Arco Announces Receipt of Non-Binding Going Private Proposal

Arco Platform Limited, or “Arco” or the “Company” (Nasdaq: ARCE), today announced that its board of directors has received a preliminary non-binding proposal (the “Proposal”) dated November 30, 2022 from General Atlantic L.P. (“General Atlantic”) and Dragoneer Investment Group, LLC (“Dragoneer”) to acquire all of the outstanding Class A common shares of the Company that are not held by such parties or Oto Brasil de Sá Cavalcante and Ari de Sá Cavalcante Neto (together, the “Founders”) or their respective affiliates (the “Proposed Transaction”).

The proposal states that the Founders support the Proposed Transaction and will roll over 100% of their Class A common shares and Class B common shares in the Proposed Transaction, and that after the closing of the Proposed Transaction, the Founders will maintain the same economic and voting interest in the Company as they currently have. The purchase price proposed by General Atlantic and Dragoneer for each Class A common share is US$11.00 in cash, which represents an approximately 22% premium over today’s closing price of US$9.04 per Class A common share. A copy of the proposal letter is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

The Company cautions its shareholders and others considering trading in its securities that no decisions have been made with respect to the Company's response to the proposal. There can be no assurance that any definitive offer will be made, that any agreement will be executed or that this or any other transaction will be approved or consummated. The Company does not undertake any obligation to provide any updates with respect to this or any other transaction, except as required by applicable law.

About Arco Platform Limited (Nasdaq: ARCE)

Arco has empowered hundreds of thousands of students to rewrite their futures through education. Our data-driven learning methodology, proprietary adaptable curriculum, interactive hybrid content, and high-quality pedagogical services allow students to personalize their learning experience while enabling schools to thrive.

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