpenses),judgments,fines,losses,claims,damages,liabilitiesandamountspaidinsettlementinconnectionwithanyactualorthreatenedclaim,action,suit,proceedingorinvestigation,whethercivil,criminal,administrativeorinvestigative("Damages"),arisingoutof,relatingtoorinconnectionwith(i)thefactthatanIndemnifiedPartyisorwasadirector,officeroremployeeoftheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries,(ii)anyactsoromissionsoccurringorallegedtohaveoccurred(includingactsoromissionswithrespecttotheapprovalofthisAgreementortheTransactionsorarisingoutoforpertainingtotheTransactionsandactionstoenforcethisprovisionoranyotherindemnificationoradvancementrightofanyIndemnifiedParty)priortoorattheEffectiveTime,totheextentprovided

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undertheCompany'soritsSubsidiaries'organizationalandgoverningdocumentsoragreementsineffectonthedatehereof(trueandcompletecopiesofsuchdocumentsoragreementsofeachMaterialSubsidiaryshallhavebeendeliveredtoParentpriortothedatehereof),(iii)actsoromissionsorallegedactsoromissionsinsuchpersons'officialcapacityasanofficer,directororotherfiduciaryintheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesifsuchservicewasattherequestorforthebenefitoftheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries(regardlessofwhethersuchactoromissionorallegedactoromissionoccurredpriorto,atoraftertheEffectiveTime)and(iv)anyoftheTransactions;provided,thatsuchindemnificationshallbesubjecttoanylimitationimposedfromtimetotimeunderapplicableLaw.

(d)IntheeventtheCompanyortheSurvivingCompanyoranyoftheirrespectivesuccessorsorassigns(i)consolidateswithormergesintoanyotherpersonandshallnotbethecontinuingorsurvivingcompanyorentityofsuchconsolidationormergeror(ii)transfersallorsubstantiallyallofitspropertiesandassetstoanyperson,then,andineachsuchcase,properprovisionshallbemadesothatthesuccessorsandassignsoftheCompanyortheSurvivingCompany,asthecasemaybe,oratParent'soption,Parent,shallassumetheobligationssetforthinthisSection6.05.

(e)TheagreementsandcovenantscontainedinthisSection6.05shallbeinadditiontoanyotherrightsanIndemnifiedPartymayhaveunderthememorandumandarticlesofassociationoftheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries(orequivalentconstitutionaldocuments),oranyagreementbetweenanIndemnifiedPartyandtheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries,undertheCICLorotherapplicableLaw,orotherwise.TheprovisionsofthisSection6.05shallsurvivetheconsummationoftheMergerandareintendedtobeforthebenefitof,andshallbeenforceableby,eachoftheIndemnifiedPartiesandtheirheirsandlegalrepresentatives,eachofwhichshallbeanexpressthirdpartybeneficiaryoftheprovisionsofthisSection6.05.TheobligationsofParentandtheSurvivingCompanyunderthisSection6.05shallnotbeterminatedormodifiedinsuchamannerastoadverselyaffecttherightsofanyIndemnifiedPartywithouttheconsentofsuchIndemnifiedParty.

(f)NothinginthisAgreementisintendedto,shallbeconstruedtoorshallrelease,waiveorimpairanyrightstodirectors'andofficers'insuranceclaimsunderanypolicyorotheragreementthatisorhasbeeninexistencewithrespecttotheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesortheirrespectiveofficers,directorsandemployees,itbeingunderstoodandagreedthattheindemnificationprovidedforinthisSection6.05isnotpriortoorinsubstitutionforanysuchclaimsunderanysuchpoliciesorotheragreements.

Section6.06.NotificationofCertainMatters.

EachoftheCompanyandParentshallpromptlynotifytheotherinwritingof:

(a)anynoticeorothercommunicationfromanypersonallegingthattheconsentofsuchpersonisormayberequiredinconnectionwiththeTransactions;

(b)anynoticeorothercommunicationfromanyGovernmentalAuthorityinconnectionwiththeTransactions;

(c)anyActionscommencedor,totheknowledgeoftheCompanyortheknowledgeofParent,threatenedagainsttheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesorParentandanyofitsSubsidiaries,asthecasemaybe,that,ifpendingonthedateofthisAgreement,wouldhavebeenrequiredtohavebeendisclosedbysuchpartypursuanttoanyofsuchparty'srepresentationsandwarrantiescontainedherein,orthatrelatetosuchparty'sabilitytoconsummatetheTransactions;and

(d)abreachofanyrepresentationorwarrantyorfailuretoperformanycovenantoragreementsetforthinthisAgreementonthepartofsuchparty(and,inthecaseofParent,onthepartofMergerSub)havingoccurredthatwouldcausetheconditionssetforthinSection7.01,Section7.02orSection7.03nottobesatisfied;

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together,ineachcase,withacopyofanysuchnotice,communicationorAction;provided,thatthedeliveryofanynoticepursuanttothisSection6.06shallnotcureanybreachof,ornon-compliancewith,anyprovisionofthisAgreement,bedeemedtoamendorsupplementtheCompanyDisclosureSchedule,orlimitorotherwiseaffecttheremediesavailablehereunderorunderapplicableLawtothepartyreceivingsuchnotice;provided,further,thatfailuretogivepromptnoticepursuanttoSection6.06(d)shallnotconstituteafailureofaconditionsetforthinArticleVIIexcepttotheextentthattheunderlyingbreachofarepresentationorwarrantyorfailuretoperformanycovenantoragreementwould,standingalone,constitutesuchafailure.

Section6.07.Financing.

(a)SubjecttothetermsandconditionsofthisAgreement,eachofParentandMergerSubshalluseitscommerciallyreasonableefforts,andcauseitscontrolledAffiliatestousecommerciallyreasonableefforts,totake,orcausetobetaken,allactionsnecessaryorreasonablyadvisabletoobtaintheFinancingcontemplatedbytheFinancingCommitmentsonorpriortotheClosingDate,includingwithrespecttothefollowing:(i)obtaintheExternalFinancingonthetermsandconditionsdescribedintheExternalFinancingCommitments(including,asnecessary,any"flex"provisionscontainedinanyFeeLetters)oronothertermsnolessfavorableinanymaterialrespect,inaggregate,toParentandMergerSubthanthosedescribedintheExternalFinancingCommitments,(ii)complywithandmaintainineffecttheExternalFinancingCommitmentsuntiltheTransactionsareconsummated,(iii)negotiateandenterintoDefinitiveDebtDocumentsnolaterthantheClosingonthetermsandconditionssetforthintheDebtCommitmentLetters(includingany"marketflex"provisionsinanyFeeLetter)and(iv)satisfy,orcausetobesatisfied(orobtainingthewaiverof),onatimelybasis(takingintoaccounttheexpectedtimingoftheMarketingPeriod)allconditionstotheclosingofandfundingundertheExternalFinancingCommitmentsapplicabletoParentand/orMergerSubthatarewithinitscontrol;providedthatParentand/orMergerSubmayamend,supplement,waiveormodifytheExternalFinancingCommitmentsoranyDefinitiveDebtDocument,and/orelecttoreplacealloranyportionoftheExternalFinancingwithalternativefinancing(the"AlternativeFinancing"),ineachcasesolongas(A)theaggregateproceedsoftheExternalFinancing(asamended,supplemented,waivedormodified)and/ortheAlternativeFinancing,togetherwiththeaggregateproceedsoftheEquityFinancing,willbesufficientforParentandtheSurvivingCompanytopay(i)theMergerConsideration,and(ii)anyotheramountsrequiredtobepaidbyParentorMergerSubontheClosingDateinconnectionwiththeconsummationoftheTransactionsuponthetermsandconditionscontemplatedhereby,(B)suchamendmentormodificationortheAlternativeFinancingwouldnotimposenew,additionalorexpandedconditionswhencomparedtotheapplicableExternalFinancingCommitments(asineffectonthedatehereof)thatwouldprevent,materiallydelayormateriallyimpedeorimpairtheabilityofParentandMergerSubtoconsummatetheTransactionsand(C)suchamendmentormodificationortheAlternativeFinancingwouldnotadverselyimpacttheabilityofParenttoenforceitsrightsagainsttheotherpartiestoanyDebtCommitmentLetter,theFeeLetteroranyDefinitiveDebtDocumententeredintoinconnectiontherewith.UpontheCompany'sreasonablerequest,ParentshallkeepCompanyreasonablyinformedofdevelopmentsinrespectofthefinancingprocess.Withoutlimitingthegeneralityoftheforegoing,ParentshallgivetheCompanyreasonablypromptnotice(anyinanyevent,withinthree(3)BusinessDays)of(A)thereceiptordeliverybyParentorMergerSubofanywrittennoticeorotherwrittencommunication,ineachcasefromanyPersonpartytotheExternalFinancingCommitments(oranyAffiliateofsuchPerson)withrespecttoanyactualterminationorrepudiationinwritingbyanyFinancingSourcepartytotheExternalFinancingCommitmentswithrespecttotheobligationtofundtheExternalFinancingoranywrittennoticeastoamaterialbreachordisputerelatedtotheFinancingor(B)theexpirationorterminationpriortotheClosingDateforanyreasonoftheExternalFinancingCommitments,theEquityCommitmentLetter,oranyDefinitiveDebtDocumententeredintoinconnectiontherewith(orifanyPersonpartytheretoattemptsorpurportsinwritingtoterminatetheExternalFinancingCommitments,theEquityCommitmentLetter,oranydefinitiveagreementsenteredintoinconnectiontherewith,

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whetherornotsuchattemptedorpurportedterminationisvalid).Inconnectionwithanynoticethereof,ParentshallpromptlyprovideinformationreasonablyrequestedbytheCompanyrelatingtoanycircumstancereferredtoinclause(A)or(B)oftheimmediatelyprecedingsentence.ParentshalldelivertotheCompanytrueandcompletecopiesofallContractsorotherarrangementspursuanttowhichanyalternativesourceshavecommittedtoprovideAlternativeFinancing(the"AlternativeFinancingDocuments")(exceptforcustomaryengagementandfeelettersredactedinasimilarmannerastheFeeLetterprovidedasofthedatehereof)aspromptlyaspracticableafterexecutionthereof.IntheeventanyportionoftheExternalFinancingbecomesunavailableonthetermsandconditionscontemplatedintheExternalFinancingCommitments,(i)ParentshallpromptlynotifytheCompanyand(ii)ParentandMergerSubshallusetheircommerciallyreasonableeffortstoobtainAlternativeFinancingfromalternativesourcesinanamountsufficienttoconsummatetheTransactions,includingtheMerger,whichAlternativeFinancingshallcomplywithclauses(A)and(C)oftheprovisoofthefirstsentenceofthisSection6.07(a).ForpurposesofthisAgreement,theterms"DebtCommitmentLetters,""ExternalFinancingCommitments"and"FeeLetter"shallincludeandmeansuchdocumentsasamended,supplemented,modified,waivedorextended,orreplacedbyanyAlternativeFinancingDocuments,incompliancewiththisSection6.07andreferencesto"DebtFinancing,""ExternalFinancing"or"Financing"shallincludeandmeanthefinancingcontemplatedbytheExternalFinancingCommitmentsorFeeLetterassoamended,supplemented,modified,waived,extendedorreplaced,asapplicable.

(b)NotwithstandinganythingtothecontrarycontainedinthisAgreement,nothingcontainedinSection6.07(a)shallrequire,andinnoeventshallthecommerciallyreasonableeffortsofParentorMergerSubbedeemedorconstruedtorequire,eitherParentorMergerSubtopayanyfeesinexcessof(includingallmarketflexprovisions),oragreetoprovisionslessfavorableinanymaterialrespect,inaggregate,toParent,MergerSubortheSurvivingCompany(oranyoftheirAffiliates)than,thosecontemplatedbytheExternalFinancingCommitmentsand/or,ifapplicable,theAlternativeFinancingDocuments(ineachcase,whethertosecurewaiverofanyconditionscontainedthereinorotherwise).

(c)PriortotheClosingDateandprovidedthatanysuchcooperationdoesnotunreasonablyinterferewiththeongoingoperationsoftheGroupCompanies,theCompanyagrees(atParent'ssoleexpense)tousecommerciallyreasonableeffortstoprovide,andshallcauseeachofitsSubsidiariestousecommerciallyreasonableeffortstoprovide,toParentandMergerSub,allcooperationasmaybereasonablyrequestedbyParent,MergerSubortheirrespectiveRepresentativesinconnectionwiththeExternalFinancingand/orAlternativeFinancingandtheTransactions,including(i)uponreasonablepriornoticeandatmutuallyagreedtimes,participationin(includingreasonablepreparationfor)areasonablenumberofmeetings,conferencecalls,presentations,duediligencesessions,roadshows,sessionswithratingagenciesandothermeetings,includingarrangingforreasonabledirectcontactbetweenseniormanagementandrepresentativesoftheCompanyoritsSubsidiarieswithofficersofParentorMergerSubandanyoftheirExternalFinancingand/orAlternativeFinancingsources,(ii)assistinginthepreparationofofferingmemoranda,privateplacementmemoranda,bankinformationmemoranda,prospectuses,ratingagencypresentationsandsimilardocumentsandothermarketingdocumentsreasonablyrequestedbyParent,MergerSubortheirrespectiveRepresentativesinconnectionwiththeExternalFinancingand/orAlternativeFinancing(itbeingunderstoodandagreedthattheCompanyshallprovideanycustomaryandreasonablyavailableinformationreasonablyrequestedbyParentorMergerSubregardinganyproformaEBITDA(includingaggregateoperationalsavingsandadjustmentsinconnectionwithcertainrecent,probableandpendingacquisitions),costsavings,synergies,capitalization,ownershiporotherproformaadjustments,butshallnotbeobligatedtopreparesuchproformafinancialinformationorpost-closingfinancialinformation),(iii)aspromptlyaspracticable,usingcommerciallyreasonableeffortstofurnishtoParent,MergerSubandanyoftheirExternalFinancingand/orAlternativeFinancingsourceswiththeRequiredInformationandanyothercustomaryfinancialandotherpertinentinformationregardingtheCompanyanditsSubsidiariesthatiscustomarilyincludedininformationmemorandaorothercustomarymarketingdocumentsusedto

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syndicatecreditfacilitiesofthetypetobeincludedintheFinancingortheAlternativeFinancingasmaybereasonablyrequestedbyParentorMergerSub,(iv)(A)totheextentnotprohibitedbyapplicableLawsorcontracts,usingcommerciallyreasonableeffortstofacilitatethegrantingofguarantyand/orsecurityorpledgingofcollateraland(B)usingcommerciallyreasonableeffortstoexecuteanddeliver(limited,inthecaseofexecutionanddelivery,solelytoofficerscontinuingwithCompanyaftertheClosing)anycreditagreements,guarantees,pledgeandsecuritydocuments,commitmentletters,certificatesandotherdefinitivefinancingdocuments(the"DefinitiveDebtDocuments"),provided,that(x)anyguaranty,collateralpledgedorsecuritygrantedbytheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesunder,andanyobligationsoftheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesunder,anyDefinitiveDebtDocumentstowhichitisapartyshallbecontingentupontheoccurrenceoftheEffectiveTimeand(y)theCompanyshallusecommerciallyreasonableeffortstocauseanofficeroftheCompany(whoshallremaininsuchcapacityaftertheEffectiveTime)toexecutecustomary"authorizationletters"priortotheEffectiveTime,whichauthorizationlettersshallauthorizeamongotherthings,thedistributionofinformationtoprospectivelendersandidentifying,amongotherthings,anyportionofsuchinformationthatconstitutesmaterial,non-publicinformation(forpurposesofUnitedStatesfederal,stateorotherapplicablesecuritiesLaws)regardingtheCompanyanditssubsidiariesortheirrespectivesecurities,(v)usingcommerciallyreasonableeffortstofurnishParent,MergerSubandtheirrespectiveRepresentatives,aswellasanyprospectivelendersinvolvedintheExternalFinancingand/orAlternativeFinancing,promptlywithalldocumentationandotherinformationrequiredwithrespecttotheExternalFinancingand/orAlternativeFinancingunderapplicable"knowyourcustomer"andanti-moneylaunderingrulesandregulationstotheextent,andas,requiredbytheExternalFinancingCommitments,provided,thattheinformationprovidedtosuchprospectivelendersshallbesubjecttothetermsoftheConfidentialityAgreements,(vi)cooperateinsatisfyingtheconditionsprecedentsetforthintheDebtCommitmentLettersoranyDefinitiveDebtDocumenttotheextentwithintheircontrol,(vii)obtainingacertificateofthechieffinancialofficer(orpersonthatwillperformsimilarfunctionsoftheGroupCompaniesfollowingtheClosing)withrespecttosolvencymattersintheformrequiredbytheDebtCommitmentLetters,(viii)arrangingforcustomarypayoffletters,lienterminationsandinstrumentsofdischargetobedeliveredatorpriortoClosingrelatingtoallIndebtednesstobepaidoff,dischargedandterminatedontheClosingDate.NothinginthisSection6.07(c)shallrequiretheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesto(I)towaiveoramendanytermsofthisAgreementorpayoragreetopayanycommitmentorsimilarfee,reimburseanyexpenses,assumeorincuranyliabilitiesorobligationsorgiveanyindemnitiespriortotheEffectiveTime;(II)executeanyagreementsexceptforsuchdocumentstheeffectivenessofwhichiscontingentupontheClosing(otherthanauthorizationletters);(III)committotakinganyaction(includingentryintoanyagreement)thatisnotcontingentupontheClosingorwouldbeeffectivepriortotheEffectiveTimeorthatwouldotherwisesubjectittoactualorpotentialliabilityinconnectionwiththeExternalFinancingand/orAlternativeFinancingpriortotheEffectiveTime;(IV)requiretheGroupCompaniesoranyoftheirAffiliatestotakeanyactionthatwouldconflictwith,violateorresultinabreachofordefaultunderanyorganizationaldocumentsoftheGroupCompaniesorofanyofitsAffiliates,oranymaterialcontractorlaw;(V)subjectanydirector,manager,officeroremployeeofanyoftheGroupCompaniesoranyofitsAffiliatestoanyactualorpotentialpersonalliability;(VI)requireprovidingaccesstoordiscloseinformationthattheCompanyreasonablydeterminescouldjeopardizeanyattorneyclientprivilegeof,orconflictwithanyconfidentialityrequirementsapplicableto,anyGroupCompanyoranyofitsAffiliates;(VII)requireanyGroupCompanytochangeanyfiscalperiod;(VIII)requireanydirectorormanagerofanyGroupCompanytopassresolutionsorconsentstoapproveorauthorizetheexecutionoftheExternalFinancing;(IX)causeanyrepresentationorwarrantyinArticleIIIofthisAgreementtobeinaccurateorbreached;(X)otherwisecauseorresultinthebreachofthisAgreement;(XI)requirethedeliveryofanylegalopinions;(XII)payanycommitmentfeeorsimilarfeerelatedtotheFinancingpriortotheEffectiveTime;or(XIII)reimburseanyexpensesorprovideanyindemnitiespriortotheEffectiveTime;providedthat,inthecaseofclauses(IV)and(VI),theCompanyshallprovidenoticetoParent,

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MergerSubandtheFinancingSourcespromptlyuponobtainingknowledgethatanysuchinformationisbeingwithheld.Inaddition,subjecttothelimitationsintheseniorDebtCommitmentLetter,theCompanyagreestopromptlymakepubliclyavailable(1)anyinformationrelatingtofutureacquisitions(fortheavoidanceofdoubt,excludingtheMerger)totheextent(i)consistentwithpastpracticeoftheCompanyinprioracquisitiontransactions(asdeterminedbytheCompany)and(ii)reasonablynecessary,asreasonablydeterminedbytheFinancingSourcespartytotheseniorDebtCommitmentLetter,inconsultationwiththeParent,tocompletethesyndicationoftheseniorDebtFinancingand(2)uponrequestofParentorMergerSub,theproformafinancialinformationdescribedinclause(c)(ii)ofparagraph3onExhibitCtotheseniorDebtCommitmentLettertotheextentsuchinformationisavailabletotheCompany.TheCompanyherebyconsentstotheuseofitsanditsSubsidiaries'logosinconnectionwiththeExternalFinancingand/orAlternativeFinancing;provided,thatsuchlogosareusedsolelyinamannerthatisnotintendedtoorthatisnotreasonablylikelytoharmordisparagetheCompanyofanyofitsSubsidiaries.Parentshall,withinthirty(30)daysafterwrittenrequestbytheCompanyoritsRepresentatives(provided,thatnoamountsunderthissentenceshallbedueorpayablepriortotheearlieroftheClosingorterminationofthisAgreementinaccordancewithArticleVIII),reimbursetheCompanyforallreasonableanddocumentedout-of-pocketexpensesincurredbytheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesoritsortheirrespectiveRepresentativesinconnectionwithsuchcooperationorassistancerequestedbyParentunderthisSection6.07(c)andshallindemnifyandholdharmlesstheCompany,itsSubsidiariesandtheirrespectiveRepresentativesfromandagainstanyandallDamagessufferedbyanyofthempriortotheClosinginconnectionwithanyassistancetakenbytheminaccordancewiththisSection6.07(c),except(x)totheextentsuchDamagesresultfromthegrossnegligence,willfulmisconductorbadfaithoftheCompaniesoranyofitsSubsidiariesoritsortheirrespectiveRepresentativesor(y)withrespecttoanyhistoricalinformationprovidedbytheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesoritsortheirrespectiveRepresentatives.

Section6.08.FurtherAction;ReasonableBestEfforts.

(a)UponthetermsandsubjecttotheconditionsofthisAgreement,eachofthepartiesheretoshallandshallcausetheirrespectiveSubsidiariestousereasonablebesteffortsto(i)makepromptlyitsrespectivefilings,andthereaftermakeanyotherrequiredsubmissions,witheachrelevantGovernmentalAuthoritywithjurisdictionoverenforcementofanyapplicableantitrustorcompetitionLawswithrespecttotheTransactions,andcoordinateandcooperatefullywiththeotherpartiesinexchangingsuchinformationandprovidingsuchassistanceastheotherpartiesmayreasonablyrequestinconnectiontherewith;and(ii)cooperatewiththeotherpartiesheretototake,orcausetobetaken,allappropriateaction,andtodo,orcausetobedone,allthingsnecessary,properoradvisableunderapplicableLawsorotherwisetoconsummateandmakeeffectivetheTransactions,includingto(x)obtainand/ormaintainallapprovals,consents,registrations,permits,authorizationsandotherconfirmationsrequiredtobeobtainedfromanythirdpartyand(y)obtaintheRequisiteRegulatoryApprovalsandavoidoreliminateeachandeveryimpedimentunderanyantitrustorcompetitionLawthatmaybeassertedbyanyGovernmentalAuthoritysoastoenablethepartiesheretotoexpeditiouslyconsummatetheTransactions,includingcommittingtoandeffecting,byconsentdecree,holdseparateorders,orotherwise,therestructuring,reorganization,sale,divestitureordispositionofsuchofitsassets,propertiesorbusinesses;provided,thatnopartyheretoshallberequiredtotakeanysuchactionifsuchactionwouldresultinormaybereasonablylikelytoresultinaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect.

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MergerSub,theCompanyoranyoftheirrespectiveSubsidiariestoanyThirdPartyand/oranyGovernmentalAuthorityinconnectionwiththeTransactions.

(c)AntitrustMatters.

(i)TotheextentapplicableandsubjecttothetermsandconditionssetforthinthisAgreement,withoutlimitingthegeneralityoftheotherundertakingspursuanttothisSection6.08,eachoftheCompany,ParentandMergerSubagreestopromptlyprovidetoeachrelevantGovernmentalAuthoritywithjurisdictionoverenforcementofanyapplicableantitrustorcompetitionLaws("GovernmentalAntitrustEntity")non-privilegedinformationanddocuments(A)requestedbyanyGovernmentalAntitrustEntityor(B)thatarenecessary,properoradvisabletopermitconsummationofthetransactionscontemplatedbythisAgreement,anduseitsreasonablebesteffortstotakeorcausetobetakenallotheractionsnecessary,properoradvisableconsistentwiththisSection6.08(c)tocausetheexpirationorterminationoftheapplicablewaitingperiods,orreceiptofrequiredauthorizations,asapplicable,underallapplicableantitrustLawsassoonaspracticable.

(ii)Infurtheranceandnotinlimitationofthecovenantsofthepartiescontainedherein,ifanyobjectionsareassertedwithrespecttotheTransactionsunderanyLaworifanysuitisinstituted(orthreatenedtobeinstituted)byanyapplicableGovernmentalAuthorityoranyprivatepartychallenginganyoftheTransactionsasviolatinganyLaworwhichwouldotherwiseprevent,materiallyimpedeormateriallydelaytheconsummationofthetransactionscontemplatedhereby,eachofParent,MergerSubandtheCompanyshalluseitsreasonablebesteffortstoresolveanysuchobjectionsorsuitssoastopermitconsummationoftheTransactions,includingselling,holdingseparateorotherwisedisposingoforconductingitsbusinessinamannerwhichwouldresolvesuchobjectionsorsuitsoragreeingtosell,holdseparateorotherwisedisposeoforconductitsbusinessinamannerwhichwouldresolvesuchobjectionsorsuitsorpermittingthesale,holdingseparateorotherdispositionof,anyofitsassetsortheassetsofitsSubsidiariesortheconductingofitsbusinessinamannerwhichwouldresolvesuchobjectionsorsuitssolongassuchactionsdonotresultin,andarenotreasonablylikelytoresultin,individuallyorintheaggregate,aCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect;provided,however,that,notwithstandinganythingtothecontrarycontainedinthisAgreement,theCompanyanditsSubsidiariesshallnotberequiredtoholdseparate,restructure,reorganize,sell,divest,disposeof,orotherwisetakeorcommittoanyactionthatlimitsitsfreedomofactionwithrespectto,oritsabilitytoretain,anyofitsbusinesses,operationsorassetspriortotheEffectiveTime.

Section6.09.ObligationsofMergerSub.

ParentshalltakeallactionnecessarytocauseMergerSubtoperformitsobligationsunderthisAgreementandtoconsummatetheTransactionsonthetermsandsubjecttotheconditionssetforthinthisAgreement.

Section6.10.ParticipationinLitigation.

PriortotheEffectiveTime,ParentshallgivepromptnoticetotheCompany,andtheCompanyshallgivepromptnoticetoParent,ofanyActionscommencedor,totheknowledgeoftheCompanyontheonehandandtotheknowledgeofParentontheotherhand,threatenedagainstsuchparty(or,inthecaseofParent,MergerSub)orthedirectorsthereofthatrelatetothisAgreementortheTransactions.TheCompanyshallgiveParenttheopportunitytoparticipateinthedefenseorsettlementofanyshareholderActionagainsttheCompanyand/oritsdirectorsrelatingtothisAgreementortheTransactions,andnosuchActionshallbesettledwithoutParent'spriorwrittenconsent.

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Section6.11.Resignations.

TotheextentrequestedbyParentinwritingatleastthree(3)BusinessDayspriortoClosing,ontheClosingDate,theCompanyshallusereasonablebesteffortstocausetobedeliveredtoParentdulysignedresignations,effectiveasoftheEffectiveTime,ofthedirectorsofanyGroupCompanydesignatedbyParent.

Section6.12.PublicAnnouncements.

ExceptasmayberequiredbyapplicableLaw,thepressreleaseannouncingtheexecutionofthisAgreementshallbeissuedonlyinsuchformasshallbemutuallyagreeduponbytheCompanyandParent.Thereafter,atanytimepriortoterminationofthisAgreementpursuanttoARTICLEVIII,ParentandtheCompanyshallconsultwitheachotherbeforeissuinganypressrelease,havinganycommunicationwiththepress(whetherornotforattribution),makinganyotherpublicstatementorschedulinganypressconferenceorconferencecallwithinvestorsoranalystswithrespecttothisAgreementortheTransactionsand,exceptinrespectofanysuchpressrelease,communication,otherpublicstatement,pressconferenceorconferencecallasmayberequiredbyapplicableLaworrulesandpoliciesoftheNYSE,shallnotissueanysuchpressrelease,haveanysuchcommunication,makeanysuchotherpublicstatementorscheduleanysuchpressconferenceorconferencecallpriortosuchconsultation.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,therestrictionssetforthinthisSection6.12shallnotapplytoanyreleaseorannouncementmadeorproposedtobemadebytheCompanyinconnectionwithaChangeintheCompanyRecommendationmadeincompliancewiththisAgreement.

Section6.13.StockExchangeDelisting.

PriortotheEffectiveTime,theCompanyshallcooperatewithParentandusecommerciallyreasonableeffortstotake,orcausetobetaken,allactions,anddoorcausetobedoneallthings,reasonablynecessary,properoradvisableonitspartunderapplicableLawsandrulesandpoliciesoftheNYSEtoenablethedelistingoftheSharesfromtheNYSEandthederegistrationoftheSharesundertheExchangeActaspromptlyaspracticableaftertheEffectiveTime.

Section6.14.TakeoverStatutes.

IfanyTakeoverStatuteisormaybecomeapplicabletoanyoftheTransactions,thepartiesheretoshallusetheirrespectivereasonablebestefforts(a)totakeallactionnecessarysothatnoTakeoverStatuteisorbecomesapplicabletoanyoftheTransactionsand(b)ifanysuchTakeoverStatuteisorbecomesapplicabletoanyoftheforegoing,totakeallactionnecessary(including,inthecaseoftheCompanyandtheCompanyBoard,grantallnecessaryapprovals)sothattheTransactionsmaybeconsummatedaspromptlyaspracticableonthetermscontemplatedbythisAgreement,includingallactionstoeliminateorlawfullyminimizetheeffectsofsuchTakeoverStatuteontheTransactions.

Section6.15.KnowledgeofParentandRelatedParties.

NeitherParentnorMergerSubshallhaveanyrightto(a)terminatethisAgreementunderSection8.04,or(b)claimanydamageorseekanyotherremedyatlaworinequity,ineachcaseforanybreachoforinaccuracyintherepresentationsandwarrantiesmadebytheCompanyinArticleIIItotheextenteachGuarantorhasknowledgeofsuchbreachorinaccuracyasofthedatehereof.

Section6.16.AmendmentstoParentGroupContracts.

(a)WithouttheSpecialCommittee'spriorwrittenconsent(whichconsentshallnotbeunreasonablywithheld,delayedorconditioned),(i)ParentandMergerSubshallnot,andshallcauseeachmemberoftheParentGroupnotto,unlessanduntilaChangeintheCompanyRecommendationhasoccurred,amend,modify,waiveanyprovisionof,withdraw,terminateorenterintoanyParentGroupContractthatwouldpreventormateriallydelaytheabilityofParentorMergerSubtoconsummateTransactions,includingtheMergerand(ii)Parent,MergerSubandeachothermemberof

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theParentGroupshallnotenterintoormodifyanyContractpursuanttowhichanymanagementmembers,directors(otherthandirectorswhoareemployedordesignatedbyBaringoranyofitsAffiliates)orshareholdersoftheCompanyoritsSubsidiaries(otherthantheSponsorsandtheGuarantors),oranyoftheirrespectiveAffiliatesreceivesanyconsiderationorothereconomicvaluefromanypersoninconnectionwiththeTransactionsthatisnotprovidedintheParentGroupContractsasofthedatehereof.

(b)Assoonaspracticableaftertheexecutionthereof(butinnoeventlaterthantwo(2)BusinessDaysaftertheexecutionthereof),ParentandMergerSubshallprovidetheSpecialCommitteewithacopyofanyContract(i)(A)underwhichtheobligationsofthepartiestosuchContractaresimilartothoseinanyexistingParentGroupContract,(B)solelyamongoneormoremembersoftheParentGroup(includingaconsortiumagreementorsimilarcontractualarrangement)butnotincludinganythirdpartyor(C)relatetoanyofthemattersdescribedinSection6.16(a)(ii),and(ii)thatrelatestotheTransactions,ineachcasethatisenteredintoafterthedatehereofandtowhichamemberoftheParentGroupisaparty.ParentandMergerSubagreethatanyactionbymembersoftheParentGroupwhoarenotpartiestothisAgreementthatwouldconstituteamaterialbreachofthisSection6.16ifsuchmemberoftheParentGroupwhoarenotpartiestothisAgreementwereapartytothisAgreementforthepurposesofthisSection6.16shallbedeemedtobeabreachofthisSection6.16.

Section6.17.EmploymentandEmployeeBenefits.

(a)ParentcovenantsandagreestocausetheSurvivingCompanyanditsSubsidiariesto,(i)foraperiodofone(1)yearfollowingtheClosingDate(the"BenefitsContinuationPeriod"),providecompensation(excludinganyincentiveorequitycompensation)andbenefitstoContinuingEmployees(asdefinedbelow)atlevelsthataresubstantiallycomparableintheaggregatetothelevelsofcompensationandbenefitsasineffectundertheCompanyEmployeePlansimmediatelypriortotheClosingand(ii)providehealthandwelfarebenefitstoanyContinuingEmployeesduringtheBenefitsContinuationPeriodatlevelsthataresubstantiallycomparableintheaggregateassuchhealthandwelfarebenefitsasineffectundertheCompanyEmployeePlansimmediatelypriortotheClosingDate.EmployeesoftheCompanyoritsSubsidiariesimmediatelypriortotheClosingwhocontinuetheiremploymentwiththeSurvivingCompanyoritsSubsidiariesimmediatelyfollowingtheClosingDateandduringtheBenefitsContinuationPeriodarehereinafterreferredtoasthe"ContinuingEmployees."

(b)DuringtheBenefitsContinuationPeriod,forpurposesofeligibility,vestingandentitlementtobenefits,includingthedeterminationofthelevelofvacationandseverancepaybenefits(butnototherwiseforpurposesofbenefitaccrual)underthebenefitandcompensationplans,programs,agreementsandarrangementsofParent,theSurvivingCompanyoranyoftheirrespectiveSubsidiariesinwhichContinuingEmployeesareeligibletoparticipatefollowingtheClosing(the"ParentPlans"),ParentandtheSurvivingCompanyshallcrediteachContinuingEmployeewithhisorheryearsofservicewiththeCompany,itsSubsidiariesandanypredecessororotherentities,atleasttothesameextentassuchContinuingEmployeewasentitledimmediatelypriortotheClosingtocreditforsuchserviceunderanysimilarCompanyEmployeePlan(exceptasmayresultinduplicationofbenefits).TheParentPlansshallnotdenyContinuingEmployeescoverageonthebasisofpre-existingconditionstotheextentsuchconditionswerewaivedorsatisfiedundersimilarCompanyEmployeePlansimmediatelypriortotheClosing,shallcreditsuchContinuingEmployeesforanydeductiblesandout-of-pocketexpensespaidpriortotheClosingDatewithrespecttotheCompanyEmployeePlansinsatisfyinganydeductibles,co-paymentsandout-of-pocketexpensesintheyearofinitialparticipationintheParentPlansandshallwaiveanyevidenceofinsurabilityandeligibilitywaitingperiodrequirementsundereachsuchplan.

