Arun Mehra FCA
Samera Group CEO
Most people plan for growth but very few plan for exit.
Samera started by helping practice owners build better businesses through finance and growth strategy. Today, we support DSOs around the world with capital advisory, operational planning, valuation improvement, and exit preparation.
And one thing that’s come very clear with my experience is that most leaders focus largely on building clinics, hiring teams, and expanding capacity. But when investors finally arrive, they are unprepared. Value is lost not because the business is weak but because the story is unclear.
This playbook exists to fix that gap. Exit readiness is commercial discipline applied over time. Standardizing operations, managing EBITDA drivers, preparing leadership, and documenting financial performance directly influence the multiples buyers will pay.
2030 is a target to work towards. The DSOs that succeed will be those that treat exit planning as daily work, cultivating second-line leaders, improving reporting, and diversifying revenue. They will take control of their valuation rather than wait for the market to define it.
And investors? They are looking for more than profit. They want resilience. Predictable cash flow, strong governance, low clinical risk, and clear systems are what reduce doubt. Every decision you make today either increases your valuation multiple or puts it at risk.
If this playbook gives you one idea, let it be this. The best exit is built long before you sell. Start now, stay disciplined, and treat EBITDA protection as a priority. The groups that do this well will define the dental landscape by 2030.
Specialties
Building Global Teams. GCC Expert. Global Accounting Leader, Healthcare Business Expert
Qualifications
UK Chartered Accountant FCA