MABXIENCE acquired by FRESENIUS

The private equity arm of Goldman Sachs Asset Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority equity stake in Dutch pharmaceutical company Norgine, successfully outbidding rival sponsors Bain and Cinven in a highly competitive auction process. The Stein family, the company's historical owner for over 110 years, is relinquishing majority control of the asset while retaining a significant minority stake to actively support the business through its next phase of development

Astorg has entered into an agreement to acquire CordenPharma from International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG), a leading pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in complex drug development and manufacturing. CordenPharma covers the full pharmaceutical lifecycle, from early-stage development through to large-scale commercial production. The company operates a diversified technology platform spanning peptides, lipids and carbohydrates, highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPIs), injectables and small molecules

Fresenius Kabi agreed to acquire 100% of Ivenix, delivering on its "Expand MedTech" growth vector under its Vision 2026 strategy. The combination of Ivenix's leading hardware and software infusion platform with Fresenius Kabi's existing intravenous fluids and infusion device portfolio creates a comprehensive premium MedTech offering for the US market. Significant scale and growth synergies are expected from the transaction. The Ivenix Infusion System is expected to be neutral to Fresenius Kabi's Group cash earnings per share in 2025 and accretive from 2026 onwards

This transaction marks the third leveraged buyout for HTL Biotechnology, with Montagu Private Equity entering into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake from Bridgepoint. Partners Group joined Montagu as a co-investor in this operation, while the existing management team remains significantly involved in the capital. The strategic rationale for this LBO is to accelerate HTL,s transformation from a specialized hyaluronic acid producer into a diversified, global biopolymer platform. Under the previous ownership, the company significantly expanded its R&D capabilities, doubled its production capacity with a €50M industrial investment, and established a strong presence in the US and Chinese markets

Anjac acquired a majority stake in Apollo Healthcare Corp marking its 8th acquisition in five years. The founders, the Wachsberg brothers, remain as co-CEOs and shareholders. This deal is the cornerstone of Anjac's North American expansion, following the 2019 acquisition of Cosmetix West. The merger allows Anjac to offer global industrial capacity and specific OTC technologies (like FDA-approved sun care) to its international brand customers.

Permira acquired a controlling stake in Kedrion from the founding Marcucci family and existing institutional investors FSI and CDP Equity. The transaction was structured as a partnership where the Marcucci family, FSI, and CDP Equity reinvested a significant minority stake to maintain the group's Italian heritage and operational continuity. The deal was contingent on the simultaneous acquisition of BPL to create a unified global platform. This allowed Kedrion to secure its supply chain and significantly expand its US and international footprint while transitioning from a family-run business to a private equity-backed global player

Permira acquired BPL from its sole shareholder, Tiancheng International Investment (TII), which had owned the business since 2016. The acquisition was part of a larger strategic plan to merge BPL's robust US collection network and specialized rare disease portfolio with Kedrion. By detaching BPL from its Chinese parent company, Permira allowed the business to refocus on its core UK and US markets. The combination created massive synergies in fractionation capacity and plasma supply, solving long-standing raw material bottlenecks for the UK-based manufacturing facilities

Ardian acquired a majority stake in Biofarma Group from White Bridge Investments. Ardian's entry is designed to transform the European leader into a global champion, specifically targeting expansion into the US and APAC markets while maintaining its technological lead in the high-margin probiotic segment.

Integer Holdings has successfully finalized the acquisition of Oscor, Inc., a strategic move designed to significantly broaden the group’s cardiovascular and neurostimulation product portfolios. This transaction integrates a robust range of proprietary products, including steerable sheaths and cardiac leads, into the acquirer’s existing medical device outsource framework. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the acquisition of specialized technical capabilities and a vast intellectual property portfolio that deepens relationships with existing Tier 1 customers while providing access to emerging growth companies

Planmeca has successfully finalized the acquisition of the treatment unit and instrument business from a major diversified global medical manufacturer. This strategic transaction represents a significant consolidation of the global dental equipment market, bringing together two of the most technically advanced portfolios in the industry. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the high degree of industrial synergy between the target’s mechanical instrumentation excellence and the group's existing strength in digital 3D imaging and software interfaces