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(c)Nothingcontainedherein,expressorimplied,(i)isintendedtoconferuponanyemployeeofanyGroupCompanyanyrighttocontinuedemploymentforanyperiodorcontinuedreceiptofanyspecificemployeebenefit,(ii)shalllimittherightofParentoranyofitsAffiliatestoterminateanyemployeeatanytimeandforanyreasons,(iii)shallconstitutetheadoptionof,anamendmenttooranyothermodificationofanyParentPlanorCompanyEmployeePlanor(iv)shallcreateanythirdpartyrights,benefitsorremediesofanynaturewhatsoeverinanyemployeesofanyGroupCompany(oranybeneficiariesordependentsthereof)oranyotherpersonthatisnotapartytothisAgreement.

ARTICLE VII

CONDITIONS TO THE MERGER

Section7.01.ConditionstotheObligationsofEachParty.

TheobligationsoftheCompany,ParentandMergerSubtoconsummatetheMergeraresubjecttothesatisfactionorwaiver(wherepermissibleunderapplicableLaw)bymutualwrittenagreementofParentandtheCompany(subjecttotheapprovaloftheSpecialCommittee)ofthefollowingconditionsatorpriortotheEffectiveTime:

(a)ShareholderApproval.ThisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,shallhavebeenauthorizedandapprovedattheShareholders'MeetingbytheRequisiteCompanyVoteinaccordancewiththeCICLandtheCompany'smemorandumandarticlesofassociation.

(b)NoInjunction.NoGovernmentalAuthorityofcompetentjurisdictionshallhaveenacted,issued,promulgated,enforcedorenteredanyLaworaward,writ,injunction,determination,rule,regulation,judgment,decreeorexecutiveorder(an"Order"),whichisthenineffectandhasorwouldhavetheeffectofenjoining,restraining,prohibitingorotherwisemakingillegaltheconsummationoftheTransactions.

(c)RegulatoryApprovals.EachoftheRequisiteRegulatoryApprovalsshallhavebeenobtainedandbeinfullforceandeffect.

Section7.02.ConditionstotheObligationsofParentandMergerSub.

TheobligationsofParentandMergerSubtoconsummatetheMergeraresubjecttothesatisfactionorwaiver(wherepermissibleunderapplicableLaw)atorpriortotheEffectiveTimeofthefollowingadditionalconditions,anyofwhichmaybewaivedexclusivelybyParentinwriting:

(a)RepresentationsandWarranties.(i)OtherthantherepresentationsandwarrantiesoftheCompanycontainedinSection3.01(a),Section3.03(a),Section3.03(b),thefirstsentenceofSection3.03(c),thefirstsentenceofSection3.03(d),thefirstsentenceofSection3.03(e),Section3.03(g),Section3.04(a)andSection3.22,therepresentationsandwarrantiesoftheCompanysetforthinArticleIII(withoutgivingeffecttoanyqualificationasto"materiality"or"CompanyMaterialAdverseEffect"setforththerein)shallbetrueandcorrectinallrespectsasofthedatehereofandasoftheClosingDate,asthoughmadeonandasofsuchdateandtime(otherthanrepresentationsandwarrantiesthatbytheirtermsaddressmattersonlyasofaspecifiedtime,whichshallbesotrueandcorrectonlyasofsuchtime),exceptwherethefailureofsuchrepresentationsandwarrantiesoftheCompanytobesotrueandcorrectdonotconstituteaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect,and(ii)therepresentationsandwarrantiessetforthinSection3.01(a),Section3.03(a),Section3.03(b),thefirstsentenceofSection3.03(c),thefirstsentenceofSection3.03(d),thefirstsentenceofSection3.03(e),Section3.03(g),Section3.04(a)andSection3.22shallbetrueandcorrectinallrespects(except,solelywithrespecttoSection3.03(a),fordeminimisinaccuracies)asofthedatehereofandasoftheClosingDate,asthoughmadeonandasofsuchdateandtime(otherthan

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representationsandwarrantiesthatbytheirtermsaddressmattersonlyasofaspecifiedtime,whichshallbesotrueandcorrectonlyasofsuchtime).

(b)AgreementsandCovenants.TheCompanyshallhaveperformedorcompliedwith,inallmaterialrespects,allagreementsandcovenantsrequiredbythisAgreementtobeperformedorcompliedwithbyitonorpriortotheClosingDate.

(c)OfficerCertificate.TheCompanyshallhavedeliveredtoParentacertificate,datedtheClosingDate,signedbyaseniorexecutiveofficeroftheCompany,certifyingastothesatisfactionoftheconditionsspecifiedinSection7.02(a)andSection7.02(b).

(d)NoMaterialAdverseEffect.NoCompanyMaterialAdverseEffectshallhaveoccurredsincethedateofthisAgreementandbecontinuing.

Section7.03.ConditionstotheObligationsoftheCompany.

TheobligationsoftheCompanytoconsummatetheMergeraresubjecttothesatisfactionorwaiver(wherepermissibleunderapplicableLaw)atorpriortotheEffectiveTimeofthefollowingadditionalconditions,anyofwhichmaybewaivedexclusivelybytheCompanyinwriting,subjecttotheapprovaloftheSpecialCommittee:

(a)RepresentationsandWarranties.TherepresentationsandwarrantiesofParentandMergerSubsetforthinArticleIV(withoutgivingeffecttoanyqualificationasto"materiality"setforththerein)shallbetrueandcorrectinallrespectsasofthedatehereofandasoftheClosingDate,asthoughmadeonandasofsuchdateandtime(otherthanrepresentationsandwarrantiesthatbytheirtermsaddressmattersonlyasofaspecifiedtime,whichshallbetrueandcorrectonlyasofsuchtime),exceptwherethefailureofsuchrepresentationsandwarrantiesofParentandMergerSubtobesotrueandcorrect,individuallyorintheaggregate,havenot,andwouldnotreasonablybeexpectedto,prevent,materiallydelaytheconsummationoftheTransactionsormateriallyimpedeorimpairtheabilityofParentandMergerSubtoconsummatetheTransactions.

(b)AgreementsandCovenants.EachofParentandMergerSubshallhaveperformedorcompliedwith,inallmaterialrespects,allagreementsandcovenantsrequiredbythisAgreementtobeperformedorcompliedwithbyitonorpriortotheClosingDate.

(c)OfficerCertificate.ParentshallhavedeliveredtotheCompanyacertificate,datedtheClosingDate,signedbyadirectororexecutiveofficerofParent,certifyingastothesatisfactionoftheconditionsspecifiedinSection7.03(a)andSection7.03(b).

Section7.04.FrustrationofClosingConditions.

PriortotheTerminationDate,neithertheCompany,ontheonehand,norParentorMergerSub,ontheotherhand,mayrelyonthefailureofanyconditionsetforthinthisArticleVIItobesatisfiedifsuchfailurewascausedbythefailureoftheCompany,ontheonehand,orParentorMergerSub,ontheotherhand,asapplicable,tousethestandardofeffortsrequiredfromsuchpartytocomplywiththisAgreementandconsummatetheTransactions.

ARTICLE VIII

TERMINATION

Section8.01.TerminationbyMutualConsent.

ThisAgreementmaybeterminatedandtheTransactionsmaybeabandonedatanytimepriortotheEffectiveTimebymutualwrittenconsentofParentandtheCompanywiththeapprovaloftheirrespectiveboardsofdirectors(andinthecaseoftheCompany,actingonlyupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee).

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Section8.02.TerminationbyEithertheCompanyorParent.

ThisAgreementmaybeterminatedbyeithertheCompany(actingonlyupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee)orParentatanytimepriortotheEffectiveTime,if:

(a)theEffectiveTimeshallnothaveoccurredonorbeforeNovember30,2017(the"TerminationDate");or

(b)anyGovernmentalAuthorityofcompetentjurisdictionshallhaveenacted,issued,promulgated,enforcedorenteredanyfinalandnon-appealableOrder,ortakenanyotherfinalandnon-appealableaction,thathastheeffectofmakingconsummationoftheMergerillegalorotherwisepreventingorprohibitingconsummationoftheMerger;

provided,thattherighttoterminatethisAgreementpursuanttothisSection8.02shallnotbeavailabletoanypartywhosefailuretofulfillanyofitsobligationsunderthisAgreementorotherbreachofthisAgreementhasbeenamaterialcauseof,orresultedin,suchrighttoterminateorthefailureoftheapplicablecondition(s)beingsatisfied.

Section8.03.TerminationbytheCompany.

ThisAgreementmaybeterminatedbytheCompany(actingonlyupontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee)atanytimepriortotheEffectiveTime,if:

(a)abreachofanyrepresentation,warranty,agreementorcovenantofParentorMergerSubsetforthinthisAgreementshallhaveoccurred,whichbreach(i)wouldgiverisetothefailureofaconditionsetforthinSection7.01orSection7.03and(ii)isincapableofbeingcuredor,ifcapableofbeingcured,isnotcuredbyParentorMergerSub,asapplicable,withinthirty(30)daysfollowingreceiptofwrittennoticeofsuchbreachfromtheCompany(or,iftheTerminationDateislessthanthirty(30)calendardaysfromthedateofreceiptofsuchnotice,bytheTerminationDate);provided,thattheCompanyshallnothavetherighttoterminatethisAgreementpursuanttothisSection8.03(a)iftheCompanyistheninbreachofanyrepresentations,warranties,agreementsorcovenantsoftheCompanyhereunderthatwouldgiverisetothefailureofaconditionsetforthinSection7.01orSection7.02;

(b)(i)alloftheconditionssetforthinSection7.01andSection7.02(otherthanthoseconditionsthatbytheirnaturearetobesatisfiedbyactionstakenattheClosing)havebeensatisfied,(ii)theCompanyhasdeliveredtoParentanirrevocablewrittennoticeconfirmingthatalloftheconditionssetforthinSection7.03havebeensatisfied(orthattheCompanyiswillingtowaiveanyunsatisfiedconditionsinSection7.03)andthatitisready,willingandabletoconsummatetheClosingand(iii)ParentandMergerSubfailtocompletetheClosingwithinfive(5)BusinessDaysfollowingthedateonwhichtheClosingshouldhaveoccurredpursuanttoSection1.02;

(c)priortoreceiptoftheRequisiteCompanyVote,(i)theCompanyBoardhas,upontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee,authorizedtheCompanytoenterintoanAlternativeAcquisitionAgreementwithrespecttoaSuperiorProposaland(ii)theCompanyconcurrentlywiththeterminationofthisAgreemententersintoanAlternativeAcquisitionAgreementwithrespecttotheSuperiorProposalreferredtointheforegoingclause(i);provided,thattheCompanyshallnotbeentitledtoterminatethisAgreementpursuanttothisSection8.03(c)unlesstheCompanyhas(A)compliedinallrespectswiththerequirementsofSection6.04(otherthanimmaterialnon-compliancethatdoesnotadverselyaffectParentorMergerSub)and(B)compliedinallrespectswithSection8.06andpaysinfulltheCompanyTerminationFeepriortoorconcurrentlywithtakinganyactionpursuanttothisSection8.03(c),andanypurportedterminationpursuanttothisSection8.03(c)shallbevoidandofnoforceoreffectiftheCompanyshallnothavepaidtheCompanyTerminationFee;or

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(d)theRequisiteCompanyVoteshallnothavebeenobtainedattheShareholders'Meetingdulyconvenedthereforandconcludedoratanydulyconcludedadjournmentorpostponementthereof.

Section8.04.TerminationbyParent.

ThisAgreementmaybeterminatedbyParentatanytimepriortotheEffectiveTime,if:

(a)abreachofanyrepresentation,warranty,agreementorcovenantoftheCompanysetforthinthisAgreementshallhaveoccurred,whichbreach(i)wouldgiverisetothefailureofaconditionsetforthinSection7.01orSection7.02and(ii)isincapableofbeingcuredor,ifcapableofbeingcured,isnotcuredbytheCompanywithinthirty(30)daysfollowingreceiptofwrittennoticeofsuchbreachfromParentorMergerSub,asapplicable(or,iftheTerminationDateislessthanthirty(30)calendardaysfromthedateofreceiptofsuchnotice,bytheTerminationDate);provided,thatParentshallnothavetherighttoterminatethisAgreementpursuanttothisSection8.04(a)ifeitherParentorMergerSubistheninbreachofanyrepresentations,warranties,agreementsorcovenantsofParentorMergerSubhereunderthatwouldgiverisetothefailureofaconditionsetforthinSection7.01orSection7.03;or

(b)iftheCompanyBoardoranycommitteethereofshallhaveeffectedaChangeintheCompanyRecommendation.

Section8.05.EffectofTermination.

IntheeventoftheterminationofthisAgreementpursuanttoArticleVIII,thisAgreementshallforthwithbecomevoid,andthereshallbenoliabilityunderthisAgreementonthepartofanypartyhereto(oranyRepresentativeofsuchparty);provided,thatthetermsofSection6.03(c),Section6.12,ArticlesVIIIandIXshallsurviveanyterminationofthisAgreement.

Section8.06.TerminationFeeandExpenses.

(a)Intheeventthat:

(i)(A)abonafideproposalorofferwithrespecttoaCompetingTransactionshallhavebeenmade,proposedorcommunicated(andnotwithdrawn),afterthedatehereofandpriortotheShareholders'Meeting(orpriortotheterminationofthisAgreementiftherehasbeennoShareholders'Meeting),(B)followingtheoccurrenceofaneventdescribedintheprecedingclause(A),thisAgreementisterminatedbytheCompanyorParentpursuanttoSection8.02(a),and(C)withintwelve(12)monthsaftersuchterminationofthisAgreement,theCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesconsummates,orentersintoadefinitiveagreementinconnectionwith,anyCompetingTransaction(ineachcasewhetherornottheCompetingTransactionwasthesameCompetingTransactionreferredtoinClause(A));provided,thatforpurposesofthisSection8.06(a),allreferencesto"20%"inthedefinitionof"CompetingTransaction"shallbedeemedtobereferencesto"50%";

(ii)thisAgreementisterminatedbyParentpursuanttoSection8.04;or

(iii)thisAgreementisterminatedbytheCompanypursuanttoSection8.03(c),

thentheCompanyshallpaytoParentoritsdesigneestheCompanyTerminationFeebywiretransferofsamedayfundsaspromptlyaspossible(butinanyevent(A)withinfive(5)BusinessDaysaftersuchterminationinthecaseofaterminationpursuanttoclause(ii)above,(B)priortoorconcurrentlywiththeconsummationbytheCompanyofaCompetingTransactionorentrybytheCompanyintothedefinitiveagreementinconnectionwithaCompetingTransactioninthecaseofaterminationreferredtoinclause(i)aboveor(C)atleastone(1)BusinessDaypriortoorconcurrentlywiththeterminationofthisAgreementinthecaseofaterminationpursuanttoclause(iii)above;itbeingunderstoodthatinnoeventshalltheCompanyberequiredtopaytheCompanyTerminationFeeonmorethanoneoccasion.

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(b)Parentwillpay,orcausetobepaid,totheCompanyanamountequaltoUS$138,320,000(the"ParentTerminationFee")ifthisAgreementisterminatedbytheCompanypursuanttoSection8.03(a)orSection8.03(b),suchpaymenttobemadeaspromptlyaspossible(butinanyeventwithinfive(5)BusinessDays)followingsuchterminationbywiretransferofsamedayfunds);itbeingunderstoodthatinnoeventshallParentberequiredtopaytheParentTerminationFeeonmorethanoneoccasion.

(c)AllExpensesincurredinconnectionwiththisAgreementandtheTransactionsshallbepaidbythepartyincurringsuchExpenses,whetherornottheMergeroranyotherTransactionisconsummated.

(d)IntheeventthattheCompanyfailstopaytheCompanyTerminationFee,orParentfailstopaytheParentTerminationFee,whendueandinaccordancewiththerequirementsofthisAgreement,theCompanyorParent,asthecasemaybe,shallreimbursetheotherpartyforreasonablecostsandexpensesactuallyincurredoraccruedbytheotherparty(includingfeesandexpensesofcounsel)inconnectionwiththecollectionunderandenforcementofthisSection8.06,togetherwithinterestonsuchunpaidCompanyTerminationFeeorParentTerminationFee,asthecasemaybe,commencingonthedatethattheCompanyTerminationFeeorParentTerminationFee,asthecasemaybe,becamedue,attheprimerateaspublishedintheWallStreetJournalTableofMoneyRatesonsuchdateplus2.00%.Suchcollectionofexpensesshallnototherwisediminishinanywaythepaymentobligationshereunder.

(e)EachoftheCompany,ParentandMergerSubacknowledgesthat(i)theagreementscontainedinthisSection8.06areanintegralpartoftheTransactions,(ii)thedamagesresultingfromterminationofthisAgreementundercircumstanceswhereaCompanyTerminationFeeorParentTerminationFeeispayableareuncertainandincapableofaccuratecalculationandtherefore,theamountspayablepursuanttoSection8.06(a)orSection8.06(b)arenotapenaltybutratherconstituteamountsakintoliquidateddamagesinareasonableamountthatwillcompensateParentortheCompany,asthecasemaybe,fortheeffortsandresourcesexpendedandopportunitiesforegonewhilenegotiatingthisAgreementandinrelianceonthisAgreementandontheexpectationoftheconsummationoftheTransactions,and(iii)withouttheagreementscontainedinthisSection8.06,thepartiesheretowouldnothaveenteredintothisAgreement.

(f)(i)SubjecttoSection9.08,theEquityCommitmentLetters,theDebtCommitmentLettersandtheGuarantees,intheeventthatParentorMergerSubfailstoeffecttheClosingforanyreasonornoreasonortheyotherwisebreachthisAgreement(whetherwillfully,intentionally,unintentionallyorotherwise)orotherwisefailtoperformhereunder(whetherwillfully,intentionally,unintentionallyorotherwise),thentheCompany'srighttoterminatethisAgreementandreceivetheParentTerminationFeepursuanttoSection8.06(b)andexpensesunderSection8.06(d)andtheguaranteeofsuchobligationspursuanttotheGuarantees(subjecttotheirterms,conditionsandlimitations),shallbethesoleandexclusiveremedy(whetheratlaw,inequity,incontract,intortorotherwise)ofanyGroupCompanyandallmembersoftheCompanyGroupagainst(A)Parent,MergerSub,Holdco,theGuarantors,andtheSponsors,(B)theformer,currentandfutureholdersofanyequity,stock,partnershiporlimitedliabilitycompanyinterest,controllingpersons,directors,officers,employees,agents,attorneys,Affiliates,members,managers,generalorlimitedpartners,stockholders,orassigneesofParent,MergerSub,HoldcooranyGuarantororSponsor,(C)anyFinancingSourceorotherlenderorprospectivelender,leadarranger,arranger,agentorrepresentativeofortoParent,MergerSub,HoldcooranyGuarantororSponsor,or(D)anyholdersorfutureholdersofanyequity,stock,partnershiporlimitedliabilitycompanyinterest,controllingpersons,directors,officers,employees,agents,attorneys,Affiliates,members,managers,generalorlimitedpartners,stockholders,orassigneesofanyoftheforegoing(clauses(A)through(D)ofthisSection8.06(f),collectively,the"ParentGroup"),foranylossordamagesufferedasaresultofanybreachofanyrepresentation,warranty,covenantoragreement(whetherwillfully,intentionally,unintentionallyorotherwise)orfailureto

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performhereunder(whetherwillfully,intentionally,unintentionallyorotherwise)orotherfailureoftheMergerortheotherTransactionstobeconsummated(whetherwillfully,intentionally,unintentionallyorotherwise).Fortheavoidanceofdoubt,neitherParentnoranyothermemberoftheParentGroupshallhaveanyliabilityformonetarydamagesofanykindornatureorarisinginanycircumstanceinconnectionwiththisAgreementoranyoftheTransactions(includingtheEquityCommitmentLetters,theGuaranteesandtheDebtCommitmentLetters)otherthanthepaymentoftheParentTerminationFeepursuanttoSection8.06(b),theexpensespursuanttoSection8.06(d)andasprovidedintheGuarantees,andinnoeventshallanyGroupCompany,thedirectorindirectshareholdersoftheCompanyoranyotherGroupCompany,oranyoftheirrespectiveAffiliates,directors,officers,employees,members,managers,partners,representatives,advisorsoragentsoftheforegoing,(collectively,the"CompanyGroup")seek,orpermittobesought,onbehalfofanymemberoftheCompanyGroup,anymonetarydamagesfromanymemberoftheParentGroupinconnectionwiththisAgreementoranyoftheTransactions(includingtheEquityCommitmentLetters,theGuaranteesandtheDebtCommitmentLetters),otherthan(withoutduplication)fromParentorMergerSubtotheextentprovidedinSection8.06(b)andSection8.06(d),ortheGuarantorstotheextentprovidedintherelevantGuarantee.

(ii)SubjecttoSection9.08,intheeventParentoritsdesigneesshallreceivepaymentfromtheCompanyoftheCompanyTerminationFeepursuanttoSection8.06(a)andexpensesunderSection8.06(d),thereceiptofsuchCompanyTerminationFeeandexpensesunderSection8.06(d)shallbethesoleandexclusiveremedy(whetheratlaw,inequity,incontract,intortorotherwise)ofanymemberoftheParentGroupagainstanymemberoftheCompanyGroupforanylossordamagesufferedasaresultofanybreachofanyrepresentation,warranty,covenantoragreement(whetherwillfully,intentionally,unintentionallyorotherwise)orfailuretoperformhereunder(whetherwillfully,intentionally,unintentionallyorotherwise)orotherfailureoftheMergerortheotherTransactionstobeconsummated(whetherwillfully,intentionally,unintentionallyorotherwise).NeithertheCompanynoranyothermemberoftheCompanyGroupshallhaveanyliabilityformonetarydamagesofanykindornatureorarisinginanycircumstanceinconnectionwiththisAgreementoranyoftheTransactionsotherthanthepaymentbytheCompanyoftheCompanyTerminationFeepursuanttoSection8.06(a)andtheexpensesunderSection8.06(d),andinnoeventshallanyofParent,MergerSuboranyothermemberoftheParentGroupseek,orpermittobesought,onbehalfofanymemberoftheParentGroup,anymonetarydamagesfromanymemberoftheCompanyGroupinconnectionwiththisAgreementoranyoftheTransactions,otherthan(withoutduplication)fromtheCompanytotheextentprovidedinSection8.06(a)andSection8.06(d).

ARTICLE IX

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section9.01.Non-SurvivalofRepresentations,WarrantiesandAgreements.

Therepresentations,warranties,covenantsandagreementsinthisAgreementandinanycertificatedeliveredpursuantheretoshallterminateattheearlieroftheEffectiveTimeandterminationofthisAgreementpursuanttoARTICLEVIII,exceptthatthisSection9.01shallnotlimitanycovenantoragreementofthepartiesheretothatbyitstermscontemplatesperformanceaftertheEffectiveTimeorterminationofthisAgreement,includingtheagreementssetforthinARTICLEIandARTICLEII,Section6.05,Section6.12andthisARTICLEIX.

Section9.02.Notices.

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email,byfacsimileorbyinternationalovernightcouriertotherespectivepartiesatthefollowingaddresses(oratsuchotheraddressforapartyasshallbespecifiedinanoticegiveninaccordancewiththisSection9.02):

Section9.03.CertainDefinitions.

(a)ForpurposesofthisAgreement:

"AcceptableConfidentialityAgreement"meansaconfidentialityagreementthatcontainsprovisionsthatarenolessfavorableintheaggregatetotheCompanythanthosecontainedintheConfidentialityAgreements;provided,thatsuchagreementandanyrelatedagreementsshallnotincludeanyprovisioncallingforanyexclusiverighttonegotiatewithsuchpartyorhavingtheeffectofprohibitingtheCompanyfromsatisfyingitsobligationsunderthisAgreement.

"Administrator"shallhavethemeaningascribedtosuchtermintheShareIncentivePlan.

"Affiliate"ofaspecifiedpersonmeansapersonwho,directlyorindirectlythroughoneormoreintermediaries,controls,iscontrolledby,orisundercommoncontrolwith,suchspecifiedperson;provided,thatforpurposesofthisAgreement,noneofHoldco,Parent,MergerSub,PremierEducation,anySponsororanyGuarantorshallbedeemedanAffiliateoftheCompany.

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iftoParentorMergerSub:

c/oVistraAlternativeInvestmentsServicesPte.Ltd.1RafflesPlace#13-01OneRafflesPlaceSingapore048616Attention: BPEAVistraTeamFax: +6565933711Email: [email protected]

withacopyto:

Weil,Gotshal&MangesLLP29/F,AlexandraHouse18ChaterRoad,CentralHongKongAttention: AkikoMikumo,Esq.Facsimile: +85230159354Email: [email protected]

iftotheCompany:

NordAngliaEducation,Inc.Level12,St.George'sBuilding,2IceHouseStreet,Central,HongKongAttention: GraemeHalder/JodieCouttsEmail: [email protected]/[email protected]

withacopyto:

Kirkland&Ellis26thFloor,GloucesterTower,TheLandmark15Queen'sRoadCentral,HongKongAttention: JesseSheley/XiaoxiLinFacsimile:+85237613301Email: [email protected]/[email protected]

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"AnticorruptionLaw"meansLawsrelatingtoanti-briberyoranticorruption(governmentalorcommercial),whichapplytothebusinessanddealingsofanyGroupCompany,includingthePRCLawonAnti-UnfairCompetitionadoptedonSeptember2,1993,theInterimRulesonPreventionofCommercialBriberyissuedbythePRCStateAdministrationofIndustryandCommerceonNovember15,1996andtheU.S.ForeignCorruptPracticesActof1977andtheUnitedKingdomBriberyAct2010,asamendedfromtimetotime.

"Award"shallhavethemeaningascribedtosuchtermintheShareIncentivePlan.

"AwardAgreement"shallhavethemeaningascribedtosuchtermintheShareIncentivePlan.

"Baring"means,collectively,TheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.1,TheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.2andTheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVICo-investmentL.P.

"BusinessDay"meansanydayonwhichtheprincipalofficesoftheSECinWashington,D.C.areopentoacceptfilings,or,inthecaseofdeterminingadatewhenanypaymentisdue,anydayonwhichbanksarenotrequiredorauthorizedtoclosein(i)NewYork,NewYork,UnitedStatesofAmerica,(ii)theHongKongSpecialAdministrativeRegionofthePRC,(iii)theCaymanIslands,(iv)Toronto,Ontario,Canada,or(v)London,theUnitedKingdom.

"Code"meanstheU.S.InternalRevenueCodeof1986,asamended.

"CompanyDisclosureSchedule"meansthedisclosurescheduledeliveredbytheCompanytoandacceptedbyParentandMergerSubonthedatehereof.

"CompanyEmployeeAgreement"meansanymanagement,employment,severance,changeincontrol,transactionbonus,consulting,repatriationorexpatriationagreementorothercontractbetweenanyGroupCompanyandanycurrentorformeremployee,directororofficerofsuchGroupCompany.

"CompanyEmployeePlan"meansanyplan,program,policy,practice,Contractorotherarrangementprovidingforcompensation,severance,terminationpay,deferredcompensation,performanceawards,shareorshare-relatedawards,fringebenefitsorotheremployeebenefitsorremuneration,thatisorhasbeenmaintained,contributedtoorrequiredtobecontributedtobyanyGroupCompanyforthebenefitofanycurrentorformeremployee,directororofficerofsuchGroupCompany,orwithrespecttowhichsuchGroupCompanyhasormayhaveanyliabilityorobligation.

"CompanyMaterialAdverseEffect"meansanyfact,event,circumstance,change,condition,occurrenceoreffectthat,individuallyorintheaggregatewithallotherfacts,events,circumstances,changes,conditions,occurrencesandeffects,isorwouldreasonablybeexpectedto(i)haveamaterialadverseeffectonthebusiness,condition(financialorotherwise),assets,liabilities,propertiesorresultsofoperationsoftheCompanyanditsSubsidiariestakenasawholeor(ii)preventtheconsummationoftheTransactions;provided,however,thatclause(i)shallnotincludeanyfact,event,circumstance,change,condition,occurrenceoreffectoccurringafterthedatehereoffollowingorresultingfrom(A)anyoutbreakofwaroractofsabotageorterrorismornaturalorman-madedisasters,(B)changesinLaws,IFRSorotherapplicableaccountingrulesorenforcementorinterpretationthereof,ineachcaseproposed,adoptedorenactedafterthedateofthisAgreement,(C)changesorconditionsthatgenerallyaffecttheindustryandmarketinwhichtheCompanyanditsSubsidiariesoperate,(D)changesinthefinancial,creditorothersecuritiesorcapitalmarkets,oringeneraleconomicconditionsofanycountryorjurisdictioninwhichaMaterialSubsidiaryoperates,(E)anyfailure,inandofitself,oftheCompanyanditsSubsidiariestomeetanyinternalorpublishedprojections,estimates,budgets,plansorforecastsofrevenues,earningsorotherfinancialperformancemeasuresoroperatingstatisticsorpredictionsorchangesinthemarketpriceortradingvolumeofthesecuritiesofsuchpersonorthecreditratingofsuchperson(itbeingunderstoodthattheunderlyingfactsgivingriseorcontributingtosuchfailureorchangemaybetakenintoaccountindeterminingwhethertherehasbeenaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffectifsuchfactsarenototherwiseexcludedunderthis

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definition),(F)theexecutionanddeliveryofthisAgreementortheannouncement,pendencyorconsummationoftheTransactions,includinganylossinrespectoforchangeinrelationshipwithanycustomer,supplier,employee,vendor,orotherbusinesspartneroftheCompany,(G)anylitigationbroughtbycurrentorformershareholdersoftheCompanyallegingbreachoffiduciarydutyorinadequatedisclosureinconnectionwiththisAgreementoranyofthetransactionscontemplatedherebyorotherwisechallenginganyofthetransactionscontemplatedhereby,(H)anyactiontakenbytheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiariesatthewrittenrequest,orwiththewrittenconsent,ofParentGroupmembersorexpresslyrequiredbythisAgreement,or(I)anybreachofthisagreementbyParentorMergerSub;except,inthecaseofclause(A),(B),(C)or(D),totheextenthavingamateriallydisproportionateeffectontheCompanyanditsSubsidiaries,takenasawhole,relativetootherparticipantsintheindustryinwhichtheCompanyanditsSubsidiariesoperate(inwhichcaseonlytheincrementalmateriallydisproportionateimpactorimpactsmaybetakenintoaccountindeterminingwhethertherehasbeenaCompanyMaterialAdverseEffect).

"CompanyOption"meanseachoptiontopurchaseSharesgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanonorpriortotheClosingDatewhetherornotsuchoptionhasbecomevestedonorpriortotheClosingDateinaccordancewiththetermsthereof.

"CompanyRS"meanseachshareofrestrictedstockgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanonorpriortotheClosingDate,therestrictionsoverwhichhavenotlapsedonorpriortotheClosingDateinaccordancewiththetermsthereof.

"CompanyRSU"meanseachrestrictedstockunitorotherrighttoacquireSharesgrantedundertheShareIncentivePlanonorpriortotheClosingDate,includingperformanceshareunits,therestrictionsoverwhichhavenotlapsedonorpriortotheClosingDateinaccordancewiththetermsthereof.

"CompanySchool"meansanyeducationalinstitutionorlocationownedoroperatedbyanyGroupCompany.

"CompanyTerminationFee"means(i)ifpayableinconnectionwithaterminationofthisAgreementbytheCompanypursuanttoSection8.03(c)onorpriortotheGo-ShopPeriodEndDate,anamountequaltoUS$34,580,000and(ii)ifpayableinanyothercircumstance,anamountequaltoUS$69,160,000.

"CompetingTransaction"meansanyofthefollowing(otherthantheTransactions):(i)anymerger,consolidation,shareexchange,businesscombination,schemeofarrangement,amalgamation,recapitalization,liquidation,dissolutionorothersimilartransactioninvolvingtheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiarieswhoseassets,individuallyorintheaggregate,constitute20%ormoreoftheconsolidatedassetsoftheCompanyortowhich20%ormoreofthetotalrevenueornetincomeoftheCompanyareattributable;(ii)anysale,lease,exchange,transferorotherdispositiontoaThirdPartyofassetsorbusinessesthatconstituteorrepresent20%ormoreofthetotalrevenue,netincomeorassetsoftheCompanyanditsSubsidiaries,takenasawhole;(iii)anysale,exchange,transferorotherdispositiontoaThirdPartyof20%ormoreoftheequitysecuritiesoftheCompany,orsecuritiesconvertibleintoorexchangeablefor20%ormoreoftheequitysecuritiesoftheCompany;(iv)anytenderofferorexchangeoffer(assuchtermsaredefinedundertheExchangeAct)that,ifconsummated,wouldresultinanyThirdPartybeneficiallyowning20%ormoreoftheequitysecuritiesoftheCompany;or(v)anycombinationoftheforegoing.

"ConfidentialityAgreements"meanstheconfidentialityagreementsbetweentheCompanyandeachSponsororsourcesofFinancinginconnectionwiththeTransaction,asamendedandrestatedfromtimetotime.

"Contract"meansanylegallyenforceablenote,bond,mortgage,indenture,deedoftrust,contract,agreement,lease,license,permit,franchiseorotherlegallyenforceableinstrument.

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"control"(includingtheterms"controlledby"and"undercommoncontrolwith")meansthepossession,directlyorindirectly,orastrusteeorexecutor,ofthepowertodirectorcausethedirectionofthemanagementandpoliciesofaperson,whetherthroughtheownershipofvotingsecuritiesorthepossessionofvotingpower,astrusteeorexecutor,bycontractorcreditarrangementorotherwise.

