M&A Deal Summary

Stada Acquires Walmark AS

On November 4, 2019, Stada acquired life science company Walmark AS from Mid Europa Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Stada’s 4th transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Stada’s 1st transaction in Czech Republic.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-11-04
Target Walmark AS
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Stada
Sellers(s) Mid Europa Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Walmark AS

Třinec, Czech Republic
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Walmark is a manufacturer of consumer health products in Central Europe with a unique portfolio of well-established Consumer Health brands across multiple categories. These include vitamins and minerals, children’s health, women’s health, men’s health, joint care, digestive and intestinal, and cough and cold and are set to generate continued strong growth. The company's key brands include e.g. Biopron (gut health), Martians (children’s supplements), Urinal (urinary tract health), Proenzi (joint care), Prostenal (male health), Beliema (vaginal health) and Sinulan (respiratory health). Walmark was established in 1990 and headquartered in Třinec, Czech Republic.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Stada

Bad Vilbel, Germany

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Category Company
Founded 1895
Sector Life Science
Employees10,435
Revenue 2.3B EUR (2018)
DESCRIPTION

Stada is a developer and marketer of active pharmaceutical ingredients for the health care and pharmaceutical markets worldwide. Stada was founded in 1895 and is based in Bad Vilbel, Germany.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 11
Sector (Life Science) 4 of 6
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 8
Country (Czech Republic) 1 of 1
Year (2019) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-08 Upsa

France

Upsa is a provider of an over-the-counter drugs business. Upsa is based in France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-01 Biofarma

Amoz, Ukraine

Biofarma is a pharmaceutical manufacturer focused on plasma protein products. The drugs are used in hematology, immunology, and intensive care medicine. The Company also manufactures biopharmaceutical products on the basis of genetically-produced recombinants used to improve the quality of life of patients with severe diseases. Biofarma is based in Amoz, Ukraine.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Mid Europa Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 5.3B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Mid Europa Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in Central and Eastern Europe. Mid Europa prefers control based investments in market leading companies operating in industries with high barriers to entry. Sectors of interest include telecom, media, utilities, transportation, natural resources, industrial, healthcare, building materials, manufacturing, and agriculture. The Firm looks to commit €75 to €200 million of equity capital per transaction in businesses valued up to €500 million. Prospective transaction types include buyouts, take-privates, divestitures, turnarounds, and large scale expansions. Mid Europa Partners is the successor entity to EMP Europe Ltd, which was formed in 1999. Mid Europa has offices in Budapest, Warsaw, and London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 26
Sector (Life Science) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 15 of 16
Country (Czech Republic) 5 of 5
Year (2019) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-04-09 Mlinar

Zagreb, Croatia

Mlinar serves pastries, bread, drinks, sandwiches, and salads to more than 36 million customers per year through c.220 directly-owned stores in Croatia and Slovenia, and franchise stores across 10 countries. Mlinar operates its own state-of-the-art production and logistics and serves leading modern retail chains, as well as hotels and restaurants from its wholesale operations. Mlinar was founded in 1903 and is based in Zagreb, Croatia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-27 CMC

Kağıthane, Turkey

CMC is an independent outsourced call centre and customer management services provider. CMC was founded in 2000 and is based in Kağıthane. Turkey.

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