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DFS Furniture completed the acquisition of Sofology for $139m.

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Transaction Value£105m
Consideration TypeCash, Contingent Deferred Consideration
Capital Owned-
Capital Bid For100%
EV/Sales-
EV/EBITDA7x
Share Price Premium-
One Off Charge-

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sofa retail

Specialty Retailers

Private

Completed

Friendly

United Kingdom

Acquisition

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Single Bidder

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DFS Furniture, a retailer of the living room and upholstered furniture in the UK, completed the acquisition of Sofology, a specialist sofa retailer, for $139m. The initial payment upon completion is $33m based on enterprise value. In addition, there will be potential further consideration payable c. twelve months after completion amounting to 7xEBITDA. The aggregate consideration payable is capped at $139m. "Sofology's distinctive market position is a good fit with our existing brands. Jason and his team should be congratulated for creating a fantastic and fast-growing business and I'm looking forward to working with Jason and the team as they continue to grow Sofology as part of the Group," Ian Filby, DFS CEO.

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