"CPPIB"meansCanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoard.

"EducationalAgency"meansanyperson,entity,foreignregulator,organizationorGovernmentalAuthority,whethergovernmental,government-chartered,privateorquasi-private,thatengagesingrantingorwithholdingEducationalApprovalsfororotherwiseregulateseducationalinstitutionsinaccordancewithstandardsrelatingtotheperformance,operation,financialconditionoracademicstandardsofsuchschools,ineachcase,inthejurisdictionswheretheCompanySchoolsoperate.

"EducationalApprovals"meansanylicensesorsimilarapprovalissuedorrequiredtobeissuedbyanEducationalAgencytotheCompany,anyofitsSubsidiariesoranyCompanySchoolwithrespecttoanyaspectoftheirrespectiveoperationssubjecttotheoversightofsuchEducationalAgency,butexcludinganylicensesorsimilarapprovalissuedtotheCompanySchool'semployeesonanindividualbasis.

"EnvironmentalLaws"meansanyapplicablenational,provincial,federal,stateorlocalLawofanyjurisdiction,relatingto(i)pollution,(ii)theprotectionofhumanhealthandsafety(includingworkplacehealthandsafety)ortheprotectionoftheenvironment,including,withoutlimitation,allsuchLawsrelatingtothestorage,use,transportordisposalofsolidandhazardouswaste,dischargesofsubstancestosurfacewaterorgroundwater,airemissions,recordkeeping,notification,disclosureandreportingrequirementsrespectingHazardousSubstances,andallsuchLawsrelatingtoendangeredorthreatenedspeciesoffish,wildlifeandplantsandthemanagementoruseofnaturalresources,and(iii)thehandling,use,transportation,disposal,releaseorthreatenedreleaseofanyHazardousSubstance.

"EquitySecurities"shallmeananyshare,capitalstock,registeredcapital,partnership,memberorsimilarinterestinanyentityandanyoption,warrant,rightorsecurityconvertible,exchangeableorexercisabletherefororanyotherinstrumentorrightthevalueofwhichisbasedonanyoftheforegoing.

"ExcludedShares"means,collectively,(i)thePEShares;and(ii)SharesheldbyParent,theCompanyoranyoftheirSubsidiaries.

"Expenses"means,withrespecttoanypartyhereto,allout-of-pocketfeesandexpenses(includingallfeesandexpensesofcounsel,accountants,investmentbankingfirmsandotherfinancialinstitutions,expertsandconsultantstosuchpartyanditsAffiliates)actuallyincurredoraccruedbysuchpartyoritsAffiliatesoronitsortheirbehalforforwhichitortheyareliableinconnectionwithorrelatedtotheauthorization,preparation,negotiation,executionandperformanceoftheTransactions,thepreparation,printing,filingandmailingoftheSchedule13E-3andtheProxyStatement,thesolicitationofshareholderapproval,thefilingofanyrequirednoticesunderapplicableLaws(includingthoserelatedtoRequisiteRegulatoryApprovals)andallothermattersrelatedtotheclosingoftheMergerandtheotherTransactions.

"FinancingSources"means,collectively,theentitiesthathavecommittedtoprovideorotherwiseenterintoagreementsinconnectionwiththeExternalFinancingoranyAlternativeFinancing(includingthepartiestotheDebtCommitmentLetters,thePreferredEquityCommitmentLetterandanyjoinderagreements,creditagreementsorotherdefinitiveagreementsrelatingthereto)andtheirrespectiveAffiliatesandsuchentities'(andtheirrespectiveAffiliates'),equityholders,members,partners,officers,directors,employees,attorneys,advisors,agentsandrepresentativesinvolvedintheDebtFinancing(oranyAlternativeFinancing)andtheirsuccessorsandpermittedassigns.

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"GovernmentOfficial"meansanyofficer,employeeorotherindividualactinginanofficialcapacityforaGovernmentalAuthorityoragencyorinstrumentalitythereof(includinganystate-ownedorcontrolledenterprise).

"GroupCompany"meansanyoftheCompanyanditsSubsidiaries,otherthananydormantSubsidiaries.

"HazardousSubstance"meansanymaterials,chemicals,pollutants,contaminants,wastes,toxicorhazardoussubstances(i)thatarelistedorclassifiedorregulatedunderanyEnvironmentalLawasahazardoussubstance,toxicsubstance,pollutant,orcontaminantoroil,(ii)thatcancauseharmtolivingorganisms,humanwelfareortheenvironmentduetotheirdangerousordeleteriouspropertiesorcharacteristics,and(iii)whosepresence,handlingormanagementrequiresregistration,authorization,investigationorremediationunderEnvironmentalLaw,includinganypetroleumproductorbyproduct,asbestoscontainingmaterial,polychlorinatedbiphenyl,radioactivematerial,lead,pesticides,naturalgasandnuclearfuel.

"Indebtedness"means,withrespecttoanyperson,(i)allindebtednessofsuchperson,whetherornotcontingent,forborrowedmoney,(ii)allobligationsofsuchpersonforthedeferredpurchasepriceofpropertyorservices,(iii)allobligationsofsuchpersonevidencedbynotes,bonds,debenturesorothersimilarinstruments,(iv)allobligationsofsuchpersonundercurrency,interestrateorotherswaps,andallhedgingandotherobligationsofsuchpersonunderotherderivativeinstruments,(v)allindebtednesscreatedorarisingunderanyconditionalsaleorothertitleretentionagreementwithrespecttopropertyacquiredbysuchperson(eventhoughtherightsandremediesofthesellerorlenderundersuchagreementintheeventofdefaultarelimitedtorepossessionorsaleofsuchproperty),(vi)allobligationsofsuchpersonaslesseeunderleasesthathavebeenorshouldbe,inaccordancewithIFRS,recordedascapitalleases,(vii)allobligations,contingentorotherwise,ofsuchpersonunderacceptance,letterofcreditorsimilarfacilities,(vii)allobligationsofsuchpersontopurchase,redeem,retire,defeaseorotherwiseacquireforvalueanysharecapitalofsuchpersonoranywarrants,rightsoroptionstoacquiresuchsharecapital,valued,inthecaseofredeemablepreferredshares,atthegreaterofitsvoluntaryorinvoluntaryliquidationpreferenceplusaccruedandunpaiddividends,(ix)allIndebtednessofothersreferredtoinclauses(i)through(viii)aboveguaranteeddirectlyorindirectlyinanymannerbysuchperson,and(x)allIndebtednessreferredtoinclauses(i)through(viii)abovesecuredby(orforwhichtheholderofsuchIndebtednesshasanexistingright,contingentorotherwise,tobesecuredby)anyLiensonproperty(includingaccountsandcontractrights)ownedbysuchperson,eventhoughsuchpersonhasnotassumedorbecomeliableforthepaymentofsuchIndebtedness.

"IntellectualProperty"meansallrights,anywhereintheworld,inorto(i)patents,patentapplications(andanypatentsthatissuefromthosepatentapplications),certificatesofinvention,substitutionsrelatingtoanyofthepatentsandpatentapplications,utilitymodelregistrations,statutoryinventionregistrations,anygovernmentalgrantofregistrationsformaskworks,industrialdesigns,communitydesignsandotherdesigns,andanyothergovernmentalgrantofregistrationfortheprotectionofinventionsordesigns;(ii)Trademarks;(iii)worksofauthorship(includingSoftware)andcopyrights,andmoralrights,designrightsanddatabaserightsthereinandthereto,whetherornotregistered;(iv)confidentialandproprietaryinformationprotectablebyapplicableLaws,includingtradesecrets,know-howandinventionrights;(v)rightsofprivacyandpublicity;(vi)registrations,applications,renewals,reissues,reexaminations,continuations,continuations-in-part,divisions,extensions,andforeigncounterpartsforanyoftheforegoinginclauses(i)-(iii);and(vii)anyandallotherintellectualpropertyorproprietaryrights.

"InterimInvestorsAgreement"meansthatcertainInterimInvestorsAgreement,datedasofthedatehereof,byandamongHoldco,Parent,MergerSubandtheSponsors.

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"InterveningEvent"meansamaterialevent,occurrence,changeordevelopmentaffectingorwithrespecttotheCompany,itsSubsidiariesortheirrespectivebusiness,assetsoroperationsthat(i)wasunknownbytheCompanyBoardandtheSpecialCommitteeasoforpriortothedatehereof,and(ii)occurs,arisesorbecomesknowntotheCompanyBoardortheSpecialCommitteeafterthedatehereofandonorpriortothereceiptoftheRequisiteCompanyVote;providedthatinnoeventshallthereceipt,existenceortermsofaCompetingTransactionorSuperiorProposalconstituteanInterveningEvent.

"knowledge"means,withrespecttotheCompany,theactualknowledgeoftheindividualslistedinSection9.03(a)oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedule,ineachcaseaftersuchinquiryaswouldbeusualorproperinconnectionwiththeordinarycourseofsuchindividual'spositionattheCompanyconsistentwithpastpractice,andwithrespecttoanyotherpartyhereto,theactualknowledgeofanydirectororexecutiveofficerofsuchparty.

"LeasedRealProperty"shallmeanallleaseholdorsubleaseholdestatesandotherrightstouseoroccupyanyland,buildings,structures,improvements,fixturesorotherinterestinrealpropertyheldbyanyGroupCompany.

"Leases"shallmeanallleases,subleases,licenses,concessionsandotheragreements(writtenororal),includingallamendments,extensions,renewals,guaranteesandotheragreementswithrespectthereto,pursuanttowhichanyGroupCompanyholdsanyLeasedRealProperty,includingtherighttoallsecuritydepositsandotheramountsandinstrumentsdepositedbyoronbehalfofanyGroupCompany.

"Liens"meansanysecurityinterest,pledge,hypothecation,mortgage,lien(includingenvironmentalandTaxliens),violation,charge,lease,license,encumbrance,servienteasement,adverseclaim,reversion,reverter,preferentialarrangementorrestrictivecovenant,includinganyrestrictionontheuse,voting,transfer,receiptofincomeorotherexerciseofanymaterialattributesofownership.

"MarketingPeriod"meanstheperiodoffifteen(15)consecutiveBusinessDaysafterthedatehereofandendingpriortotheClosingDatethroughoutwhich,andattheendofwhich,(a)theGroupCompaniesshallhaveprovidedtheRequiredInformationtoParentandMergerSuband(b)theGo-ShopPeriodEndDatehasoccurred.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,(i)ifsuch15consecutiveBusinessDayperiodshallnotbecompletedonorpriortoAugust23,2017,thenitmaynotstartbeforeSeptember5,2017,(ii)theMarketingPeriodinanyeventshallendonanyearlierdateonwhichtheExternalFinancing(oranyotherfinancingcontemplatedbytheExternalFinancingCommitmentsoranyAlternativeFinancing)isconsummated,(iii)innoeventshalltheMarketingPeriodberestartedorceasetocontinueifadditionalfinancialstatementsasrequiredpursuanttoclause(b)ofthedefinitionofRequiredInformationaredeliveredaftersuchMarketingPeriodhascommenced,and(iv)theMarketingPeriodshallnotcommenceandshallbedeemednottohavecommencedif,onorpriortothecompletionofsuchperiod,(x)theGroupCompanies'independentauditorshallhavewithdrawnitsauditopinionwithrespecttoanyauditedfinancialstatementsthatareincludedintheRequiredInformation,inwhichcasetheMarketingPeriodshallnotbedeemedtocommenceunlessanduntilanewunqualifiedauditopinionisissuedwithrespecttotheconsolidatedfinancialstatementsoftheGroupCompaniesfortheapplicableperiodsbytheindependentauditorofsuchfinancialstatements,anationallyorinternationallyrecognizedaccountingfirmorotherindependentaccountingfirmreasonablyacceptabletoParentandMergerSubor(y)anyoftheGroupCompaniespubliclyindicatesitsintentto,ordeterminesthatitmust,restateanyfinancialstatementsorfinancialinformationincludedintheRequiredInformation,inwhichcasetheMarketingPeriodshallbedeemednottocommenceunlessanduntilsuchrestatementhasbeencompletedandtheapplicableRequiredInformationhasbeenamendedortheapplicableGroupCompanyhasannouncedthatithasconcludedthatnorestatementshallberequired.IfatanytimetheCompanyshallreasonablybelievethatithasprovidedtheRequiredInformation,theCompanymaydelivertoParenta

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writtennoticetothateffect(statingwhenitbelievesitcompletedsuchdelivery),inwhichcasetherequirementtodelivertheRequiredInformationwillbedeemedtohavebeensatisfiedasofthedateofsuchdeliveryofsuchnoticeunlessParentingoodfaithreasonablybelievestheCompanyhasnotcompletedthedeliveryoftheRequiredInformationand,withinthree(3)BusinessDaysafterthereceiptofsuchnoticefromtheCompany,deliversawrittennoticetotheCompanytothateffect(statingwithreasonablespecificitywhichportionoftheRequiredInformationtheCompanyhasnotdelivered),followingwhichtheMarketingPeriodwillcommenceassoonastheCompanydeliverstoParentsuchspecifiedportionoftheRequiredInformation.

"MaterialLease"means(i)anyLeasethatconstitutesthemainLeaseforthecampusofaCompanySchool,(ii)anyLeasepursuanttowhichaGroupCompanyastenantisobligatedtomakerentalpaymentsinexcessofUS$3,000,000inanygivenyearor(iii)anyLeasethatisotherwisematerialtotheoperationsoftheGroupCompanies,takenasawhole.

"MaterialSubsidiaries"meansthelistofGroupCompaniessetoutinSection3.01(b)oftheCompanyDisclosureSchedule.

"PEShares"means69,613,389SharesheldbyPremierEducationoritstransferee(includingParent).

"PermittedEncumbrances"shallmean:(i)Taxes,assessmentsandothergovernmentallevies,feesorchargesimposedwithrespecttotherelevantpropertyorassetwhicharenotdueandpayableasoftheClosingDate,orwhicharebeingcontestedingoodfaithandforwhichappropriatereserveshavebeenestablishedinaccordancewithIFRS,(ii)mechanicsliensandsimilarliensforlabor,materialsorsuppliesprovidedwithrespecttotherelevantpropertyorassetincurredintheordinarycourseofbusinessforamountswhicharenotdueandpayableatClosing,(iii)zoning,buildingcodesandotherlanduseLawsregulatingtheuseoroccupancyoftherelevantrealpropertyortheactivitiesconductedthereonwhichareimposedbyanyGovernmentalAuthorityhavingjurisdictionoversuchrealpropertywhicharenotviolatedbythecurrentuseoroccupancyofsuchrealpropertyortheoperationofthebusinessthereon,(iv)easements,covenants,conditions,restrictionsandothersimilarmattersofrecordaffectingtitletotherelevantrealpropertywhichdonotorwouldnotmateriallyimpairtheuseoroccupancyofsuchrealpropertyintheoperationofthebusinessconductedthereonand(v)licensesandotheragreementsrelatingtoIntellectualPropertyenteredintointheordinarycourseofbusiness.

"person"meansanindividual,corporation,partnership,limitedpartnership,limitedliabilitycompany,syndicate,person(includinga"person"asdefinedinSection13(d)(3)oftheExchangeAct),trust,associationorentityorgovernment,politicalsubdivision,agencyorinstrumentalityofagovernment.

"RequiredInformation"means,withrespecttotheCompanyanditsSubsidiaries,(a)onaconsolidatedbasis,auditedcombinedbalancesheetsforthefiscalyearsendedAugust31,2016,2015and2014,andrelatedauditedcombinedstatementsofcashflows,stockholders'equityandcomprehensiveincome(loss)(ParentandMergerSubherebyacknowledgereceiptofthefinancialstatementsdescribedinthisclause(a)),(b)onaconsolidatedbasis,unauditedcombinedbalancesheetsandrelatedunauditedcombinedstatementsofcashflows,stockholders'equityandcomprehensiveincome(loss)foreachsubsequentfiscalquarterafterthemostrecentbalancesheetprovidedinclause(a)abovethatisendedatleast60daysbeforetheClosingDate(ParentandMergerSubherebyacknowledgereceiptofthefinancialstatementsdescribedinthisclause(b)inrespectoftheperiodendingNovember30,2016)and(c)informationreasonablyrequestedbyParentorMergerSubtoprepare(i)aproformacombinedbalancesheetand(ii)proformaEBITDAoftheCompanyanditsSubsidiaries(includingaggregateoperationalsavingsandadjustmentsinconnectionwithcertainrecent,probableandpendingacquisitions)preparedaftergivingeffecttotheTransactions(ineachcase,whichneednotbepreparedincompliancewithRegulationsS-XoftheSecuritiesActof1933,asamended,orincludeadjustmentsforpurchaseaccounting(includingadjustmentsofthetypecontemplatedbyFinancialAccountingStandardsBoardAccountingStandardsCodification805,BusinessCombinations(formerlySFAS141R)).

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"RequisiteRegulatoryApprovals"means(i)theexpirationorterminationofanyapplicablewaitingperiodinrelationtotheMergerundertheUnitedStatesHart-ScottRodinoAntitrustImprovementsActof1976,asamended,and(ii)makingofanymergercontrolnotificationsorfilingsrequiredinrelationtotheMergerwiththeEuropeanCommissionandtheCompetitionCommissionofSwitzerland,andtherelatedclearanceorexpirationorterminationofapplicablewaitingperiods(withoutadecision)inrelationthereto.

"ShareIncentivePlan"meanstheNordAngliaEducation,Inc.2014EquityIncentiveAwardPlanandallamendmentsandmodificationsthereto.

"Shareholders'Meeting"meansthemeetingoftheCompany'sshareholders(includinganyadjournmentsorpostponementsthereof)tobeheldtoconsidertheauthorizationandapprovalofthisAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

"SocialSecurityBenefits"meansanysocialinsurance,pensioninsurancebenefits,medicalinsurancebenefits,work-relatedinjuryinsurancebenefits,maternityinsurancebenefits,unemploymentinsurancebenefitsandpublichousingreservefundbenefitsorsimilarbenefits,ineachcaseasrequiredbyanyapplicableLaworcontractualarrangements.

"Software"meansall(i)computerprograms,applications,systemsandcode,includingsoftwareimplementationsofalgorithms,modelsandmethodologies,programinterfaces,andsourcecodeandobjectcode,andfirmware,operatingsystemsandspecifications,(ii)databasesandcompilations,includingdataandcollectionsofdata,whethermachine-readableorotherwise,(iii)developmentanddesigntools,libraryfunctionsandcompilers,and(iv)media,documentationandotherworksofauthorship,includingusermanuals,trainingmaterials,descriptions,flowchartsandotherworkproducts,ineachcase,relatingtoorembodyinganyoftheforegoingoronwhichanyoftheforegoingisrecorded.

"SpecialCommittee"meansacommitteeoftheCompanyBoardconsistingofmembersoftheCompanyBoardthatarenotaffiliatedwithParentorMergerSubandarenotmembersofthemanagementoftheCompany.

"Sponsors"meansBaringandCPPIB.

"Subsidiary"means,withrespecttoanyparty,anyperson(x)ofwhichsuchpartyoranyotherSubsidiaryofsuchpartyisageneralormanagingpartner,(y)ofwhichatleastamajorityofthesecurities(orotherinterestshavingbytheirtermsordinaryvotingpowertoelectamajorityoftheboardofdirectorsorotherperformingsimilarfunctionswithrespecttosuchcorporationorotherorganization)is,directlyorindirectly,ownedorcontrolledbysuchpartyorbyanyoneormoreofitsSubsidiaries,orbysuchpartyandoneormoreofitsSubsidiariesor(z)whoseassetsandfinancialresultsareconsolidatedwiththenetearningsofsuchpartyandarerecordedonthebooksofsuchpartyforfinancialreportingpurposesinaccordancewithIFRS;provided,thatwithrespecttotheCompany,inadditiontotheforegoingpersons,eachentitylistedonSection3.01(b)oftheCompanyDisclosureScheduleshallbedeemedaSubsidiaryoftheCompany.

"SuperiorProposal"meansabonafidewrittenproposalorofferwithrespecttoaCompetingTransaction,whichwasnotobtainedinviolationofSection6.04,thatwouldresultinanypersonor"group"(asdefinedunderSection13(d)oftheExchangeAct)(oritsortheirshareholders,membersorotherequityowners)becomingthebeneficialowner,directlyorindirectly,ofmorethan50%oftheassets(onaconsolidatedbasis),ormorethan50%ofthetotalvotingpoweroftheequitysecurities,oftheCompanythattheCompanyBoardhasdeterminedinitsgoodfaithjudgment,upontheunanimousrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee(afterconsultationwithitsfinancialadvisorandoutsidelegalcounsel),isreasonablylikelytobeconsummatedinaccordancewithitsterms,takingintoaccountalllegal,financialandregulatoryaspectsoftheproposal(includingfinancing,regulatoryorotherconsentsandapprovals,shareholderlitigation,theidentityofthepersonmakingtheproposal,breakup

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orterminationfeeandexpensereimbursementprovisions,expectedtiming,riskandlikelihoodofconsummationandotherrelevanteventsandcircumstances),andwould,ifconsummated,resultinatransactionmorefavorabletotheCompany'sshareholders(otherthanPremierEducation)fromafinancialpointofviewthantheTransactions;provided,thatnoofferorproposalshallbedeemedtobea"SuperiorProposal"ifanyfinancingrequiredtoconsummatethetransactioncontemplatedbysuchofferorproposalisnotfullycommittedorifthereceiptofanysuchfinancingisaconditiontotheconsummationofsuchtransaction.

"Taxes"meansanyandalltaxes,fees,levies,duties,tariffs,impostsandotherchargesofanykind(togetherwithanyandallinterest,penalties,additionstotaxandadditionalamountsimposedwithrespectthereto)imposedbyanyGovernmentalAuthorityortaxingauthority,including:taxesorotherchargesonorwithrespecttoincome,franchise,windfallorotherprofits,grossreceipts,occupation,property,realestate,deed,landuse,sales,use,capitalstock,payroll,severance,employment(includingwithholdingobligationsimposedonemployer/payer),socialsecurity,workers'compensation,unemploymentcompensationornetworth;taxesorotherchargesinthenatureofexcise,withholding(aspayororpayee),advalorem,stamp,transfer,value-addedorgainstaxes;license,registrationanddocumentationfees;andcustomers'duties,tariffsandsimilarcharges.

"ThirdParty"meansanypersonor"group"(asdefinedunderSection13(d)oftheExchangeAct)ofpersons,otherthananymemberoftheParentGrouporanyofitsRepresentatives.

"Trademarks"meanstrademarks,servicemarks,logos,slogans,brandnames,domainnames,tradedress,tradenames,andcorporatenames,includingthegoodwillsymbolizedtherebyorassociatedtherewith,inanyandalljurisdictions,whetherornotregistered.

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Section9.04.Severability.

IfanytermorotherprovisionofthisAgreementisinvalid,illegalorincapableofbeingenforcedbyanyruleofLaworpublicpolicy,allotherconditionsandprovisionsofthisAgreementshallneverthelessremaininfullforceandeffectsolongastheeconomicorlegalsubstanceoftheTransactionsisnotaffectedinanymanneradversetoanyparty.Uponsuchdeterminationthatanytermorotherprovisionisinvalid,illegalorincapableofbeingenforced,thepartiesheretoshallnegotiateingoodfaithtomodifythisAgreementsoastoeffecttheoriginalintentofthepartiesascloselyaspossibleinamutuallyacceptablemannerinorderthattheTransactionsbeconsummatedasoriginallycontemplatedtothefullestextentpossible.

Section9.05.Interpretation.

WhenareferenceismadeinthisAgreementtoaSection,ArticleorExhibitsuchreferenceshallbetoaSection,ArticleorExhibitofthisAgreementunlessotherwiseindicated.ThetableofcontentsandheadingscontainedinthisAgreementorinanyExhibitareforconvenienceofreferencepurposesonlyandshallnotaffectinanywaythemeaningorinterpretationofthisAgreement.AllwordsusedinthisAgreementwillbeconstruedtobeofsuchgenderornumberasthecircumstancesrequire.AnycapitalizedtermsusedinanyExhibitbutnototherwisedefinedthereinshallhavethemeaningsetforthinthisAgreement.AllExhibitsannexedheretoorreferredtohereinareherebyincorporatedinandmadeapartofthisAgreementasifsetforthherein.Theword"including"andwordsofsimilarimportwhenusedinthisAgreementwillmean"including,withoutlimitation,"unlessotherwisespecified.Thewords"hereof,""herein"and"hereunder"andwordsofsimilarimportwhenusedinthisAgreementshallrefertothisAgreementasawholeandnottoanyparticularprovisionofthisAgreement.ThedefinitionscontainedinthisAgreementareapplicabletothesingularaswellasthe

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pluralformsofsuchtermsandtothemasculineaswellastothefeminineandneutergendersofsuchterm.Anyagreement,instrumentorstatutedefinedorreferredtohereinorinanyagreementorinstrumentthatisreferredtohereinmeanssuchagreement,instrumentorstatuteasfromtimetotimeamended,modifiedorsupplemented,including(inthecaseofagreementsorinstruments)bywaiverorconsentand(inthecaseofstatutes)bysuccessionofcomparablesuccessorstatutesandreferencestoallattachmentstheretoandinstrumentsincorporatedtherein.Referencestoapersonarealsotoitspermittedsuccessorsandassigns.Referencestoclauseswithoutacross-referencetoaSectionorsubsectionarereferencestoclauseswithinthesameSectionor,ifmorespecific,subsection.Referencesfromorthroughanydateshallmean,unlessotherwisespecified,fromandincludingorthroughandincluding,respectively.Thesymbol"US$"referstoUnitedStatesDollars.AllUS$amountsusedinArticleIIIandArticleVincludetheequivalentamountdenominatedinothercurrencies.Theword"extent"inthephrase"totheextent"meansthedegreetowhichasubjectorotherthingextendsandsuchphraseshallnotmeansimply"if."Referencesto"day"shallmeanacalendardayunlessotherwiseindicatedasa"BusinessDay."

Section9.06.EntireAgreement;Assignment.

ThisAgreement(includingtheExhibitsandScheduleshereto),theCompanyDisclosureScheduleandtheConfidentialityAgreementsconstitutetheentireagreementamongthepartieswithrespecttothesubjectmatterhereofandsupersedesallprioragreementsandundertakings,bothwrittenandoral,amongtheparties,oranyofthem,withrespecttothesubjectmatterhereof.ThisAgreementshallnotbeassigned(whetherpursuanttoamerger,byoperationofLaworotherwise),exceptthatParentandMergerSubmayassignalloranyoftheirrightsandobligationshereunderto(a)anyAffiliateofParentor(b)theDebtFinancingand/orAlternativeFinancingsourcespursuanttothetermsoftheapplicableDefinitiveDebtDocuments(totheextentnecessaryforpurposesofcreatingasecurityinteresthereinorotherwiseassigningascollateralinrespectoftheDebtFinancingand/orAlternativeFinancing);provided,thatnosuchassignmentshallrelievetheassigningpartyofitsobligationshereunderifsuchassigneedoesnotperformsuchobligations.AnypurportedassignmentinviolationofthisSection9.06isvoid.

Section9.07.PartiesinInterest.

ThisAgreementshallbebindinguponandinuresolelytothebenefitofeachpartyhereto,andnothinginthisAgreement,expressorimplied,isintendedtoorshallconferuponanyotherpersonanyright,benefitorremedyofanynaturewhatsoeverunderorbyreasonofthisAgreement,otherthanSection6.05,Section8.06(a)andSection8.06(f)(whichareintendedtobeforthebenefitofthepersonscoveredtherebyandmaybeenforcedbysuchpersons);provided,however,thatinnoeventshallanyholdersofSharesorholdersofCompanyOptions,CompanyRSsorCompanyRSUs,ineachcaseintheircapacityassuch,haveanyright,benefitorremedyofanynaturewhatsoeverunderorbyreasonofthisAgreement.

Section9.08.SpecificPerformance.

(a)SubjecttoSection9.08(b)andSection9.08(c),thepartiesheretoagreethatirreparabledamagewouldoccurintheeventanyprovisionofthisAgreementwerenotperformedinaccordancewiththetermshereofbytheparties,andthatmoneydamagesorotherlegalremedieswouldnotbeanadequateremedyforsuchdamages.Accordingly,subjecttoSection9.08(b)andSection9.08(c),thepartiesheretoacknowledgeandherebyagreethatintheeventofanybreachbytheCompany,ontheonehand,orParentorMergerSub,ontheotherhand,ofanyoftheirrespectivecovenantsorobligationssetforthinthisAgreement,theCompany,ontheonehand,orParentorMergerSub,ontheotherhand,shalleachbeentitledtospecificperformanceofthetermshereof(includingtheobligationofthepartiestoconsummatetheMerger,subjecttothetermsandconditionsofthisAgreement),includinganinjunctionorinjunctionstopreventbreachesofthisAgreementbyanyparty,inadditiontoanyotherremedyatlaworequity.

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(b)Notwithstandingtheforegoing,theCompany'srighttoseekorobtainaninjunctionorinjunctions,orotherappropriateformofspecificperformanceorequitablerelief,ineachcase,withrespecttocausingParentand/orMergerSubtocausetheEquityFinancingtobefundedatanytimeand/ortoeffecttheClosinginaccordancewithSection1.02,onthetermsandsubjecttotheconditionsinthisAgreement,shallbesubjecttothesatisfactionofeachofthefollowingconditions:(i)allconditionsinSection7.01andSection7.02(otherthanthoseconditionsthatbytheirtermsaretobesatisfiedattheClosing)havebeensatisfiedorwaived,(ii)ParentandMergerSubfailtocompletetheClosingbythedatetheClosingisrequiredtohaveoccurredpursuanttoSection1.02,(iii)theExternalFinancing(or,ifapplicable,AlternativeFinancing)hasbeenfundedorwillbefundedattheClosingiftheEquityFinancingisfundedattheClosinginaccordancewiththetermsthereof,and(iv)theCompanyhasirrevocablyconfirmedinwritingthat(A)allconditionssetforthinSection7.03havebeensatisfiedorthatitiswillingtowaiveanyoftheconditionstotheextentnotsosatisfiedinSection7.03and(B)ifspecificperformanceisgrantedandtheEquityFinancingandExternalFinancingarefunded,thentheClosingwilloccur.Fortheavoidanceofdoubt,innoeventshalltheCompanybeentitledtospecificperformancetocauseParentand/orMergerSubtocausetheEquityFinancingtobefundedand/ortoeffecttheClosinginaccordancewithSection1.02iftheExternalFinancing(or,ifapplicable,AlternativeFinancing)hasnotbeenfunded(orwillnotbefundedattheClosingeveniftheEquityFinancingisfundedattheClosing).

(c)Eachpartywaives(i)anydefensesinanyactionforaninjunctionorotherappropriateformofspecificperformanceorequitablerelief,includingthedefensethataremedyatlawwouldbeadequateand(ii)anyrequirementunderanyLawtopostabondorothersecurityasaprerequisitetoobtaininganinjunctionorotherappropriateformofspecificperformanceorequitablerelief.Notwithstandinganythinghereintothecontrary,(A)whilethepartiesheretomaypursuebothagrantofspecificperformanceandthepaymentoftheamountssetforthinSection8.06,neitherParentandMergerSub,ontheonehand,northeCompany,ontheotherhand,shallbepermittedorentitledtoreceivebothagrantofspecificperformancethatresultsinaClosingandpaymentofsuchamounts,and(B)uponthepaymentofsuchamounts,theremedyofspecificperformanceshallnotbeavailableagainstthepartymakingsuchpaymentand,ifsuchpartyisParentorMergerSub,anyothermemberoftheParentGroupor,ifsuchpartyistheCompany,anyothermemberoftheCompanyGroup.

(d)ThisSection9.08shallnotbedeemedtoalter,amend,supplementorotherwisemodifythetermsofanyFinancingDocuments(includingtheexpirationorterminationprovisionsthereof).

Section9.09.GoverningLaw;DisputeResolution.

(a)ThisAgreementshallbeinterpreted,construedandgovernedbyandinaccordancewiththeLawsoftheStateofNewYorkwithoutregardtotheconflictsoflawprinciplesthereofthatwouldsubjectsuchmattertotheLawsofanotherjurisdiction,exceptthatthefollowingmattersarisingoutoforrelatingtothisAgreementshallbeinterpreted,construedandgovernedbyandinaccordancewiththeLawsoftheCaymanIslandsinrespectofwhichthepartiesheretoherebyirrevocablysubmittothenonexclusivejurisdictionofthecourtsoftheCaymanIslands:theMerger,thevestingoftheundertaking,propertyandliabilitiesofMergerSubintheSurvivingCompany,thecancellationoftheShares,therightsprovidedforinSection238oftheCICLwithrespecttoanyDissentingShares,thefiduciaryorotherdutiesofthecompanyBoardandthedirectorsofMergerSubandtheinternalcorporateaffairsoftheCompanyandMergerSub.

(b)SubjecttoSection9.08,Section9.09(a)andthelastsentenceofthisSection9.09(b),anydisputes,actionsandproceedingsagainstanypartyheretoorarisingoutoforinanywayrelatingtothisAgreementshallbesubmittedtotheHongKongInternationalArbitrationCentre("HKIAC")andresolvedinaccordancewiththeArbitrationRulesofHKIACinforceattherelevanttimeandasmaybeamendedbythisSection9.09(the"Rules").TheplaceofarbitrationshallbeHongKong.TheofficiallanguageofthearbitrationshallbeEnglishandthetribunalshallconsistofthreearbitrators

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(each,an"Arbitrator").Theclaimant(s),irrespectiveofnumber,shallnominatejointlyoneArbitrator;therespondent(s),irrespectiveofnumber,shallnominatejointlyoneArbitrator;andathirdArbitratorwillbenominatedjointlybythefirsttwoArbitratorsandshallserveaschairmanofthearbitrationtribunal.Intheeventtheclaimant(s)orrespondent(s)orthefirsttwoArbitratorsshallfailtonominateoragreethejointnominationofanArbitratororthethirdArbitratorwithinthetimelimitsspecifiedbytheRules,suchArbitratorshallbeappointedpromptlybytheHKIAC.Thearbitrationtribunalshallhavenoauthoritytoawardpunitiveorotherpunitive-typedamages.Theawardofthearbitrationtribunalshallbefinalandbindinguponthedisputingparties.Anypartytoanawardmayapplytoanycourtofcompetentjurisdictionforenforcementofsuchawardand,forpurposesoftheenforcementofsuchaward,thepartiesheretoirrevocablyandunconditionallysubmittothejurisdictionofanycourtofcompetentjurisdictionandwaiveanydefensestosuchenforcementbasedonlackofpersonaljurisdictionorinconvenientforum.

