mynth
07/2022

MERIEUX EQUITY PARTNERS takes majority stake in THERAVIA

FRANCE Life Sciences / Pharma & Biotech / Generics / Labs REV 25M - 50M EUR

Context

Healthcare-focused investment firm Mérieux Equity Partners has completed the strategic merger of two of its existing portfolio companies, Addmedica and Laboratoires CTRS, creating a new consolidated entity named Theravia Pharma. As part of this corporate combination, the sponsor—which already held existing stakes in both businesses—elected to significantly increase its overall equity position. Mérieux EP rolled over its historical shares and convertible bonds while simultaneously acquiring additional equity, notably buying out the exiting founders of Addmedica. This move enabled the fund to step up its ownership and secure a majority controlling stake of approximately 70% in the newly formed group. The equity enhancement and the refinancing of existing credit facilities were supported by the successful raising of new senior debt.

THERAVIA, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2022, 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).

Note that this data is based on contribution from our growing community, composed of M&A and Private Equity professionals, and has been verified by our team to ensure its accuracy.

-> Deep-dive in Healthcare & Pharma market trends

Target

Theravia is an international pharmaceutical laboratory specializing in rare and neglected diseases, formed in 2022 following the merger of Addmedica and CTRS, with the aim of addressing the unmet medical needs of patients suffering from these complex conditions. The company has notably developed treatments such as Orphacol for congenital defects in primary bile acid synthesis and Siklos for sickle cell disease, a hereditary disorder affecting red blood cells. Theravia has a commercial presence in several countries, including 17 for Siklos and 23 for Orphacol, and generates nearly half of its revenue internationally, demonstrating its growth potential and strategic positioning in the field of rare diseases.

Ent. Value

LOGIN

Equity Value

LOGIN

Multiples

EV / Revenue

LOGIN

EV / EBITDA

LOGIN

EV / EBIT

LOGIN

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2022
LOGIN
LOGIN
LOGIN
2021
LOGIN
LOGIN
LOGIN

Other operations with THERAVIA

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
04/2025NORGINETHERAVIAFRANCELife Sciences

Private equity firm Mérieux Equity Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its controlling equity stake in the pharmaceutical laboratory Theravia to the Dutch group Norgine, a portfolio company backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management

REFERENCES

Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

Note: This page provides detailed data on a private equity M&A transaction. Detailed and exact financial metrics for the acquisition of THERAVIA by MERIEUX EQUITY PARTNERS are reserved for mynth community members. Register for free to unlock full data.

Authors: verified mynth contributor (mynth data is contributed by M&A / PE professionals and systematically cross-verified with private deal documents and official press releases).

Target: theravia

Acquirer: merieux equity partners