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Listing 96414

Apparel & Accessories

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$509k
Profit / mo
$15k
Multiple
2.8×

Listing 96414 · Apparel & Accessories scores 10.0 out of 10, verdict Worth a look.

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Latest from the newsroom · After the deal · Nov 10, 2026

A deal's first quarter is mostly costs: the Theravance example

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median price multiple
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    Listing 95754

    Home / Culinary

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    $341k
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    $11k
    Multiple
    2.7×

    Listing 95754 · Home / Culinary scores 10.0 out of 10, verdict Worth a look.

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ZymeworksTheravance Biopharma

Not disclosedClosed Sep 2026Closed

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