Guinama: Andersen Advises on Sale to Belgian Firm Fagron
Deal News | Feb 13, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer
In a significant transaction within the pharmaceutical industry, Andersen has advised on the sale of Guinama, a laboratory based in La Pobla de Vallbona, Valencia, to Fagron, a world leader in pharmaceutical compounding listed on Euronext Brussels and Euronext Amsterdam. Guinama, with a 40-year track record, specializes in the repackaging and distribution of raw materials and laboratory equipment for a wide range of clients within pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and the chemical industry. The legal advisory involved key personnel from Andersen's corporate, M&A, and tax departments, highlighting the firm's strength in handling complex cross-border transactions.
Sectors
- Pharmaceuticals
- Legal Services
Geography
- Spain – Guinama is based in La Pobla de Vallbona, Valencia, Spain.
- Belgium – Fagron, the purchasing company, is headquartered in Belgium.
Industry
- Pharmaceuticals – The article involves Fagron, a leading company in pharmaceutical compounding, indicating activity within this sector.
- Legal Services – Involvement of Andersen in providing legal advice indicates significant activity within the legal services sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guinama | Target Company | Company | A laboratory specializing in repackaging and distribution located in La Pobla de Vallbona, Valencia. |
| Fagron | Buyer | Company | A Belgian company and world leader in pharmaceutical compounding. |
| Andersen | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal and tax advice for the transaction. |
| Ricardo Pla | Legal Advisor | Person | Director in the corporate / M&A department at Andersen. |
| Isabel Bogu | Legal Advisor | Person | Associate in the corporate / M&A department at Andersen. |
| Borja de Gabriel | Tax Advisor | Person | Co-responsible partner in the tax area at Andersen. |
| Alejandro Barrachina | Tax Advisor | Person | Senior associate in the tax area at Andersen. |
| Trod | Seller | Company | Involved in the sale of Guinama. |
| Avia | Seller | Company | Involved in the sale of Guinama. |