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08/2021

CURAEOS acquired by COLOSSEUM DENTAL GROUP

NETHERLANDS Health Providers / Outpatient Care / Dental Centers REV 1m EUR - 100m EUR

Context

Colosseum Dental Group (CDG), a subsidiary of the Swiss-based Jacobs Holding, has successfully entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Curaeos. This transaction represents a transformative milestone in the group’s expansion strategy, creating the premier global dental services platform with approximately 800 clinics and over 13,000 professionals. The strategic rationale for the acquisition centers on the high degree of geographical complementarity between the two organizations, providing the group with immediate entry into the Belgian and Dutch markets while significantly densifying its existing leadership positions in Denmark, Italy, and Germany. By integrating the target’s scalable IT platform and vertically integrated laboratory network, the organization is poised to realize massive economies of scale and set new benchmarks for innovation within the European oral health sector. The partnership is designed to leverage combined medical and operational expertise to enhance patient care standards and professional development programs. This integration reinforces the organization's standing as a primary consolidator in the global healthcare landscape, providing the financial depth and strategic vision required to drive long-term value creation in non-cyclical, mission-critical service sectors.

CURAEOS, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (14.8x).

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Target

Curaeos is a vertically integrated healthcare organization functioning as a multi-functional dental service platform across Northern and Western Europe. The entity’s business model is anchored by a centralized Shared Service Center (SSC) that manages HR, finance, administration, and procurement, effectively decoupling administrative burdens from clinical practice. Its value proposition is centered on providing a comprehensive range of general and specialist dental care through highly recognized brands such as DentConnect and DentalCoop. Strategically, the organization focuses on operational efficiency and a performance-oriented, client-centric culture, supported by a scalable IT infrastructure designed for rapid regional expansion. By integrating high-end dental clinics with professional laboratories, the firm ensures a seamless value chain for patients and practitioners alike. The organization facilitates the modernization of oral healthcare by prioritizing technical durability and clinical standardization across its multi-country network.

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Acquirer: colosseum dental group