Section9.10.Amendment.

ThisAgreementmaybeamendedbythepartiesheretoatanytimepriortotheEffectiveTimebyactiontaken(a)withrespecttoParentandMergerSub,byoronbehalfoftheirrespectiveboardsofdirectorsand(b)withrespecttotheCompany,byoronbehalfoftheSpecialCommittee;provided,however,that,aftertheapprovalofthisAgreementandtheTransactionsbytheshareholdersoftheCompany,noamendmentmaybemadethatwouldreducetheamountorchangethetypeofconsiderationintowhicheachShareshallbeconverteduponconsummationoftheMerger.ThisAgreementmaynotbeamendedexceptbyaninstrumentinwritingsignedbyeachofthepartieshereto.

Section9.11.Waiver.

AtanytimepriortotheEffectiveTime,anypartyheretomaybyactiontaken(a)withrespecttoParentandMergerSub,byoronbehalfoftheirrespectiveboardsofdirectorsand(b)withrespecttotheCompany,byactiontakenbyoronbehalfoftheCompanyBoard(uponrecommendationoftheSpecialCommittee),(i)extendthetimefortheperformanceofanyobligationorotheractofanyotherpartyhereto,(ii)waiveanyinaccuracyintherepresentationsandwarrantiesofanyotherpartycontainedhereinorinanydocumentdeliveredpursuantheretoand(iii)waivecompliancewithanyagreementofanyotherpartyoranyconditiontoitsownobligationscontainedherein.Anysuchextensionorwaivershallbevalidifsetforthinaninstrumentinwritingsignedbythepartyorpartiestobeboundthereby.Nofailureordelaybyanypartyinexercisinganyright,powerorprivilegehereundershalloperateasawaiverthereof,norshallanysingleorpartialexercisethereofprecludeanyotherorfurtherexercisethereofortheexerciseofanyotherright,powerorprivilege.

Section9.12.Counterparts.

ThisAgreementmaybeexecutedanddelivered(includingbye-mailofPDForscannedversionsorfacsimiletransmission)inoneormorecounterparts,andbythedifferentpartiesheretoinseparatecounterparts,eachofwhichwhenexecutedshallbedeemedtobeanoriginalbutallofwhichtakentogethershallconstituteoneandthesameagreement.

Section9.13.FinancingProvisions.

NotwithstandinganythingtothecontrarycontainedinthisAgreement,eachofthepartieshereto:(i)agreesthatitwillnotbringorsupportanypersoninanyaction,suit,proceeding,causeofaction,claim,cross-claimorthird-partyclaimofanykindordescription,whetherinlaworinequity,whetherincontractorintortorotherwise,againstanyoftheFinancingSources,officers,directors,employees,agents,advisorsandrepresentativesinvolvedinthefinancingcontemplatedbytheExternalFinancingCommitments)inanywayrelatingtothisAgreementoranyofthetransactionscontemplatedbythisAgreement,including,butnotlimitedto,anydisputearisingoutoforrelatinginanywaytotheExternalFinancingCommitmentsortheperformancethereoforthefinancingscontemplatedthereby,

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inanyforumotherthanthefederalandNewYorkStatecourtslocatedintheBoroughofManhattanoftheCityofNewYork;(ii)agreesthat,exceptasspecificallysetforthintheExternalFinancingCommitments,allclaimsorcausesofaction(whetheratlaw,inequity,incontract,intortorotherwise)againstanyoftheFinancingSourcesinanywayrelatingtotheExternalFinancingCommitmentsortheperformancethereoforthefinancingscontemplatedthereby,shallbeexclusivelygovernedby,andconstruedinaccordancewith,theLawsoftheStateofNewYork;(iii)herebyirrevocablyandunconditionallywaivesanyrightsuchpartymayhavetoatrialbyjuryinrespectofanylitigation(whetherinlaworinequity,whetherincontractorintortorotherwise)directlyorindirectlyarisingoutoforrelatinginanywaytotheExternalFinancingCommitmentsortheperformancethereoforthefinancingscontemplatedthereby,(iv)agreesthatnoFinancingSourceshallhaveanyliability(whetherincontract,intortorotherwise)toanyofthepartieshereto,intheircapacitiesaspartiestothisAgreement,foranyobligationsorliabilitiesofanypartyheretounderthisAgreementorforanyclaimbasedon,inrespectof,orbyreasonof,thetransactionscontemplatedherebyandtherebyorinrespectofanyoralrepresentationsmadeorallegedtohavebeenmadeinconnectionherewithortherewith,includinganydisputearisingoutoforrelatinginanywaytotheExternalFinancingCommitmentsortheperformancethereoforthefinancingscontemplatedthereby,whetheratlaworequity,incontract,intortorotherwise,and(v)agreesthattheFinancingSourcesareintendedthird-partybeneficiariesof,andshallbeentitledtotheprotectionsofthisprovision.NothingcontainedhereinshallinanywaylimitormodifytherightsandobligationsofMergerSub,theParentortheFinancingSourcessetforthundertheExternalFinancingCommitments.

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INWITNESSWHEREOF,Parent,MergerSubandtheCompanyhavecausedthisAgreementtobeexecutedasofthedatefirstwrittenabovebytheirrespectivedirectorsorofficersthereuntodulyauthorized.

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Name: TariqSyedUsman Title: Director

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THIS PLAN OF MERGER is made on 2017.

BETWEEN

(1)BachAcquisitionsLimited,anexemptedcompanyincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslandsonMarch14,2017,withitsregisteredofficesituatedattheofficesofVistra(Cayman)Limited,P.O.Box31119GrandPavilion,HibiscusWay,802WestBayRoad,GrandCayman,KY1-1205,CaymanIslands("Merger Sub ");and

(2)NordAngliaEducation,Inc.,anexemptedcompanyincorporatedundertheLawsoftheCaymanIslandson14December2011,withitsregisteredofficesituatedattheofficesofMaplesCorporateServicesLimited,POBox309,UglandHouse,GrandCayman,KY1-1104,CaymanIslands(the"Company "orthe"Surviving Company "and,togetherMergerSub,the"Constituent Companies ").

WHEREAS

(a)MergerSubandtheCompanyhaveagreedtomerge(the"Merger ")onthetermsandconditionscontainedorreferredtoinanAgreementandPlanofMerger(the"Agreement")datedasofApril25,2017amongBachFinanceLimited,MergerSubandtheCompany,acopyofwhichisattachedasAppendixItothisPlanofMergerandundertheprovisionsofPartXVIoftheCompaniesLaw(2016Revision)(the"Companies Law "),pursuanttowhichMergerSubwillmergewithandintotheCompanyandceasetoexist,andtheSurvivingCompanywillcontinueasthesurvivingcompanyintheMerger.

(b)ThisPlanofMergerismadeinaccordancewithsection233oftheCompaniesLaw.

(c)TermsusedinthisPlanofMergerandnototherwisedefinedinthisPlanofMergershallhavethemeaningsgiventothemintheAgreement.

IT IS AGREED

CONSTITUENT COMPANIES

1.Theconstituentcompanies(asdefinedintheCompaniesLaw)totheMergerareMergerSubandtheCompany.

NAME OF THE SURVIVING COMPANY

2.Thesurvivingcompany(asdefinedintheCompaniesLaw)istheSurvivingCompanyanditsnameshallbeNordAngliaEducation,Inc.

REGISTERED OFFICE

3.TheregisteredofficeoftheSurvivingCompanyisattheofficesofVistra(Cayman)Limited,P.O.Box31119GrandPavilion,HibiscusWay,802WestBayRoad,GrandCayman,KY1-1205,CaymanIslandsandtheregisteredofficeoftheMergerSubisattheofficesofVistra(Cayman)Limited,P.O.Box31119GrandPavilion,HibiscusWay,802WestBayRoad,GrandCayman,KY1-1205,CaymanIslands.

AUTHORISED AND ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL

4.ImmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTime(asdefinedbelow)theauthorizedsharecapitalofMergerSubwillbeUS$20,000,000dividedinto1,000,000,000ClassAordinaryshares,parvalueUS$0.01pershare,ofwhich[insertnumber]sharesareinissue,and1,000,000,000ClassBordinaryshares,parvalueUS$0.01pershare,ofwhich[insertnumber]sharesareinissue.

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5.ImmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimetheauthorizedsharecapitaloftheCompanywillbeUS$20,000,000dividedinto2,000,000,000ordinaryshares,parvalueUS$0.01pershare,ofwhich[insertnumber]ordinarysharesareinissue.

6.TheauthorizedsharecapitaloftheSurvivingCompanyshallbeUS$20,000,000dividedinto1,000,000,000ClassAordinaryshares,parvalueUS$0.01pershare,and1,000,000,000ClassBordinaryshares,parvalueUS$0.01pershare.

7.OntheEffectiveDate,andinaccordancewiththetermsandconditionsoftheAgreement:

(a)Eachordinaryshare,parvalueUS$0.01pershare,oftheCompanyissuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTime(otherthantheExcludedSharesandtheDissentingShares)shallbecancelledinexchangefortherighttoreceivethePerShareMergerConsideration(asdefinedintheAgreement).

(b)EachoftheExcludedSharesissuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimeshallbecancelledwithoutpaymentofanyconsiderationordistributiontherefor.

(c)EachoftheDissentingSharesshallbecancelledinaccordancewithSection2.03oftheAgreementandthereafterrepresentonlytherighttoreceivetheapplicablepaymentssetforthinSection2.03oftheAgreement.

(d)EachClassAordinaryshare,parvalueUS$0.01pershare,ofMergerSubissuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimeshallbeconvertedintoandbecomeone(1)validlyissued,fullypaidandnon-assessableClassAordinaryshare,parvalueUS$0.01pershare,oftheSurvivingCompany,andeachClassBordinaryshare,parvalueUS$0.01pershare,ofMergerSubissuedandoutstandingimmediatelypriortotheEffectiveTimeshallbeconvertedintoandbecomeone(1)validlyissued,fullypaidandnon-assessableClassBordinaryshare,parvalueUS$0.01pershare,oftheSurvivingCompany.SuchordinarysharesshallconstitutetheonlyissuedandoutstandingsharecapitaloftheSurvivingCompany,whichshallbereflectedintheregisterofmembersoftheSurvivingCompany.

8.AttheEffectiveTime,therightsandrestrictionsattachingtotheordinarysharesoftheSurvivingCompanyshallbeassetoutintheAmendedandRestatedMemorandumofAssociationandArticlesofAssociationoftheSurvivingCompanyintheformattachedasAppendixIItothisPlanofMerger.

EFFECTIVE TIME

9.TheMergershalltakeeffecton[·](the"Effective Time ").

PROPERTY

10.AttheEffectiveTime,therights,propertyofeverydescriptionincludingchosesinaction,andthebusiness,undertaking,goodwill,benefits,immunitiesandprivilegesofeachoftheConstituentCompaniesshallimmediatelyvestintheSurvivingCompanywhichshallbeliableforandsubject,inthesamemannerastheConstituentCompanies,toallmortgages,charges,orsecurityinterestsandallcontracts,obligations,claims,debtsandliabilitiesofeachoftheConstituentCompanies.

MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

11.TheMemorandumofAssociationandArticlesofAssociationoftheSurvivingCompanyshallbeamendedandrestatedintheformattachedasAppendixIItothisPlanofMergerattheEffectiveTime.

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DIRECTORS BENEFITS

12.TherearenoamountsorbenefitspayabletothedirectorsoftheConstituentCompaniesontheMergerbecomingeffective.

DIRECTORS OF THE SURVIVING COMPANY

13.ThenamesandaddressesofthedirectorsoftheSurvivingCompanyareasfollows:

SECURED CREDITORS

14.(a)MergerSubhasenteredintoa[·]dated[·]infavourof[·]pursuanttowhichafixedand/orfloatingsecurityinteresthasbeencreatedandtheconsentof[·]totheMergerhasbeenobtained.MergerSubhasnoothersecuredcreditorsandhasnotgrantedanyotherfixedorfloatingsecurityinterestsasatthedateofthisPlanofMerger;and

(b)theCompanyhasnosecuredcreditorsandhasgrantednofixedorfloatingsecurityintereststhatareoutstandingasatthedateofthisPlanofMerger.

RIGHT OF TERMINATION

15.ThisPlanofMergermaybeterminatedpursuanttothetermsandconditionsoftheAgreementatanytimepriortotheEffectiveTime.

APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION

16.ThisPlanofMergerhasbeenapprovedbytheboardofdirectorsofeachofMergerSubandtheCompanypursuanttosection233(3)oftheCompaniesLaw.

17.ThisPlanofMergerhasbeenauthorisedbytheshareholdersofeachofMergerSubandtheCompanypursuanttosection233(6)oftheCompaniesLaw.

COUNTERPARTS

18.ThisPlanofMergermaybeexecutedbyfacsimileandinoneormorecounterparts,eachofwhichshallbedeemedanoriginalandallofwhichtogethershallconstituteoneandthesameinstrument.

GOVERNING LAW

19.ThisPlanofMergershallbegovernedbyandconstruedinaccordancewiththeLawsoftheCaymanIslands.

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ForandonbehalfofBachAcquisitionsLimited:

[Name]Director

ForandonbehalfofNordAngliaEducation,Inc.:

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Section 238 of the Companies Law (2016 Revision) of the Cayman Islands

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Section 238 of the Companies Law (2016 Revision) of the Cayman Islands

(1)AmemberofaconstituentcompanyincorporatedunderthisLawshallbeentitledtopaymentofthefairvalueofhissharesupondissentingfromamergerorconsolidation.

(2)Amemberwhodesirestoexercisehisentitlementundersubsection(1)shallgivetotheconstituentcompany,beforethevoteonthemergerorconsolidation,writtenobjectiontotheaction.

(3)Anobjectionundersubsection(2)shallincludeastatementthatthememberproposestodemandpaymentforhissharesifthemergerorconsolidationisauthorisedbythevote.

(4)Withintwentydaysimmediatelyfollowingthedateonwhichthevoteofmembersgivingauthorisationforthemergerorconsolidationismade,theconstituentcompanyshallgivewrittennoticeoftheauthorisationtoeachmemberwhomadeawrittenobjection.

(5)Amemberwhoelectstodissentshall,withintwentydaysimmediatelyfollowingthedateonwhichthenoticereferredtoinsubsection(4)isgiven,givetotheconstituentcompanyawrittennoticeofhisdecisiontodissent,stating:

(a)hisnameandaddress;

(b)thenumberandclassesofsharesinrespectofwhichhedissents;and

(c)ademandforpaymentofthefairvalueofhisshares.

(6)Amemberwhodissentsshalldosoinrespectofallsharesthatheholdsintheconstituentcompany.

(7)Uponthegivingofanoticeofdissentundersubsection(5),themembertowhomthenoticerelatesshallceasetohaveanyoftherightsofamemberexcepttherighttobepaidthefairvalueofhissharesandtherightsreferredtoinsubsections(12)and(16).

(8)Withinsevendaysimmediatelyfollowingthedateoftheexpirationoftheperiodspecifiedinsubsection(5),orwithinsevendaysimmediatelyfollowingthedateonwhichtheplanofmergerorconsolidationisfiled,whicheverislater,theconstituentcompany,thesurvivingcompanyortheconsolidatedcompanyshallmakeawrittenoffertoeachdissentingmembertopurchasehissharesataspecifiedpricethatthecompanydeterminestobetheirfairvalue;andif,withinthirtydaysimmediatelyfollowingthedateonwhichtheofferismade,thecompanymakingtheofferandthedissentingmemberagreeuponthepricetobepaidforhisshares,thecompanyshallpaytothemembertheamountinmoneyforthwith.

(9)Ifthecompanyandadissentingmemberfail,withintheperiodspecifiedinsubsection(8),toagreeonthepricetobepaidforthesharesownedbythemember,withintwentydaysimmediatelyfollowingthedateonwhichtheperiodexpires-

(a)thecompanyshall(andanydissentingmembermay)fileapetitionwiththeCourtforadeterminationofthefairvalueofthesharesofalldissentingmembers;and

(b)thepetitionbythecompanyshallbeaccompaniedbyaverifiedlistcontainingthenamesandaddressesofallmemberswhohavefiledanoticeundersubsection(5)andwithwhomagreementsastothefairvalueoftheirshareshavenotbeenreachedbythecompany.

(10)Acopyofanypetitionfiledundersubsection(9)(a)shallbeservedontheotherparty;andwhereadissentingmemberhassofiled,thecompanyshallwithintendaysaftersuchservicefiletheverifiedlistreferredtoinsubsection(9)(b).

(11)Atthehearingofapetition,theCourtshalldeterminethefairvalueofthesharesofsuchdissentingmembersasitfindsareinvolved,togetherwithafairrateofinterest,ifany,tobepaidbythecompanyupontheamountdeterminedtobethefairvalue.

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(12)Anymemberwhosenameappearsonthelistfiledbythecompanyundersubsection(9)(b)or(10)andwhotheCourtfindsareinvolvedmayparticipatefullyinallproceedingsuntilthedeterminationoffairvalueisreached.

(13)TheorderoftheCourtresultingfromproceedingonthepetitionshallbeenforceableinsuchmannerasotherordersoftheCourtareenforced,whetherthecompanyisincorporatedunderthelawsoftheIslandsornot.

(14)ThecostsoftheproceedingmaybedeterminedbytheCourtandtaxeduponthepartiesastheCourtdeemsequitableinthecircumstances;anduponapplicationofamember,theCourtmayorderalloraportionoftheexpensesincurredbyanymemberinconnectionwiththeproceeding,includingreasonableattorney'sfeesandthefeesandexpensesofexperts,tobechargedprorataagainstthevalueofalltheshareswhicharethesubjectoftheproceeding.

(15)Sharesacquiredbythecompanypursuanttothissectionshallbecancelledand,iftheyaresharesofasurvivingcompany,theyshallbeavailableforre-issue.

(16)Theenforcementbyamemberofhisentitlementunderthissectionshallexcludetheenforcementbythememberofanyrighttowhichhemightotherwisebeentitledbyvirtueofhisholdingshares,exceptthatthissectionshallnotexcludetherightofthemembertoinstituteproceedingstoobtainreliefonthegroundthatthemergerorconsolidationisvoidorunlawful.

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Share Sale and Support Agreement

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EXECUTIONVERSION

SHARE SALE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT

ThisSHARESALEANDSUPPORTAGREEMENT(this"Agreement")isenteredintoasofApril25,2017byandbetween(1)BachFinanceLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedundertheLawoftheCaymanIslands("Parent"),and(2)PremierEducationHoldingsLtd,aCaymanIslandsexemptedcompany("PremierEducation").CapitalizedtermsusedbutnotdefinedhereinshallhavethemeaningsascribedtosuchtermsintheMergerAgreement(asdefinedbelow).

WHEREAS,Parent,BachAcquisitionLimited,anexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedundertheLawoftheCaymanIslandsandaSubsidiaryofParent("MergerSub"),andNordAngliaEducation,Inc.,aCaymanIslandsexemptedcompany(the"Company"),have,concurrentlywiththeexecutionofthisAgreement,enteredintoanAgreementandPlanofMerger,datedasofthedatehereof(asitmaybeamended,supplementedorotherwisemodifiedfromtimetotime,the"MergerAgreement"),pursuanttowhichMergerSubwillbemergedwithandintotheCompany,withtheCompanycontinuingasthesurvivingcorporationandawholly-ownedsubsidiaryofParent(the"Merger"),uponthetermsandsubjecttotheconditionssetforthintheMergerAgreement;

WHEREAS,asofthedatehereof,PremierEducationisthebeneficialowner(asdefinedunderRule13d-3oftheExchangeAct)of69,613,389ordinaryshares,parvalueUS$0.01pershare,oftheCompany(the"PEShares"and,togetherwithanyothersharesoftheCompanyacquired(whetherbeneficiallyorofrecord)byPremierEducationafterthedatehereofandpriortotheearlieroftheEffectiveTimeandtheterminationofallofPremierEducation'sobligationsunderthisAgreement,includinganyordinarysharesoftheCompanyacquiredbymeansofpurchase,dividendordistribution,orissuedupontheexerciseofanyCompanyOptionsorwarrantsortheconversionofanyconvertiblesecuritiesorotherwise,beingcollectivelyreferredtohereinasthe"Securities");

WHEREAS,inconnectionwiththeconsummationoftheMergerandimmediatelypriorthereto,PremierEducationagreesto(a)selltoParent(andParentagreestopurchasefromPremierEducation)thePEShares,and(b)votetheSecuritiesattheShareholders'MeetinginfavoroftheMerger,ineachcaseuponthetermsandconditionssetforthherein;

WHEREAS,inconnectionwiththeconsummationoftheMerger,ParentagreestothecancellationofthePESharesfollowingtheirpurchasefromPremierEducationassetforthhereinfornoconsiderationpursuanttotheMerger;

WHEREAS,inordertoinduceParentandMergerSubtoenterintotheMergerAgreementandconsummatethetransactionscontemplatedthereby,includingtheMerger,PremierEducationisenteringintothisAgreement;and

WHEREAS,PremierEducationacknowledgesthatParentandMergerSubareenteringintotheMergerAgreementinrelianceontherepresentations,warranties,covenantsandotheragreementsofPremierEducationsetforthinthisAgreement.

NOW,THEREFORE,inconsiderationoftheforegoing,themutualcovenantsandagreementssetforthherein,andothergoodandvaluableconsideration,thereceiptandsufficiencyofwhichisherebyacknowledged,thepartiesheretoagreeasfollows:

ARTICLE I VOTING

Section 1.1 Voting.Fromandafterthedatehereofuntiltheearlierof(x)theEffectiveTime,and(y)theterminationoftheMergerAgreementpursuanttoandincompliancewiththeterms

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therein(suchearliertime,the"ExpirationTime"),PremierEducationherebyirrevocablyandunconditionallyagreesthatattheShareholders'MeetingorothermeetingoftheshareholdersoftheCompany,howevercalled,atwhichanyofthemattersdescribedinparagraphs(a)-(f)hereofistobeconsidered(andanyadjournmentorpostponementthereof),orinconnectionwithanywrittenresolutionoftheCompany'sshareholders,PremierEducationshall(i)incaseofameeting,appearorcauseitsrepresentative(s)toappearatsuchmeetingorotherwisecauseitsSecuritiestobecountedaspresentthereatforpurposesofdeterminingwhetheraquorumispresent,and(ii)voteorcausetobevoted(includingbyproxy,ifapplicable),orexerciseitsrighttoconsent(ordissent,asthecasemaybe)withrespectto,allofPremierEducation'sSecurities:

(a)fortheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreement,thePlanofMergerandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger;

(b)againstanyCompetingTransactionoranyothertransaction,proposal,agreementoractionmadeinoppositiontotheauthorizationandapprovaloftheMergerAgreementandtheTransactions,includingtheMerger,orincompetitionorinconsistentwith,orthatwouldotherwisefrustrate,theTransactions,includingtheMerger;

(c)againstanyotheraction,agreementortransactionthatisintended,thatcouldreasonablybeexpected,ortheeffectofwhichcouldreasonablybeexpected,tomateriallyimpede,interferewith,delay,postpone,discourageoradverselyaffecttheTransactions,includingtheMerger,orthisAgreementortheperformancebyPremierEducationofitsobligationsunderthisAgreement;

(d)againstanyaction,proposal,transactionoragreementthatwouldreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinabreachinanyrespectofanycovenant,representationorwarrantyoranyotherobligationoragreementoftheCompanycontainedintheMergerAgreement,orofPremierEducationcontainedinthisAgreementorotherwisereasonablyrequestedbyParentinordertoconsummatetheTransactions,includingtheMerger;

(e)infavorofanyadjournmentorpostponementoftheShareholders'MeetingasmaybereasonablyrequestedbyParent;and

(f)infavorofanyothermatternecessarytoeffecttheTransactions,includingtheMerger.

Section 1.2 RestrictionsonTransfers.ExceptasprovidedforinArticleII,PremierEducationherebyagreesthat,fromthedatehereofuntiltheExpirationTime,PremierEducationshallnot,directlyorindirectly,(a)offerforsale,sell,transfer,assign,tenderinanytenderorexchangeoffer,pledge,grant,encumber,hypothecateorotherwisedisposeof(bymerger,testamentarydisposition,operationofLaworotherwise)(collectively,"Transfer")orenterintoanyContract,optionorotherarrangementorunderstandingwithrespecttotheTransferofanySecuritiesoranyinteresttherein,(b)depositanySecuritiesintoavotingtrustorenterintoavotingagreementorarrangementorgrantanyproxyorpowerofattorneywithrespecttheretothatisinconsistentwiththisAgreement,(c)convertorexchange,ortakeanyactionwhichwouldresultintheconversionorexchange,ofanySecurities,(d)knowinglytakeanyactionthatwouldmakeanyrepresentationorwarrantyofPremierEducationsetforthinthisAgreementuntrueorincorrectorhavetheeffectofpreventing,disabling,ordelayingPremierEducationfromperforminganyofitsobligationsunderthisAgreement,or(e)agree(whetherornotinwriting)totakeanyoftheactionsreferredtointheforegoingclauses(a),(b)(c)or(d).AnypurportedTransferinviolationofthisSection1.2shallbevoid.

ARTICLE II PURCHASE AND SALE

Section 2.1 PurchaseandSaleofthePEShares.SubjecttothetermsandconditionssetforthinthisAgreement,ParentagreestopurchasefromPremierEducation,andthePremierEducationagreestosell,transferandassigntoParent,atthePurchaseandSaleClosing(asdefinedbelow),allof

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PremierEducation'sright,interestandtitleinthePEShares(includingalldividends,distributionsandotherbenefitsattachingtothePEShares)foranaggregateamountequaltotheproductof(a)thePerShareMergerConsiderationand(b)thenumberofPEShares(the"PurchasePrice").OntheClosingDate,atthePurchaseandSaleClosing,ParentshallpaythePurchasePricetoPremierEducationbywiretransferofimmediatelyavailablefundsintoanaccountdesignatedbyPremierEducation.

Section 2.2 PurchaseandSaleClosing.

(a)Subjecttothesatisfactioninfull(orwaiver,ifpermissible)ofalloftheconditionssetforthinSection7.01andSection7.02oftheMergerAgreement(otherthanconditionsthatbytheirnaturearetobesatisfiedorwaived,asapplicable,attheClosing),theclosingofthepurchaseandsaleofthePESharescontemplatedherebyshalltakeplaceimmediatelypriortotheClosing(the"PurchaseandSaleClosing").

(b)AtthePurchaseandSaleClosing,PremierEducationshalldeliver,orcausetobedelivered,toParent:

(i)aninstrumentoftransfertransferringthePESharesfromPremierEducationtoParent,dulyexecutedbyPremierEducation;

(ii)acopyofwrittenresolutionsoftheboardofdirectorsorsimilargoverningbodyofPremierEducationauthorizingtheentryintoandperformanceofthisAgreementbyPremierEducation;

(iii)acopyofwrittenresolutionsoftheboardofdirectorsoftheCompanyapproving(1)thetransferofthePESharestoParent,and(2)theupdatingoftheregisterofmembersoftheCompanyaccordingly;

(iv)acertifiedcopyoftheupdatedregisterofmembersoftheCompanyreflectingParentasthesoleholderofthePEShares(orasthesoleholderofthePESharesduringthepre-ClosingperiodascontemplatedbythisAgreement);and

(v)allsuchotherdocumentsandinstruments,ifany,thataremutuallydeterminedbyPremierEducationandParenttobenecessarytoeffectuatethetransactionscontemplatedbythisAgreement.

(c)AtthePurchaseandSaleClosing,Parentshalldeliver,orcausetobedelivered,toPremierEducation:

(i)awiretransferofimmediatelyavailablefundsintoanaccountdesignatedbyPremierEducationinanamountequaltothePurchasePrice;

(ii)aninstrumentoftransfertransferringthePESharesfromPremierEducationtoParent,dulyexecutedbyParent;and

(iii)allsuchotherdocumentsandinstruments,ifany,thataremutuallydeterminedbyPremierEducationandParenttobenecessarytoeffectuatethetransactionscontemplatedbythisAgreement.

(d)UnlessotherwiseagreedbyPremierEducationandParent,allactionsatthePurchaseandSaleClosingareinter-dependentandwillbedeemedtotakeplacesimultaneouslyandnodeliveryorpaymentwillbedeemedtohavebeenmadeuntilalldeliveriesandpaymentsunderthisAgreementduetobemadeatthePurchaseandSaleClosinghavebeenmade.

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ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

OF PREMIER EDUCATION

Section 3.1 RepresentationsandWarranties.PremierEducationrepresentsandwarrantstoParentasofthedatehereofandasofthePurchaseandSaleClosing:

(a)PremierEducationhastherequisitecorporatepowerandauthoritytoexecuteanddeliverthisAgreement,toperformPremierEducation'sobligationshereunderandtoconsummatethetransactionscontemplatedhereby;

(b)thisAgreementhasbeendulyexecutedanddeliveredbyPremierEducationandtheexecution,deliveryandperformanceofthisAgreementbyPremierEducationandtheconsummationofthetransactionscontemplatedherebyhavebeendulyauthorizedbyallnecessarycorporateactiononthepartofPremierEducationandnoothercorporateactionsorproceedingsonthepartofPremierEducationarenecessarytoauthorizethisAgreementortoconsummatethetransactionscontemplatedhereby;

(c)assumingdueauthorization,executionanddeliverybyParent,thisAgreementconstitutesalegal,validandbindingagreementofPremierEducation,enforceableagainstPremierEducationinaccordancewithitsterms,exceptasenforcementmaybelimitedbyapplicablebankruptcy,insolvency,reorganization,moratoriumorsimilarLawsaffectingcreditors'rightsgenerallyandbygeneralprinciplesofequity(regardlessofwhetherconsideredinaproceedinginequityoratlaw);

(d)thereisnolegalproceedingpendingor,totheknowledgeofPremierEducation,threatenedagainstPremierEducationortowhichPremierEducationisotherwiseapartyrelatingtothisAgreementorthetransactionscontemplatedhereby;

(e)(i)PremierEducation(A)isand,immediatelypriortothePurchaseandSaleClosing,willbethebeneficialownerof,andhasandwillhavegoodandvalidtitleto,thePEShares,freeandclearofLiensotherthanascreatedbythisAgreement,and(B)hasandwillhavesoleorshared(togetherwithAffiliatescontrolledbyPremierEducation)votingpower,powerofdisposition,andpowertodemanddissenter'srights,ineachcasewithrespecttoallofthePEShares,withnolimitations,qualifications,orrestrictionsonsuchrights,subjecttoapplicableUnitedStatesfederalsecuritiesLaws,LawsoftheCaymanIslandsandthetermsofthisAgreement;(ii)thePESharesarenotsubjecttoanyvotingtrustagreementorotherContracttowhichPremierEducationisapartyrestrictingorotherwiserelatingtothevotingorTransferofthePESharesotherthanthisAgreement;(iii)PremierEducationhasnotTransferredanyinterestinanyofthePEShares;(iv)asofthedatehereof,otherthanthePEShares,PremierEducationdoesnotown,beneficiallyorofrecord,anyordinarysharesorothersecuritiesoftheCompany,oranydirectorindirectinterestinanysuchsecurities(includingbywayofderivativesecurities);and(v)PremierEducationhasnotappointedorgrantedanyproxyorpowerofattorneythatisstillineffectwithrespecttoanyofthePEShares,exceptascontemplatedbythisAgreement.

(f)exceptfortheapplicablerequirementsoftheExchangeActandLawsoftheCaymanIslands,andexceptaswouldnothaveamaterialimpactonPremierEducation'sabilitytoconsummatethetransactionscontemplatedbythisAgreement,(i)nofilingwith,andnopermit,authorization,consentorapprovalof,anyGovernmentalAuthorityisnecessaryonthepartofPremierEducationfortheexecution,deliveryandperformanceofthisAgreementbyPremierEducationortheconsummationbyPremierEducationofthetransactionscontemplatedhereby,and(ii)neithertheexecution,deliveryorperformanceofthisAgreementbyPremierEducation,northeconsummationbyPremierEducationofthetransactionscontemplatedhereby,norcompliancebyPremierEducationwithanyoftheprovisionshereofshall(A)conflictwithorviolateanyprovisionoftheorganizationaldocumentsofPremierEducation,(B)resultinany

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breachorviolationof,orconstituteadefault(oraneventwhich,withnoticeorlapseoftimeorboth,wouldbecomeadefault)under,orgivetoothersanyrightsoftermination,amendment,accelerationorcancellationof,orresultinthecreationofaLienonpropertyorassetsofPremierEducationpursuanttoanyContracttowhichPremierEducationisapartyorbywhichPremierEducationoranypropertyorassetofPremierEducationisboundoraffected,or(C)violateanyorder,writ,injunction,decree,statute,ruleorregulationapplicabletoPremierEducationoranyofPremierEducation'spropertiesorassets;

(g)onthedatehereof,thereisnoActionpendingagainstPremierEducationor,totheknowledgeofPremierEducation,anyotherpersonor,totheknowledgeofPremierEducation,threatenedagainstanyPremierEducationoranyotherpersonthatrestrictsorprohibits(or,ifsuccessful,wouldrestrictorprohibit)theperformancebyPremierEducationofitsobligationsunderthisAgreement;and

(h)PremierEducationunderstandsandacknowledgesthatParent,MergerSubandtheCompanyareenteringintotheMergerAgreementinrelianceuponPremierEducation'sexecution,deliveryandperformanceofthisAgreement.

