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GlobalData shares up after Inflexion buys 40% stake in healthcare unit

(Alliance News) - GlobalData PLC on Thursday said Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP has ...

Alliance News 21 December, 2023 | 1:34PM
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(Alliance News) - GlobalData PLC on Thursday said Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP has bought a 40% stake in the company's healthcare division.

The London-based data analytics and consulting firm also said it will split operations into three divisions: healthcare, consumer and technology.

Shares were up 22% at 195.00 pence in London on Thursday afternoon.

GlobalData will receive GBP434.0 million in cash from Inflexion. The price values the healthcare division at GBP1.12 billion, representing a 22-times multiple of its annual earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation.

This division's valuation compares to a market capitalisation of GBP1.65 billion for GlobalData as a whole following Thursday's share rise.

As of June, the healthcare division represented 36% of group revenue.

The majority stake of 60% will remain with GlobalData. The deal is expected to close during the second quarter of 2024.

The cash proceeds "will provide flexibility for accelerated value-creating mergers and acquisitions across the group" GlobalData said.

Chief Executive Officer Mike Danson said: "This is a significant milestone in GlobalData's evolution, and we are delighted to welcome Inflexion as a shareholder in our healthcare division. The investment highlights the significant value in our unique data platform and gives us the flexibility to launch a more ambitious approach to growth investment across our portfolio."

By Hugh Cameron, Alliance News reporter

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