At what enterprise value was DOC GENERICI acquired in 2013?

During the acquisition of DOC GENERICI by CHARTERHOUSE in 2013, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Healthcare & Pharma industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 14.8x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of DOC GENERICI when it was acquired by CHARTERHOUSE?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for DOC GENERICI is in the range of 5x - 12x. For comparison, the Healthcare & Pharma sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 14.8x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was DOC GENERICI acquired by CHARTERHOUSE?

DOC GENERICI was acquired by CHARTERHOUSE in 2013.

What was the revenue of DOC GENERICI at the time of the deal?

The revenue of DOC GENERICI at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of DOC GENERICI during the acquisition?

DOC GENERICI's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M EUR. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. EV includes in its calculation the market capitalization of a company but also short-term and long-term debt as well as any cash on the company's balance sheet.

What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

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07/2013

DOC GENERICI acquired by CHARTERHOUSE

ITALY Life Sciences / Pharma & Biotech / Generics / Labs EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Charterhouse acquired 100% of DOC Generici from a consortium of three pharmaceutical companies: Apotex (Canada), Chiesi Farmaceutici (Italy), and Zambon (Italy). The deal was structured as a Management Buyout, backing the incumbent CEO. It was financed with approximately EUR175 million in debt facilities provided by UniCredit (acting as Global Coordinator), HSBC, and Intesa Sanpaolo. The strategic aim was to professionalize the entity from a trade-owned subsidiary into an independent market leader, expanding its product pipeline and diversifying into segments like nutritional supplements.

DOC GENERICI, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2012, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (14.8x).

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DOC Generici is Italy's leading independent generic pharmaceutical company. It operates an asset-light model, focusing on the marketing and distribution of a vast portfolio of out-of-patent drugs across multiple therapeutic areas (cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, metabolic). It holds one of the largest market shares in the Italian retail pharmacy channel.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
07/2022	TPG	DOC GENERICI	ITALY	Life Sciences	TPG Capital has signed a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in DOC Generici from ICG and Mérieux Equity Partners. The strategic rationale for the transaction is driven by the continued expansion of the Italian generic drug market and DOC Generici's position as a reference brand for patients and healthcare providers
04/2019	ICG / MERIEUX EQUITY PARTNERS	DOC GENERICI	ITALY	Life Sciences	ICG acquired 100% of DOC Generici from CVC Capital Partners, marking the company's third private equity cycle. Merieux Equity Partners joined as a strategic co-investor to leverage its industrial expertise in life sciences
03/2016	CVC	DOC GENERICI	ITALY	Life Sciences	CVC Capital Partners acquired 100% of DOC Generici from Charterhouse Capital Partners, outbidding other major PE firms like Blackstone in a competitive auction. The transaction was supported by a debt package provided by UniCredit and HSBC

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Acquirer: charterhouse