Section 3.2 Covenants.PremierEducationhereby:

(a)agrees,priortotheExpirationTime,(A)nottoknowinglytakeanyactionthatwouldmakeanyrepresentationorwarrantyofPremierEducationcontainedhereinuntrueorincorrectorhaveorcouldhavetheeffectofpreventing,impedingorinterferingwithoradverselyaffectingtheperformancebyPremierEducationofitsobligationsunderthisAgreement,and(B)topromptlynotifyParentandtheCompany(x)ifitotherwisebecomesawareoftheoccurrenceornon-occurrenceofanyeventwhichislikelytocauseanyofitsrepresentationsorwarrantiesinthisAgreementtobeuntrueorinaccurateatorpriortothePurchaseandSaleClosingor(y)ofanyfailurebyittocomplywithorsatisfyanyofitscovenants,conditionsoragreementshereunder;

(b)irrevocablywaives,andagreesnottoexercise,anyrightsofappraisalorrightsofdissentfromtheMergerthatPremierEducationmayhavewithrespecttoPremierEducation'sSecurities(includinganyrightsunderSection238oftheCICL)priortotheExpirationTime;

(c)agreestopermittheCompanytopublishanddiscloseintheProxyStatement(includingalldocumentsfiledwiththeSECinaccordancetherewith),PremierEducation'sidentityandbeneficialownershipofthePESharesorotherequitysecuritiesoftheCompanyandthenatureofPremierEducation'scommitments,arrangementsandunderstandingsunderthisAgreement;

(d)agreesandcovenantsthatPremierEducationshallpromptlynotifyParentandtheCompanyofanynewsharesoftheCompanywithrespecttowhichbeneficialownership(withinthemeaningofRule13d-3oftheExchangeAct)isacquiredbyPremierEducation,includingbypurchase,asaresultofastockdividend,stocksplit,recapitalization,combination,reclassification,exchangeorchangeofsuchshares,oruponexerciseorconversionofanysecuritiesoftheCompanyafterthedatehereof;and

(e)agreesfurtherthat,uponrequestofParent,PremierEducationshallexecuteanddeliveranyadditionaldocuments,consentsorinstrumentsandtakesuchfurtheractionsasmayreasonablybedeemedbyParenttobenecessaryordesirabletocarryouttheprovisionsofthisAgreement.

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ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PARENT

Section 4.1 RepresentationsandWarranties.ParentrepresentsandwarrantstoPremierEducationthatasofthedatehereofandasofthePurchaseandSaleClosing:

(a)Parentisdulyorganized,validlyexistingandingoodstandingundertheLawsoftheCaymanIslandsandhasallrequisitepowerandauthoritytoexecuteanddeliverthisAgreement,toperformitsobligationshereunderandtoconsummatethetransactionscontemplatedhereby.ThisAgreementhasbeendulyandvalidlyexecutedanddeliveredbyParentandtheexecution,deliveryandperformanceofthisAgreementbyParentandtheconsummationofthetransactionscontemplatedherebyhavebeendulyauthorizedbyallnecessarycorporateactiononthepartofParentandnoothercorporateactionsorproceedingsonthepartofParentarenecessarytoauthorizethisAgreementortoconsummatethetransactionscontemplatedhereby.Assumingdueauthorization,executionanddeliverybyPremierEducation,thisAgreementconstitutesalegal,validandbindingobligationofParent,enforceableagainstParentinaccordancewithitsterms,exceptasenforcementmaybelimitedbyapplicablebankruptcy,insolvency,reorganization,moratoriumorsimilarLawsaffectingcreditors'rightsgenerallyandbygeneralprinciplesofequity(regardlessofwhetherconsideredinaproceedinginequityoratlaw);

(b)exceptfortheapplicablerequirementsoftheExchangeActandLawsoftheCaymanIslands,andexceptaswouldnothaveamaterialimpactontheabilityofParenttoconsummatethetransactionscontemplatedbythisAgreement,(i)nofilingwith,andnopermit,authorization,consentorapprovalof,anyGovernmentalAuthorityisnecessaryonthepartofParentfortheexecution,deliveryandperformanceofthisAgreementbyParentortheconsummationbyParentofthetransactionscontemplatedhereby,and(ii)neithertheexecution,deliveryorperformanceofthisAgreementbyParent,northeconsummationbyParentofthetransactionscontemplatedhereby,norcompliancebyParentwithanyoftheprovisionshereofshall(A)conflictwithorviolateanyprovisionoftheorganizationaldocumentsofParent,(B)resultinanybreachorviolationof,orconstituteadefault(oraneventwhich,withnoticeorlapseoftimeorboth,wouldbecomeadefault)under,orgivetoothersanyrightsoftermination,amendment,accelerationorcancellationof,orresultinthecreationofaLienonsuchpropertyorassetofParentpursuantto,anyContracttowhichParentisapartyorbywhichParentoranyofitspropertyorassetisboundoraffected,or(C)violateanyorder,writ,injunction,decree,statute,ruleorregulationapplicabletoParentanyofitspropertiesorassets;

(c)ParentisacquiringthePESharesforinvestmentforitsownaccountandnotwithaviewtowardanyresaleordistributionthereofexceptincompliancewiththeSecuritiesAct.Parentdoesnotpresentlyhaveanycontract,undertaking,agreementorarrangementwithanypersontosell,transferorgrantparticipationstoanypersonwithrespecttothePEShares;

(d)ParentisnotaU.S.Person(asdefinedinRule902ofRegulationSundertheSecuritiesAct);and

(e)ParenthassuchknowledgeandexperienceinfinancialandbusinessmattersastoenableParenttomakeaninformeddecisionwithrespecttoParent'spurchaseofthePEShares.ParentisasophisticatedinvestorandhasindependentlyevaluatedthemeritsofitsdecisiontopurchasethePESharespursuanttothisAgreement.InconnectionwithitspurchaseofPESharespursuanttothisAgreement,ParentisnotrelyingonPremierEducation,theCompanyoranyoftheirrespectiveAffiliatesorRepresentatives(includinganyact,representationorwarrantybyPremierEducation,theCompanyoranyoftheirrespectiveAffiliatesorRepresentatives)inanyrespectinmakingitsdecisiontomakesuchpurchase,exceptforsuchrepresentationsandwarrantiesofPremierEducationmadeunderSection3.1.ParentherebyacknowledgesandrepresentsthatinconnectionwithitspurchaseofPESharespursuanttothisAgreement,noneofPremier

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Education,theCompany,anyoftheirrespectiveAffiliatesorRepresentativesoranyotherperson(i)hasmadeanyrepresentationorwarranty,expressorimplied,asto(x)theaccuracyorcompletenessofanyinformationregardingtheCompanyoranyofitsSubsidiaries,PremierEducation,orthetransactionscontemplatedbythisAgreement,or(y)theCompany'sfinancialcondition,assets,liabilitiesorprospects,notexpresslysetforthinthisAgreement,or(ii)willhaveorbesubjecttoanyliabilitytoParentoranyotherpersonresultingfromthedistributiontoParentoritsAffiliatesorRepresentativesorParent'suseof,anysuchinformation,includingdataroominformationprovidedtoParentoritsRepresentatives,oranyotherdocumentorinformationinanyformprovidedtoParentoritsRepresentativesinconnectionwiththesaleandpurchaseofthePESharesandthetransactionscontemplatedhereby,providedthat,notwithstandingtheforegoing,nothinghereinshalllimitorprejudiceanyrightsorremediesofParent,itsAffiliatesortheirrespectiveRepresentativesagainstRepresentativesoftheCompanyinconnectionwithanyrelianceorsimilarletterorclaimenteredintoinconnectionwiththeMergerandtheTransactions.

Section 4.2 Covenants.Parentherebyirrevocablywaives,andagreesnottoexercise,anyrightsofappraisalorrightsofdissentfromtheMergerthatParentmayhavewithrespecttothePEShares(includinganyrightsunderSection238oftheCICL)priortotheExpirationTime.

ARTICLE V TERMINATION

ThisAgreement,andtheobligationsofeachpartyhereunder,shallterminateandbeofnofurtherforceoreffectimmediatelyupontheterminationoftheMergerAgreementinaccordancewithitsterms(unlesstheCompanyshallhavemadeaclaimunderthisAgreement,inwhichcasethisAgreementshallterminateupontheresolutionofsuchactionand,totheextentapplicable,thesatisfactionbythepartiesheretoofanyobligationfinallydeterminedorotherwiseagreedtobeowedbythepartiesheretopursuanttothisAgreement);provided,thatthisArticleVandArticleVIshallsurviveanyterminationofthisAgreement.NothinginthisArticleVshallrelieveorotherwiselimitanyparty'sliabilityforanybreachofthisAgreementpriortotheterminationofthisAgreement.IfforanyreasontheMergerfailstooccurbutthePurchaseandSaleClosingcontemplatedbyArticleIIhasalreadytakenplace,theneachofthepartiesheretoshallpromptlytakeallsuchactionsasarenecessarytounwindthepurchaseandsaleofthePESharesatthePurchaseandSaleClosingandrestoreeachsuchpartytothepositionitwasinasifthePurchaseandSaleClosinghadnotoccurred.

ARTICLE VI MISCELLANEOUS

Section 6.1 Notices.Allnotices,requests,claims,demandsandothercommunicationshereundershallbeinwritingandshallbegiven(andshallbedeemedtohavebeendulygivenuponreceipt)bydeliveryinperson,byfacsimileorbyinternationalovernightcouriertotherespectivepartiesattheaddresssetforthonthesignaturepagesheretoundereachparty'sname(oratsuchotheraddressforapartyasshallbespecifiedinanoticegiveninaccordancewiththisSection6.1).

Section 6.2 Severability.IfanytermorotherprovisionofthisAgreementisinvalid,illegalorincapableofbeingenforcedbyanyruleofLaw,orpublicpolicy,allotherconditionsandprovisionsofthisAgreementshallneverthelessremaininfullforceandeffectsolongastheeconomicorlegalsubstanceoftheTransactionsisnotaffectedinanymanneradversetoanyparty.Uponsuchdeterminationthatanytermorotherprovisionisinvalid,illegalorincapableofbeingenforced,thepartiesheretoshallnegotiateingoodfaithtomodifythisAgreementsoastoeffecttheoriginalintentofthepartiesascloselyaspossibleinamutuallyacceptablemannerinorderthattheTransactionsbeconsummatedasoriginallycontemplatedtothefullestextentpossible.

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Section 6.3 EntireAgreement.ThisAgreement,togetherwiththeMergerAgreementandanyschedules,exhibitsandannexestheretoandanyotherdocumentsandinstrumentreferredtothereunder,includingtheEquityCommitmentLetters,theGuarantees,theConfidentialityAgreementsandtheInterimInvestorsAgreement,constitutetheentireagreementamongthepartieswithrespecttothesubjectmatterhereofandsupersedeallprioragreementsandundertakings,bothwrittenandoral,amongtheparties,oranyofthem,withrespecttothesubjectmatterhereof.

Section 6.4 SpecificPerformance.EachpartyacknowledgesandagreesthatmonetarydamageswouldnotbeanadequateremedyintheeventthatanycovenantoragreementinthisAgreementisnotperformedinaccordancewithitsterms,andthereforeagreesthatintheeventofanybreachbyParentorPremierEducationofanyoftheirrespectivecovenantsoragreementssetforthinthisAgreement,ParentorPremierEducation(asapplicable)andtheCompanyshalleachbeentitledtospecificperformanceofthetermshereof,includinganinjunctionorinjunctionstopreventbreachesofthisAgreementbyanyparty,inadditiontoanyotherremedyatlaworequity.Eachpartywaives(i)anydefensesinanyactionforaninjunctionorotherappropriateformofspecificperformanceorequitablerelief,includingthedefensethataremedyatlawwouldbeadequateand(ii)anyrequirementunderanyLawtopostabondorothersecurityasaprerequisitetoobtaininganinjunctionorotherappropriateformofspecificperformanceorequitablerelief.Allrights,powers,andremediesprovidedunderthisAgreementorotherwiseavailableinrespecthereofatlaworinequityshallbecumulativeandnotalternative,andtheexerciseorbeginningoftheexerciseofanythereofbyapersonshallnotprecludethesimultaneousorlaterexerciseofanyothersuchright,powerorremedybyaperson.

Section 6.5 Amendments;Waivers.AtanytimepriortotheExpirationTime,anyprovisionofthisAgreementmaybeamendedorwaivedif,andonlyif,suchamendmentorwaiverisinwritingandsigned,inthecaseofanamendment,byPremierEducation,ParentandtheCompany,orinthecaseofawaiver,bythepartyagainstwhomthewaiveristobeeffectiveandtheCompany.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,nofailureordelaybyapartyheretoortheCompanyinexercisinganyrighthereundershalloperateasawaiverthereofnorshallanysingleorpartialexercisethereofprecludeanyotherorfurtherexerciseofanyotherrighthereunder.

Section 6.6 GoverningLaw.ThisAgreementshallbegovernedby,andconstruedinaccordancewith,theLawsoftheStateofNewYork,withoutgivingeffecttoanychoiceofLaworconflictofLawrulesorprovisionsthatwouldcausetheapplicationoftheLawsofanyjurisdictionotherthantheStateofNewYork.

Section 6.7 DisputeResolution.

(a)SubjecttoSection6.4,Section6.6,thelastsentenceofthisSection6.7(a)andSection6.7(b),anydisputes,actionsandproceedingsagainstanypartyorarisingoutoforinanywayrelatingtothisAgreementshallbesubmittedtotheHongKongInternationalArbitrationCentre("HKIAC")andresolvedinaccordancewiththeArbitrationRulesofHKIACinforceattherelevanttimeandasmaybeamendedbythisSection6.7(the"Rules").TheplaceofarbitrationshallbeHongKong.TheofficiallanguageofthearbitrationshallbeEnglishandthearbitrationtribunalshallconsistofthreearbitrators(each,an"Arbitrator").Theclaimant(s),irrespectiveofnumber,shallnominatejointlyoneArbitrator;therespondent(s),irrespectiveofnumber,shallnominatejointlyoneArbitrator;andathirdArbitratorwillbenominatedjointlybythefirsttwoArbitratorsandshallserveaschairmanofthearbitrationtribunal.Intheeventtheclaimant(s)orrespondent(s)orthefirsttwoArbitratorsshallfailtonominateoragreethejointnominationofanArbitratororthethirdArbitratorwithinthetimelimitsspecifiedbytheRules,suchArbitratorshallbeappointedpromptlybytheHKIAC.Thearbitrationtribunalshallhavenoauthoritytoawardpunitiveorotherpunitive-typedamages.Theawardofthearbitrationtribunalshallbefinalandbindinguponthedisputingparties.Anypartytoanawardmayapplytoanycourtofcompetentjurisdictionforenforcementofsuchawardand,forpurposesofthe

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enforcementofsuchaward,thepartiesirrevocablyandunconditionallysubmittothejurisdictionofanycourtofcompetentjurisdictionandwaiveanydefensestosuchenforcementbasedonlackofpersonaljurisdictionorinconvenientforum.

(b)Notwithstandingtheforegoing,thepartiesherebyconsenttoandagreethatinadditiontoanyrecoursetoarbitrationassetoutinthisSection6.7,anypartymay,totheextentpermittedundertheLawsofthejurisdictionwhereapplicationismade,seekaninteriminjunctionfromacourtorotherauthoritywithcompetentjurisdictionand,notwithstandingthatthisAgreementisgovernedbytheLawsoftheStateofNewYork,acourtorauthorityhearinganapplicationforinjunctivereliefmayapplytheproceduralLawofthejurisdictionwherethecourtorotherauthorityislocatedindeterminingwhethertogranttheinteriminjunction.Fortheavoidanceofdoubt,thisSection6.7(b)isonlyapplicabletotheseekingofinteriminjunctionsanddoesnotrestricttheapplicationofSection6.7(a)inanyway.

Section 6.8 NoThirdPartyBeneficiaries.TherearenothirdpartybeneficiariesofthisAgreementandnothinginthisAgreement,expressorimplied,isintendedtoconferonanypersonotherthanthepartieshereto(andtheirrespectivesuccessors,heirsandpermittedassigns),anyrights,remedies,obligationsorliabilities,exceptasspecificallysetforthinthisAgreement;providedthat,notwithstandinganythingtothecontrarycontainedherein,theCompanyshallbeanexpressthirdpartybeneficiaryofthisAgreementandshallbeentitledtospecificperformanceofthetermshereof,includingtherightsprovidedunderSection6.4.

Section 6.9 Assignment;BindingEffect.NeitherthisAgreementnoranyoftherights,interestsorobligationshereundershallbeassignedbyanyofthepartieshereto(whetherbyoperationofLaworotherwise)withoutthepriorwrittenconsentoftheotherpartiesandtheCompany.Subjecttotheprecedingsentence,thisAgreementshallbebindinguponandshallinuretothebenefitofthepartiesheretoandtheirrespectivesuccessorsandpermittedassigns.

Section 6.10 Expenses.ThefeesandexpensesincurredbyanypartyheretoinpreparingthisAgreementwillbepaidbythepartyincurringsuchfeesandexpenses.

Section 6.11 NoPresumptionAgainstDraftingParty.EachofthepartiestothisAgreementacknowledgesthatithasbeenrepresentedbyindependentcounselinconnectionwiththisAgreementandthetransactionscontemplatedbythisAgreement.Accordingly,anyruleofLaworanylegaldecisionthatwouldrequireinterpretationofanyclaimedambiguitiesinthisAgreementagainstthedraftingpartyhasnoapplicationandisexpresslywaived.

Section 6.12 Counterparts.ThisAgreementmaybeexecutedintwoormoreconsecutivecounterparts(includingbyfacsimileoremailpdfformat),eachofwhichshallbeanoriginal,withthesameeffectasifthesignaturestheretoandheretowereuponthesameinstrument,andshallbecomeeffectivewhenoneormorecounterpartshavebeensignedbyeachofthepartiesanddelivered(bytelecopy,emailpdfformatorotherwise)totheotherparties.

Section 6.13 Interpretation.WhenareferenceismadeinthisAgreementtoaSectionorArticlesuchreferenceshallbetoaSectionorArticleofthisAgreementunlessotherwiseindicated.TheheadingscontainedinthisAgreementareforconvenienceofreferencepurposesonlyandshallnotaffectinanywaythemeaningorinterpretationofthisAgreement.AllwordsusedinthisAgreementwillbeconstruedtobeofsuchgenderornumberasthecircumstancesrequire.Theword"including"andwordsofsimilarimportwhenusedinthisAgreementwillmean"including,withoutlimitation,"unlessotherwisespecified.Thewords"hereof,""herein"and"hereunder"andwordsofsimilarimportwhenusedinthisAgreementshallrefertothisAgreementasawholeandnottoanyparticularprovisionofthisAgreement.ThedefinitionscontainedinthisAgreementareapplicabletothesingularaswellasthepluralformsofsuchtermsandtothemasculineaswellastothefeminineandneutergendersofsuchterm.Anyagreement,instrumentorstatutedefinedorreferredtohereinorinany

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agreementorinstrumentthatisreferredtohereinmeanssuchagreement,instrumentorstatuteasfromtimetotimeamended,modifiedorsupplemented,including(inthecaseofagreementsorinstruments)bywaiverorconsentand(inthecaseofstatutes)bysuccessionofcomparablesuccessorstatutesandreferencestoallattachmentstheretoandinstrumentsincorporatedtherein.Referencestoapersonarealsotoitspermittedsuccessorsandassigns.Referencestoclauseswithoutacross-referencetoaSectionorsubsectionarereferencestoclauseswithinthesameSectionor,ifmorespecific,subsection.Referencesfromorthroughanydateshallmean,unlessotherwisespecified,fromandincludingorthroughandincluding,respectively.Thesymbol"US$"referstoUnitedStatesDollars.Theword"extent"inthephrase"totheextent"meansthedegreetowhichasubjectorotherthingextendsandsuchphraseshallnotmeansimply"if."Referencesto"day"shallmeanacalendardayunlessotherwiseindicatedasa"BusinessDay."

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INWITNESSWHEREOF,thepartiesheretohavedulyexecutedanddeliveredthisAgreementasofthedateandyearfirstwrittenabove.

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BachFinanceLimited c/oVistraAlternativeInvestmentsServicesPte.Ltd. 1RafflesPlace #13-01OneRafflesPlace Singapore048616 Attention: BPEAVistraTeam Fax: +6565933711 Email: [email protected]

withacopyto(whichaloneshallnotconstitutenotice):

Weil,Gotshal&MangesLLP 29/F,AlexandraHouse 18ChaterRoad,Central HongKong Attention: AkikoMikumo,Esq. Fax: +85230159354 Email: [email protected]

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[SignaturePagetoShareSaleandSupportAgreement]

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PREMIER EDUCATION HOLDINGS LTD


Name: TariqSyedUsman Title: AlternateDirectortoCarolineBaker

NoticeDetailsforPremierEducation

PremierEducationHoldingsLtd c/oMaplesCorporateServicesLimited POBox309 UglandHouse GrandCayman,KY1-1104,CaymanIslands Attention: NicholasMacksey Fax: +6562326301 Email: [email protected]

withacopyto(whichaloneshallnotconstitutenotice):

Weil,Gotshal&MangesLLP 29/F,AlexandraHouse 18ChaterRoad,Central HongKong Attention: AkikoMikumo,Esq. Fax: +85230159354 Email: [email protected]

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Annex E

Opinion of Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc.

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[LETTERHEADOFHOULIHANLOKEYCAPITAL,INC.]

April25,2017

NordAngliaEducation,Inc.Level12,St.George'sBuilding2IceHouseStreetCentral,HongKongAttn:TheSpecialCommitteeoftheBoardofDirectors

DearMembersoftheSpecialCommittee:

WeunderstandthatNordAngliaEducation,Inc.(the"Company")intendstoenterintoanAgreementandPlanofMerger(the"Agreement")byandamongBachFinanceLimited("Parent"),BachAcquisitionsLimited,asubsidiaryofParent("MergerSub"),andtheCompanypursuanttowhich,amongotherthings,(a)MergerSubwillmergewiththeCompany(the"Transaction"),(b)eachoutstandingordinaryshare,parvalueUS$0.01pershare(each,a"Share"),oftheCompanywillbeconvertedintotherighttoreceiveUS$32.50incash(the"Consideration"),and(c)theCompanywillbecomeasubsidiaryofParent.Wealsounderstandthat,immediatelypriortotheTransaction,PremierEducationHoldingsLtd,anaffiliateofBaringPrivateEquityAsiaFundIV,L.P.("PremierEducation"),willsell(the"PEShareSale")toParentallofitsSharesinexchangeforanamountperShareequaltotheConsiderationpursuanttoasharesaleandsupportagreement(the"ShareSaleandSupportAgreement")tobeenteredintobyandbetweenParentandPremierEducation.

TheSpecialCommittee(the"Committee")oftheBoardofDirectors(the"Board")oftheCompanyhasrequestedthatHoulihanLokeyCapital,Inc.("HoulihanLokey")provideanopinion(the"Opinion")totheCommitteeastowhether,asofthedatehereof,theConsiderationtobereceivedbytheholdersofShares,otherthanholdersexercisingrightstodissentfromtheTransactioninaccordancewithSection238oftheCompaniesLaw(2016Revision)oftheCaymanIslands,BaringPrivateEquityAsia("BPEA"),Parent,MergerSub,CanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoard("CPPIB"),TheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.1,TheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVI,L.P.2,TheBaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundVICo-InvestmentL.P.,BaringAsiaPrivateEquityFundIV,L.P.,PremierEducationandeachoftheirrespectiveaffiliatesandaffiliatedinvestmentfunds(collectively,the"ExcludedHolders"and,theSharesheldbytheExcludedHolders,the"ExcludedShares"),intheTransactionpursuanttotheAgreementisfair,fromafinancialpointofview,tosuchholders.

InconnectionwiththisOpinion,wehavemadesuchreviews,analysesandinquiriesaswehavedeemednecessaryandappropriateunderthecircumstances.Amongotherthings,wehave:

1. reviewedanexecutionversion,receivedbyusonApril25,2017,oftheAgreement;

2. reviewedcertainpubliclyavailablebusinessandfinancialinformationrelatingtotheCompanythatwedeemedtoberelevant;

3. reviewedcertaininformationrelatingtothehistorical,currentandfutureoperations,financialconditionandprospectsoftheCompanymadeavailabletousbytheCompany,includingfinancialprojections(andadjustmentsthereto)preparedbythemanagementoftheCompanyrelatingtotheCompany(the"Projections");

4. spokenwithcertainmembersofthemanagementoftheCompanyandcertainofitsandtheCommittee'srepresentativesandadvisorsregardingthebusiness,operations,financialconditionandprospectsoftheCompany,theTransactionandrelatedmatters;

5. comparedthefinancialandoperatingperformanceoftheCompanywiththatofothercompanieswithpubliclytradedequitysecuritiesthatwedeemedtoberelevant;

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6. reviewedthecurrentandhistoricalmarketpricesandtradingvolumefortheSharesandthecurrentandhistoricalmarketpricesandtradingvolumeofthepubliclytradedsecuritiesofcertainothercompaniesthatwedeemedtoberelevant;and

7. conductedsuchotherfinancialstudies,analysesandinquiriesandconsideredsuchotherinformationandfactorsaswedeemedappropriate.

Wehaverelieduponandassumed,withoutindependentverification,theaccuracyandcompletenessofalldata,materialandotherinformationfurnished,orotherwisemadeavailable,tous,discussedwithorreviewedbyus,orpubliclyavailable,anddonotassumeanyresponsibilitywithrespecttosuchdata,materialandotherinformation.Inaddition,managementoftheCompanyhasadvisedus,andwehaveassumed,thattheProjectionshavebeenreasonablypreparedingoodfaithonbasesreflectingthebestcurrentlyavailableestimatesandjudgmentsofsuchmanagementastothefuturefinancialresultsandconditionoftheCompany.Atyourdirection,wehaveassumedthattheProjectionsprovideareasonablebasisonwhichtoevaluatetheCompanyandtheTransactionandwehave,atyourdirection,usedandreliedupontheProjectionsforpurposesofouranalysesandthisOpinion.WeexpressnovieworopinionwithrespecttotheProjectionsortheassumptionsonwhichtheyarebased.Wehaverelieduponandassumed,withoutindependentverification,thattherehasbeennochangeinthebusiness,assets,liabilities,financialcondition,resultsofoperations,cashflowsorprospectsoftheCompanysincetherespectivedatesofthemostrecentfinancialstatementsandotherinformation,financialorotherwise,providedtousthatwouldbematerialtoouranalysesorthisOpinion,andthatthereisnoinformationoranyfactsthatwouldmakeanyoftheinformationreviewedbyusincompleteormisleading.

Wehaverelieduponandassumed,withoutindependentverification,that(a)therepresentationsandwarrantiesofallpartiestotheAgreementandallotherrelateddocumentsandinstrumentsthatarereferredtothereinaretrueandcorrect,(b)eachpartytotheAgreementandsuchotherrelateddocumentsandinstrumentswillfullyandtimelyperformallofthecovenantsandagreementsrequiredtobeperformedbysuchparty,(c)allconditionstotheconsummationoftheTransactionwillbesatisfiedwithoutwaiverthereof,and(d)theTransactionwillbeconsummatedinatimelymannerinaccordancewiththetermsdescribedintheAgreementandsuchotherrelateddocumentsandinstruments,withoutanyamendmentsormodificationsthereto.Wehaverelieduponandassumed,withoutindependentverification,that(i)theTransactionwillbeconsummatedinamannerthatcompliesinallrespectswithallapplicableforeign,federalandstatestatutes,rulesandregulations,and(ii)allgovernmental,regulatory,andotherconsentsandapprovalsnecessaryfortheconsummationoftheTransactionwillbeobtainedandthatnodelay,limitations,restrictionsorconditionswillbeimposedoramendments,modificationsorwaiversmadethatwouldhaveaneffectontheTransactionortheCompanythatwouldbematerialtoouranalysesorthisOpinion.Inaddition,wehaverelieduponandassumed,withoutindependentverification,thatthefinalformoftheAgreementwillnotdifferinanyrespectfromtheexecutionversionoftheAgreementidentifiedabove.

Furthermore,inconnectionwiththisOpinion,wehavenotbeenrequestedtomake,andhavenotmade,anyphysicalinspectionorindependentappraisalorevaluationofanyoftheassets,propertiesorliabilities(fixed,contingent,derivative,off-balance-sheetorotherwise)oftheCompanyoranyotherparty,norwereweprovidedwithanysuchappraisalorevaluation.Wedidnotestimate,andexpressnoopinionregarding,theliquidationvalueofanyentityorbusiness.Wehaveundertakennoindependentanalysisofanypotentialoractuallitigation,regulatoryaction,possibleunassertedclaimsorothercontingentliabilities,towhichtheCompanyisormaybeapartyorisormaybesubject,orofanygovernmentalinvestigationofanypossibleunassertedclaimsorothercontingentliabilitiestowhichtheCompanyisormaybeapartyorisormaybesubject.

Wehavenotbeenrequestedto,anddidnot,initiateanydiscussionsornegotiationswith,orsolicitanyindicationsofinterestfrom,thirdpartieswithrespecttotheTransaction,thesecurities,assets,

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businessesoroperationsoftheCompanyoranyotherparty,oranyalternativestotheTransaction.ThisOpinionisnecessarilybasedonfinancial,economic,marketandotherconditionsasineffecton,andtheinformationmadeavailabletousasof,thedatehereof.Wehavenotundertaken,andareundernoobligation,toupdate,revise,reaffirmorwithdrawthisOpinion,orotherwisecommentonorconsidereventsoccurringorcomingtoourattentionafterthedatehereof.WearenotexpressinganyopinionastothepriceorrangeofpricesatwhichtheSharesmaybepurchasedorsold,orotherwisebetransferable,atanytime.

ThisOpinionisfurnishedfortheuseoftheCommittee(initscapacityassuch),andifrequestedbytheCommittee,theBoard(initscapacityassuch),inconnectionwiththeCommittee'sand,ifsorequestedtheBoard's,evaluationoftheTransactionandmaynotbeusedforanyotherpurposewithoutourpriorwrittenconsent.ThisOpinionisnotintendedtobe,anddoesnotconstitute,arecommendationtotheCommittee,theBoard,theCompany,anysecurityholderoranyotherpartyastohowtoactorvotewithrespecttoanymatterrelatingtotheTransactionorotherwise.

Intheordinarycourseofbusiness,certainofouremployeesandaffiliates,aswellasinvestmentfundsinwhichtheymayhavefinancialinterestsorwithwhichtheymayco-invest,mayacquire,holdorsell,longorshortpositions,ortrade,indebt,equity,andothersecuritiesandfinancialinstruments(includingloansandotherobligations)of,orinvestmentsin,theCompany,ParentoranyotherpartythatmaybeinvolvedintheTransactionandtheirrespectiveaffiliatesoranycurrencyorcommoditythatmaybeinvolvedintheTransaction.

HoulihanLokeyandcertainofitsaffiliateshaveinthepastprovidedandarecurrentlyprovidinginvestmentbanking,financialadvisoryand/orotherfinancialorconsultingservicestoCPPIB,forwhichHoulihanLokeyanditsaffiliateshavereceived,andmayreceive,compensation.HoulihanLokeyandcertainofitsaffiliatesmayprovideinvestmentbanking,financialadvisoryand/orotherfinancialorconsultingservicestotheCompany,BPEA,oroneormoresecurityholders,affiliatesand/orportfoliocompaniesofinvestmentfundsaffiliatedorassociatedwithBPEA(collectively,withBPEA,the"BPEAGroup"),CPPIB,otherparticipantsintheTransactionorcertainoftheirrespectiveaffiliatesorsecurityholdersinthefuture,forwhichHoulihanLokeyanditsaffiliatesmayreceivecompensation.Inaddition,HoulihanLokeyandcertainofitsaffiliatesandcertainofourandtheirrespectiveemployeesmayhavecommittedtoinvestinprivateequityorotherinvestmentfundsmanagedoradvisedbyBPEA,otherparticipantsintheTransactionorcertainoftheirrespectiveaffiliates,andinportfoliocompaniesofsuchfunds,andmayhaveco-investedwithmembersoftheBPEAGroup,CPPIB,otherparticipantsintheTransactionorcertainoftheirrespectiveaffiliatesorsecurityholders,andmaydosointhefuture.Furthermore,inconnectionwithbankruptcies,restructurings,distressedsituationsandsimilarmatters,HoulihanLokeyandcertainofitsaffiliatesmayhaveinthepastacted,maycurrentlybeactingandmayinthefutureactasfinancialadvisortodebtors,creditors,equityholders,trustees,agentsandotherinterestedparties(including,withoutlimitation,formalandinformalcommitteesorgroupsofcreditors)thatmayhaveincludedorrepresentedandmayincludeorrepresent,directlyorindirectly,ormaybeorhavebeenadverseto,theCompany,membersoftheBPEAGroup,CPPIB,otherparticipantsintheTransactionorcertainoftheirrespectiveaffiliatesorsecurityholders,forwhichadviceandservicesHoulihanLokeyanditsaffiliateshavereceivedandmayreceivecompensation.

HoulihanLokeyhasalsoactedasfinancialadvisortotheCommitteeinconnectionwith,andhasparticipatedincertainofthenegotiationsleadingto,theTransactionandwillreceiveafeeforsuchservices,aportionofwhichiscontingentupontheconsummationoftheTransaction.Inaddition,wewillreceiveafeeforrenderingthisOpinion,whichisnotcontingentuponthesuccessfulcompletionoftheTransaction.TheCompanyhasagreedtoreimbursecertainofourexpensesandtoindemnifyusandcertainrelatedpartiesforcertainpotentialliabilitiesarisingoutofourengagement.Inaddition,ascontemplatedbytheAgreementwemaybeauthorizedtosolicitthirdpartyindicationsofinterestin

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acquiringalloranypartoftheCompanyforaprescribedperiodfollowingtheexecutionoftheAgreement.

