Epsilon M&A Deal Report - Freedom to Surf Plc
Transaction Multiples for the Valuation of Private Companies
Pipex Communications Plc / Freedom to Surf Plc
No EMAT :
15822
Announced Date :
18/10/2005
Type :
Acquisition of Majority Stake
Deal Value :
Yes
Acquirer :
Pipex Communications Plc
Target :
Freedom to Surf Plc
Country :
United Kingdom
Sector of activity :
- IT Service Provider & VoIP > Telecommunication Services > IT Service Providers
Business Description :
Provides internet services, including Broadband. >"Freedom2Surf is one of the UK's Internet service providers. The company serves a targeted customer base of Internet professionals, at home or in...
Transaction multiples available
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Rating :
**
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Multiple available |
| n.s. | Multiple calculated, but not significant |
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
Comparable Transactions
- Number of EMAT Reports / sub-sector « IT Service Providers » = 117
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Multiples | See details |
| 17/10/2005 | British Sky Broadcasting Group | Easynet Group | United Kingdom | ** | 15821 |
| 04/10/2005 | Netstore Plc | Intercea Plc | United Kingdom | ** | 15820 |
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
