CERBA HEALTHCARE acquired by PAI PARTNERS
Context
PAI Partners acquired a majority stake in Cerba HealthCare, marking the group's fourth LBO (LBO IV). The transaction was structured to support an aggressive external growth strategy. The acquisition was originally financed through a combination of Senior Loans and Mezzanine debt (which were later refinanced via a High Yield bond issuance in 2013). Under PAI's tenure, the group's revenue would eventually triple.
CERBA HEALTHCARE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2009, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (15.6x).
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Target
Cerba HealthCare is a leading international network of clinical pathology laboratories. Headquartered in France, it operates across Europe and Africa. The group serves patients, physicians, and pharmaceutical companies (via its clinical trial division). It relies on a network of 400 biologists and managers who are also shareholders.
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Other operations with CERBA HEALTHCARE
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/2023 | CERBA HEALTHCARE | CIRION BIOPHARMA RESEARCH | CANADA | CRO / Clinical Trials |
| 11/2021 | CERBA HEALTHCARE | LABEXA | FRANCE | Labs (Biology) |
| 07/2021 | CERBA HEALTHCARE | LIFEBRAIN | ITALY | Labs (Biology) |
| 03/2021 | EQT PARTNERS | CERBA HEALTHCARE | FRANCE | Labs (Biology) |
| 01/2017 | PARTNERS GROUP / PSP INVESTMENTS | CERBA HEALTHCARE | FRANCE | Labs (Biology) |
| 01/2015 | CERBA HEALTHCARE | NOVESCIA | FRANCE | Labs (Biology) |
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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR
Revenue range: 150M - 250M EUR
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Target: cerba healthcare
Acquirer: pai partners