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07/2025

BIOGARAN acquired by BC PARTNERS

FRANCE Life Sciences / Pharma & Biotech EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

BC Partners, a leading European investment firm, and Bpifrance have finalized the landmark acquisition of Biogaran from Servier. As a cornerstone of the French pharmaceutical industry and the domestic leader in generic medicines, Biogaran enters a new phase of independence. The transaction was completed on January 30, 2026, following regulatory approvals and strict oversight regarding foreign investment in France.

BIOGARAN, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (15.6x).

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Target

Biogaran is the undisputed market leader in the French generic pharmaceutical and biosimilars sector, commanding an estimated 30% market share. Founded in 1996 and based in France, the company operates as a key commercial subsidiary of Servier Laboratories. Its robust business model centers on the commercialization of an extensive portfolio of over 900 pharmaceutical products covering nearly all therapeutic areas, distributed nationwide through a network of more than 10,000 retail pharmacies. The company differentiates itself through a resilient, localized supply chain, with over 50% of its manufacturing based in France and 90% within Europe.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 500M - 1b EUR

EBITDA range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Target: biogaran

Acquirer: bc partners