M&A Deal Summary

Inula Acquires Pranarôm International S.A.

On January 30, 2014, Inula acquired life science company Pranarôm International S.A. from Vendis Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Inula’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Inula’s 2nd transaction in Belgium.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-01-30
Target Pranarôm International S.A.
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Inula
Sellers(s) Vendis Capital
Deal Type Merger

Target

Pranarôm International S.A.

Ghislenghien, Belgium
Pranarôm International S.A. is a laboratory specialised in scientific and medical aromatherapy. The comopany was founded in 1991 by Dominique Baudoux and is based in Ghislenghien, Belgium.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Inula

Ghislenghien, Belgium

Category Company
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

Inula is a developer, producer, and distributor of phytotherapeutic remedies. The company was born from the union of Pranarom and HerbalGem, two pioneering laboratories in the field of natural therapies founded in 1985 and 1986 respectively. Inula is based in Ghislenghien, Belgium.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 1
Type: Merger M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: Belgium M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2014 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-01-30 Herbalgem

Vielsalm, Belgium

Herbalgem is specialized in the development, production and commercialization of plant bud extracts and other natural food supplements.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Vendis Capital

Diegem, Belgium

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2009
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Vendis Capital is an independent, Western European private equity firm focused on opportunities in the consumer sector. Vendis invests in branded consumer companies including retail, food, consumer goods, and consumer services. The Firm will consider majority and minority positions and generally seeks to commit €5 to €25 million in companies generating up to €120 million in revenue. Funds are generally used to support internal growth, acquisitions, full or partial liquidity to stakeholders, management buyouts, and corporate divestitures. Vendis Capital was formed in 2009 and is based in Brussels.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 11
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 1
Type: Merger M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Belgium M&A 1 of 3
Year: 2014 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-03-14 Mazarine

Paris, France

Mazarine is a communication agency dedicated to luxury and premium brands. It provides a variety of communications services for luxury brands, advising on digital strategy, advertising campaigns, product design, and large event planning. Mazarine was founded in 1992 and is based in Paris, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-02-11 Victoria

Croix, France

Victoria designs produce and distribute, exclusively via its network of sales representatives, classic and trendy jewellery for men, women and children. The jewellery collection includes rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and pendants, and is rigorously selected to meet the wishes of the public and provide optimum quality, in each product, at the best price. Victoria was founded in 1991 and is based in Croix, France.

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