Ever consider an IPO of your dental practice? You might surprised at what you’ll get. UK dentist, James Hull, will crown his reputation as one of UK’s leading
dentists after putting his business up for sale priced at up to £50m.

Hull, who failed in an attempt to float James Hull Associates (JHA) in 2004, has hired NM Rothschild, the investment bank, to hold an auction. The deadline for initial bids is the middle of this week.

A sale would provide a windfall for Hull, who founded JHA in 1987. Potential bidders include private-equity firms and rival healthcare groups. JHA aims at the top end of the market, offering a range of treatments such as jaw reconstruction and cosmetic procedures, including teeth whitening. It also has centres offering services such as osteopathy and chiropody.

Although Hull is widely admired for the way he has built up the business from his original practice in Newport, Gwent, JHA was bruised by the failure of its planned float early in 2004. It had hired Numis for the listing, and hoped to attract a valuation of £65m. That proved too ambitious, and Hull fired Numis. Since then he has bought out 3i, the venture-capital company, which had been his main financial backer. Bank of Scotland retains a small stake.

Paul Saper of the consultant LCS International said: “James Hull’s segment of the dental market has benefited from growth from implants and other aesthetic products.”

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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2 Responses to “ What’s Your Dental Implant Practice Worth? ”

  • Anonymous October 3rd, 2006

    How much is that in U.S. dollars??

  • Anonymous October 12th, 2006

    Is this guy dreaming? The british pound is about 1.80 dollars and I am assuming the m stands for Million. He’s hoping to attract 65 million pounds or about 115 million dollars? Wish I could get that for my practice! Thats a lot of implants!


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