Vitalis: Hogan Lovells Advises on Sale to Sanfer
Deal News | Feb 11, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer
Hogan Lovells, a global law firm, has advised Acon Investments in the sale of its stake in the Vitalis group to Laboratorios Sanfer, a leading pharmaceutical company in Latin America. The transaction was primarily managed by Hogan Lovells' Private Equity department in Madrid, including a team led by a partner specializing in private equity, supported by senior associates Hugo Muoz and Carlos Beltrn. Furthermore, advice on Spanish tax law was provided by counsel Alejandro Moscoso del Prado. The Vitalis group is renowned for its manufacture and sale of injectable pharmaceutical products.
Sectors
- Pharmaceuticals
- Private Equity & Investment
- Legal Services
Geography
- Spain – The legal advice was provided by Hogan Lovells' team based in Madrid, Spain.
- Mexico – Laboratorios Sanfer, the acquiring company, is based in Mexico.
- Latin America – Sanfer is a major player in the pharmaceutical sector across Latin America.
Industry
- Pharmaceuticals – The transaction involves companies that manufacture and sell pharmaceutical products.
- Private Equity & Investment – Acon Investments is a private equity firm involved in this transaction.
- Legal Services – Hogan Lovells, a legal advisory firm, provided legal services for this deal.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogan Lovells | Legal Advisor | Company | A global law firm providing legal advisory services. |
| Acon Investments | Selling Company | Company | A private equity firm that sold its stake in Vitalis. |
| Vitalis Group | Target Company | Company | A company specializing in the manufacture and sale of injectable pharmaceutical products. |
| Laboratorios Sanfer | Bidding Company | Company | A leading Mexican pharmaceutical company acquiring the stake in Vitalis. |