M&A Deal Summary

Laboratorios CINFA S.A. Acquires Natural Santé

On July 17, 2017, Laboratorios CINFA S.A. acquired consumer products company Natural Santé from Argos Wityu

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Laboratorios CINFA S.A.’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Laboratorios CINFA S.A.’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-07-17
Target Natural Santé
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Laboratorios CINFA S.A.
Sellers(s) Argos Wityu
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Natural Santé

Ashford, United Kingdom
Natural Sante Ltd develops and markets natural food supplements in pharmacies with its brand Sante Verte and in organic stores, as well as on the internet. The group focuses on constant product innovation with high quality natural ingredients for health and wellbeing benefits. Founded 30 years ago by Jean and Maryse Estienne, the group started a new development phase in 2013 after Argos Soditic, the private equity house, acquired the company. With Argos Soditic, the new management team of Natural Santé Ltd developed a growth strategy based on product innovations and new customer acquisition supported by a reinforced brand positioning.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Laboratorios CINFA S.A.

Olloki (Navarra), Spain

Category Company
Founded 1969
Sector Medical Products
DESCRIPTION

Cinfa accumulates nearly 50 years of experience and offers quality and accessible health solutions with more than 1.370 presentations divided into five lines of products: generic drugs; OTC drugs and healthcare products, where the company grows well above the market; mobility solutions under the Farmalastic brand; a skincare line under the Be+ brand; and an advanced line or research in nutrition, Ns Nutritional System. This pharmaceutical manufacturer, with a current workforce of more than 1,000, sells its production to 55 countries.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Argos Wityu

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 1.8B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Argos Soditic is a private equity firm that seeks majority or minority investments in small to medium sized companies headquartered throughout Europe. Argos Soditic will consider investments in public or private companies generating revenue of €20 to €600 million. The Firm's target investment size is €10 to €100 million. Funds are typically used to support management buyouts/buy-ins, divestitures, and growth capital needs. Argos Soditic is a generalist investor with interest in aerospace, manufacturing, distribution, business services, chemicals, marketing, industrial products, packaging, staffing, medical products, and healthcare services. Argos Soditic was formed in 1989 and is headquartered in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 28 of 41
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 4 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 9 of 14
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1
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