Epsilon M&A Deal Report - Guitar Center
Transaction Multiples for the Valuation of Private Companies
Private Group led by Bain Capital Partners LLC / Guitar Center
No EMAT :
19187
Announced Date :
27/06/2007
Type :
LBO (Leverage Buy Out)
Deal Value :
Yes
Acquirer :
Private Group led by Bain Capital Partners LLC
Target :
Guitar Center
Country :
United States
Sector of activity :
- Specialised R&W > Retail and Wholesale ('R&W') > Music Instruments (retail)
Business Description :
Founded in 1964, Guitar Center Inc is a retailer of guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments, keyboards, and pro-audio and recording equipment in the United States. > Operates in 3 segments:...
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| n.s. | Multiple calculated, but not significant |
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
Comparable Transactions
- Number of EMAT Reports / sub-sector « Music Instruments (retail) » = 3
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Multiples | See details |
| 03/07/2006 | Dobbies Garden Centres | Grovelands Garden Centre | England | ** | 19124 |
| 08/06/2007 | Tesco Holdings | Dobbies Garden Centres | Scotland | ** | 19122 |
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
