M&A Deal Summary

Medicine Shoppe International Acquires Medicap Pharmacies

On January 12, 2004, Medicine Shoppe International acquired franchising company Medicap Pharmacies

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Medicine Shoppe International’s 1st transaction in the Franchising sector.
  • This is Medicine Shoppe International’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Medicine Shoppe International’s 1st transaction in Missouri.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2004-01-12
Target Medicap Pharmacies
Sector Franchising
Buyer(s) Medicine Shoppe International
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Medicap Pharmacies

Earth City, Missouri, United States
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Medicap Pharmacies Inc. is a franchisor of pharmacies with 181 stores in 34 states.

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Buyer

Medicine Shoppe International

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1968
Sector Franchising
DESCRIPTION

Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. is a largest pharmaceutical chain in the country, based on the number of stores. The overwhelming majority of Medicap stores are owned by the pharmacist / manager. Each store focuses exclusively on the sale of prescription pharmaceuticals and value-added pharmacist services like patient counseling.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Franchising) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Missouri) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2004) 1 of 1
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