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Contract win: London Metropolitan University
Malvern International PLC has secured an exclusive 15-year partnership with London Metropolitan University, commencing September 2026, to expand its international student body through recruitment, education, and support services. This agreement, which includes five-year termination options, will see Malvern deliver undergraduate foundation and pre-master's programs at LMU's Holloway campus. The company anticipates the partnership will be cash flow positive and profitable in its first full academic year ending September 30, 2027, as a significant portion of course fees will be collected in advance. This strategic move is expected to strengthen Malvern's global education market position and contribute to LMU's international student growth. Disclaimer*
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n \nThis announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the UK version of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 which is part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended (\"MAR\"). Upon the publication of this announcement via a Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain\n \n\n \n28 January 2026\n \nMalvern International PLC\n(\"Malvern\")\n \nContract win: 15-year partnership with London Metropolitan University\n \nMalvern International plc (AIM: MLVN), a global partner in learning and skills development, announces that it has signed an exclusive 15-year partnership with London Metropolitan University (LMU). The partnership aims to rapidly expand the international student body starting in September 2026, offering a range of recruitment, education, and support services. The agreement includes the option to terminate the contract every five years.\nOperating out of LMU's international study centre based at the Holloway campus, Malvern, will deliver undergraduate foundation and pre-master's programmes, supporting international students to progress onto a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.\nUnder the Partnership, Malvern will provide international student recruitment and conversion, admissions, student fee collection and course delivery, including teaching, orientation and student support. A large portion of the course fees will be collected by the Company in advance of course delivery each academic year. As a result, the Partnership is expected to be cash flow positive and profitable in its first full academic year to 30 September 2027.\nThe strategic partnership strengthens Malvern's position in the global education marketplace, complementing its existing portfolio of university partnerships. By leveraging its global infrastructure, Malvern is committed to fostering sustainable growth in student enrolments and is confident it can contribute significantly to LMU's international student body.\nBased on the terms of the Partnership agreement, Malvern anticipates that the University's proposition will be well-received by international students and the Company's agent network.\nProfessor Gary Davies, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Recruitment and Business...