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04/2025

NUTRISENS acquired by CINVEN

FRANCE Life Sciences / Nutrition & Dietary Supplements EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

Cinven acquires a majority stake in the French clinical nutrition group Nutrisens from Sagard. The transaction values the company at over EUR700 million. Under Sagard's tenure, Nutrisens tripled its size through organic growth and acquisitions. With Cinven's backing, the group aims to become a global platform in the fragmented medical nutrition market, targeting further acquisitions in Europe and expanding into new therapeutic areas.

In the past, the company underwent an LBO led by Sagard in 2021, and continued an active consolidation strategy by notably acquiring Prodiet (2025).

NUTRISENS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (14.3x).

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Target

A leading European specialist in clinical nutrition and "medical food". Founded in 2011, the group develops specific nutritional products for patients suffering from pathologies such as dysphagia (swallowing difficulties), malnutrition, or renal failure. It serves hospitals, nursing homes (EHPAD), and pharmacies. The group has a strong Corporate footprint in France and Spain.

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Other operations with NUTRISENS

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySector
03/2025NUTRISENSPRODIETBRAZILNutrition & Dietary Supplements
01/2021SAGARDNUTRISENSFRANCENutrition & Dietary Supplements

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Acquirer: cinven