ThisOpiniononlyaddressesthefairness,fromafinancialpointofview,totheholdersofSharesotherthantheExcludedHoldersoftheConsiderationtobereceivedbysuchholdersintheTransactionpursuanttotheAgreementanddoesnotaddressanyotheraspectorimplicationoftheTransaction,anyrelatedtransactionoranyagreement,arrangementorunderstandingenteredintoinconnectiontherewithorotherwise,including,withoutlimitation,anyaspectorimplicationoftheShareSaleandSupportAgreementorthePEShareSale.Wehavenotbeenrequestedtoopineasto,andthisOpiniondoesnotexpressanopinionastoorotherwiseaddress,amongotherthings:(i)theunderlyingbusinessdecisionoftheCommittee,theBoard,theCompany,itssecurityholdersoranyotherpartytoproceedwithoreffecttheTransaction,(ii)thetermsofanyarrangements,understandings,agreementsordocumentsrelatedto,ortheform,structureoranyotherportionoraspectof,theTransactionorotherwise(otherthantheConsiderationtotheextentexpresslyspecifiedherein),(iii)thefairnessofanyportionoraspectoftheTransactiontotheholdersofanyclassofsecurities,creditorsorotherconstituenciesoftheCompany,ortoanyotherparty,exceptifandonlytotheextentexpresslysetforthinthelastsentenceofthisOpinion,(iv)therelativemeritsoftheTransactionascomparedtoanyalternativebusinessstrategiesortransactionsthatmightbeavailablefortheCompanyoranyotherparty,(v)thefairnessofanyportionoraspectoftheTransactiontoanyoneclassorgroupoftheCompany'soranyotherparty'ssecurityholdersorotherconstituentsvis-à-visanyotherclassorgroupoftheCompany'sorsuchotherparty'ssecurityholdersorotherconstituents(including,withoutlimitation,theallocationofanyconsiderationamongstorwithinsuchclassesorgroupsofsecurityholdersorotherconstituents),(vi)whetherornottheCompany,Parent,PremierEducation,theirrespectivesecurityholdersoranyotherpartyisreceivingorpayingreasonablyequivalentvalueintheTransaction,(vii)thesolvency,creditworthinessorfairvalueoftheCompany,Parent,PremierEducationoranyotherparticipantintheTransaction,oranyoftheirrespectiveassets,underanyapplicablelawsrelatingtobankruptcy,insolvency,fraudulentconveyanceorsimilarmatters,or(viii)thefairness,financialorotherwise,oftheamount,natureoranyotheraspectofanycompensationtoorconsiderationpayabletoorreceivedbyanyofficers,directorsoremployeesofanypartytotheTransaction,anyclassofsuchpersonsoranyotherparty,relativetotheConsiderationorotherwise.Weexpressnovieworopinionastoanycurrencyorexchangeratefluctuationsandhaveassumed,withyourconsent,thatanysuchfluctuationswillnotinanyrespectbematerialtoouranalysesorthisOpinion.Inaddition,weexpressnoviewasto,andthisOpiniondoesnotaddress,foreigncurrencyexchangerisks(ifany)associatedwiththeTransactionorotherwise.Furthermore,wearenotexpressinganyopinion,counselorinterpretationregardingmattersthatrequirelegal,regulatory,environmental,accounting,insurance,taxorothersimilarprofessionaladvice.Itisassumedthatsuchopinions,counselorinterpretationshavebeenorwillbeobtainedfromtheappropriateprofessionalsources.Furthermore,withtheconsentoftheCommittee,wehavereliedontheassessmentsbytheCommittee,theBoard,theCompanyandtheirrespectiveadvisors,astoalllegal,regulatory,environmental,accounting,insuranceandtaxmatterswithrespecttotheCompany,theTransactionorotherwise.TheissuanceofthisOpinionwasapprovedbyacommitteeauthorizedtoapproveopinionsofthisnature.

Baseduponandsubjecttotheforegoing,andinreliancethereon,itisouropinionthat,asofthedatehereof,theConsiderationtobereceivedbytheholdersofSharesotherthantheExcludedHoldersintheTransactionpursuanttotheAgreementisfairtosuchholdersfromafinancialpointofview.

Verytrulyyours,

HOULIHANLOKEYCAPITAL,INC/s/HoulihanLokeyCapital,Inc.

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Directors and Executive Officers of Each Filing Person

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Directors and Executive Officers of Each Filing Person

1. Directors and Executive Officers of the Company

TheCompanyisaleadingpremiumschoolsorganization.Its43internationalschoolsarelocatedinChina,Europe,theMiddleEast,SoutheastAsiaandNorthAmerica.Together,theyeducatemorethan37,000studentsfromkindergartenthroughtotheendofsecondaryeducation.TheCompanyisanexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslandswithprincipalexecutiveofficelocatedatLevel12,St.George'sBuilding,2IceHouseStreet,Central,HongKong.Ourtelephonenumberatthisaddressis+85239511100.Setforthbelowarethename,telephonenumber,address,citizenshipandrespectivepresentprincipaloccupationoremploymentofeachdirectorandexecutiveofficeroftheCompany,thenameofthecorporationorotherorganizationinwhichsuchoccupationoremploymentisconductedandthefive-yearemploymenthistoryofeachsuchdirectorandexecutiveofficer:

Alan Kelsey hasservedasamemberofourboardofdirectorssinceNovember2003andbecamethechairmaninJanuary2005.Priortojoiningus,Mr.Kelseyhadmorethan30years'experienceintheinvestmentbankingindustryandcommerce.Mr.KelseywasthegroupcorporatedevelopmentdirectoratNationalExpressGroupPLC,whereheservedasoneofthreeexecutivedirectorsbetween1996and1998.Also,Mr.KelseyservedastheseniorindependentdirectoratPDPortsPLC(2004to2006)andatStobartGroupLtd.(2011to2013).InMarch2013hewasappointedChairmanofExploreLearning.Mr.KelseyhasaBAandMAfromOxfordUniversityandisafellowoftheInstituteofLogisticsandTransport.Inaddition,Mr.KelseywasatrusteeofthePrince'sTeachingInstituteuntilNovember2016.

Andrew Fitzmaurice hasservedasourchiefexecutiveofficerandasamemberofourboardsinceApril2003.FromMarch2000untilMarch2003,Mr.FitzmauriceservedaschiefexecutiveofficerofeasyCar.com,aninternationalonlineautomobilerentalcompany.PriortohistenureateasyCar.com,Mr.Fitzmauricespent13yearsatTNTExpressUKwhereheservedinavarietyofpositions,includingasdivisionmanagingdirector.Mr.FitzmauricegraduatedfromtheUniversityofWalesCardiff,MagnaCumLaude,withadegreeineconomics.

Graeme Halder hasservedasourchieffinancialofficersinceOctober2010.Mr.Halderhasmorethan20years'experienceservingasadirectorandchieffinancialofficerofbothprivatelyheldandpubliclylistedcompanieswithturnoverrangingfromUS$75milliontoUS$3billioninsectorsincludinghospitalityandleisure,retailandsecurityservices.Priortojoiningus,Mr.HalderwastheinterimchieffinancialofficerofCamcoInternational,anAIMlistedcompanywithoperationsinChina,SoutheastAsia,Russia,AfricaandtheUnitedStates.Forfouryears,Mr.Halderservedaschieffinancialofficer

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AlanKelsey * * Chairman UnitedKingdomAndrewFitzmaurice * * ChiefExecutiveOfficerandDirector UnitedKingdomGraemeHalder * * ChiefFinancialOfficerandDirector UnitedKingdomJackHennessy * * Director AustraliaKosmasKalliarekos * * Director UnitedStates/GreeceCarlosWatson * * Director UnitedStatesNicholasBaird * * Director UnitedKingdomLouisT.Hsieh * * Director UnitedStatesPhilippeLagger * * CorporateDevelopmentDirector SwitzerlandNicolaDugganRedfern * * GroupHumanResourcesDirector Australia/UnitedKingdom

* ThebusinessaddressandtelephonenumberofeachofourexecutiveofficersanddirectorsisLevel12,St.George'sBuilding,2IceHouseStreet,Central,HongKong,+85239511100.

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ofCommandSecurityCorporation,aNASDAQquotedcompanywithofficesthroughouttheUS.Mr.HalderhasbeenanAssociateCharteredAccountantsince1987.

Jack Hennessy hasservedasamemberofourboardofdirectorssinceAugust2008.SinceJanuary2001,Mr.HennessyhasservedasamanagingdirectorofBaringPrivateEquityAsiaPte.Ltd.andalsoservesasamemberoftheinvestmentcommitteeandportfoliomanagementcommitteeofBaringPrivateEquityAsiaGroupLimited.Mr.Hennessyservesontheboardofdirectorsofvariouscompanies,includingCourtsAsiaLimitedandHexawareTechnologiesLimited.Mr.HennessygraduatedfromMonashUniversityinAustraliawithdegreesinengineeringandscienceandreceivedanM.B.A.fromINSEAD.

Kosmas Kalliarekos hasservedasamemberofourboardofdirectorssinceAugust2008.Since2008,Mr.KalliarekoshasservedasamanagingdirectorofBaringPrivateEquityAsiaLimitedandalsoservesasamemberoftheportfoliomanagementcommitteeofBaringPrivateEquityAsiaGroupLimited.PriortojoiningBaringPrivateEquityAsiaLimited,Mr.Kalliarekoswasafoundingmember,seniorpartnerandmemberoftheexecutivecommitteeofTheParthenonGroupLLC,aglobalconsultingfirm,wherehefoundedandheadedtheGlobalEducationIndustryCenterofExcellence.Mr.Kalliarekosservesontheboardofdirectorsofvariouscompanies,includingHexawareTechnologiesLimited.Mr.KalliarekosgraduatedfromTheWhartonSchoolofBusinessattheUniversityofPennsylvaniaandreceivedanM.B.A.withhighdistinctionfromHarvardBusinessSchool.

Carlos Watson hasservedasamemberofourboardofdirectorssinceMarch2014.Mr.WatsonisthefounderandCEOofOzymandias("Ozy"),adigitalnewsandculturemagazinelaunchedinSeptember2013.From2010to2012,Mr.WatsonservedasManagingDirectorintheinvestmentbankingdivisionofTheGoldmanSachsGroup,Inc.,wherehefocusedonmediaandfor-profiteducationcompanies.PriortojoiningGoldmanSachs,from1995to1997,Mr.WatsonworkedasaconsultantatMcKinsey&Company,whereheadvisedawiderangeofFortune500companies.In1997,Mr.Watsonfoundedasuccessfulventure-backededucationcompany,AchievaCollegePrepServices,whichhesoldtoTheWashingtonPostCo.'sKaplaneducationdivisionin2002.Mr.Watsonhasalsohadadistinguishedmediacareer,servingasananchorandanalystforCNNandMSNBC.Mr.WatsonwonanEmmyAwardin2007forhistelevisioninterviewspecials.Mr.WatsongraduatedcumlaudefromHarvardUniversitywithanA.B.ingovernmentandcumlaudefromStanfordLawSchoolwithaJurisDoctordegree.

Nicholas Baird hasservedasamemberofourboardofdirectorssinceApril2015.Mr.BairdhasbeenGroupCorporateAffairsDirectorofCentricaplcsinceMarch2014.Beforethis,hehadalongandvariedcareerinGovernment.HewasCEOofUKTradeandInvestment,theUKgovernmentdepartmentthatsupportsBritishexportersandforeigncompanieslookingtoinvestintheUK,fromJune2011toDecember2013.Previously,Mr.BairdwastheDirectorGeneralintheForeignandCommonwealthOfficeleadingitsworkonEurope,theGlobalEconomyandConsularissues(2009-11)andtheBritishAmbassadortoTurkey(2006-2009).Mr.BairdspeaksArabic,French,GermanandTurkish.

Louis T. Hsieh hasservedasamemberofourboardofdirectorssinceAugust2016.Mr.Hsiehiscurrentlyanon-executivedirectorandsenioradvisortotheChiefExecutiveOfficeratNewOrientalEducationandTechnologyGroup(NYSE:EDU),China'slargestprivateeducationalservicesprovider.Mr.HsiehjoinedNewOrientalin2005asChiefFinancialOfficer(2005-2015),servedasPresident(2009-2016),anddirector(2007-Present).PriortohistimeatNewOrientalMr.HsiehheldseniorexecutivepositionsinprivateequityandinvestmentbankingwithUBSAG(ManagingDirectorandAsiaTech/Media/TelecomHead),JPMorgan(VicePresident)andCreditSuisse,andservedasacorporateandsecuritieslawattorneyatWhite&Case.Mr.HsiehholdsaB.S.fromStanfordUniversity,anMBAfromtheHarvardBusinessSchool,andaJDfromtheBoaltHallLawSchoolatUCBerkeley.

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Philippe Lagger hasservedasourCorporateDevelopmentDirectorsinceJanuary2010.Mr.LaggerjoinedNordAngliaEducationinSeptember2009asManagingDirectorforCollègeChampittet.Priortothat,fromJanuary2006toJune2009hewasInvestmentDirectorwiththeprivateequityfirmLydianCapital,wherehegeneratedandledinitiativesintheeducation,foodandleisuresectors.Mr.LaggerstartedhiscareerinCibaSpecialtyChemicalsinSwitzerlandandIndiaandthenbecameamemberoftheTetraLavalGroup'sM&AteamfromFebruary2000toDecember2005.Mr.LaggerearnedanMScfromtheSwissFederalInstituteofTechnologyandanMBAfromtheInternationalInstituteforManagementDevelopmentinLausanne.

Nicola Duggan Redfern hasservedNordAngliaEducationsinceJanuary30,2012.InherroleasGroupHumanResourcesDirector,basedinHongKong,Ms.DugganRedfernisresponsibleforleadingthedevelopment,implementationofourhumanresourcesstrategiesacrossthegroup.Priortojoiningus,Ms.DugganRedfernworkedforHSBCastheRegionalFinanceHeadofOrganizationDevelopment,workingwithacommunityof2,500across22countriesintheAsiaPacificregion,aswellasthegloballeadonanumberof"peoplechange"projectsforthegroup.PriortothatMs.DugganRedfernwastheHumanResourcesDirectorofacreativeartstertiaryinstituteinSingapore,theASEANrecruitmentleadforIBM,Singapore,andheldnumerousHR-relatedroleswithFlightCentreintheirheadofficeinBrisbane,Australia.Ms.DugganRedferngraduatedwithaBSc(Hons)degreeinPsychologyfromtheUniversityofStirling,Scotland.

Noneoftheforegoingdirectorsandexecutiveofficerswasconvictedinacriminalproceedingduringthepastfiveyears(excludingtrafficviolationsorsimilarmisdemeanors).Noneoftheforegoingdirectorsandexecutiveofficerswasapartytoanyjudicialoradministrativeproceedingduringthepastfiveyears(exceptformattersthatweredismissedwithoutsanctionorsettlement)thatresultedinajudgment,decreeorfinalorderenjoiningthepersonfromfutureviolationsof,orprohibitingactivitiessubjectto,federalorstatesecuritieslaws,orafindingofanyviolationoffederalorstatesecuritieslaws.

2. Directors and Executive Officers of the Acquisition Entities

AggregatorisanexemptedlimitedpartnershipformedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands.ThegeneralpartnerofAggregatorisBaringPrivateEquityAsiaGPVI,L.P.,asfurtherdescribedbelow.EachofHoldco,Manco,Prefco,Holdco2,ParentandMergerSubisanexemptedcompanywithlimitedliabilityincorporatedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands.ThebusinessaddressforAggregatorisc/oWalkersCorporateLimited,CaymanCorporateCentre,27HospitalRoad,GeorgeTown,GrandCaymanKY1-9008,CaymanIslands.ThebusinessaddressforeachofHoldco,Manco,Prefco,Holdco2,ParentandMergerSubisc/oVistra(Cayman)Limited,P.O.Box31119GrandPavilion,HibiscusWay,802WestBayRoad,GrandCayman,KY1-1205,CaymanIslands.

ThefollowingtablesetsforthinformationregardingthedirectorsofHoldco,Manco,Prefco,Holdco2,ParentandMergerSubasofthedateofthisproxystatement.Asofthedateofthisproxystatement,Holdco,Manco,Prefco,Holdco2,ParentandMergerSubdonothaveanyexecutiveofficers.

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Occupation CitizenshipTariqSyedUsman(Director)

VistraAlternativeInvestmentsServicesPte.Ltd.,1RafflesPlace,#13-01OneRafflesPlace,Singapore048616

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ChanLyeNah(AlternateDirector)

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Duringthelastfiveyears,noneofAggregator,Holdco,Manco,Prefco,Holdco2,Parent,MergerSuboranyofthepersonslistedabovehasbeen(i)convictedinacriminalproceeding(excludingtrafficviolationsorsimilarmisdemeanors)or(ii)apartytoanyjudicialoradministrativeproceeding(exceptformattersthatweredismissedwithoutsanctionorsettlement)thatresultedinajudgmentordecreeorfinalorderenjoiningthepersonfromfutureviolationsof,orprohibitingactivitiessubjectto,federalorstatesecuritieslaws,orafindingofanyviolationoffederalorstatesecuritieslaws.

3. Directors and Executive Officers of the Baring Filing Persons

BaringLP1,BaringLP2andBaringCo-InvestLPareexemptedlimitedpartnershipsformedunderthelawsoftheCaymanIslands.ThegeneralpartnerofeachofBaringLP1,BaringLP2,andBaringCo-InvestLPisBaringPrivateEquityAsiaGPVI,L.P.("BaringGP"),aCaymanIslandslimitedpartnership,andthegeneralpartnerofBaringGPisBaringPrivateEquityAsiaGPVILimited("BaringLimited"),aCaymanIslandslimitedcompany.TheprincipalbusinessofBaringLP1,BaringLP2,BaringCo-InvestLP,BaringGPandBaringLimitedisinvestmentactivities.TheregisteredofficeandtelephonenumberforeachofBaringLP1,BaringLP2,BaringCo-InvestLP,BaringGPandBaringLimitedisc/oMaplesCorporateServicesLimited,POBox309,UglandHouse,GrandCayman,KY1-1104,CaymanIslands,+6564381330.

ThefollowingtablesetsforthinformationregardingthedirectorsofBaringLimitedasofthedateofthisproxystatement.Asofthedateofthisproxystatement,BaringLimiteddoesnothaveanyexecutiveofficers.

Mr.JeanEricSalata("Mr.Salata")isthesoleshareholderofBaringLimited.Mr.Salata'sbusinessaddressandtelephonenumberare1RafflesPlace,#13-01OneRafflesPlace,Singapore048616,+6564381330.Mr.SalataisacitizenofChile.Mr.SalataistheChiefExecutiveandFoundingPartnerofBaringPrivateEquityAsiaandhasheldthesepositionsforthepastfiveyears.

Duringthepastfiveyears,noneofBaringLP1,BaringLP2,BaringCo-InvestLP,BaringGPandBaringLimitedoranyofthepersonslistedabovehasbeenconvictedinacriminalproceeding(excludingtrafficviolationsorsimilarmisdemeanors)orbeenapartytoanyjudicialoradministrativeproceeding(exceptformattersthatweredismissedwithoutsanctionorsettlement)thatresultedinajudgment,decreeorfinalorderenjoiningthepersonfromfutureviolationsof,orprohibitingactivitiessubjectto,federalorstatesecuritieslaws,orafindingofanyviolationoffederalorstatesecuritieslaws.

4. Directors and Executive Officers of CPPIB

CanadaPensionPlanInvestmentBoard("CPPIB")isaprofessionalinvestmentmanagementorganizationthatinveststhefundsnotneededbytheCanadaPensionPlan("CPP")topaycurrentbenefitsonbehalfof20millioncontributorsandbeneficiaries.InordertobuildadiversifiedportfolioofCPPassets,CPPIBinvestsinpublicequities,privateequities,realestate,infrastructureandfixedincomeinstruments.HeadquarteredinToronto,withofficesinHongKong,London,Luxembourg,

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Mumbai,NewYorkCity,SãoPauloandSydney,CPPIBisgovernedandmanagedindependentlyoftheCanadaPensionPlanandatarm'slengthfromgovernments.AtMarch31,2017,theCPPFundtotaledC$316.7billion.

TheprincipalbusinessaddressofCPPIBisOneQueenStreetEast,Suite2500,Toronto,ONM5C2W5Canada,andthebusinesstelephonenumberofCPPIBis+14168684075or+18665579510.

Setforthbelowisthename,businessaddress,presentprincipalemployment,citizenshipandmaterialoccupations,positions,officesoremploymentforatleastthepastfiveyearsforeachdirectorandexecutiveofficerofCPPIB.ThecurrentprincipalbusinessaddressofeachsuchpersoninhisorhercapacityasadirectororexecutiveofficerofCPPIB,unlessindicatedotherwise,isOneQueenStreetEast,Suite2500,Toronto,ONM5C2W5Canada.Unlessindicatedotherwise,eachsuchpersonidentifiedbelowisacitizenofCanada.

HeatherMunroe-BlumisthechairpersonoftheBoardofDirectorsofCPPIB,thechairpersonofCPPIB'sInvestmentCommitteeandamemberofCPPIB'sGovernanceCommittee.ShewasappointedtotheBoardofDirectorsofCPPIBinDecember2010andappointedchairpersoninOctober2014.ShehasservedforoveradecadeasPrincipalandViceChancellor(President)ofMcGillUniversityandshewaspreviouslyVice-President(ResearchandInternationalRelations)oftheUniversityofToronto.SheiscurrentlyaDirectorofRoyalBankofCanada(ChairoftheCorporateGovernanceCommittee),CGIGroupandtheGairdnerFoundation(Vice-Chair)andamemberoftheBoardofStanfordUniversity'sCenterforAdvancedStudyintheBehavioralSciences(CASBS),andtheTrilateralCommission.Amongothers,shehadservedontheboardsofFourSeasonsHotels,Alcan,YellowMediaInc.,andHydroOne(Ontario),andasamemberofthePresident'sCounciloftheNewYorkAcademyofSciences,theConferenceBoardofCanadaandtheCDHoweInstitute.SheisalsoanOfficeroftheOrderofCanada,OfficeroftheOrderofQuebec,andaSpeciallyElectedFellowoftheRoyalSocietyofCanada.

IanA.BournesitsontheBoardofDirectorsofCPPIBandwasappointedinApril2007.HeisamemberofCPPIB'sInvestmentCommitteeandHumanResourcesandCompensationCommitteeandthechairpersonofCPPIB'sGovernanceCommittee.HewaspreviouslyChairofSNC-LavalinGroupIncandretiredexecutivevice-presidentandChiefExecutiveOfficerofTransAltaCorporation,apowergenerationcompany,andpresidentofTransAltaPowerL.P.Hehadover35yearsofexperienceinseniorfinancerolesatTransAlta,GeneralElectricandCanadaPostCorporationandwaspreviouslyadirectorofTransAltaPowerL.P.

RobertL.BrookssitsontheBoardofDirectorsofCPPIBandwasappointedinJanuary2009.HeisamemberofCPPIB'sInvestmentCommittee,GovernanceCommitteeandAuditCommittee.Priortohisappointmenthewasthevice-chairandgrouptreasureroftheBankofNovaScotiawhereheworkedfor40-yearsinasuccessionofseniorinvestmentbanking,financeandtreasuryroles.HeiscurrentlyadirectorofIntegratedAssetManagementCorpandHamiltonCapitalPartnersInc.andwaspreviouslyadirectorofnumerousScotiabanksubsidiariesincludingScotiaDiscountBrokerage,Inc.,ScotiaLifeInsuranceCompany,ScotiaMcLeod,Inc.andScotiaCasselsInvestmentCounselLtd.Mr.BrooksisacitizenofCanadaandIreland.

AshleighEverettsitsontheBoardofDirectorsofCPPIBandwasappointedinFebruary2017.SheisamemberofCPPIB'sInvestmentCommittee.SheiscurrentlyPresident,CorporateSecretaryandDirectorofRoyalCanadianSecuritiesLimited,theholdingcompanyofRoyalCanadianPropertiesLimited,DomoGasolineCorporationLtd.,andL'Eau-1Inc.ShewaspreviouslyadirectorofTheBankofNovaScotia(ChairoftheCorporateGovernanceandPensionCommitteeandamemberofitsExecutiveandRiskCommitteeandHumanResourcesCommittee)andManitobaTelecomServices(ChairoftheGovernanceandNominatingCommittee).SheiscurrentlyamemberofthePremier'sEnterpriseTeamfortheProvinceofManitoba.

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TahiraHassansitsontheBoardofDirectorsofCPPIBandwasappointedin2015.SheisamemberofCPPIB'sInvestmentCommitteeandGovernanceCommittee.Sheiscurrentlyanon-executivedirectorofBramblesLimitedandadirectorofOntarioShoresCentreforMentalHealthSciences.ShewasaformerSeniorVice-PresidentatNestléSAwithextensiveinternationalexperienceintransformativechangeincludingmergers&acquisitions.ShealsoheldexecutivepositionssuchasGlobalBusinessHeadforNescaféReady-to-Drink,HeadofGlobalSupplyChainandPresidentofIceCreaminCanada.ShepreviouslyservedonseveralinternationalmanagementandjointventureboardsandwasapastmemberoftheDean'sadvisorycounciloftheLaurierSchoolofBusiness&EconomicsatWilfridLaurierUniversity.Ms.HassanisacitizenofCanadaandPakistan.

DouglasW.MahaffysitsontheBoardofDirectorsofCPPIBandwasappointedinOctober2009.HeisamemberofCPPIB'sInvestmentCommitteeandHumanResourcesandCompensationCommittee.HewasretiredchairmanandchiefexecutiveofficerofMcLeanBuddenLtd.,aninstitutionalmoneymanagementfirm.Hewaspreviouslythemanagingdirectorandheadofinvestmentbanking(Ontario)ofMerrillLynchCanadaInc.,andseniorvice-president,financeandchieffinancialofficerofHudson'sBayCompany.HeiscurrentlyadirectoratMethanexCorporationandwaspreviouslyadirectoratStelcoInc.andWoodward'sLtd.HeiscurrentlychairmanatDrumlaneCapital,apersonallyownedinvestmentfirm.Mr.MahaffyisacitizenofCanadaandtheUnitedStates.

JohnMontalbanositsontheBoardofDirectorsofCPPIBandwasappointedinFebruary2017.HeisamemberofCPPIB'sInvestmentCommittee.HeservedasChiefExecutiveOfficerofRBCGlobalAssetManagementfrom2008to2015andwaspreviouslyPresidentofPhillips,Hager&NorthInvestmentManagementandViceChairmanofRBCWealthManagement.Hecurrentlyservesasdirectoronanumberofcorporateboards,includingCanalystFinancialModelingCorporation,WizeMonkeyInc.andEupraxiaPharmaceuticalsInc.

KarenSheriffsitsontheBoardofDirectorsofCPPIBandwasappointedinOctober2012.SheisamemberofCPPIB'sInvestmentCommitteeandthechairpersonofCPPIB'sHumanResourcesandCompensationCommittee.ShewasPresidentandChiefExecutiveOfficerofQ9NetworksfromJanuary2015throughOctober2016.ShewaspreviouslyPresidentandCEOofBellAliant;ChiefOperatingOfficer,BellAliant.PriortoBellAliant,shewasPresidentofSmallandMediumBusiness,BellCanada;ChiefMarketingOfficer,BellCanada;SeniorVicePresidentofProductManagementandDevelopment,BellCanada.PriortojoiningBell,sheheldavarietyofassignmentswithAmeritechandUnitedAirlines.SheiscurrentlyadirectorofWestJetAirlinesLtd.andBCEInc/BellCanadaandwaspreviouslyadirectorofBellAliantInc.,BellAliantRegionalCommunicationsInc.,BellAliantPreferredEquityInc.andTeknionCorporation.ShewasChairoftheBoardofTrusteesoftheGardinerMuseumofCeramicArtsfrom2006to2016.

JacksonTaisitsontheBoardofDirectorsofCPPIBandwasappointedinJune2016.HeisamemberofCPPIB'sInvestmentCommittee,GovernanceCommitteeandAuditCommittee.HewaspreviouslyChiefExecutiveOfficerandVice-ChairmanofDBSBankLtd,andpreviously,PresidentandChiefOperatingOfficer,andChiefFinancialOfficer.BeforejoiningDBSBankinSingapore,heserved25yearsintheInvestmentBankingDivisionofJ.P.Morgan&Co.IncorporatedandheldexecutivepositionssuchasheadofJapanCapitalMarkets;founderofthefirm'sglobalrealestateinvestmentbanking;seniorregionalofficerforAsiaPacific;andseniorregionalofficerfortheWesternUnitedStates.Hecurrentlyservesasanon-executivedirectorforseveralboards,includingHSBCHoldingsPLC,EliLilly&Company,RoyalPhilipsN.V.andMastercardIncorporated.HecurrentlyalsoservesasatrusteeforRensselaerPolytechnicInstituteandasadirectorofMetropolitanOpera.Mr.TaiisacitizenoftheUnitedStates.

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KathleenTaylorsitsontheBoardofDirectorsofCPPIBandwasappointedinOctober2013.SheisamemberofCPPIB'sInvestmentCommittee,AuditCommitteeandHumanResourcesandCompensationCommittee.ShehasservedasChairoftheBoardoftheRoyalBankofCanadaandBoardmembersince2001.SheisChairoftheBoardoftheHospitalforSickChildrenFoundationandamemberoftheHospital'sBoardofTrustees.SheisalsoadirectorofAirCanadasinceMay2016andadirectorofADECCOSAsinceApril2015.ShewaspreviouslyPresidentandChiefExecutiveOfficerofFourSeasonsHotelsandResortswithover24yearsofexperiencebeginningasGeneralCounselthenpromotedtoEVPCorporatePlanningandDevelopment,President,WorldwideBusinessOperations,andPresidentandCOO.PriortojoiningFourSeasonsshepracticedcorporatesecuritiesandcompetitionlawatGoodmans,LLPandspentayearonsecondmentattheOntarioSecuritiesCommission.

MaryPhibbssitsontheBoardofDirectorsofCPPIBandwasappointedinMay2017.SheisamemberofCPPIB'sInvestmentCommittee.SheisaCharteredAccountantwithover30years'experienceinfinancialservices.SheiscurrentlyaNon-ExecutiveDirectorofMorganStanley&CoInternationalGroupandNovaeGroupplc.ShewaspreviouslyaNon-ExecutiveDirectorofNewDayGroupLimited,NottinghamBuildingSociety,FriendsLifeGroupplc,StewartTitleLimited,TheCharityBankLimitedandatNorthernRockplcduringitsperiodofpublicownership.ShealsoheldseniorpositionsatStandardCharteredBankplc,ANZBankingGroup,NationalAustraliaBank,CommonwealthBankofAustraliaandAlliedIrishBanksplc,amongothers.Ms.PhibbsisacitizenoftheUnitedKingdomandAustralia.

JoMarkZurelsitsontheBoardofDirectorsofCPPIBandwasappointedinOctober2012.HeisamemberofCPPIB'sInvestmentCommitteeandthechairpersonofCPPIB'sAuditCommittee.HeiscurrentlyPresident/OwnerofStonebridgeCapitalInc.,aprivateinvestmentcompanythatinvestsinavarietyofbusinessesincludingAtlanticCanadianstart-upandhigh-growthcompanies.From1998to2006heservedasSeniorVice-PresidentandChiefFinancialOfficerofCHCHelicopterCorporation.HeiscurrentlyadirectorofHighlandCopper,MajorDrillingGroupInternationalInc.,Dr.H.Bliss-MurphyCancerCareFoundationandPropelICTandChairoftheAtlanticProvincesEconomicCouncil.Mr.ZurelisacitizenofCanadaandSouthAfrica.

MarkMachinwasappointedPresidentandChiefExecutiveOfficerofCPPIBinJune2016,whereheisresponsibleforleadingCPPIBanditsinvestmentactivities.Mr.MachinjoinedCPPIBin2012asCPPIB'sfirstPresidentforAsia.InNovember2013,hebecameCPPIB'sHeadofInternationalwherehewasresponsiblefortheorganization'sinternationalinvestmentactivities,managingglobaladvisoryrelationshipsandleadingtheorganizationinternationally.Mr.MachinisacitizenofGreatBritain.

AlainCarrierisaseniormanagingdirectorofCPPIBandheisresponsibleforCPPIB'sinternationalinvestmentactivitiesandtheoverallmanagementofCPPIB'sglobaladvisoryrelationships.Mr.CarrierisbasedinLondonandisalsoCPPIB'sHeadofEurope.Mr.CarriercurrentlyservesontheboardsofORPEASA,InterparkingSA,CPPIBCreditEuropeS.a.r.l.,CPPInvestmentBoardEuropeS.a.r.l.andRighttoPlayUK.Mr.CarrierjoinedCPPIBin2008.Mr.Carrier'scurrentbusinessaddressis40PortmanSquare,2ndFloor,London,W1H6LTUnitedKingdom.Mr.CarrierisacitizenofCanadaandGreatBritain.

EdwinD.CassisaseniormanagingdirectorofCPPIBandheisresponsibleforoverallfundlevelinvestmentstrategy.HechairsCPPIB'sInvestmentPlanningCommittee,whichapprovesallnewinvestmentprogramsandoverseesallportfoliorisks,includingpassive,active,creditandliquidityrisk.Mr.CassjoinedCPPIBin2008.

GraemeEadieisaseniormanagingdirectorofCPPIBandheisresponsiblefortheglobalRealAssetsprogramwhichencompassesRealEstate(bothequityanddebtinvestments),InfrastructureandAgriculturalinvestments.Mr.EadiejoinedCPPIBin2005.

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PierreLavalléeisaseniormanagingdirectorofCPPIBandheleadsCPPIB'sInvestmentPartnershipsteam,whichinvestsinprivateequityfundsandsecondaries,co-investments,directprivateequityinAsia,publicmarketinvestmentsthroughexternalmanagersandthematicinvesting.Mr.LavalléejoinedCPPIBinApril2012,asVice-PresidentandHeadofFunds&SecondariesinthePrivateInvestmentsdepartment.HewasSeniorManagingDirector&ChiefTalentOfficerfromMarch2013toNovember2015,andwasappointedtohiscurrentpositioninJanuary2015.

ShaneFeeneyisaseniormanagingdirectorofCPPIBandheisresponsibleforleadingCPPIB'sdirectprivateinvestmentsprogramincludingdirectprivateequity,naturalresources,andprincipalcreditinvestments.Mr.Feeneyalsooverseestheportfoliovaluecreationgroup,responsibleforsupportingthemanagementandgovernanceofprivateinvestmentsacrossCPPIB.Mr.FeeneyjoinedCPPIBin2010.

