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Home » $3.2B Lab Supplier VWR International Sold

$3.2B Lab Supplier VWR International Sold

May 4, 2007
More about:  Chemicals/Plastics,  Mergers/Acquisitions,  Safety

Lab supplier VWR International, Inc., West Chester, PA, a portfolio company of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc., will be acquired by Madison Dearborn Partners.
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VWR had revenue of more than $3.2 billion in 2006. It is the second largest distributor in the global research lab supply industry, with customers in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, education and industry.
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Madison Dearborn Partners is a private equity investor in the U.S.
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VWR announced on March 12, 2007 that it was exploring strategic options for the ...
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Lab supplier VWR International, Inc., West Chester, PA, a portfolio company of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc., will be acquired by Madison Dearborn Partners.
  ;
VWR had revenue of more than $3.2 billion in 2006. It is the second largest distributor in the global research lab supply industry, with customers in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, education and industry.
  ;
Madison Dearborn Partners is a private equity investor in the U.S.
  ;
VWR announced on March 12, 2007 that it was exploring strategic options for the Company.
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