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10/2020

QSCAN GROUP acquired by INFRATIL

AUSTRALIA Health Providers / Outpatient Care / Radiology EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

Infratil, in partnership with MGIF, acquired a majority stake in Qscan Group from Quadrant Private Equity (QPE) and existing doctor shareholders. The transaction valued the entire group at an enterprise value of AUD 735 million. The deal was structured to provide Infratil with a platform in the high-growth diagnostic imaging market, characterized by aging demographics and the increasing clinical importance of early cancer detection. The acquisition was funded through Infratil's existing debt facilities and cash proceeds from previous divestments, reflecting a shift in their portfolio towards healthcare infrastructure.

QSCAN GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (15.6x).

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Target

Qscan is a leading Australian diagnostic imaging provider, specializing in high-complexity services such as PET-CT and oncology imaging. At the time of the deal, it operated over 70 clinics across Australia, including 10 oncology clinics, and was a primary provider for hospital-based radiology services.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Target: qscan group

Acquirer: infratil