Epsilon M&A Deal Report - Simply Energy
Transaction Multiples for the Valuation of Private Companies
Associated Newspapers / Simply Energy
No EMAT :
17864
Announced Date :
29/08/2006
Type :
Acquisition of Majority Stake
Deal Value :
Yes
Acquirer :
Associated Newspapers
Target :
Simply Energy
Country :
United Kingdom
Sector of activity :
- Internet > e-commerce (B2C)
- Search engine > Internet > Comparison shopping engine
Business Description :
Simply Energy, Ltd. operates as an independent and free price comparison and switching service . > Operates the SimplySwitch.com consumer website and associated call centre: The SimplySwitch.com...
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Rating :
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| n.s. | Multiple calculated, but not significant |
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
Comparable Transactions
- Number of EMAT Reports / sub-sector « e-commerce (B2C) » = 280
- Number of EMAT Reports / sub-sector « Comparison shopping engine » = 24
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Multiples | See details |
| 08/08/2006 | Pearson | Mergermarket | United Kingdom | ** | 17863 |
| 04/08/2006 | Dmail Group | Bow.it | Italy | *** | 17859 |
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
