Consideration$50M
TypeAcquisition
AcquirerAmerican Medical Systems
Return multiple0.7×
AnnouncedApr 27, 2006
Weak
A weak or distressed-looking exit versus its peers.
Deal size vs peers
A small Acquisition versus peers.
Return multiple
Below invested capital (0.7×) — a down exit.
Liquidity type
Strategic acquisition — a clean liquidity event.
Heuristic read of deal size vs peers, return multiple, acquirer premium, and liquidity type. Not investment advice.
vs. Acquisition deals (999)
Deal size distribution20th pct
smaller Acquisition dealslarger
