M&A Deal Summary

EQT, ADIA, PSP Investments, Ardian and HarbourVest Partners Acquire Galderma

On May 16, 2019, private equity firm EQT, sovereign wealth fund ADIA, pension PSP Investments, private equity firm Ardian and private equity firm HarbourVest Partners acquired healthcare services company Galderma from Nestlé for 10.2B CHF

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is EQT’s 10th, ADIA’s 1st, PSP Investments’ 2nd, Ardian’s 11th and HarbourVest Partners’ 13th transaction in the Healthcare Services sector.
  • This is EQT’s 2nd, ADIA’s 0th, PSP Investments’ 0th, Ardian’s 6th and HarbourVest Partners’ 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is EQT’s 7th, ADIA’s 1st, PSP Investments’ 1st, Ardian’s 5th and HarbourVest Partners’ 2nd transaction in Switzerland.
Investment Fate
  • Galderma went public in 2024.
  • Galderma was sold to a strategic buyer in 2024.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-05-16
Target Galderma
Sector Healthcare Services
Buyer(s) EQT
ADIA
PSP Investments
Ardian
HarbourVest Partners
Sellers(s) Nestlé
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 10.2B CHF

Target

Galderma

Zug, Switzerland
Galderma is a global skincare company offering medical and consumer skin health solutions through three business units; aesthetics and prescription and consumer health. Galderma was founded in 1981 and is based in Zug, Switzerland.

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Buyer(S) 5

Buyer

EQT

Stockholm, Sweden

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1994
PE ASSETS 242.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

EQT is a global private equity group that purses a variety of investment strategies around the world. EQT is divided into several investment disciplines, including private capital, real assets, credit, and venture. The Firm's private capital group targets large, market-leading enterprises (investment size of €125 to €1.5 billion) across Europe and the US, as well as mid-market, growth companies (investment size of €40 to €125 million) across the US, Europe, China, and Southeast Asia. The Firm's real assets group seeks to identify control or co-control equity investments (investment size of €500 to €1 billion) in medium-sized infrastructure companies that provide an essential service to society, are recession resilient, and have secure cash flows. EQT's credit group provides flexible, long-term debt capital solutions to medium-sized European businesses, across a wide range of sectors. EQT was established in 1994 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 209 of 315
Sector (Healthcare Services) 10 of 14
Type (Divestiture) 41 of 51
Country (Switzerland) 7 of 9
Year (2019) 14 of 27
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 47
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-16 Coromatic AB

Bromma, Sweden

Coromatic AB is a data center focused service company. Coromatic is active in IT data center design and build as well as selling Datacenter as a service, accompanied by services, maintenance and counseling. Coromatic AB was founded in 2008 and is based in Bromma, Sweden.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-23 Melita

Mriehel By-Pass, Malta

Melita is a provider of high-speed broadband and mobile services as well as a premium TV to households and businesses connected to its state-of-the-art telecom network in Malta. It owns and operates a fully invested, over 1,600km long HFC network as well as a 5G-ready mobile network with its own tower and small cell footprint. Melita was founded in 1991 and is based in Mriehel By-Pass, Malta.

Buy -
Buyer

ADIA


Category Sovereign Wealth Fund
Founded 1976
PE ASSETS 875.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 13
Sector (Healthcare Services) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
Country (Switzerland) 1 of 1
Year (2019) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-20 Upl

Mumbai, India

Upl is a global generic crop protection, chemicals and seeds company. UPL was founded in 1969 and is based in Mumbai, India.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-04-21 Jio

Navi Mumbai, India

Jio is a next-generation technology platform focused on providing high-quality and affordable digital services across India. Jio was formed in 2019 and is based in Navi Mumbai, India.

Buy -
Buyer

PSP Investments

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Pension
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 19.4B CAD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

PSP Investments is a Canadian pension manager focused on a variety of investment strategies including public equities, real estate, private equity, infrastructure, private debt, and natural resources. The Firm's private equity group looks to back funds as well as make direct investments in partnership with managers. PSP will consider opportunities globally and will invest across a broad range of sectors, including financials, consumer, industrials, healthcare, technology, communications, and energy. PSP Investments is based in Ottawa.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 21 of 29
Sector (Healthcare Services) 2 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 5 of 5
Country (Switzerland) 1 of 1
Year (2019) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-11 Forth Ports

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Forth Ports is an owns and operates eight commercial ports in the UK – Tilbury on the Thames, Dundee on the Firth of Tay and six on the Firth of Forth – Leith, Grangemouth, Rosyth, Methil, Burntisland and Kirkcaldy. Within and around the Firths of Forth and Tay, Forth Ports manages and operates an area of 280 square miles of navigable waters, including two specialised marine terminals for oil and gas export and provides other marine services, such as towage and conservancy. Forth Ports is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-03 Webster

Leeton, Australia

Webster is an agribusiness operating walnut and almond orchards in NSW and Tasmania, irrigable land for cotton and other annual crops, cattle and dorper sheep production, a portfolio of water entitlements and an apiary business in NSW. Webster was founded in 1831 and is based in Leeton, Australia.

