
Ardentia is a supplier of world class business intelligence solutions for the healthcare market. It is the market leader in the UK with customers across all aspects of the NHS including PCT’s and strategic Health Authorities.
The company was acquired in August 2011 by IMS Health, for an undisclosed sum. The transaction generated a cash multiple return of just under 7 times and an IRR of c.24%, which over an 11 year investment period is an excellent return.