Unimed Expands with Lagaay Medical Acquisition
Deal News | Mar 10, 2025 | Z Capital Group LLC
Unimed, backed by Z Capital Group, has launched a significant acquisition of Lagaay Medical Group from B&S Group. This acquisition strengthens Unimed’s standing as a leader in medical supply for the maritime industry. Lagaay, a company with over 140 years of experience in the Netherlands, offers an extensive inventory of pharmaceuticals and medical devices globally. The acquisition bolsters Unimed’s presence in Rotterdam and aligns with its long-term strategy to deliver comprehensive healthcare solutions. As part of its growth strategy, Unimed plans to showcase its new branding at the upcoming Seatrade Cruise Global conference.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Maritime Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical Distribution
Geography
- United States – Unimed is based in New York, highlighting its foundation in the U.S. market and business operations.
- Netherlands – Lagaay Medical Group is headquartered in the Netherlands, playing a crucial role in the European and global maritime medical supply chain.
Industry
- Private Equity – Z Capital Group, a private equity firm, backs Unimed, showcasing the role of private equity in facilitating M&A transactions.
- Maritime Healthcare – Unimed and Lagaay provide medical and health compliance solutions to the maritime industry, emphasizing advancements in healthcare for global maritime operations.
- Pharmaceutical Distribution – Lagaay Medical Group is known for distributing pharmaceuticals and medical devices, key components of its service to the maritime sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Marine Medical Supply International (Unimed) | Acquirer | Company | A leading provider of health and compliance solutions to the maritime industry. |
| Lagaay Medical Group | Target | Company | A global distributor of pharmaceutical products and medical devices with a strong presence in the maritime industry. |
| Z Capital Group LLC | Private Equity Company | Company | A private equity firm backing Unimed in the acquisition. |
| B&S Group S.A. | Seller | Company | The former owner of Lagaay Medical Group. |
| Sren Andersen | Chief Executive Officer of Unimed | Person | Executive leading Unimed and its strategic acquisition initiatives. |
| Peter van Mierlo | Chief Executive Officer of B&S | Person | CEO of B&S, involved in selling Lagaay to Unimed. |
| James Zenni | Founder, President and CEO of ZCG | Person | Leader of Z Capital Group, facilitating the acquisition backing. |