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02/2023

THERADIAL acquired by ARDIAN

FRANCE Life Sciences / Medical Devices REV 50M - 100M EUR

Context

Ardian has acquired a stake in Théradial, a specialized player in the French dialysis sector, with a consolidated presence in medical product distribution, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare software. This transaction is part of a strategic partnership with UI Investissement, which had previously invested in the company in 2017. Founded in 1998, Théradial employs around 90 staff in France and Italy, generating approximately 50 million euros in revenue, primarily from public healthcare establishments, private clinics, and home care service providers. Ardian's strategy aims to structure Théradial's growth, notably through organic development of its medical product activities and targeted acquisitions. This operation will enable Théradial to strengthen its market positioning and accelerate its development, particularly in nutrition and digital division, with the objective of entering new markets and diversifying its activities. The Ardian Growth team, led by Alexis Saada and Frédéric Quéru, will work closely with Théradial's management to implement this growth strategy, focusing on increasing revenue and improving the company's profitability. This operation is also expected to allow Théradial to consolidate its relationships with clients and suppliers, and reinforce its position in the French and Italian dialysis markets, with a view to expanding its customer base and enhancing its operational efficiency.

In the past, the company underwent an LBO led by Ui Investissement / Bpifrance in 2017, and continued an active consolidation strategy by notably acquiring Groupe ThéMa (2019).

THERADIAL, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2022, 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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Target

Theradial, a medical device distribution firm focused on dialysis equipment, has undergone substantial development over the years. Initially concentrated on supplying medical devices to public health institutions, private clinics, and home care providers, the company gradually expanded its scope of activities. It now offers medications and software tailored to dialysis centers, enabling it to address the specific needs of its clients. By diversifying its product portfolio, Theradial has enhanced its capability to cater to a broader range of customers. The company has also collaborated with pharmaceutical laboratory Indigo Therapeutics to develop nutritional supplements for patients undergoing dialysis, thereby broadening its offerings to include complementary healthcare products. This strategic move has allowed Theradial to deepen its understanding of the dialysis treatment process and provide more comprehensive solutions to its customers, ultimately refining its operational capabilities and reinforcing its position in the medical device distribution sector.

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Other operations with THERADIAL

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
03/2019THERADIALGROUPE THÉMAFRANCESoftware

This growth transaction marks a significant evolution for Théradial, transitioning from a specialized medical device distributor to a provider of an integrated ecosystem encompassing care equipment and clinical operation digital solutions. The acquisition of Groupe Théma is financed through a hybrid structure combining cash contribution and share exchange for the selling founders, as well as an extension of senior debt lines granted by the acquirer's historical banking pool. The underlying financial analysis is based on creating a significant competitive advantage by integrating medical consumables logistics flows into dialysis center management software interfaces, which will increase switching costs for hospital clients

10/2017UI INVESTISSEMENT / BPIFRANCETHERADIALFRANCELife Sciences

Théradial has completed a shareholder restructuring agreement, welcoming UI Gestion and Bpifrance as new majority shareholders. This transaction is part of a management buy-out, enabling Frédéric Le Pottier, the former Commercial Director, to take the helm as Chairman of the Executive Board. Meanwhile, Bruno Duval, the company's founder, will retain a key role as a shareholder and become Chairman of the Supervisory Board. The goal of this transaction is to support Théradial's growth strategy, which aims to leverage its pharmaceutical establishment status, obtained two years ago, to expand its product portfolio

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Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Target: theradial

Acquirer: ardian