QUIPMENT acquired by SAGARD
Context
Sagard NewGen acquired a significant minority stake in Quipment, fifteen years after its inception. The deal aims to accelerate Quipment's international expansion, particularly in the US and Asia, and to support its digital transformation. This transaction follows a similar move in the sector by Antin IP with Emsere.
QUIPMENT, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (15.6x).
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Target
Quipment is a leading international specialist in the management and provision of medical equipment and clinical trial supplies for the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Headquartered in France, the company provides a comprehensive "Equipment-as-a-Service" model that covers the entire lifecycle of clinical trial logistics, including sourcing, global distribution, maintenance, calibration, and decommissioning of medical devices. Its business model is designed to de-risk complex multicenter clinical trials by ensuring that investigators have standardized, compliant, and ready-to-use equipment across diverse geographical sites. The organization leverages a robust digital platform for real-time asset tracking and regulatory documentation, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and trial timelines.
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Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR
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Target: quipment
Acquirer: sagard