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Dynamic Healthcare M&A Database - 2Q06



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Acquiring Party    Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), a leading distributor of healthcare products and services to office-based practitioners.
Transferring Party    Three Darby Group businesses: Island Dental Co., Inc., Darby Medical Supply Co. and Darby Dental Laboratory Supply Co., Inc., distributors of dental and lab equipment and medical supplies, including drugs and vaccines to small medical practices.
Sector    Distribution
Date    June 21, 2006
Analysis
Extends Henry Schein's reach into dental and medical markets, offering new products, services and programs. Deal price for the 3 Darby businesses, which generated $219m in revenue, is approximately $51.5m (.24x).




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