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06/2022

SIMAGO acquired by ARDIAN

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

Context

Ardian acquired a significant minority stake in Simago. The investment was designed to support the group's rapid "buy-and-build" strategy in a highly fragmented French market. Unlike traditional LBOs, the deal was structured to preserve the medical independence of the associate radiologists, who continue to hold the majority of the capital and voting rights alongside the founding management team.

SIMAGO, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (14.3x).

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Target

Founded in 2019, Simago is a leading French medical imaging network. It operates as a "third way" consolidation platform, partnering with independent radiologists while allowing them to remain active associates in their clinics. At the time of the deal, the group managed a network of 28 centers across France, operating 16 MRI scanners and 15 CT scanners, with a medical team of 78 radiologists. Simago specializes in the full spectrum of diagnostic services, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, and mammography.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Acquirer: ardian