Inibsa Sells Control Stakes to French Giants Septodont and Acteon
Deal News | Nov 11, 2024 | Finance Community ES 2 - Corporate M&A
In a significant transaction in the dental pharmaceutical sector, GBS Finance has advised the shareholders of Inibsa, a leading Spanish laboratory specializing in dental anesthesia, on its sale to French industrial groups Septodont and Acteon Group. Founded in 1948, Inibsa is known for its specialized anesthetic products and reported net revenue of €76.2 million in 2023, alongside an EBITDA of €17.6 million. In this acquisition, Septodont will acquire a controlling stake in Inibsa, while Acteon will be a strategic minority shareholder without control. The transaction, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, is anticipated to conclude by the end of the year. Javier Fernández Laborí, a partner from the Barcelona office of GBS Finance, spearheaded the advisory team in this deal.
Sectors
- Pharmaceutical
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Industrial Manufacturing
Geography
- Spain – Inibsa is a leading Spanish laboratory and the location of the transaction advisors, GBS Finance.
- France – Septodont and Acteon, the acquiring companies, are based in France.
Industry
- Pharmaceutical – Inibsa operates in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in the niche of dental anesthesia production.
- Mergers and Acquisitions – This acquisition is a significant M&A activity involving French and Spanish firms.
- Industrial Manufacturing – Septodont and Acteon are industrial groups engaged in manufacturing dental products.
Financials
- 76.2 million euros – Inibsa's net revenue in 2023.
- 17.6 million euros – EBITDA (operating profit) of Inibsa in 2023.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inibsa | Target | Company | A Spanish laboratory specializing in dental anesthesia with over 75 years of market presence. |
| Septodont | Bidding Company | Company | A French industrial group acquiring a controlling stake in Inibsa. |
| Acteon Group | Bidding Company | Company | A French industrial group acquiring a strategic minority stake in Inibsa. |
| GBS Finance | Corporate Finance Advisor | Company | Advisory firm assisting Inibsa with the sale transaction. |
| Javier Fernández Laborí | Advisor | Person | A partner at GBS Finance who led the advisory team for Inibsa's sale. |