Dignity PLC
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Dignity PLC - overview
Established
1812
Location
-, West Midlands, UK
Primary Industry
Consumer Services
About
Dignity PLC, based in the UK, specializes in providing funeral services and prepaid funeral plans to assist families during challenging times, ensuring that each service is tailored respectfully to individual needs. Dignity PLC is a funeral service provider headquartered in the UK, focusing on comprehensive funeral solutions. The company was founded in 1812 and has undergone multiple strategic developments. Jon Witt is noted as the founder, and the current CEO is Aly Baig.
Dignity has engaged in four funding deals, with the latest round being a Public to Private transaction that raised GBP 281. 000 mn from investors including Castelnau Group and Phoenix Asset Management. This total amount raised is also GBP 281. 000 mn.
Dignity Funeral Directors offers a range of services, including traditional funerals, direct cremations, and personalized memorial ceremonies. They also provide prepaid funeral plans, legal guidance, and an online Funeral Notice service, catering to diverse cultural and religious needs across the UK and allowing for both in-person consultations and online planning. In the most recent year, 2023, Dignity PLC reported a revenue of GBP 345,077,730. 6 and an EBITDA of GBP 24,509,838.
3. The company generates revenue through direct transactions for funeral services, which include various associated costs such as transportation and caskets, while prepaid funeral plans secure future arrangements at fixed prices. Dignity PLC plans to utilize recent funding to expand its service offerings and geographic reach. The acquisition of a 29.
08% minority stake by Phoenix Asset Management and Castelnau Group aims to facilitate these strategic initiatives. Specific new products are in design, although details on release dates have not been disclosed. The company is also targeting expansion into new UK regions, with definitive plans to broaden its market presence by the end of the upcoming fiscal year.
Current Investors
Phoenix Asset Management, SPWOne, Castelnau Group
Primary Industry
Consumer Services
Sub Industries
Funeral Services
Website
www.dignityfunerals.co.uk
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Dignity PLC - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | Farewill Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| Public to Private | Completed | Dignity PLC | - | ||||||||
| IPO | Completed | Dignity PLC | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Dignity PLC | - | ||||||||
| PIPE | Completed | Dignity PLC | - |
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