M&A Deal Summary

Zur Rose Group AG Acquires DocMorris NV

On October 25, 2012, Zur Rose Group AG acquired internet software and services company DocMorris NV from Celesio AG for 25M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Zur Rose Group AG’s 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Zur Rose Group AG’s 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Zur Rose Group AG’s 1st transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-10-25
Target DocMorris NV
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Zur Rose Group AG
Sellers(s) Celesio AG
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 25M EUR

Target

DocMorris NV

Heerlen, Netherlands
DocMorris is Europe’s first mail order pharmacy and supplies original branded medicines at affordable prices via home delivery across the continent.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Zur Rose Group AG

Frauenfeld, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1993
Sector Life Science
DESCRIPTION

Zur Rose Group AG is a Europe's largest online pharmacy and major female surgeon in Switzerland. With its business model, it contributes to a safe and high-quality pharmaceutical supply. It is also distinguished by the development of innovative services in the area of ??drug management in order to increase the effectiveness of the medication process. This creation of added value, the particular patient orientation and the claim an inexpensive supply of medicines to make the Group an important strategic partner for providers, payers and industry.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Netherlands M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Celesio AG

Stuttgart, Germany

Category Company
Founded 1835
Sector Retail
Employees38,000
Revenue 21.4B EUR (2016)
DESCRIPTION

Celesio is an international wholesale and retail company and provider of logistics and services to the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. The proactive and preventive approach ensures that patients receive the products and support that they require for optimum care. Celesio operates in 14 countries around the world. Every day, the group serves over 2 million customers - at 2,200 pharmacies of its own and 4,100 participants in brand partnership schemes. With 132 wholesale branches, Celesio supplies 65,000 pharmacies and hospitals every day with up to 130,000 pharmaceutical products. The services benefit a patient pool of about 15 million per day.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 9
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 5 of 8
Country: Netherlands M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2012 M&A 3 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-07-23 Movianto Group

Stuttgart, Germany

Movianto Group specializes in third party logistics for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

Sell €130M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-11-14 Cahill May Roberts

Dublin, Ireland

Cahill May Roberts Ltd. is a seller and distributor of medical products including prescription and over the counter medicines to pharmacies and hospitals in Ireland.

Sell €50M