MichelLeducisaseniormanagingdirectorofCPPIBandheleadstheteamresponsibleforCPPIB'soverallcommunicationsprogramandglobalpublicaffairs,includingrelationshipswithdomesticandforeigngovernments,mediaandotherdiversestakeholdergroups.Mr.LeducoverseesCPPIB'sreputationmanagementstrategy,positioningitsglobalcapabilitiestosupportlongterminvestmentanddiversificationgoals,whileupholdingthemandateandgovernancestructure.Mr.LeduchasalsorecentlybeenontheboardofdirectorsoftheCanadaChinaBusinessCouncil,Canada-IndiaBusinessCouncilandtheTorontoFinancialServicesAlliance.Mr.LeducjoinedCPPIBinJuly2011.

MarySullivanisaseniormanagingdirectorandtheChiefTalentOfficerofCPPIB.Ms.Sullivanisresponsiblefortalentacquisition,organizationaldevelopment,internationalmobility,andcompensation&benefits.PriortojoiningCPPIBin2015,Ms.SullivanworkedasSeniorVicePresidentatHolt,Renfrew&Co.whereshewasresponsiblefortheirHumanResourcesfunction.

BenitaM.WarmboldisaseniormanagingdirectorofCPPIBandsheisresponsibleforCPPIB'sFinanceandLegaldepartmentsincludingcorporateandinvestmentfinance,treasury,performance,enterprisereporting,investmentrisk,tax,internalaudit,governance,legalrisk,corporatesecretarialandcompliance.Priortothat,Ms.WarmboldwasCPPIB'sChiefOperationsOfficer,responsiblefortechnology,investmentoperations,data,investmentfinance,treasury,performance,reportingandinvestmentrisk.Ms.WarmboldjoinedCPPIBin2008.Ms.Warmboldiscurrentlyactiveonseveralboards,includingMethanexCorporation,CanadianPublicAccountabilityBoard,Queen'sUniversityBoardofTrustees,Women'sCollegeHospitalandSNCLavalin.Ms.WarmboldisacitizenofCanadaandGermany.

PatriceWalch-WatsonisaseniormanagingdirectorandtheGeneralCounselandCorporateSecretaryofCPPIBandsheleadsCPPIB'sgloballegalandcorporatesecretarialfunctions.PriortojoiningCPPIBin2015,Ms.Watsonspentover22yearsasacorporatelawyerinprivatepracticeatTorysLLP.Ms.WatsonisamemberoftheBoardofDirectorsoftheMultipleSclerosisSocietyofCanada—OntarioandNunavutDivisionandamemberoftheTorontobusinessAdvisoryBoardoftheSalvationArmy.

EricM.WetlauferisaseniormanagingdirectorofCPPIBandheisresponsibleforleadingCPPIB'sPublicMarketInvestmentsdepartment,whichinvestsinpublicly-tradedassetsandrelatedderivatives.Mr.WetlauferjoinedCPPIBin2011.Mr.WetlauferiscurrentlyadirectoroftheTMXGroupandSoulpepperTheatreCompany.Mr.WetlauferisacitizenoftheUnitedStates.

NicholasZelenczukisaseniormanagingdirectorofCPPIBandheisresponsibleforCPPIB'soperations,technologyandplanningfunctionsaswellasdatamanagement,officeservicesandfacilitiesandenterpriseriskmanagement.CPPIB'sglobalheadsofHumanResourcesandPublicAffairsandCommunicationsalsoreporttoMr.ZelenczukinhiscapacityasChiefOperationsOfficerofCPPIB.Mr.ZelenczukjoinedCPPIBin2009.

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Duringthelastfiveyears,noneofCPPIBoranyofthepersonslistedabovehasbeen(i)convictedinacriminalproceeding(excludingtrafficviolationsorsimilarmisdemeanors)or(ii)apartytoanyjudicialoradministrativeproceeding(exceptformattersthatweredismissedwithoutsanctionorsettlement)thatresultedinajudgment,decreeorfinalorderenjoiningthepersonfromfutureviolationsof,orprohibitingactivitiessubjectto,federalorstatesecuritieslaws,orafindingofanyviolationoffederalorstatesecuritieslaws.

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Level 12, St George's Building, 2 Ice House Street Central, Hong Kong

For the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held on , 2017

(or any adjournment or postponement thereof)

THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Theundersignedhereby(a)acknowledgesreceiptoftheproxystatementrelatedtotheabove-referencedmeetingand(b)appointsAlanKelseyandAndrewFitzmauriceandeachofthemasproxies,eachwithfullpowerofsubstitution,torepresentandvoteasdesignatedonthereverseside,allthesharesofOrdinarySharesofNordAngliaEducation,Inc.heldofrecordbytheundersignedasofthecloseofbusinessinNewYorkon,2017,attheextraordinarygeneralmeetingofshareholderstobeheldat,on,2017,oranyadjournmentorpostponementthereof.

This proxy will be voted as specified by you. If no choice is specified, the proxy will be voted according to the Board of Directors recommendations indicated on the reverseside, and according to the discretion of the proxy holders for any other matters that may properly come before the meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof.

(Continued and to be signed on the reverse side)

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NORDANGLIAEDUCATION,INC.Level12,StGeorge'sBuilding,2IceHouseStreetCentral,HongKongFortheExtraordinaryGeneralMeetingofShareholderstoBeHeldon,2017(oranyadjournmentorpostponementthereof)THISPROXYISSOLICITEDONBEHALFOFTHEBOARDOFDIRECTORS

Exhibit (c)-(2)Project Bach DISCUSSION MATERIALS FOR THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE APRIL 25, 2017 | CONFIDENTIAL | PRELIM INARY DRAFT – S UBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW HOULIHAN LOKEY

Table of Contents Page 3 7 15 22 23 30 34 1. 2. 3. 4. Transaction Overview and Observations Selected Public Market Observations Financial Analyses Appendices Illustrative Transactions Information Selected Companies Benchmarking Information Disclaimer 5. Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 2 HOULIHAN LOKEY

Page 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Transaction Overview and Observations Selected Public Market Observations Financial Analyses Appendices Disclaimer 3 7 15 22 34 Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review

Summary of Selected Transaction Terms1 Parties to the Transaction: Solicitation Rights: Go-Shop period for 30 days from the date of execution of Transaction Agreement No solicitation rights thereafter, subject to a fiduciary out in the event of a superior proposal Bach Finance Limited (“Parent” or “Acquiror”) Bach Acquisitions Limited, subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”) Nord Anglia Education, Inc. (“Nord Anglia” or “Company”) Termination Fee: Form of Transaction: Merger Form of Consideration: Cash Transaction Consideration: During Go-Shop Period: to be set at 1% of the fully-diluted equity value implied in the Transaction Subsequent to End of Go-Shop Period: to be set at 2% of fully-diluted equity value implied in the Transaction Reverse Termination Fee: To be set at 4% of fully-diluted equity value implied in the Transaction $32.50 per share of Company common stock 1. This summary is intended only as an overview of selected terms and is not intended to cover all terms or details of the Transaction Source: Agreement and Plan of Merger dated April 24, 2017 (the “Agreement”); Company management Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 4 HOULIHAN LOKEY

Transaction Value Overview (dollars and shares in millions, except per share values) Summary of Transaction Value Implied Premiums to Historical Stock Trading Prices Current Price (4/21/17) Shares Outstanding [1] Per Share Transaction Price Security Implied Premium of Per Share Transaction Price Over Average Closing Stock Price Trading Period Prior to 4/22/17 Closing Stock Price Common Stock 105.0 $32.50 Implied Values 1-Day 5-Day Average 10-Day Average 1-Month Average 3-Month Average 6-Month Average 1-Year Average 52-Week High 4/11/17 52-Week Low 6/27/16 $27.69 $27.62 $27.75 $26.58 $24.35 $23.68 $22.70 $28.28 $20.67 17.4% 17.7% 17.1% 22.3% 33.5% 37.2% 43.2% 14.9% 57.2% Implied Common Equity $3,411.6 Adjustments: Cash and Cash Equivalents [2] Total Debt [2] Retirement Benefit Obligations [2] Minority Interest [2] Investments in Joint Ventures and Associates [2] Net Operating Loss Carryforward [3] (225.7) 1,153.8 37.3 5.2 (0.4) (38.1) $4,343.7 Implied Enterprise Value [4] Implied Transaction Multiples Total Revenue [5] LTM (2/28/17) NFY 2017E (8/31/17) NFY+1 2018E (8/31/18) Implied Multiple Price as of (4/3/17) – Prior to Preliminary Proposal Letter 4.89x 4.66x 3.80x Implied Premium of Per Share Transaction Price Over Average Closing Stock Price Trading Period Prior to 4/4/17 [6] Closing Stock Price Total Adjusted EBITDA [5] LTM (2/28/17) NFY 2017E (8/31/17) NFY+1 2018E (8/31/18) 1-Day 5-Day Average 10-Day Average 1-Month Average 3-Month Average 6-Month Average 1-Year Average 52-Week High 4/3/17 52-Week Low 6/27/16 $25.70 $25.37 $25.05 $24.55 $23.43 $23.06 $22.39 $25.70 $20.67 26.5% 28.1% 29.7% 32.4% 38.7% 40.9% 45.1% 26.5% 57.2% 22.8x 22.9x 16.6x Source: Company management, public filings, and Capital IQ 1. Based on 104.2 million basic shares outstanding (including RSUs) and 0.8 million net shares from exercise of in-the-money options at the Transaction price of $32.50 based on treasury method, per Company management 2. Per Form 6-K as of 2/28/17. Retirement Benefit Obligations is not tax-effected as the Company is not a taxpayer in the relevant jurisdictions 3. Per Company SEC filings as of 8/31/16, reflecting the latest currently available estimate. Represents the component of accrued deferred tax assets attributable to net operating loss carryforwards of $109.1

million 4. For illustrative purposes; does not explicitly take into account the Company’s working capital deficit as of 2/28/2017 5. LTM Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA per Company management and Company SEC filings. NFY and NFY+1 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA per projections provided by Company management 6. Based on 4/3/17, the date prior to the receipt of the preliminary proposal letter Adjusted EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, adjusted for certain non-recurring items, based on information provided by Company management E refers to Estimated; LTM refers to the most recently completed 12-month period; NFY refers to next fiscal year; NFY+1 refers to the year following NFY Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 5

Financial Analysis Summary Implied Per Share Value Reference Range Transaction Consideration $32.50 Selected Companies Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate: 9.5% - 10.5% Perpetual Growth Rate: 3.50% - 4.00% LTM Ended 2/28/17 Adjusted EBITDA 18.0x – 22.0x NFY (8/31/17) Adjusted EBITDA 18.0x – 22.0x NFY+1 (8/31/18) Adjusted EBITDA 14.0x - 18.0x $20.00 $25.00 $30.00 $35.00 $40.00 $45.00 Note: No weighting attributed to any specific indication Source: Company management provided financial information Adjusted EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, adjusted for certain non-recurring items, as provided by Company management LTM refers to the most recently completed 12-month period; NFY refers to Next Fiscal Year; NFY+1 refers to the year following NFY Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review Transaction Consideration $32.50 $27.63 $35.84 $30.93 $31.00 $39.0 $23.85 $23.79 $26.03


Trading Snapshot (shares outstanding and dollars in millions, except per share values and where otherwise noted) Market Trading Overview Public Market Enterprise Value Derivation Price Per Share Closing Stock Price April 21, 2017 Common Shares Outstanding [1] Dilutive Shares [1] Fully Diluted Shares Market Value of Equity Total Cash [1] Debt [1] Retirement Benefit Obligations [1] Minority Interest [1] Investments in Joint Ventures and Associates [1] Net Operating Loss Carryforward [2] Assets Held For Sale [1] Public Market Enterprise Value $27.69 104.130 0.200 10-Day Average [4] 1-Month Average [4] 3-Month Average [4] 6-Month Average [4] 52-Week High [4] 52-Week Low [4] $27.75 $26.58 $24.35 $23.68 $28.28 $20.67 104.330 $2,888.9 (287.1) 1,166.8 41.2 4.7 (0.4) (38.1) (8.2) $3,767.8 Implied Multiples Other Market Information Enterprise Value / Net Revenue LTM (November 30, 2016) [1] NFY (Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2017) [3] NFY+1 (Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2018) [3] 90-Day Average Daily Trading Value [4] 90-Day Average Daily Trading Volume (in thousands) [4] Dividend Yield [4] Number of Analysts Covering the Company [5] $3.2 129.8 0.0% 9 4.32x 4.11x 3.68x SBC Treatment3 Enterprise Value / Adjusted EBITDA LTM (November 30, 2016) [1] NFY (Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2017) [3] NFY+1 (Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2018) [3] Expensed Not Expensed Total Public Float [4] % of Total Shares Outstanding Top 10 Institutional Holdings [4] % of Total Shares Outstanding % of Total Public Float 31.6 30.3% 26.6 25.6% 84.3% 18.9x 19.2x 16.8x 18.3x 18.3x 16.1x Note: Market data as of 4/21/17 1. Based on Company SEC filings as of 11/30/2016. Retirement Benefit Obligations not tax-effected due to insufficient publicly available information 2. Per Company SEC filings as of 8/31/16, reflecting the latest currently available estimate. Represents the component of accrued deferred tax assets attributable to net operating loss carryforwards of $109.1 million 3. Reflects Wall Street analyst consensus estimates per Bloomberg, with projected figures adjusted to include stock-based compensation expense based on average of stock-based compensation expense estimates per J.P. Morgan and RBC Capital Markets equity research reports dated January 26, 2017. Pre-opening expenses not explicitly considered in the above 4. Per Capital

IQ 5. Analyst coverage provided by Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse, CLSA, Citi, J.P.Morgan, RBC Capital Markets and William Blair & Company L.L.C Enterprise Value equals equity market value + debt outstanding + preferred stock + minority interests – cash and cash equivalents Adjusted EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, adjusted for certain non-recurring items LTM refers to the most recently completed 12-month period for which financial information has been made public NFY refers to Next Fiscal Year NFY+1 refers to the year following NFY SBC refers to Stock-Based Compensation Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 8

Timeline and Stock Trading History Closing Stock Price (US $) Daily Volume (MMs) $35.00 14.0 12.0 $30.00 Current Stock Price = $27.69 2 10.0 $25.00 8.0 F H B E K 6.0 $20.00 4.0 $15.00 2.0 $10.00 0.0 3/26/2014 8/31/2014 Nord Anglia Education, Inc. 2/5/2015 7/13/2015 Current Stock Price 12/18/2015 Avg. Price Since IPO 5/24/2016 Transaction Price 10/29/2016 4/5/2017 Daily Trading Volume Selected Events chairman of Nord Anglia audit committee Adjusted net income guidance and adjusted diluted EPS were exploration of acquisitions Middle East through separate agreements for a total of $147 million to open in 2018, and a new campus in Guangzhou expected to Source: Capital IQ, Company management 1. Based on the Agreement 2. Closing stock price as of April 21, 2017 3. Meritas acquisition reflects consideration net of sale leaseback transaction proceeds IPO refers to Initial Public Offering; Q refers to Quarter; EPS refers to Earnings Per Share; FY refers to Fiscal Year Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 9 Event Date Comment G 7/26/16 Q3 FY2016 earnings release and lowered corporate guidance H 8/17/16 Appointment of Louis T. Hsieh as an independent director and new I 11/29/16 Q4 FY2016 earnings release and lowered corporate guidance J 1/24/17 Q1 FY2017 earnings release and raised corporate guidance. raised by $2 million and $0.02, respectively. Also announced K 3/3/17 Announced acquisition of international school in Europe and the L 3/30/17 Announced it will develop a new school in Dublin which is expected open in 2020 Event Date Comment A 3/26/14 Completed IPO of 28% of total common stock, raising $304 million B 3/2/15 Acquired 90% stake in British International School Vietnam for $150 million C 4/27/15 Signed a definitive agreement to acquire a portfolio of six schools and non-controlling interest in one school from Meritas, LLC for approximately $387 million 3 D 6/10/15 Completed a Follow-on Equity Offering in the amount of $170.4 million at a price of $24.00 per share E 6/25/15 Completed the acquisition of portfolio of six schools and non-controlling interest in one school from Meritas, LLC F 4/4/16 W.P. Carey Inc. agreed to acquire three school properties from Nord Anglia for a combined sale leaseback total of $167 million Transaction Price = $32.50 1 L DI CGJ AAvg. Price Since IPO = $20.99

Selected Historical Trading Activity Information Last Twelve Months Last Nine Months 50.0% 30.0% 28.4% 27.4% 26.3% 40.0% 20.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 10.0% 2.8% 0.0% 0.0% $20-$21 $21-$22 $22-$23 $23-$24 $24-$25 $25-$26 $26-$27 $27-$29 $20-$21 $21-$22 $22-$23 $23-$24 $24-$25 $25-$26 $26-$27 $27-$29 Last Six Months Last Three Months 50.0% 30.0% 40.0% 20.0% 17.5% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% $20-$21 $21-$22 $22-$23 $23-$24 $24-$25 $25-$26 $26-$27 $27-$29 $20-$21 $21-$22 $22-$23 $23-$24 $24-$25 $25-$26 $26-$27 $27-$29 Note: Per Capital IQ as of 4/21/2017 1. Based on average VWAP over the given time period (last 3 months, 6 months, 9 months or 12 months) VWAP refers to volume weighted average price; mm refers to million Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 10 23.8% 19.0% 19.0% 7.9% 11.1% 1.6% 0.0% 40.0% 21.6% 11.2%9.6% 11.2% 0.0% 5.6% 0.8% Total Volume: 8.1 mm Average VWAP(1): $24.28 Total Volume: 13.5 mm Average VWAP(1): $23.65 38.7% 2.0% 24.9% 20.9% 5.5%4.7% 0.4% 0.0% 7.4%6.3% 3.7% 0.5% Total Volume: 19.1 mm Average VWAP(1): $23.05 Total Volume: 27.1 mm Average VWAP(1): $22.68

Relative Stock Price Performance Relative Stock Price Performance Since IPO 180.0% Relative Returns Selected Companies Index1: 74.6% 160.0% Nord Anglia: 53.8% 140.0% S&P 500 Index: 26.8% 120.0% 100.0% 80.0% 60.0% Source: Capital IQ as April 21, 2017 1. The Selected Companies Index is equally weighted and includes Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc., China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited, IDP Education Limited, Navitas Limited, New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc., Overseas Education Limited, TAL Education Group, China YuHua Education Corporation Limited, Internationella Engelska Skolan I Sverige Holdings II AB (publ), Virscend Education Company Limited and Wisdom Education International Holdings Company Limited IPO refers to Initial Public Offering Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 11 Indexed Prices

Selected Wall Street Analyst Recommendations & Observations (dollars in millions, except per share values) Closing Price on Date of Report Target 2017E Adjusted EBITDA Target 2017E Revenue Target 2017E Adjusted EPS Analyst Date of Report View Target Price [1] Citigroup, Thomas A. Singlehurst 21-Mar-17 $24.20 Buy $29.00 $918.3 $210.5 $0.66 J.P.Morgan, Leon Chik 26-Jan-17 $21.62 Overweight $25.00 $917.0 $208.3 $0.67 Barclays, Manav Patnaik 24-Jan-17 $22.31 Equal Weight $24.00 $924.0 $207.0 $0.70 CLSA, Mariana Kou 24-Jan-17 $22.31 Underperform $25.00 $921.7 $208.0 $0.68 Source: Credit Suisse, Citigroup, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, J.P,Morgan, RBC Capital Markets, Barclays, William Blair, CLSA and BMO Capital Markets Research Reports 1. Based on information available as of 4/21/2017 2. For the purposes of this page, stock-based compensation and exceptional expenses have been added back to Adjusted EBITDA to provide a direct comparison to Analysts’ observations, which exclude stock-based compensation and exceptional expenses Adjusted EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, adjusted for certain non-recurring items EPS refers to Earnings per Share E refers to Estimated Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 12 Company Projections [2] $931.3 $212.8 $0.71 Low $21.62 $24.00 $909.3 $207.0 $0.66 High $27.68 $29.00 $926.6 $212.0 $0.70 Median $22.31 $27.50 $917.7 $208.3 $0.67 Mean $23.00 $26.88 $917.7 $209.1 $0.67 BMO Capital Markets, Jeffrey M. Silber 24-Jan-17 $22.31 Outperform $28.00 $910.7 $207.2 $0.66 William Blair, Brandon Dobell 24-Jan-17 $22.31 Outperform NA $926.6 $212.0 $0.69 RBC Capital Markets, Gary Bisbee 26-Jan-17 $21.62 Outperform $27.00 $909.3 $210.3 $0.67 Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Ruchi Malaiya 3-Feb-17 $22.60 Buy $29.00 $913.7 $207.8 $0.66 Credit Suisse, Anjaneya Singh 13-Apr-17 $27.68 Outperform $28.00 $917.7 $211.0 $0.68

Float and Trading Observations Public Float / Shares Outstanding 100.0% 90.0% 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% 90 – Day Average Daily Volume / Public Float 4.00% 3.50% 3.00% 2.50% 2.00% 1.50% 1.00% 0.50% 0.00% 0.56% Source: Capital IQ and Bloomberg as of 4/21/17 Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 13 3.57% 1.07%0.99% 1.33% 0.19%0.13% 0.83% 0.55% 0.57%0.71% 0.41% 0.21% 0.27% 86.5% 77.7% 55.4% 61.2% 49.5% 34.4% 44.1%40.9%45.9% 37.6% 22.4%25.0% 30.3% 26.3%

Ownership Summary (shares in millions) Current Shareholders Shares Held [1] Ownership % [1] Public Holdings 2 30.2% 69.6 66.5% Baring Private Equity Asia Insider Holdings Andrew Fitzmaurice (CEO & Director) Other Directors & Executive Officers Total Insider Holdings 2.1 0.8 2.0% 0.8% 2.9 2.8% Insider Holdings 2.8% Public Holdings Baron Capital Group, Inc. StockBridge Partners, LLC T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. Capital Research and Management Company TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC Massachusetts Financial Services Company Triple Frond Partners LLC Loomis, Sayles & Company L.P. Other Public Shareholders Total Public Holdings 6.9 5.0 4.3 2.3 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.4 7.0 6.5% 4.8% 4.1% 2.2% 1.7% 1.5% 1.3% 1.3% 6.7% Baring Private Equity Asia 66.5% Options 0.6% 31.6 30.2% 104.2 99.5% Total Basic Shares Outstanding Options 0.6 0.5% 104.7 100.0% Total Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding [1] Sources: Company management, Capital IQ and Company SEC filings 1. Based on 104.2 million basic shares outstanding (including RSUs) and 0.6 million net shares from exercise of in-the-money options at the market price as of 4/21/2017 of $27.69 based on treasury method 2. Does not reconcile with float numbers shown on prior pages due to inclusion of dilutive shares Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 14


Financial Analysis Summary Implied Per Share Value Reference Range Transaction Consideration $32.50 $27.63 $39.03 $23.85 $31.00 $23.79 $30.93 $26.03 $35.84 $20.00 $25.00 $30.00 $35.00 $40.00 $45.00 Note: No weighting attributed to any specific indication Source: Company management provided financial information Adjusted EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, adjusted for certain non-recurring items, as provided by Company management LTM refers to the most recently completed 12-month period; NFY refers to Next Fiscal Year; NFY+1 refers to the year following NFY Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review Selected Companies Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate: 9.5% - 10.5% Perpetual Growth Rate: 3.50% - 4.00% LTM Ended 2/28/17 Adjusted EBITDA 18.0x - 22.0x NFY (8/31/17) Adjusted EBITDA 18.0x - 22.0x NFY+1 (8/31/18) Adjusted EBITDA 14.0x - 18.0x

Financial Analysis Summary (cont.) (shares outstanding and dollars in millions, except per share values) Implied Per Share Value Reference Ranges Discounted Cash Flow Analysis Selected Companies Analysis Selected Companies Analysis Selected Companies Analysis Perpetual Growth Rate LTM Ended 2/28/17 Adjusted EBITDA NFY 2017E Adjusted EBITDA NFY+1 2018E Adjusted EBITDA 3.50% --4.00% $190.2 --$189.9 --$261.1 --Corresponding Base Amount Selected Multiples Range Implied Enterprise Value Range 18.0x 22.0x $4,184.4 18.0x 22.0x $4,176.8 14.0x 18.0x $4,699.2 $3,864.1 --$5,076.5 $3,423.6 --$3,417.4 --$3,655.0 --Cash and Cash Equivalents as of 2/28/17 $225.7 ---- --$225.7 $225.7 ---- --$225.7 $225.7 ---- --$225.7 $225.7 ---- --$225.7 Implied Total Enterprise Value Reference Range Total Debt as of 2/28/17 [1] Retirement Benefit Obligations as of 2/28/17 [2] $4,089.8 (1,153.8) (37.3) $5,302.2 (1,153.8) (37.3) $3,649.3 (1,153.8) (37.3) $4,410.1 (1,153.8) (37.3) $3,643.1 (1,153.8) (37.3) $4,402.5 (1,153.8) (37.3) $3,880.7 (1,153.8) (37.3) $4,924.9 (1,153.8) (37.3) ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Minority Interest as of 2/28/17 [3] Investments in Joint Ventures and Associates as of 2/28/17 [4] Net Operating Loss Carryforward as of 8/31/16 [5] (5.2) 0.4 0.0 (5.2) 0.4 0.0 (5.2) 0.4 38.1 (5.2) 0.4 38.1 (5.2) 0.4 38.1 (5.2) 0.4 38.1 (5.2) 0.4 38.1 (5.2) 0.4 38.1 ---- ---- Implied Total Equity Value Reference Range Shares Outstanding [6] Implied Per Share Value Reference Range $2,893.9 104.7 ---- --$4,106.3 105.2 $2,491.5 104.5 ---- --$3,252.3 104.9 $2,485.3 104.5 ---- --$3,244.7 104.9 $2,722.9 104.6 ---- --$3,767.1 105.1 $27.63 $39.03 $23.85 $31.00 $23.79 $30.93 $26.03 $35.84 Source: Company management, SEC filings 1. Includes $1,111.3 million of interest-bearing loans and borrowings and $42.5 million of finance lease liabilities as of 2/28/17, per Form 6-K 2. Represents net funding deficit in defined benefit pension schemes in the UK, Switzerland and Thailand as of 2/28/17, per Form 6-K. It is not tax-effected as the Company is not a taxpayer in certain relevant jurisdictions 3. Represents book value of non-controlling interest in certain of the Company’s subsidiaries (British International School, Vietnam; British Vietnamese International School; British International School - Hanoi; British Vietnamese International School (Secondary and High School); and Camplife

Limited) as of 2/28/17, per Form 6-K 4. Represents book value of 50% interest in joint venture EduAction (Waltham Forest) Limited as of 2/28/17, per Form 6-K 5. Represents the component of accrued deferred tax assets attributable to net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) of $109.1 million based on most recently available information. NOLs are incorporated in discounted cash flow analysis per Company management 6. Based on 104.2 million basic common shares outstanding (including RSUs) and the number of shares attributable to the exercise of in-the-money options using the treasury method, based on 2.3 million outstanding options as of 4/20/2017 per Company management LTM refers to the most recently completed 12-month period NFY refers to Next Fiscal Year NFY+1 refers to the year following NFY Adjusted EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, adjusted for certain non-recurring items, based on information provided by Company management E refers to Estimated Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 17

Selected Historical and Projected Financial Data (dollars in millions) Fiscal Year Ended August 31, LTM Ended 2/28/17 Fiscal Year Ending August 31, CAGR 2016 to 2021E 2014 2015 2016 2017E 2018E 2019E 2020E 2021E Revenue: Base Existing Schools Growth % Greenfield Growth % China Bilingual Schools Growth % Mergers and Acquisitions Growth % $474.6 $573.1 20.8% --$856.0 49.4% --$882.4 $899.1 5.0% --$984.4 9.5% 27.3 $1,070.8 8.8% 43.1 57.9% 105.9 172.5% 201.0 116.0% $1,158.0 8.1% 55.0 27.4% 212.5 100.6% 318.9 58.6% $1,248.4 7.8% 74.6 35.8% 404.0 90.2% 451.1 41.5% ---- ---- --6.7 11.3 38.9 243.7% 93.1 345.6% ---- ---- 20.9 Growth % Operating Expenses - Existing Schools Operating Expenses - Greenfield Operating Expenses - China Bilingual Operating Expenses - M&A Central and Regional Costs Stock-Based Compensation Pre-Opening Costs and Other [1] Depreciation & Amortization Total Operating Expenses % Revenue 20.8% (414.1) ---- --(31.3) (2.3) (4.0) (48.5) 49.4% (614.8) ---- --(40.0) (6.7) (7.7) (65.2) 8.8% (646.7) --(11.3) (17.2) (43.3) (8.6) (18.2) (51.8) 22.8% (695.8) (22.4) (26.9) (66.2) (49.3) (9.5) (12.6) (62.4) 24.2% (750.1) (42.4) (75.7) (145.2) (59.6) (10.3) (12.6) (75.0) 22.8% (805.7) (49.7) (155.3) (230.6) (73.1) (11.1) (12.7) (92.2) 24.9% (864.3) (61.4) (269.0) (324.3) (85.0) (12.0) (12.7) (115.5) (322.2) ---- --(26.4) (3.1) (4.1) (33.8) (641.2) --(7.0) --(43.5) (7.7) (8.5) (66.2) (389.6) 82.1% (500.2) 87.3% (734.4) 85.8% (774.1) 87.1% (797.1) 85.6% (945.0) 82.6% (1,170.9) 82.4% (1,430.3) 82.0% (1,744.2) 80.1% Depreciation & Amortization 33.8 48.5 65.2 66.2 51.8 62.4 75.0 92.2 115.5 Add: Adjustments 1.4 3.0 6.1 9.0 3.9 ---- ---- Margin % Growth % 25.3% 21.7% 3.5% 22.5% 55.1% 21.4% 20.4% -1.6% 22.8% 37.5% 22.9% 24.5% 23.3% 25.0% 25.2% 35.2% Source: Company SEC filings and projections provided by Company management 1. Pre-Opening Costs and Other represents acquisition costs and other pre-opening costs associated with new schools and acquisitions Adjusted EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, adjusted for certain non-recurring items, based on information provided by Company management EBIT refers to Earnings Before Interest and Taxes; EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization CAGR refers to

compound annual growth rate E refers to Estimated LTM refers to the most recently completed 12-month period Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 18 23.3% Total Adjusted EBITDA $120.2 $124.4 $192.9 $190.2 $189.9 $261.1 $325.1 $406.2 $549.4 24.1% Total EBITDA $118.8 $121.4 $186.8 $181.2 $186.0 $261.1 $325.1 $406.2 $549.4 29.0% Total EBIT $85.0 $72.9 $121.6 $115.0 $134.2 $198.7 $250.1 $314.0 $434.0 20.5% Total Revenue $474.6 $573.1 $856.0 $889.1 $931.3 $1,143.7 $1,420.9 $1,744.3 $2,178.2 7.8%

Selected Historical and Projected Financial Data (cont.) (dollars in millions) Fiscal Year Ended August 31, LTM Ended 2/28/17 Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2014 2015 2016 2017E 2018E 2019E 2020E 2021E Additional Financial Information Maintenance Capital Expenditures Growth Capital Expenditures Total Capital Expenditures Acquisitions [1] Depreciation & Amortization Net Working Capital Change in Net Working Capital Additional Operational Information Schools at Beginning of Year [2] Expat Greenfield [2] China Bilingual Schools [2] Acquisitions [2] Schools at End of Year China Bilingual Conversions [3] Adjustments: $14.0 39.6 $18.7 43.6 $29.0 65.3 $32.3 83.2 $43.6 70.5 $52.1 117.0 $61.7 119.4 $73.9 116.0 $53.6 35.1 33.8 (291.6) $62.3 647.1 48.5 (558.4) (266.8) $94.3 33.6 65.2 (553.1) 5.3 $88.0 19.2 66.2 (323.5) $115.5 178.0 51.8 (588.1) (35.0) $114.1 185.0 62.4 (631.5) (43.4) $169.1 169.9 75.0 (681.5) (50.0) $181.1 173.0 92.2 (739.8) (58.3) $189.9 169.9 115.5 (812.6) (72.8) 27 ---- 2 29 3 --10 42 ---- --42 --1 4 47 3 --1 51 1 2 1 55 --5 1 61 1 5 1 29 --42 --42 --47 --51 1 55 2 61 --68 --Source: Company SEC filings and projections and other information provided by Company management 1. Acquisitions excludes aggregate new lease obligations 2. Historical school openings and projected school openings provided by Company management 3. The Company plans to convert three existing expatriate schools in China to bilingual schools by 2019 4. Includes the collaboration programs with MIT, Julliard, King’s College London and UNICEF 5. Represents certain expenses incurred as part of the Global Campus Expedition Facility 6. Other includes China Expat taxes, lender waiver fees and Sarbanes Oxley project E refers to Estimated LTM refers to the most recently completed 12-month period PP&E refers to Property, Plant and Equipment MIT refers to Massachusetts Institute of Technology Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 19 Loss on Disposal of PP&E Management Fees Rollout of Collaboration Programs [4] Global Campus Expedition Facility [5] Other [6] Total Adjustments $0.1 $0.3 $0.4 $0.0 ($0.4) $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 1.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7 2.8 3.8 2.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2 1.3 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 2.0 1.7 3.9 2.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 $1.4 $3.0 $6.1 $9.0 $3.9 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0

