PROSYS acquired by IMA GROUP
Context
IMA Group acquired a majority stake in ProSys Sampling Systems Limited from its co-founder and Treysa Limited. The transaction is a core component of IMA's international growth strategy, aiming to strengthen its "IMA Life" division by integrating specialized containment and sampling expertise. ProSys will continue to operate as an independent business from its headquarters in Ireland, with Michael McLoughlin remaining as Managing Director. This acquisition follows IMA's August 2024 purchase of Sarong's packaging divisions, further consolidating IMA's leadership in the advanced biopharmaceutical technology segment.
PROSYS, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2025, 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).
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ProSys is a leading global supplier of specialized aseptic and containment isolator technology and sampling systems. Founded in 1997, the company designs and manufactures "Engineered to Order" (EtO) systems for the safe handling of highly potent compounds, serving biopharmaceutical giants like Pfizer, GSK, and Eli Lilly.
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Revenue range: 1b - 3b EUR
EBITDA range: 250M - 500M EUR
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Acquirer: ima group