At what enterprise value was IVC EVIDENSIA acquired in 2021?

During the acquisition of IVC EVIDENSIA by SILVER LAKE / NESTLE in 2021, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 3b - 100b GBP.

What was the EV/EBITDA of IVC EVIDENSIA when it was acquired by SILVER LAKE / NESTLE?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for IVC EVIDENSIA is in the range of 15x - 25x.

When was IVC EVIDENSIA acquired by SILVER LAKE / NESTLE?

IVC EVIDENSIA was acquired by SILVER LAKE / NESTLE in 2021.

What was the revenue of IVC EVIDENSIA at the time of the deal?

The revenue of IVC EVIDENSIA at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 1b - 3b GBP.

What was the EBITDA of IVC EVIDENSIA during the acquisition?

IVC EVIDENSIA's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 450M - 900M GBP.

How is the data for the IVC EVIDENSIA acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the IVC EVIDENSIA deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://www.unquote.com/uk/official-record/3022819/silver-lake-nestle-lead-eur35bn-investment-in-ivc-evidensia

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Healthcare & Pharma sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Healthcare & Pharma sector in 2026 is 14.3x.

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02/2021

IVC EVIDENSIA acquired by SILVER LAKE / NESTLE

UNITED KINGDOM Health Providers / Outpatient Care / Vet Clinics EV 3b - 100b GBP

Context

Silver Lake and Nestle led a EUR3.5 billion capital investment in IVC Evidensia, significantly increasing the group's valuation. The deal allowed EQT VII to partially exit its position, while EQT IX reinvested to remain the majority shareholder. The transaction served as a private alternative to a previously considered IPO. Silver Lake's entry is designed to accelerate the group's digital transformation, while Nestle's increased stake facilitates deep collaboration between veterinary clinical care and nutritional science. This "pet-tech" and "pet-health" convergence aims to create a data-driven ecosystem for pet owners, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and tailored health solutions across IVC's pan-European network.

IVC EVIDENSIA, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (14.3x).

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Target

IVC Evidensia is Europe s leading veterinary care provider and one of the world s largest animal healthcare networks, operating across more than 20 countries. The group functions through a decentralized operational model that preserves local clinical independence while providing the benefits of a large-scale international support infrastructure. Its network encompasses primary care practices, 24/7 emergency clinics, and advanced specialist referral centers. Beyond clinical medicine, the group integrates a holistic ecosystem of services, including veterinary telemedicine, specialized nutrition, and pharmaceutical distribution.

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Other operations with IVC EVIDENSIA

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Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
10/2021	IVC EVIDENSIA	VETONE	FRANCE	Vet Clinics

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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b GBP

Revenue range: 1b - 3b GBP

EBITDA range: 450M - 900M GBP

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Acquirer: silver lake