What Made PetSmart 2014s Largest LBO Worth $8.3B?

What was one reason the company was considered undervalued by the market?

• High growth rate

• Impact of online sales

• Lack of competition

• Strong cash flow

Which companies were involved in the competitive auction for the undervalued company?

• Microsoft, IBM, Oracle

• BC Partners, KKR, Apollo

• Amazon, Walmart, Target

• Google, Facebook, Apple

What financial metric was used to evaluate the company's valuation?

• Return on Investment

• Price to Earnings Ratio

• Total Value to EBITDA

• Debt to Equity Ratio

What was a key reason for the delay in finalizing the deal?

• Regulatory issues

• Lack of interest from investors

• Aggressive auction and lender concerns

• Technological challenges

What potential market concern was highlighted due to private equity competition?

• Decreasing stock prices

• Declining consumer demand

• Increasing interest rates

• Frothy market valuations