What Does Dental Player Patterson's $4.1 Billion Deal Mean For Other Players?
On Wednesday, Patient Square Capital, a healthcare investment firm, agreed to acquire Patterson Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDCO), a dental and animal health product distributor, for approximately $4.1 billion. During its second-quarter earnings release, the company announced it is exploring strategic options, including a sale or merger, to boost shareholder value. William Blair notes that based on Patient Square Capital’s portfolio, which doesn’t include dental or animal health companies, regulator