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06/2016

ATOS MEDICAL acquired by PAI PARTNERS

SWEDEN Life Sciences / Medical Devices / Medical Consumables EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

PAI Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Atos Medical from EQT. This secondary LBO represents the 10th investment of the PAI Europe VI fund and marks the exit of EQT, which had overseen a period where the company doubled in size within five years. The current management team, led by CEO Claus Bjerre, remains in place to lead the next phase of the company's development under PAI's sponsorship. The strategic rationale for the acquisition is centered on the underpenetrated nature of the global laryngectomy market and the scalability of Atos Medical's direct-to-consumer model. PAI intends to leverage its healthcare sector capabilities to accelerate the company's transformational strategy, focusing on increased R&D investment and a broader global sales footprint. The deal is underpinned by the target's exceptional financial performance, including a 30% revenue growth in 2015 and industry-leading margins.

ATOS MEDICAL, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2016, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a level the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (14.3x).

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Target

Founded in 1986, Atos Medical is the global market leader in laryngectomy care, specialized in supporting patients living with a neck stoma. The company’s core business model focuses on restoring speaking ability and improving pulmonary health for patients who have undergone surgical removal of the voice box or tracheostomy procedures. Its value proposition is built on a unique direct-to-consumer (DTC) model, which accounts for approximately 50% of its laryngectomy revenues, ensuring personalized care and long-term patient engagement. Atos Medical’s strategy emphasizes clinical innovation and geographical expansion, providing high-quality medical consumables such as heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) and voice prostheses. By diversifying into the tracheostomy segment through selective acquisitions, the company has established itself as a comprehensive Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist. With a direct presence in 30 countries and a distribution network reaching ~90 markets, Atos Medical combines technical medical expertise with a patient-centric service layer to maintain industry-leading margins and high organic growth.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Target: atos medical

Acquirer: pai partners