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Pacific Smiles CEO exits after just eight months and failed takeover

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The chief executive of takeover target Pacific Smiles, Andrew Vidler, has resigned after eight months to take up a new job at an unlisted group in the health sector.

His departure follows the exit of the chief financial officer a week ago when shareholders voted against a $327 million takeover bid from private equity group Crescent Capital at a scheme meeting on August 8.

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Simon Evans writes on business specialising in retail, manufacturing, beverages, mining and M&A. He is based in Adelaide. Connect with Simon on Twitter. Email Simon at simon.evans@afr.com
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