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12/2024

DIDACTIC acquired by UI INVESTISSEMENT

FRANCE Life Sciences / Medical Devices / Medical Consumables REV 50M - 100M EUR

Context

Didactic reorganized its shareholder base to accelerate its transformation into a European industrial leader. GENEO Capital Entrepreneur and UI Investissement acquired a majority stake, taking over from the previous sponsor. The transaction involves significant reinvestment from the President and his management team, alongside Bpifrance and MACSF.

DIDACTIC, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2023, 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

Founded in 1967, Didactic is a leading French player in the design, manufacture, and distribution of medical devices, specifically dedicated to infectious risk management and perfusion. As the market leader in examination gloves and the number two player in medical hygiene in France, Didactic supplies over 4,000 clients, primarily public hospitals and private clinics.

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Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Acquirer: ui investissement