Patterson Companies acquired by Patient Square Capital
Context
Patient Square Capital completed the acquisition of 100% of Patterson Companies, taking the business private and delisting it from the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Patterson will maintain its headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. The transaction positions Patterson to accelerate its growth strategy and strengthen its offering to dental and animal health customers under Patient Square's healthcare-focused ownership and operational support.
Patterson Companies, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5x–12x, representing a discount to the average observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (14.5x in 2025).
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Target
Patterson Companies is a leading US-based distributor of products and services to two distinct end markets: (1) dental, providing dental practitioners and laboratories across North America and the UK with consumables, equipment, technology solutions, and value-added services; and (2) animal health, supplying veterinary practices and production animal operations through its Animal Health International subsidiary. The company operates a comprehensive portfolio combining product distribution with proprietary software, digital solutions, and practice management services, supported by an extensive logistics and supply chain network across North America and the UK.
Ent. Value
$1–10bn
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
below 1.5x
EV / EBITDA
5x–12x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (USD)
Other operations with Patient Square Capital
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/2022 | PATIENT SQUARE CAPITAL | SOC TELEMED | UNITED STATES | Healthcare |
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Valuation range: EV $1–10bn
Revenue range: $1–10bn
EBITDA range: $250–500M
EV/Revenue range: below 1.5x
EV/EBITDA range: 5x - 12x
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Acquirer: patient square capital
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