Metronik Acquires SKAN: A Major Strategic Move in Industrial Technology
Deal News | May 23, 2025 | Finance Community IT - 1 Corporate M&A
SKAN Group AG, a leader in aseptic production isolation systems, has acquired a majority stake in Metronik, a European provider specializing in software solutions for production process management, digital transformation, automation, and energy process control, with a focus on the regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance SKAN's Services & Consumables segment by broadening its offerings to include software and digital integration services, thereby boosting the segment’s sales and margin profile in alignment with SKAN's strategy to accelerate digital transformation and offer automated pharmaceutical production solutions. Post-transaction, Metronik will continue to operate as an independent entity under its current management team, who will retain a 24% stake in the company. UBS acted as the sole financial advisor for the Metronik shareholders, while several legal advisors were involved on both sides to manage contractual and due diligence activities.
Sectors
- Pharmaceuticals
- Software and IT Services
Geography
- Europe – Metronik is active within Europe, indicating the geographical focus of their operations and client base.
- Switzerland – SKAN Group AG, the acquiring company, is based in Switzerland, suggesting the location of corporate headquarters.
Industry
- Pharmaceuticals – The acquisition involves companies focused on solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, including aseptic production systems and regulatory compliant software for life sciences.
- Software and IT Services – Metronik specializes in software for digital transformation, automation, and energy process control, indicating the relevance of the software and IT services sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metronik | Target Company | Company | A European provider of software solutions for production process management, digital transformation, automation, and energy process control. |
| SKAN Group AG | Bidding Company | Company | A Swiss group specializing in aseptic production isolation systems, acquiring a majority stake in Metronik. |
| UBS | Financial Advisor | Company | Acted as the sole financial advisor for the shareholders of Metronik during the transaction. |
| Rojs, Peljhan, Prelesnik & Partners | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services to the sellers regarding contractual aspects of the transaction. |
| ADVANT Nctm | Legal Advisor | Company | Assisted sellers with legal advisory services related to the transaction. |
| PwC | Due Diligence Advisor | Company | Handled due diligence activities for the sellers. |
| Kellerhals Carrard | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services to SKAN Group AG. |
| Nlaw | Legal Advisor | Company | Assisted SKAN Group AG with legal matters during the transaction. |
| EY | Due Diligence Advisor | Company | Conducted due diligence activities for SKAN Group AG. |