MYDENTIST acquired by BRIDGEPOINT
Context
Bridgepoint acquired MyDentist from its long-term owners (likely Palamon Capital Partners and The Carlyle Group). Bridgepoint aims to accelerate the group's pivot from low-margin NHS contracts toward high-growth private treatments (implants, aesthetics, clear aligners). Leveraging its prior success with Oasis Dental Care, Bridgepoint plans to implement a rigorous operational efficiency program, utilizing digitalization and AI to optimize chair utilization and patient triage. Furthermore, MyDentist will serve as a consolidation platform, aggressively acquiring smaller independent practices to realize economies of scale in a fragmented market.
MYDENTIST, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x, representing a discount to the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (14.3x).
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Target
MyDentist is the largest network of dental practices in the UK, operating approximately 600 clinics. The group provides both NHS and private dental care to millions of patients. Historically known for its heavy exposure to NHS contracts, the group has been aggressively pivoting toward higher-margin private treatments (cosmetic, implants, clear aligners) to combat stagnant government funding.
Ent. Value
£500M–1.5bn
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
1x–3x
EV / EBITDA
10x–18x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (GBP)
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Valuation range: EV £500M–1.5bn
Revenue range: £450–900M
EBITDA range: £50–100M
EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x
EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x
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Target: mydentist
Acquirer: bridgepoint