Crizac Expands Internationally With StudiesPlanet.com Acquisition, Stock Surges in Two Weeks

Kolkata, October 24, 2025: Crizac Ltd (UK) shares surged following the acquisition of a majority stake in StudiesPlanet.com, marking a strategic step in its global expansion plans. This deal represents the company’s first major B2C foray outside India and strengthens its presence in the Latin American market, advancing Crizac’s long-term goal of becoming a globally recognized leader in education services.

Crizac Limited in the United Kingdom is a top B2B education platform that brings recruitment agents and universities together across several countries. Over 9 lakh student applications are processed by the company every year, dealing with over 250 universities and 13,500 registered agents from all over the world.

Strategic Importance of the Transaction

The acquisition of StudiesPlanet.com broadens Crizac’s geographical reach and diversifies its revenue streams by opening doors to one of the world’s fastest-growing higher education markets. With this deal, Crizac acquires a direct conduit to students in Latin America pursuing international studies. It also enhances Crizac’s business model, which has long concentrated on business-to-business (B2B) collaboration with education agents and universities.

By combining StudiesPlanet.com’s local expertise with Crizac’s global reach, the company aims to deliver a seamless and holistic recruitment experience for both students and universities. This strategic move positions Crizac to leverage digital marketing synergies, data-driven insights, and enhanced student engagement, expanding its presence beyond traditional geographic boundaries.

Management Perspective

On the acquisition, Crizac Limited’s Chairman and Managing Director, Dr. Vikash Agarwal, remarked that the step is in complete sync with Crizac’s international growth strategy and dedication to innovation in global education services. He emphasized that the combination with StudiesPlanet.com will enable Crizac to reach directly to students and institutions in Latin America, which has an increasing demand for foreign education.

Dr. Agarwal further stated that this alliance will not only improve the market position of Crizac but also generate long-term shareholder value through diversification and consistent growth.

Market Reaction

Since the announcement, Crizac stocks have registered a consistent rising trend, appreciating by about 13% in the last fortnight. However, as of 3:30 PM IST on October 24, the stock price of Crizac Limited closed at ₹322.25, down ₹0.55 or 0.17% for the day. Despite this, Investor sentiment remains upbeat, indicative of belief in the company’s capability to implement its expansion strategy and access new markets successfully. Market observers perceive the transaction as a strategic benchmark, which might help Crizac’s shift as a regional player to a globally established education services brand at a faster pace.

Through the acquisition of StudiesPlanet.com, Crizac enhances its presence in emerging markets and creates a platform for more B2C interaction. This acquisition adds to its already established competencies in technology-based education services, application management, and international partnerships — positioning the company for long-term international expansion.

REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/CRIZAC0301_24102025153008_Press_Release_Intimation.pdf

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