M&A Deal Summary

Vifor Pharma Group Acquires Laboratoris Sanifit

On November 22, 2021, Vifor Pharma Group acquired life science company Laboratoris Sanifit from Gilde Healthcare for 205M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Vifor Pharma Group’s 2nd transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Vifor Pharma Group’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Vifor Pharma Group’s 1st transaction in Spain.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-11-22
Target Laboratoris Sanifit
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Vifor Pharma Group
Sellers(s) Gilde Healthcare
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 205M EUR

Target

Laboratoris Sanifit

Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Laboratoris Sanifit is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of SNF472, a promising drug for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases linked to calcification in patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis. Laboratoris Sanifit was founded in 2004 and is based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Vifor Pharma Group

Glattbrugg, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1972
Sector Life Science
Employees2,384
DESCRIPTION

Vifor Pharma Group is a global pharmaceuticals company. It aims to become the global leader in iron deficiency, nephrology and cardio-renal therapies. The company is a partner of choice for pharmaceuticals and innovative patient-focused solutions. Vifor Pharma Group was founded in 1972 and is based in Glattbrugg, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Life Science) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
Country (Spain) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-22 Inositec

Zurich, Switzerland

Inositec is developing first-in-class treatments for soft tissue calcification disorders based on its proprietary Inositune platform of inositol phosphate (IP6) analogs. The company’s lead programs address vascular and renal calcification disorders, including orphan indications. Inositec’s novel asset INS-3001, is a once-daily subcutaneous treatment for patients with vascular calcification disorders PAD and AVS, which are both major contributors to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in affected patient populations. With INS-3001 daily subcutaneous dosing, patients with earlier stages of vascular calcification can be optimally treated, while end-stage kidney disease patients will benefit from the three times per week dosing regimen of SNF472. Inositec was formed in 2015 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Gilde Healthcare

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 2.6B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Gilde Healthcare is a specialist private equity and venture investor focused on the healthcare sector. The Firm's buyout group targets majority investments throughout Europe (preference for Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria or Switzerland) and has a focus on healthcare providers, suppliers and service providers active in the healthcare market. The Firm's venture group looks to invest in early stage medtech, diagnostics, digital health and therapeutics companies throughout North America and Europe. Gilde Healthcare was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 28 of 30
Sector (Life Science) 16 of 16
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 14 of 15
Country (Spain) 2 of 2
Year (2021) 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-25 Symeres

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Symeres is a mid-sized European Contract Research Organization for drug discovery and development needs. The company offers best-in-class solutions for drug discovery and drug development for small molecules and beyond. Their services span from preclinical hit finding all the way to the delivery of early clinical phase drug substance API. Symeres blends a deep scientific knowledge base with creativity and problem-solving skills to deliver the quality results that clients need. Symeres is based in Nijmegen, Netherlands.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-03 DETAX

Ettlingen, Germany

DETAX is a specialist in polymer materials, the group offers its customers a comprehensive product portfolio of dental and otoplastic consumables. The group serves an international, broadly diversified, and loyal customer base. End-users of the products include dental practices, dental laboratories as well as audiologists, and audio laboratories. DETAX was founded in 1953 and is based in Ettlingen, Germany.

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