The story
The company traces its roots through division Patterson Dental Supply back to one established in 1878 named Patterson Dental Company. It remained focused solely on the dental products market until the 21st century when it branched out into the veterinary supplies market through 2 large acquisitions, JA Webster in 2001 (92.5 million dollars) and ProVet in 2004. For about 130 years it dealt only in dental supplies. It began selling rehabilitation supplies in 2004 after acquiring Ability One Products Corporation followed by Medco the same year.
In 1987, it acquired D.L. Saslow Co another major distributor. It went public on the Nasdaq in 1992 with an IPO of around 480 million dollars. In 1993, it started doing business outside of the US by purchasing Healthco Canada.
In 1997, it purchased software developer Eaglesoft Inc a company founded by Scott R. Kabbes who 6 years later was made president of Patterson Dental Company. It later became Patterson Technology Center
In 2004, CAESY Patient Education Systems was acquired. In July 2004, it was renamed as Patterson Companies Inc.
In December 2008, Patterson acquires Dolphin Imaging and Management Solutions. In 2008, it was noted as having one of the lowest debt ratios among companies in the health care sector. Patterson was also a member of the Nasdaq-100 until December 10, 2010 when it and six other companies were replaced.
On June 17, 2010, Patterson Medical purchased the rehabilitation part of Ireland-based DCC Healthcare (Days Healthcare, Physiomed and Ausmedic). The new companies were added to its Homecraft Rolyan unit in the UK.
On 26 April 2021, Patterson Veterinary Supply, Inc., has agreed to a deal to buy Miller Vet Holdings, LLC's assets.
In December 2024, Patient Square agreed to acquire the company for $4.1 billion.
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