M&A Deal Summary

Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Group Acquires Scientific Protein Laboratories

On April 17, 2014, Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Group acquired life science company Scientific Protein Laboratories from American Capital for 338M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Group’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Group’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Group’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Group’s 1st transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-04-17
Target Scientific Protein Laboratories
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Group
Sellers(s) American Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 338M USD

Target

Scientific Protein Laboratories

Waunakee, Wisconsin, United States
Scientific Protein Laboratories LLC is a global independent manufacturer and supplier of biologic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The company has an established bio pharmaceutical companies around the world.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Group

Shenzhen, China

Category Company
Founded 1998
Sector Life Science
Employees2,080
Revenue 5.4B CNY (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Group has been a leading global supplier of high quality active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for nearly four decades. SPL specializes in cGMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing and is one of the largest commercial suppliers of Heparin Sodium USP, Pancreatin USP, and Pancrelipase USP. SPL serves the pharmaceutical, veterinary, and food industries globally, and has a manufacturing facility located in Waunakee, Wisconsin as well as a facility in Sioux City, Iowa. Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Group was founded in 1998 and is based in Shenzhen, China.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2014) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-24 Cytovance Biologics

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Cytovance is a contract manufacturing organization of mammalian and microbial biologics. The company works with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in the development and manufacturing of proteins, antibodies, and cell-based therapeutic products. Cytovance supports its customers from clinical development to commercial launch in domestic and international markets.

Buy $206M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

American Capital


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 22.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

American Capital was a publicly traded buyout and mezzanine investment firm. American Capital invested in buyouts, growth capital financings, acquistion financings, and recapitalizations. The Firm looked to finance businesses with at least $4 million in EBITDA and valued between $20 and $500 million. American Capital ws a generalist firm with broad interest in traditional industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and services. American Capital's European investment affiliate is European Capital. European Capital looked to invest $10 to $600 million of equity, mezzanine, and/or senior debt in similar opportunities across Europe. American Capital was formed in 1997 and in January 2017, merged with Ares Capital Management.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 155 of 194
Sector (Life Science) 5 of 6
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 76 of 87
State (Wisconsin) 5 of 7
Country (United States) 151 of 186
Year (2014) 5 of 13
Size (of disclosed) 23 of 56
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-04-16 Air Distribution Technologies

Richardson, Texas, United States

Air Distribution Technologies is a provider of air-distribution and ventilation products for residential and industrial buildings in North America. Its brands include Koch Filter, Titus, Ruskin, Kreuger, PennBarry and Tuttle & Bailey and their product lines of grilles, registers and diffusers, terminal units, fire and smoke dampers, louvers, filters and fans. Air Distribution Technologies products are manufactured in the United States, Mexico, India, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. Air Distribution Technologies is based in Richardson, Texas.

Sell $1.6B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-07-10 Tensar

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Tensar is a global provider of innovative subgrade soil reinforcement solutions, selling into more than 80 national markets through its two major product lines: Tensar geogrids and Geopier foundation systems. Geogrids are polymer-based products used for ground stabilization, soil reinforcement, and asphalt optimization in construction applications including roadways, public infrastructure, and industrial facilities. Tensar originated geogrid technology, which reduces aggregate consumption, thereby decreasing construction time, expense, and the project owner's cost of lifetime maintenance. The company also has a large portfolio of proprietary products. Tensar was formed in 1983 and is based in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Sell $400M