At what enterprise value was SCHÜLKE acquired in 2023?

During the acquisition of SCHÜLKE by ATHOS CONSORTIUM in 2023, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 1b - 4b EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of SCHÜLKE when it was acquired by ATHOS CONSORTIUM?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for SCHÜLKE is in the range of 10x - 18x.

When was SCHÜLKE acquired by ATHOS CONSORTIUM?

SCHÜLKE was acquired by ATHOS CONSORTIUM in 2023.

What was the EBITDA of SCHÜLKE during the acquisition?

SCHÜLKE's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR.

How is the data for the SCHÜLKE acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the SCHÜLKE deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://eqtgroup.com/news/eqt-private-equity-to-sell-schulke-a-sustainability-leader-in-infection-prevention-and-treatment-for-the-healthcare-industry-2023-08-07

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08/2023

SCHÜLKE acquired by ATHOS CONSORTIUM

GERMANY Life Sciences / Medical Devices / Medical Consumables EV 1b - 4b EUR

Context

EQT Private Equity has agreed to sell 100% of Schülke to a consortium led by ATHOS, following a highly successful three-year transformation period. EQT originally acquired the company in a 2020 carve-out from Air Liquide for approximately €1.0 billion. During its ownership, EQT repositioned Schülke as a pure-play healthcare leader, executing five add-on acquisitions and divesting the personal care division. This strategic focus resulted in double-digit annual revenue growth and a near doubling of EBITDA in the core healthcare segment. The sale to the ATHOS Consortium represents a transition from institutional private equity to long-term family office ownership, aligning with Schülke’s 135-year heritage and its mission to protect lives worldwide.

In the past, SchüLke underwent an LBO led by Eqt Partners in 2020.

SCHÜLKE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (14.5x).

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Target

Founded in 1889, Schülke is a global leader in infection prevention and treatment solutions for the healthcare and life sciences industries. Headquartered in Norderstedt, the company specializes in high-quality disinfectants, antisepsis products, and wound care solutions, featuring iconic brands such as octenisept, kodan, and desderman. Its business model focuses on mission-critical hygiene for hospitals, pharmacies, and direct patient care channels. Under recent private equity ownership, the company underwent a major strategic repositioning to exit non-core personal care segments and focus entirely on healthcare. Schülke operates three production sites in Germany, France, and Brazil, and maintains market-leading positions in Central and Eastern Europe, Australia, and Brazil.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
09/2020	EQT PARTNERS	SCHÜLKE	GERMANY	Medical Consumables

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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b EUR

EBITDA range: 100M - 200M EUR

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