Epsilon M&A Deal Report - Centaur Services
Transaction Multiples for the Valuation of Private Companies
MWI Veterinary Supply / Centaur Services
No EMAT :
21960
Announced Date :
12/02/2010
Type :
Acquisition of Majority Stake
Deal Value :
Yes
Acquirer :
MWI Veterinary Supply
Target :
Centaur Services
Country :
England
Sector of activity :
- Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics R&W > Retail and Wholesale ('R&W') > Drugs Retailers
Business Description :
Founded in 1964, Centaur Services Ltd supplies veterinary medicines and other ancillary products in the UK. The company serves 1,200 veterinary clinics in the United Kingdom with a product offering...
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Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
Comparable Transactions
- Number of EMAT Reports / sub-sector « Drugs Retailers » = 53
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Multiples | See details |
| 08/08/2008 | AHN Holdings | Centaur Services | England | ** | 21958 |
| 02/11/2010 | Private Group Led by Cognetas LLP | Agrifarma (trading as Arcaplanet) | Italy | *** | 21954 |
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
