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01/2014

DUTSCHER acquired by FIVE ARROWS

FRANCE Life Sciences / Medical Devices / Medical Consumables REV 100M - 200M EUR

Context

Five Arrows Managers acquired a stake in Dominique Dutscher to facilitate a partial cash-out for the founder, Dominique Dutscher. While the exact percentage was undisclosed at the time, the deal structure was a classic Owner Buy-Out (OBO), allowing the founder to secure some wealth while remaining invested to drive the next phase of growth. The transaction was financed with senior debt provided by a pool of three banks.

DUTSCHER, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2013, 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

Headquartered in Alsace, Dutscher is a leading European distributor of consumables (pipettes, reagents) and equipment for research and medical laboratories. The company acts as a "one-stop-shop" for public research institutes and biotech companies. Under LBO France's ownership (2020-2026), Dutscher transformed from a French-centric player into a pan-European platform. It completed 13 add-on acquisitions ("build-ups"), expanding its footprint into the Nordics (Denmark, Sweden, Finland), the Baltics, and strengthening its presence in the UK/Ireland.

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Other operations with DUTSCHER

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Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Acquirer: five arrows