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Cogna Educacao SA (Cogna) is a leading private educational organization operating in Brazil. The company provides services across various education segments, including higher education, post-graduate education, and basic education. Cogna offers a comprehensive platform of services and content, delivered through different business models. The company operates under notable brands such as Kroton, SOMOS Educação, and Saber. Its products and services cater to a wide range of customers, including students, teachers, and municipalities, serving both B2C, B2B, and B2G segments. Cogna's distribution network includes its own higher education units, accredited digital education hubs, and member schools. The company operates under Cogna, Kroton, Platos, Vasta Educacao / Somos Educacao, Pitagoras Ampli and Saber brand names. Cogna is headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Headquarters
Brazil
Address
36, Rua Claudio Manoel, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30.380-650
Website
www.cogna.com.br
Telephone
55 11 31337309
No of Employees
26,933
Industry
Business and Consumer Services
Ticker Symbol & Exchange
COGN3 (SAO)
Revenue (2024)
$1.2B
9.9%
(2024 vs 2023)
EPS
XYZ
Net Income (2024)
XYZ
278.5%
(2024 vs 2023)
Market Cap*
$922.0M
Net Profit Margin (2024)
XYZ
262.4%
(2024 vs 2023)
* As of and is in US$
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Products and Services
| Services | Brands |
|---|---|
| Education | Cogna |
| Advisory Services | Kroton |
| Post-Secondary Education | Platos |
| XYZ | XYZ |
| XYZ | XYZ |
| XYZ | XYZ |
History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
| Year | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Acquisitions/Mergers/Takeovers | In December, the company acquired a 97.2% stake in Vasta Platform Limited. |
| 2024 | Divestiture | In January, the company divested its subsidiary, SRV Editora Ltda., to Grupo GEN, alongside its 20% stake in Minha Biblioteca Ltda |
| 2021 | Asset Purchase | In February, the company acquired learning systems assets from Editora Eleva S.A. |
Competitor Comparison
| Key Parameters | Cogna Educacao SA | YDUQS Participacoes SA | Franklin Covey Co. | Elearningforce International | SEB Sistema Educacional Brasileiro Ltda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Brazil | Brazil | United States of America | Denmark | Brazil |
| City | Belo Horizonte | Rio De Janeiro | Salt Lake City | Aarhus | Sao Paulo |
| State/Province | Minas Gerais | Rio de Janeiro | Utah | Greenland | Sao Paulo |
| No. of Employees | 26,933 | 16,000 | 1,120 | - | - |
| Entity Type | Public | Public | Public | Private | Private |
Key Financial Charts
Sales Growth
Net Income Growth
Executives
| Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodrigo Calvo Galindo | Chairman | Executive Board | 2022 | 48 |
| Roberto Valerio Neto | Director; Chief Executive Officer | Executive Board | 2022 | - |
| Frederico da Cunha Villa | Chief Financial Officer; Investor Relations Officer | Senior Management | - | - |
| Nicolau Ferreira Chacur | Vice President; Director | Executive Board | - | 59 |
| Leonardo Gomes de Queiroz | Vice President - Growth, Kroton | Senior Management | - | - |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
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