WINNCARE acquired by SIPAREX

Siparex ETI has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Winncare, marking the first investment of its Siparex ETI 5 fund. This transaction follows a successful period of ownership by IDI, which originally took control of the group in 2014 and supported a doubling of the company,s size through international expansion. In this new capital structure, IDI is exiting its majority position but remains a minority investor, alongside the management team led by President Philippe Chêne, who continues to drive the group,s strategic vision. The primary rationale for this LBO is to provide Winncare with the financial resources to act as a "natural consolidator" in the fragmented European medical equipment market. Under Siparex,s sponsorship, the group intends to accelerate its international deployment and prioritize the roll-out of new high-tech offerings, such as connected fall-prevention systems and modernized clinical bed ranges. The deal leverages the positive demographic trends of the "Silver Economy," focusing on high-quality care for the elderly. Furthermore, the partnership is built on shared values of corporate social responsibility, with a clear objective to transition Winncare into a mission-driven enterprise (entreprise à Mission), focusing on the social impact of its healthcare solutions and the professionalization of the caregiving sector.