M&A Deal Summary

Kuhne Acquires Aenova

On April 24, 2024, Kuhne acquired life science company Aenova from BC Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kuhne’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Kuhne’s 1st transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-04-24
Target Aenova
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Kuhne
Sellers(s) BC Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Jefferies (Financial)
Kirkland & Ellis (Legal)

Target

Aenova

Starnberg, Germany
Aenova is a provider in the development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements for a broad range of customers in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare sector. Aenova was founded in 2006 and is based in Starnberg, Germany.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Kuhne

Schindellegi, Switzerland

Category Company
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

Kuhne is a holding company that primarily owns and operates the global logistics companies. Kuhne is based in Schindellegi, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Germany M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

BC Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1986
PE ASSETS 30.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

BC Partners is a large investment group focused on private equity, credit, real estate, and co-investment strategies. The Firm's private equity group looks to make control investments in European and North American businesses valued above €300 million. Sectors of interest include healthcare, directory publishing, media, industrial products, food, distribution, manufacturing, consumer services, business services, and communications. BC Partners was formed in 1986 and is based in London, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 61 of 61
Sector: Life Science M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 12 of 12
Country: Germany M&A 9 of 9
Year: 2024 M&A 4 of 4
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