New Delhi, Nov 13 (PTI) Manipal Education and Medical Group India (MEMG India), led by Ranjan Pai, has submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the ongoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of Think & Learn, the parent company of embattled edtech firm Byju’s.

As per the EOI, MEMG has requested access to the information memorandum, virtual data room, evaluation matrix, and other information in order to assess the feasibility of preparing and submitting a resolution plan.

According to documents filed with the Resolution Professional (RP), MEMG India has sought to be included in the list…

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The Manipal Group on Thursday confirmed that it has submitted a bid to acquire Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd., the parent company of the bankrupt edtech firm Byju’s.

Earlier, it was revealed that the Ranjan Pai-led group had filed an expression of interest (EOI) to take over the struggling company. According to a statement from Manipal Education and Medical Group India Pvt. (MEMG), the EOI has been “formally submitted.”

Documents filed with the Resolution Professional (RP) show that MEMG India has requested inclusion in the list of Prospective Resolution Applicants (PRAs). The company has also expressed interest in examining Byju’s financial and operational records to evaluate a possible resolution plan.

This marks the second EOI…

In a significant development in the Byju’s insolvency proceedings, Dr Ranjan Pai-led Manipal Education and Medical Group India (MEMG India) has formally submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of Think & Learn Pvt Ltd (TLPL) — the embattled parent company of edtech major Byju’s, as per reports. 

According to documents filed with the Resolution Professional (RP), MEMG India has requested to be included in the list of Prospective Resolution Applicants (PRAs) and expressed its intent to review TLPL’s financial and operational records for preparing a potential resolution plan. This marks MEMG’s second submission, following the RP’s decision…

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