OTTOBOCK acquired by PUBLIC MARKETS (IPO)
Context
Ottobock successfully completed its Initial Public Offering on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, marking the largest German IPO of 2025. The shares were priced at €66.00, with the first trading price reaching €72.00 (a 9% premium). At the issue price, the market capitalization stood at €4.2 billion, rising to €4.6 billion upon listing. The strategic rationale for the IPO was to raise gross proceeds to deleverage the balance sheet and accelerate investments in "future technologies," such as AI-integrated bionics and exoskeleton research. Additionally, the capital will fund targeted acquisitions in the fragmented Patient Care and components sectors. The deal marks a milestone in the company’s history, professionalizing its capital structure while providing an exit path for previous minority stakeholders and securing a long-term capital base for global expansion.
In the past, the company underwent an LBO led by Eqt Partners in 2017, and continued an active consolidation strategy by notably acquiring Matton Orthomedi (2025).
OTTOBOCK, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, 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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Target
Ottobock is the global market leader in wearable human bionics and prosthetics. Its business model integrates the development and manufacturing of high-tech mobility solutions—including bionic prostheses, braces, and wheelchairs—with a vast global "Patient Care" network of over 400 fitting centers. The company’s value proposition centers on restoring human mobility through innovation, such as the microprocessor-controlled C-Leg and the Genium bionic knee. Strategically, Ottobock operates a vertically integrated model, capturing value from R&D and component manufacturing to direct clinical service delivery. With over 9,300 employees, the firm has evolved from a traditional family business into a data-driven medtech powerhouse, focusing on digitalizing the orthopedic fitting process and expanding its presence in emerging markets.
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| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
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| 05/2025 | OTTOBOCK | MATTON ORTHOMEDI | BELGIUM | Life Sciences | In May 2025, Ottobock, through its subsidiary Vigo, acquired Matton OrthoMedi as part of its strategy to consolidate the European technical orthopedics market. The primary objective of this acquisition is to strengthen Ottobock's network of care centers in Western Europe by integrating a well-established local player in Belgium. Matton OrthoMedi brings a established network of locations in Ghent, Bruges, and Brussels, as well as over 30 years of expertise in orthopedic care and custom device manufacturing, catering to patients with complex mobility needs |
| 06/2017 | EQT PARTNERS | OTTOBOCK | GERMANY | Life Sciences | EQT VII has entered into an agreement to acquire a 20% minority stake in Ottobock, as part of a strategic partnership aimed at supporting Ottobock's international growth ambitions, driving its strategic objectives, and potentially preparing the company for a future initial public offering (IPO) in the medium term. The investment by EQT comes at a time of significant transformation in the mobility technology market, driven by an aging population, increasing demand for rehabilitation solutions, and advancements in smart prosthetics |
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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b EUR
Revenue range: 1b - 3b EUR
EBITDA range: 250M - 500M EUR
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