Buy -
Buyer

Ardian

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 125.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ardian is a mega-sized diversified investment group focused on opportunities worldwide. Ardian invests across and manages funds focused on small and mid-sized buyouts, growth capital financings, mezzanine, infrastructure, real estate, and co-investment opportunities. Ardian's small-buyouts group targets controlling interests in French, German, and Italian businesses valued up to €100 million. It's mid-sized buyout group seeks businesses valued up €1.5 billion and does not have any geographic limitations. The Infrastructure team looks for European opportunities and can commit up to €150 million per transaction. The Mezzanine group supports junior capital commitments of €5 to €80 million. In addition to direct investing, Ardian also manages various private equity fund-of-funds. Ardian was founded in 1996 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 344 of 418
Sector (Healthcare Services) 11 of 15
Type (Divestiture) 27 of 30
Country (Switzerland) 5 of 9
Year (2019) 16 of 30
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 67
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-08 Zayo

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Zayo is a provider of bandwidth infrastructure and network neutral colocation and interconnection services. Zayo's services allow its customers, which include telecom carriers, wireless service providers, media and content companies, and other bandwidth-intensive businesses, to transport data, voice, video, and internet traffic, as well as to interconnect their networks. Zayo was founded in 2007 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

Buy $14.3B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-22 Eat

Wembley, United Kingdom

Eat Ltd. is a provider of specialist food and coffee ‘to go’ market. Eat Ltd. was founded in 1996 and is based in Wembley, United Kingdom.

Sell -
Buyer

HarbourVest Partners

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1978
PE ASSETS 86.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

HarbourVest Partners, LLC is an investment firm that makes investments in new private equity partnerships, acquires secondary interests, and makes direct investments in operating companies. HarbourVest's largest investment area is investments in private equity funds, comprising of approximately 2/3 of HarbourVest's assets. HarbourVest's direct investment group looks for investments in growth oriented businesses at a variety of stages. The Group generally targets co-investments of $5 to $100 million, growth capital financings of $5 to $40 million, or mezzanine commitments of $5 to $20 million. Sectors of interest include software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, and financial services. HarbourVest was formed in 1997 to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners which was formed in 1982. HarbourVest Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 198 of 223
Sector (Healthcare Services) 13 of 13
Type (Divestiture) 12 of 13
Country (Switzerland) 2 of 2
Year (2019) 6 of 9
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 68
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-04-04 Custom Ink

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Custom Ink provides custom apparel and accessories for groups, events, and special occasions. The company helps group organizers bring their families, friends, teammates, and colleagues together with inspired designs they are proud to wear. Custom Ink makes the customization process fun and easy with innovative design tools, caring customer service, creative design inspiration and high-quality merchandise. Custom Ink was founded in 2000 and is based in Fairfax, Virginia.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-06 Intelex Technologies

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Intelex Technologies Inc. is a provider of Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) and Quality management software solutions.

Sell $570M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Nestlé

Vevey, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1866
Sector Food
Employees270,000
Revenue 93.4B CHF (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Nestlé is a large food, beverage, and consumer products company. The Company has more than 2000 brands amongst its portfolio and operates globally. Nestlé was originally established in 1866 and is based in Vevey, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 16 of 20
Sector (Healthcare Services) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 13 of 17
Country (Switzerland) 2 of 4
Year (2019) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-09-17 Gerber Life Insurance

White Plains, New York, United States

Gerber Life Insurance Co. has provided quality life insurance, especially for young families on a limited budget. Company brings its valuable product offerings and focus on protecting families to a Cincinnati-based company that began selling life insurance door to door 130 years ago and is now one of the strongest life insurance groups in the world.

Sell $1.6B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-11 Nestlé S.A. - USA Ice Cream Business

United States

Nestlé S.A. - USA Ice Cream Business is a manufacturer of ice creams with brands including Dreyer’s, Häagen-Daaz, Outshine, Skinny Cow, Edy’s, Nestlé Ice Cream and Drumstick.

Sell $4.0B