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Nat Turner, D1 Capital Partners and Cohen Private Ventures completed the acquisition of Collectors Universe for c.$853m

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Transaction Value£640m
Consideration TypeCash
Capital Owned-
Capital Bid For100%
EV/Sales8.2x
EV/EBITDA37.6x
Share Price Premium32%
One Off Charge-

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Private Equity

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industrial services

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collectors

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grading services

Consumer Services: Other

United States

Single Bidder

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Nat Turner, D1 Capital Partners, a global investment firm that operates across public and private markets, and Cohen Private Ventures, a long-term investment company, completed the acquisition of Collectors Universe, a provider of authentication and grading services, for c.$853m. “After careful consideration, we are pleased to have reached an agreement that reflects the remarkable value creation Collectors Universe has achieved through its consistent execution during these challenging times. This transaction will deliver an immediate cash premium to our shareholders, and create exciting opportunities for our employees, collectors and dealers around the world,” A.J. “Bert” Moyer, Collectors Universe Chairman of the Board of Directors. On January 20, 2021, the offer was increased from $700m to $853m.

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