Deal Announcement 01/15: Pharma & MedTech

PwC M&A acted as exclusive financial advisor to MedSkin Solutions Dr. Suwelack AG on the acquisition of DR. KITZINGER® Health Care GmbH

The Deal

PwC M&A assisted MedSkin Solutions Dr. Suwelack AG in a European wide strategic target search and acquisition process aiming at adding complementary products and/or technologies to MedSkin Solutions existing product offering in the market segments skin care, medical care and aesthetic care. We compiled an in-depth short list of potential national and international acquisition targets best suited to meet the acquisition criteria of MedSkin Solutions Dr. Suwelack AG. The agreement to acquire DR. KITZINGER® Health Care GmbH, owned by Prof. Dr. Hugo Kitzinger, was recently closed.

With a focus on premium skin care products distributed via leading drug stores, beauticians and pharmacies, DR. KITZINGER® Health Care GmbH will complement the product portfolio offered by MedSkin Solutions Dr. Suwelack AG. Moreover, the acquisition will enable MedSkin Solutions Dr. Suwelack AG to channel the existing product portfolio via the distribution channels of DR. KITZINGER® Health Care GmbH.

MedSkin Solutions Dr. Suwelack AG

MedSkin Solutions Dr. Suwelack AG is one of the leading specialist manufacturers of medical care, aesthetic care and professional skin care products to OEMs as well as direct to care providers. Solutions and products are developed in close collaboration with physicians, scientists, and skin care experts and distributed to a wide range of existing clients located in Europe, North America and Asia.

DR. KITZINGER® Health Care GmbH

DR. KITZINGER® Health Care GmbH is a leading manufacturer of medical skin care products headed by Prof. Dr. Hugo Kitzinger, a specialist for plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

PwC

The global PricewaterhouseCoopers network is a worldwide association of independent auditing and consulting companies which together employ more than 195,000 employees in 157 countries. Our global network comprises nearly 1,100 M&A professionals all over the world, realizing approx. 300 successful transactions per year. We specialize in a wide range of independent M&A services including advice on acquisitions and disposals, mergers, public takeovers, privatizations as well as structured financing.

The PwC M&A team in Germany acted as exclusive financial advisor to MedSkin Solutions Dr. Suwelack AG. The following PwC M&A team members were involved:

Alexander von Friesen (Partner), Alexander Wenzel (Senior Manager), Bernhard Kraska (Manager).

Deal Announcement 01/15: Pharma & MedTech

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Dr. Alexander von Friesen

Dr. Alexander von Friesen

Partner, Corporate Finance | M&A Healthcare & Consumer, PwC Germany

Tel: +49 151 11714398

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