M&A Deal Summary

Permira Acquires neuraxpharm

On September 22, 2020, private equity firm Permira acquired life science company neuraxpharm from Apax

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Permira’s 4th transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Permira’s 20th transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-09-22
Target neuraxpharm
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Permira
Sellers(s) Apax
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

neuraxpharm

Langenfeld, Germany
neuraxpharm is a provider of generic pharmaceutical products for the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system (CNS). neuraxpharm was formed in 1985 and is based in Langenfeld, Germany.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Permira

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1985
PE ASSETS 75.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Permira is a mega-sized private equity firm that targets large company investments around the world. Permira invests to support acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, take-privates, turnarounds, and growth buyouts. Areas of interest include healthcare, financial services, chemicals, consumer products and services, industrial products and services, technology, media, and telecom. Permira will consider opportunities in Europe, Asia, and North America. Permira was formed in 1985 and has offices in Menlo Park, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, London, Hong Kong, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Stockholm, Tokyo, Guernsey and New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 139 of 161
Sector (Life Science) 4 of 6
Type (Secondary Buyout) 36 of 43
Country (Germany) 20 of 21
Year (2020) 7 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-09-16 Zwift

Long Beach, California, United States

Zwift is a massively multiplayer online cycling and running physical training program that enables users to interact, train and compete in a virtual world. Zwift was founded in 2014 and is based in Long Beach, California.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-12 Allegro

Poznan, Poland

Allegro is an online marketplace in Poland that connects consumers with merchants. With more than 20 million users per month, 13 million active buyers and 125,000 merchants. Allegro offers consumers a vibrant and expansive shopping experience, and merchants excellent commercial opportunities. The group also operates Ceneo.pl - Poland’s leading online price comparison website, and eBilet – the leading event ticket sales site in Poland. Allegro was founded in 1999 and is based in Poznan, Poland.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Apax

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 77.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Apax Partners is a mega-sized private equity investment group, operating across the United States, Europe, Israel and Asia. Broad industry sectors of interest include tech & telecom, media, retail & consumer, healthcare, financial services, and business services. Apax will consider both minority and majority investment positions and prefers companies with strong market positions and growth potential. The Firm generally pursues platform acquisitions valued from $1 to $5 billion. Apax Partners was formed in 1981 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 142 of 172
Sector (Life Science) 6 of 6
Type (Secondary Buyout) 51 of 61
Country (Germany) 9 of 10
Year (2020) 6 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-09-17 Max

Caesarea, Israel

Max is an operator of a general discount retailer of everyday essential items in Israel with 41 stores. Max offers a selection of merchandise, including consumables, home products, decoration items, stationery and school supplies, toys, apparel, and others. Max was founded in 2004 and is based in Caesarea, Israel.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-05 SK FireSafety Group

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

SK FireSafety Group is a provider of critical safety services in the active fire and life safety markets in the Benelux and Scandinavia. SK FireSafety Group was founded in 2011 and is based in Noord Brabant, Netherlands.

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