Discounted Cash Flow Perpetual Growth Rate Analysis (dollars in millions) Projected Fiscal Year Ending August 31, Total Revenue Growth % Total Operating Expenses Depreciation & Amortization EBITDA Margin % Depreciation & Amortization EBIT Taxes [2] Unlevered Earnings Depreciation & Amortization Capital Expenditures Acquisitions Change in Net Working Capital Unlevered Free Cash Flows $410.8 $1,143.7 22.8% (945.0) 62.4 $1,420.9 24.2% (1,170.9) 75.0 $1,744.3 22.8% (1,430.3) 92.2 $2,178.2 24.9% (1,744.2) 115.5 Total Revenue $2,178.2 (362.5) 18.4 Total Operating Expenses Depreciation & Amortization EBITDA Margin % Depreciation & Amortization EBIT Taxes [2] Unlevered Earnings Depreciation & Amortization Capital Expenditures [4] Change in Net Working Capital Unlevered Free Cash Flow (1,702.7) 73.9 $66.7 20.4% (18.4) $261.1 22.8% (62.4) $325.1 22.9% (75.0) $406.2 23.3% (92.2) $549.4 25.2% (115.5) $549.4 25.2% (73.9) $48.3 (12.1) $198.7 (49.7) $250.1 (62.5) $314.0 (78.5) $434.0 (108.5) $475.5 (118.9) $36.2 18.4 (78.8) (164.5) 264.6 $149.0 62.4 (114.1) (185.0) 43.4 $187.5 75.0 (169.1) (169.9) 50.0 $235.5 92.2 (181.1) (173.0) 58.3 $325.5 115.5 (189.9) (169.9) 72.8 $356.6 73.9 (73.9) 13.7 $370.3 $75.9 ($44.3) ($26.4) $31.9 $153.9 Discount Rate 3.50% $4,499.5 $4,281.6 $4,080.9 $3,895.5 $3,723.6 3.75% $4,706.4 $4,470.8 $4,254.4 $4,055.1 $3,870.9 4.00% $4,932.2 $4,676.4 $4,442.3 $4,227.4 $4,029.4 3.50% $4,643.8 $4,424.9 $4,223.3 $4,036.9 $3,864.1 3.75% $4,850.7 $4,614.1 $4,396.8 $4,196.5 $4,011.4 4.00% $5,076.5 $4,819.7 $4,584.7 $4,368.9 $4,169.9 3.50% $3,673.6 $3,454.7 $3,253.1 $3,066.7 $2,893.9 3.75% $3,880.5 $3,643.9 $3,426.6 $3,226.3 $3,041.2 4.00% $4,106.3 $3,849.5 $3,614.5 $3,398.7 $3,199.7 9.5% 9.8% 10.0% 10.3% 10.5% $144.3 $143.3 $142.4 $141.4 $140.5 $970.2 $970.2 $970.2 $970.2 $970.2 + = - = = Discount Rate 3.50% 12.2x 11.7x 11.3x 10.9x 10.5x 3.75% 12.7x 12.2x 11.7x 11.3x 10.9x 4.00% 13.3x 12.8x 12.3x 11.8x 11.3x Discount Rate 3.50% 96.9% 96.8% 96.6% 96.5% 96.4% 3.75% 97.0% 96.9% 96.8% 96.6% 96.5% 4.00% 97.2% 97.0% 96.9% 96.8% 96.6% 9.5% 9.8% 10.0% 10.3% 10.5% 9.5% 9.8% 10.0% 10.3% 10.5% Note: Present values as of 4/21/17; mid-year convention applied; stock based compensation treated as a cash expense to approximate dilutive impact

Source: Company SEC filings and Company management 1. Represents a 6-month period ending 8/31/2017 calculated as FY2017E projections minus 6 months ended 2/28/17 actual results 2. Tax at 25.0% per Company management (includes impact of usable net operating loss carryforwards) 3. Terminal Value Assumptions include 25% tax rate, capital expenditures tracking 2021E maintenance capital expenditures, depreciation & amortization equal to capital expenditures and net working capital tracking revenue growth based on information provided by Company management 4. Represents maintenance capital expenditures in 2021E 5. Implied from corresponding discount rate and perpetual growth rate applied to 2021E EBITDA 6. Includes interest-bearing debt, finance leases, retirement benefit obligations and minority interest less cash and investments in joint ventures 7. Based on 104.2 million basic common shares outstanding (including RSUs) and the number of shares attributable to the exercise of in-the-money options using the treasury method, based on 2.3 million outstanding options as of 4/20/2017 per Company management EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization; EBIT refers to Earnings Before Interest and Taxes; E refers to Estimated; PV refers to Present Value Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 20 PV of Terminal Value as a % of Enterprise Value Implied 2021E EBITDA Terminal Multiple [5] Implied Equity Value Per Share [7] 3.50% 3.75% 4.00% $34.96 $36.91 $39.03 $32.91 $34.68 $36.62 $31.01 $32.64 $34.41 $29.26 $30.76 $32.38 $27.63 $29.02 $30.51 Implied Total Equity Value Net Debt and Other [6] Implied Enterprise Value PV of Terminal Value Based on Perpetual Growth Rate for 2021E Unlevered Free Cash Flow Present Value of Cash Flows (2017 - 2021) Terminal Value Assumptions [3] 2017E [1] 2018E 2019E 2020E 2021E

Selected Companies Information (dollars in millions, except per share values) Share Price [2] Equity Market Value [2][3] Enterprise Value [1][2][3] Enterprise Value [1] to Adjusted EBITDA Selected Company LTM FYE (8/31/17) [4] FYE (8/31/18) [4] FYE (8/31/19) [4] Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. [5] China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited China YuHua Education Corporation Limited IDP Education Limited Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings II AB (publ) Navitas Limited New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. Overseas Education Limited TAL Education Group [6] Virscend Education Company Limited Wisdom Education International Holdings Company Limited $74.57 $0.77 $0.33 $3.46 $7.43 $3.40 $62.81 $0.27 $110.67 $0.69 $0.27 $4,539.6 1,055.5 983.8 890.0 297.6 1,218.4 9,915.5 113.0 10,445.7 2,117.1 542.8 $5,665.8 875.7 985.2 871.9 281.3 1,364.3 8,052.1 176.7 9,837.9 2,179.5 616.0 19.9x 19.8x 16.3x 17.8x 10.5x 11.4x 29.5x 9.5x 78.1x 38.7x 15.1x 18.0x 14.7x 18.5x 16.4x 10.0x 11.1x 25.2x 9.2x 46.9x 32.8x 11.6x 16.1x 11.9x 13.7x 13.4x 9.0x 11.0x 18.9x 9.1x 30.4x 24.9x 9.7x NA 9.7x 11.7x 11.8x 8.1x NA NA NA 21.8x 18.7x 8.2x Sources: Public filings, Capital IQ, Bloomberg Note: No company used in this analysis for comparative purposes is identical to the Company 1. Enterprise Value equals equity market value + debt outstanding + preferred stock + minority interests – cash and cash equivalents 2. Based on closing prices as of 4/21/17 3. Based on reported fully-diluted shares 4. Multiples based on forward-looking financial information may have been calendarized to 8/31 year-end 5. Analyst EBITDA estimates adjusted to reflect the impact of stock-based compensation expenses 6. Equity market value and enterprise value for TAL Education Group reflects reported dilutive shares for the three months ending 11/30/16, assuming the impact of a convertible bond conversion. Debt amounts included in enterprise value calculation assume bond conversion to equity Adjusted EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, adjusted for certain non-recurring items LTM refers to the most recently completed 12-month period for which financial information has been made public FYE refers to Fiscal Year End NA refers to Not Available Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 21

Low 9.5x 9.2x 9.0x 8.1x High 78.1x 46.9x 30.4x 21.8x Median 17.8x 16.4x 13.4x 11.7x Mean 24.2x 19.5x 15.3x 12.9x

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Illustrative Selected Transactions Information K-12 and Early Childhood Education Platforms / Institutions (dollars in millions) Transaction Value/ Transaction Value [1] LTM Revenue [2] LTM EBITDA [2] EBITDA Margin % [2] Announced Effective Target Acquiror 12/7/2016 12/6/2016 China Bilingual Technology & Education Group Inc. Capstone Technologies Group Inc. NA NA NA NA 8/30/2016 9/15/2016 International School of Europe S.r.l. Educas LLC NA NA NA NA Knowledge Universe Education LLC (nka:KinderCare Education LLC) 7/9/2015 8/13/2015 Partners Group NA NA NA NA GEMS Education NA NA NA NA Unknown Majority Stake in Pamoja Education 5/31/2013 7/2/2013 JB Education AB, Five Secondary Schools AcadeMedia AB NA NA NA NA 4/28/2010 6/14/2010 AcadeMedia AB EQT Partners AB; EQT V, L.P. 347.3 1.22x 10.4x 11.7% Note: No company set forth on this page for comparative purposes is identical to the Company, and no transaction set forth on this page for comparative purposes is identical to the Transaction Source: Capital IQ, public filings, Wall Street research 1. Transaction Value refers to the implied enterprise value of target company, based on announced transaction equity price and other public information at the time of the announcement 2. Based on reported metric for the most recent LTM period prior to the announcement of the transaction 3. Represents acquisition of approximately 49% interest EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization; NA refers to Not Available LTM refers to most recently completed 12-month period for which financial information has been made public Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 24 Low $250.0 1.22x 10.4x 11.7% High $347.3 1.22x 10.4x 11.7% Median $298.6 1.22x 10.4x 11.7% Mean $298.6 1.22x 10.4x 11.7% 4/3/2013 4/25/2013 Cognita Schools Ltd [3] KKR & Co. L.P. NA NA NA NA 6/9/2015 6/9/2015 Unknown Majority Stake in Oxford Study Courses and 8/30/2016 9/13/2016 St. Louis School Inspired Schools Worldwide NA NA NA NA 11/13/2016 8/31/2016 Golden Apple Education Group PAG Asia Capital $250.0 NA NA NA 2/23/2017 2/23/2017 Nuevo Agora Centro De Estudios S.L Providence Equity Partners LLC NA NA NA NA

Illustrative Selected Transactions Information (cont.) Post-Secondary Education Platforms / Institutions (dollars in millions) Transaction Value/ Transaction Value [1] LTM Revenue [2] LTM EBITDA [2] EBITDA Margin % [2] Announced Effective Target Acquiror Glion Hotel School and Les Roches International School of Hotel Management 3/15/2016 Pending Eurazeo 385.2 2.20x 13.6x 16.1% 12/15/2015 12/15/2015 Grupo Ibmec Educacional S/A DeVry Educacional do Brasil, S/A 179.3 2.97x 14.9x 20.0% 6/1/2015 6/1/2015 The University Of Law Ltd Global University Systems B.V. NA NA NA NA 6/6/2014 7/1/2014 Endeavour College of Natural Health Pty Ltd. Vocation Limited 78.1 1.79x NA NA 12/3/2013 12/3/2013 Cambridge Education Group Limited Bridgepoint Advisers Limited 251.4 2.06x 11.0x 18.7% 5/28/2012 5/28/2012 Grupo Uniasselvi Editora e Distribuidora Educacional S.A. 257.3 2.60x 13.2x 19.7% Navis Capital Partners; Navis Asia Fund VI, L.P.; Malaysian Growth Opportunity Fund I 4/25/2012 6/20/2012 SEG International Bhd 347.7 3.71x 10.5x 35.4% DeVry, Inc. 235.0 NA NA NA Education Services, Inc. Note: No company set forth on this page for comparative purposes is identical to the Company, and no transaction set forth on this page for comparative purposes is identical to the Transaction Source: Capital IQ, public filings, Wall Street research 1. Transaction Value refers to the implied enterprise value of target company, based on announced transaction equity price and other public information at the time of the announcement 2. Based on reported metric for the most recent LTM period prior to the announcement of the transaction EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization NA refers to Not Available LTM refers to most recently completed 12-month period for which financial information has been made public Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 25 Low $45.9 1.12x 9.0x 5.0% High $3,439.0 4.05x 24.3x 35.4% Median $251.4 2.36x 13.2x 18.7% Mean $582.0 2.46x 14.0x 19.4% 8/4/2011 8/3/2011 American University of the Caribbean and Medical 5/16/2012 5/16/2012 CAE Training & Services UK Ltd. CAE Inc. 313.4 1.12x 9.0x 12.5% 4/22/2013 7/3/2014 Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes S.A. Kroton Educacional S.A. 3,439.0 4.05x 23.4x 17.3% 4/10/2014 7/1/2014 Universidade

São Judas Tadeu Minas Gerais Educação S.A. 144.8 1.75x 10.0x 17.6% 8/8/2014 8/8/2014 St. George's University Baring Private Equity Asia; Altas Partners LP NA NA NA NA 10/22/2015 12/10/2015 Career Partner GmbH Apollo Global Germany GmbH 107.1 3.57x 13.4x 26.7% 12/18/2015 1/14/2016 Sociedade Educacional de Santa Catarina Posse Gestao Patrimonial S.A. 45.9 1.21x 24.3x 5.0% 6/21/2016 Pending Estácio Participações S.A. Kroton Educacional S.A. $1,781.6 2.52x 10.3x 24.5%

Illustrative Nord Anglia Transactions Information Prior Acquisitions Made by Nord Anglia (cont.) (dollars in millions) Transaction Value/ LTM EBITDA [3] Transaction Value [1] [2] Announced Effective Target Acquiror 3/3/2017 NA K-12 School in Kuwait [4] Nord Anglia Education, Inc. 133.1 8.0x 4/27/2015 6/25/2015 Meritas, LLC Nord Anglia Education, Inc. 387.4 8.4x 7/1/2014 4/24/2014 Northbridge International School Nord Anglia Education, Inc. 15.0 12.8x 12/10/2013 8/2/2013 St. Andrew's International School Bangkok Nord Anglia Education, Inc. 13.6 8.5x 1/1/2011 1/1/2011 WCL Group Nord Anglia Education, Inc. 217.4 9.5x Note: No company set forth on this page for comparative purposes is identical to the Company, and no transaction set forth on this page for comparative purposes is identical to the Transaction Source: Company management. 1. Transaction Value refers to the implied enterprise value of target company 2. Company acquisition amounts include deferred consideration; Meritas acquisition reflects consideration net of sale leaseback transaction proceeds 3. Based on reported metric for the most recent LTM period prior to the announcement of the transaction 4. For Prague British school and K-12 School in Kuwait, represents multiple of expected fiscal year 2017 EBITDA EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization; LTM refers to Latest Twelve Months; NA refers to Not Available; NMF refers to Not Meaningful Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 26 Low $0.7 6.2x High $387.4 12.8x Median $24.5 8.4x Mean $99.3 8.4x 1/1/20131/1/2013British School of GuangzhouNord Anglia Education, Inc.28.06.3x 4/24/20144/24/2014Dover Court International School SingaporeNord Anglia Education, Inc.20.16.2x 3/2/20153/2/2015BIS VietnamNord Anglia Education, Inc.157.09.3x 3/3/20173/21/2017Prague British School [4]Nord Anglia Education, Inc.21.06.3x 4/10/2017NANetherland Inter-community SchoolNord Anglia Education, Inc.$0.7NMF

Premiums Implied by Transaction Current Price (4/21/17) Implied Premium of Per Share Transaction Price Over Average Closing Stock Price [1] Trading Period Prior to 4/22/17 Closing Stock Price 1-Day 5-Day Average 10-Day Average 1-Month Average 3-Month Average 6-Month Average 1-Year Average 52-Week High 4/11/17 52-Week Low 6/27/16 $27.69 $27.62 $27.75 $26.58 $24.35 $23.68 $22.70 $28.28 $20.67 17.4% 17.7% 17.1% 22.3% 33.5% 37.2% 43.2% 14.9% 57.2% Price as of (4/3/17) – Prior to Preliminary Proposal Letter Implied Premium of Per Share Transaction Price Over Average Closing Stock Price [1] Trading Period Prior to 4/4/17 [2] Closing Stock Price 1-Day 5-Day Average 10-Day Average 1-Month Average 3-Month Average 6-Month Average 1-Year Average 52-Week High 4/3/17 52-Week Low 6/27/16 $25.70 $25.37 $25.05 $24.55 $23.43 $23.06 $22.39 $25.70 $20.67 26.5% 28.1% 29.7% 32.4% 38.7% 40.9% 45.1% 26.5% 57.2% Source: Company management and Capital IQ 1. Transaction Price of $32.50 based on the Agreement 2. Based on date of Preliminary Proposal Letter of 4/4/17 Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 27

Illustrative Acquisition Premium Observations – 13e-3 Transactions Implied Premiums Paid1 1-Day2 5-Day2 1 Month2 Announced Effective Target Acquiror 03/31/17 02/17/17 02/17/17 01/27/17 12/19/16 09/26/16 08/01/16 07/28/16 07/28/16 07/11/16 06/30/16 06/27/16 06/23/16 06/23/16 06/16/16 06/06/16 06/03/16 NA NA NA NA 02/17/17 02/17/17 02/01/17 12/15/16 11/04/16 NA 12/08/16 08/31/16 11/16/16 02/28/17 11/29/16 01/12/17 12/06/16 UTStarcom Holdings Corp. China XD Plastics Company Limited Zhaopin Limited Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P. Calamos Asset Management Inc. Columbia Pipeline Partners LP Affinity Gaming BBX Capital Corporation NetSuite Inc. Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited Starz American Independence Corp. Sky-mobi Limited Qunar Cayman Islands Limited Response Biomedical Corp. eFuture Holding Inc. Talen Energy Corporation Shah Capital Management, Inc Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia III, Inc. Hillhouse Capital Management, Ltd.; FountainVest Partners Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. Calamos Partners LLC Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc. Z Capital Management LLC BFC Financial Corporation (nka:BBX Capital Corporation) Oracle Corporation Blue Ocean Management Limited Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Independence Holding Company; Madison Investors Corporation Xplane Ltd.; Mobi Joy Limited; Amber Shining Investment Limited Ctrip.com International, Ltd., M Strat Holdings 1077801 B.C. Ltd. Shiji (Hong Kong) Limited C/R Energy Jade, LLC; Raven Power Holdings LLC; Sapphire Power Holdings LLC Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. Rich Dragon Consultants Limited; Nutronics Technology Corporation Casino, Guichard-Perrachon Société Anonyme SBE Entertainment Group, LLC Pampa Energía S.A. Great American Insurance Company, Inc. ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. FFMC Merger Corporation IEH FM Holdings LLC 13.8% 28.6% 14.2% -8.6% * 12.1% 11.8% NA 12.3% 19.0% 33.8% 24.3% 4.1% 25.0% 15.0% NA 17.8% 17.3% 13.8% 30.3% 14.5% -1.8% * 13.8% 15.7% NA 14.5% 33.1% 35.9% 19.7% 13.5% 22.9% 5.3% NA 4.4% 25.2% 25.0% 30.3% 16.4% 15.1% 17.2% 26.6% NA 27.6% 57.9% 39.1% 30.0% 12.5% 20.9% -8.6% * NA 5.6% 16.8% 05/26/16 05/20/16 05/12/16 05/09/16 05/03/16 03/07/16 03/02/16 03/01/16 02/29/16 NA 12/16/16 01/25/17 11/30/16

11/14/16 11/10/16 04/01/16 03/01/16 01/18/17 Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd. Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. Cnova N.V. Morgans Hotel Group Co. Petrobras Argentina S.A. National Interstate Corporation JAVELIN Mortgage Investment Corp. First Farmers & Merchants Corp. Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (nka:Federal-Mogul Holdings LLC) Apollo Residential Mortgage, Inc. Jumei International Holding Limited Ku6 Media Co., Ltd. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD. Rouse Properties, Inc. Synutra International, Inc. 8.9% 49.4% 61.7% NA 12.3% 41.5% 19.7% NA 100.8% 20.6% 42.6% 66.1% NA 6.9% 43.8% 27.5% NA 125.2% 10.0% 45.4% 85.1% NA 7.2% 37.4% 17.9% NA 109.6% 02/26/16 02/17/16 02/01/16 01/21/16 01/19/16 01/15/16 08/31/16 NA 07/12/16 10/31/16 07/05/16 Pending Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Sequoia Capital China Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Liang Zhang 36.4% 19.9% 54.3% 9.1% 35.3% 58.0% 39.3% 32.1% 52.2% 11.0% 29.3% 52.0% 34.1% 4.6% 25.6% 1.4% 23.2% 18.6% Note: No company set forth on this page for comparative purposes is identical to the Company, and no transaction set forth on this page is identical to the Transaction Source: Capital IQ 1. Based on closing stock price data over the respective period prior to announcement of transaction 2. Indicates number of trading day(s) prior to announcement of transaction NA refers to Not Available * Excluded from low, high, median and mean calculations due to negative premiums Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 28 Low 4.1% 4.4% 1.4% High 100.8% 125.2% 109.6% Median 19.7% 25.2% 23.2% Mean 28.0% 30.0% 28.2%

Illustrative Acquisition Premium Observations 1-Day Prior Acquisition Premiums 98.7% 98.0% 96.1% 100.0% 74.7% 80.0% 60.0% 40.0% 26.0% 20.0% 0.0% 2012 2013 2014 2015 High 2016 Q1 '17 Low Median Mean Source: Thomson Reuters, as of 3/31/17 4-Week Prior Acquisition Premiums 99.5% 97.9% 97.7% 97.4% 97.0% 93.7% 100.0% 80.0% 60.0% 40.0% 20.0% 0.0% 2012 Source: Thomson Reuters, as of 3/31/17 2013 2014 2015 High 2016 Q1 '17 Low Median Mean Notes:Premiums are relative to target share prices one day and four weeks prior to announcement for deals with U.S. targets valued over $100 million Excludes terminated transactions, ESOPs, self-tenders, spin-offs, share repurchases, minority interest transaction, exchange offers, recapitalizations, and restructurings Excludes negative premiums and premiums over 100% Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 29 37.9%35.4%34.7%34.8%37.0% 3.7%0.2%0.8%1.3%0.6% 33.7% 3 0.2% 3 1.3% 3 0.2% 3 3.3%32.7% 26.2% 2.4% 32.3% 33.3% 2.0% 90.8%88.7% 30.2%31.4%31.1%31.9% 26.0%27.1%25.9%28.6% 0.0%1.6%0.7%0.4% 29.7% 5.8%


Selected Companies Benchmarking Sources: Public filings, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, and Company management Note: No company used in this analysis for comparative purposes is identical to the Company Note: All historical and projected growth indications are based on a compound annual growth rate Metrics based on forward-looking financial information have been calendarized to the Company’s fiscal year end of August 31 for comparability with the Company 1. Based on public trading prices of common stock Adjusted EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, adjusted for certain non-recurring items LTM refers to most recently completed 12-month period for which financial information has been made public, other than the Company, in which case LTM refers to most recently completed 12-month period FYE refers to Fiscal Year End Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 31 Projected Growth (FYE 8/31/16 - FYE 8/31/18 Revenue) TAL Education Group 51.8% Virscend Education Company Limited 25.6% China Maple Leaf Educational 24.4% Wisdom Education International 21.4% New Oriental Education & Technology 21.2% IDP Education Limited 12.0% Internationella Engelska Skolan 11.4% China YuHua Education Corporation 10.4% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 9.5% Overseas Education Limited -0.6% Navitas Limited -1.3% Nord Anglia Education Inc. 15.6% Projected Growth (FYE 8/31/17 - FYE 8/31/18 Revenue) TAL Education Group 41.6% Virscend Education Company Limited 29.2% China Maple Leaf Educational 24.3% New Oriental Education & Technology 21.0% Wisdom Education International 19.1% IDP Education Limited 12.5% China YuHua Education Corporation 11.4% Internationella Engelska Skolan 9.7% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 9.2% Overseas Education Limited 0.2% Navitas Limited -0.7% Nord Anglia Education Inc. 22.8% Projected Growth (FYE 8/31/16 - FYE 8/31/17 Revenue) TAL Education Group 62.8% China Maple Leaf Educational 24.5% Wisdom Education International 23.6% Virscend Education Company Limited 22.1% New Oriental Education & Technology 21.3% Internationella Engelska Skolan 13.1% IDP Education Limited 11.5% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 9.9% China YuHua Education Corporation 9.3% Overseas Education Limited

-1.5% Navitas Limited -1.8% Nord Anglia Education Inc. 8.8% Projected Growth (FYE 8/31/16 - FYE 8/31/18 Adjusted EBITDA) TAL Education Group 64.4% Virscend Education Company Limited 29.4% China Maple Leaf Educational 29.0% New Oriental Education & Technology 26.0% Wisdom Education International 24.7% IDP Education Limited 17.3% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 13.0% Internationella Engelska Skolan 11.0% China YuHua Education Corporation 8.9% Overseas Education Limited 0.4% Navitas Limited 0.0% Nord Anglia Education Inc. 16.3% Projected Growth (FYE 8/31/17 - FYE 8/31/18 Adjusted EBITDA) TAL Education Group 54.0% China YuHua Education Corporation 35.2% New Oriental Education & Technology 33.3% Virscend Education Company Limited 31.6% China Maple Leaf Educational 23.9% IDP Education Limited 22.5% Wisdom Education International 18.8% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 12.4% Internationella Engelska Skolan 11.4% Overseas Education Limited 1.1% Navitas Limited 0.4% Nord Anglia Education Inc. 37.5% Projected Growth (FYE 8/31/16 - FYE 8/31/17 Adjusted EBITDA) TAL Education Group 75.4% China Maple Leaf Educational 34.3% Wisdom Education International 30.8% Virscend Education Company Limited 27.2% New Oriental Education & Technology 19.0% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 13.7% IDP Education Limited 12.3% Internationella Engelska Skolan 10.5% Navitas Limited -0.3% Overseas Education Limited -0.3% China YuHua Education Corporation -12.3% Nord Anglia Education Inc. -1.6% Size [1] (Enterprise Value as of 4/21/17, millions) TAL Education Group $9,837.9 New Oriental Education & Technology $8,052.1 Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. $5,665.8 Virscend Education Company Limited $2,179.5 Navitas Limited $1,364.3 China YuHua Education Corporation $985.2 China Maple Leaf Educational $875.7 IDP Education Limited $871.9 Wisdom Education International $616.0 Internationella Engelska Skolan $281.3 Overseas Education Limited $176.7 Size (LTM Revenue, millions) New Oriental Education & Technology $1,617.1 Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. $1,569.8 TAL Education Group $901.8 Navitas Limited $730.9 IDP Education Limited $278.4 Internationella Engelska Skolan $204.0 China Maple Leaf Educational $120.5Virscend Education Company Limited $120.1 China YuHua Education Corporation $113.5 Wisdom Education International $101.8 Overseas Education Limited $65.5 Nord Anglia Education Inc. $889.1

Selected Companies Benchmarking (cont.) Sources: Public filings, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, and Company management Note: No company used in this analysis for comparative purposes is identical to the Company Note: All historical and projected growth indications are based on a compound annual growth rate Metrics based on forward-looking financial information have been calendarized to the Company’s fiscal year end of August 31 for comparability with the Company Adjusted EBITDA refers to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, adjusted for certain non-recurring items LTM refers to most recently completed 12-month period for which financial information has been made public, other than the Company, in which case LTM refers to most recently completed 12-month period FYE refers to Fiscal Year End NA refers to Not Available Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 32 Relative Depreciation (LTM Depr. to LTM Adjusted EBITDA) Overseas Education Limited 40.6% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 30.0% Internationella Engelska Skolan 22.4% TAL Education Group 22.1% Navitas Limited 19.2% New Oriental Education & Technology 18.1% Wisdom Education International 17.6% Virscend Education Company Limited 17.5% China YuHua Education Corporation 16.5% China Maple Leaf Educational 15.0% IDP Education Limited 9.1% Nord Anglia Education Inc. 34.8% Profitability (FYE 8/31/18 Adjusted EBITDA Margin) China YuHua Education Corporation 52.0% Virscend Education Company Limited 48.5% Wisdom Education International 42.2% China Maple Leaf Educational 39.5% Overseas Education Limited 29.3% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 19.2% IDP Education Limited 19.0% New Oriental Education & Technology 18.8% TAL Education Group 17.7% Navitas Limited 16.8% Internationella Engelska Skolan 12.9% Nord Anglia Education Inc. 22.8% Profitability (FYE 8/31/17 Adjusted EBITDA Margin) Virscend Education Company Limited 47.6% China YuHua Education Corporation 42.9% Wisdom Education International 42.3% China Maple Leaf Educational 39.6% Overseas Education Limited 29.1% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 18.6% IDP Education Limited 17.4% New Oriental Education & Technology 17.1% Navitas Limited 16.6% TAL Education Group 16.2% InternationellaEngelska Skolan 12.7% Nord Anglia Education Inc. 20.4% Profitability (LTM Adjusted EBITDA to LTM Revenue) China YuHua Education Corporation 53.4% Virscend Education Company Limited 46.8% Wisdom Education International 40.0% China Maple Leaf Educational 36.7% Overseas Education Limited 28.6% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 18.1% IDP Education Limited 17.6% New Oriental Education & Technology 16.9% Navitas Limited 16.4% TAL Education Group 14.0% Internationella Engelska Skolan 13.1% Nord Anglia Education Inc. 21.4% Historical Growth (FYE 8/31/15 - FYE 8/31/16 Adjusted EBITDA) China Maple Leaf Educational 36.8% TAL Education Group 33.9% New Oriental Education & Technology 28.4% China YuHua Education Corporation 26.2% Virscend Education Company Limited 24.1% IDP Education Limited 18.2% Wisdom Education International 14.9% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 11.2% Internationella Engelska Skolan 10.5% Navitas Limited -0.9% Overseas Education Limited -6.3% Nord Anglia Education Inc. 55.1% Historical Growth (FYE 8/31/14 - FYE 8/31/16 Adjusted EBITDA) China Maple Leaf Educational 30.0% Wisdom Education International 28.7% TAL Education Group 28.6% China YuHua Education Corporation 22.6% IDP Education Limited 16.1% Internationella Engelska Skolan 14.0% New Oriental Education & Technology 8.8% Navitas Limited 4.5% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. NA Overseas Education Limited NA Virscend Education Company Limited NA Nord Anglia Education Inc. 26.7% Historical Growth (FYE 8/31/15 - FYE 8/31/16 Revenue) TAL Education Group 50.8% China Maple Leaf Educational 27.1% Wisdom Education International 23.2% New Oriental Education & Technology 18.5% Virscend Education Company Limited 15.7% IDP Education Limited 14.5% Internationella Engelska Skolan 13.5% China YuHua Education Corporation 12.0% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 7.7% Navitas Limited 1.7% Overseas Education Limited -5.1% Nord Anglia Education Inc. 49.4% Historical Growth (FYE 8/31/14 - FYE 8/31/16 Revenue) TAL Education Group 45.8% Wisdom Education International 24.7% China Maple Leaf Educational 23.9% IDP Education Limited 17.5% New Oriental Education & Technology 15.2% Internationella Engelska Skolan 15.1% China

YuHua Education Corporation 14.2% Navitas Limited 5.8% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. NA Overseas Education Limited NA Virscend Education Company Limited NA Nord Anglia Education Inc. 34.3%

Selected Companies Benchmarking (cont.) Sources: Public filings, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, and Company management Note: No company used in this analysis for comparative purposes is identical to the Company Note: All historical and projected growth indications are based on a compound annual growth rate Metrics based on forward-looking financial information have been calendarized to the Company’s fiscal year end of 8/31 for comparability with the Company 1. New Oriental student enrollment based on total student enrollments in academic subjects, tutoring and test preparation courses in the first six months of fiscal year 2017 LTM refers to most recently completed 12-month period for which financial information has been made public, other than the Company, in which case LTM refers to most recently completed 12-month period FY refers to each selected company and Nord Anglia’s respective fiscal year NA refers to Not Available Confidential | Preliminary Draft – Subject to Further Review 33 Revenue per Student (LTM Revenue / Enrollment, in actuals) Overseas Education Limited $21,818 Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. $13,651 Internationella Engelska Skolan $9,527 China Maple Leaf Educational $6,234 Virscend Education Company Limited $3,485 Wisdom Education International $3,202 China YuHua Education Corporation $2,353 TAL Education Group $1,081 New Oriental Education & Technology $613 IDP Education Limited NA Navitas Limited NA Nord Anglia Education Inc. $23,097 Schools (Total School Count as of Latest Filing) Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 1,035 TAL Education Group 474 Navitas Limited 120 New Oriental Education & Technology 69 China Maple Leaf Educational 46 Internationella Engelska Skolan 30 China YuHua Education Corporation 25 Virscend Education Company Limited 6 Wisdom Education International 6 IDP Education Limited NA Overseas Education Limited NA Nord Anglia Education Inc. 45 Student Enrollment (FY 2014 - FY 2016 Enrollment Growth) TAL Education Group 46.7% China Maple Leaf Educational 19.6% Wisdom Education International 18.0% New Oriental Education & Technology 17.7% China YuHua Education Corporation 16.7% Internationella Engelska Skolan 10.7% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 6.7% Virscend Education Company Limited 4.1% IDP Education Limited NA NavitasLimited NA Overseas Education Limited NA Nord Anglia Education Inc. 41.8% Student Enrollment (FY 2015 - FY 2016 Enrollment Growth) TAL Education Group 54.6% New Oriental Education & Technology 24.1% China Maple Leaf Educational 20.3% Wisdom Education International 15.0% China YuHua Education Corporation 10.6% Internationella Engelska Skolan 8.2% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 7.5% Virscend Education Company Limited 5.4% Overseas Education Limited 0.0% IDP Education Limited NA Navitas Limited NA Nord Anglia Education Inc. 56.2% Student Enrollment [1] (Total Enrollment as of Latest Filing) New Oriental Education & Technology 2,638,600 TAL Education Group 834,420 Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 115,000 China YuHua Education Corporation 48,220 Virscend Education Company Limited 34,477 Wisdom Education International 31,788 Internationella Engelska Skolan 21,407 China Maple Leaf Educational 19,334 Overseas Education Limited 3,000 IDP Education Limited NA Navitas Limited NA Nord Anglia Education Inc. 38,495 % of Schools Owned (FYE) TAL Education Group 0.0% Navitas Limited 0.0% Overseas Education Limited 0.0% Internationella Engelska Skolan 0.0% New Oriental Education & Technology 1.1% Nord Anglia Education Inc. 2.2% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 11.7% China Maple Leaf Educational 76.1% Wisdom Education International 100.0% China YuHua Education Corporation 100.0% IDP Education Limited NA Virscend Education Company Limited NA Liquidity (Current Ratio as of 4/21/17) New Oriental Education & Technology 2.0 Overseas Education Limited 1.6 IDP Education Limited 1.2 China Maple Leaf Educational 1.1 TAL Education Group 0.9 Internationella Engelska Skolan 0.8 Virscend Education Company Limited 0.7 Wisdom Education International 0.6 Navitas Limited 0.5 Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 0.4 China YuHua Education Corporation 0.4 Nord Anglia Education Inc. 0.7 Internal Investment (LTM Capital Expenditures to LTM Revenue) Wisdom Education International 25.4% China YuHua Education Corporation 20.8% China Maple Leaf Educational 18.0% Navitas Limited 10.1% Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. 4.8% New Oriental Education & Technology 4.0% TAL Education Group 3.9% IDP Education Limited 3.1% Internationella

Engelska Skolan 2.8% Overseas Education Limited 0.9% Virscend Education Company Limited 0.0% Nord Anglia Education Inc. 9.9%


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