Zydus Lifesciences has made a definitive move towards its MedTech international growth with the execution of undertakings from seven influential shareholders to offer combined 2.2 million shares of France-headquartered Amplitude Surgical. The move comes as part of an overarching agreement for over 90% of equity of Amplitude Surgical after having sealed a first tranche agreement for acquisition of 85.6% at €6.25 a share—a more than 80% premium on the last close.
Key Highlights
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Majority Stake Purchase: Zydus is purchasing 85.6% of Amplitude Surgical's outstanding voting rights and shares for €256.8 million, and the deal is supported by commitments from PAI Partners, minority shareholders, and Amplitude's management.
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Mandatory Tender Offer: After completing the block acquisition, Zydus will initiate a mandatory simplified cash tender offer for all remaining shares at the same price. Depending on conditions being met, Zydus plans to compulsorily acquire the balance, exceeding 90% ownership and targeting complete control.
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Delisting Plan: Once Zydus exceeds the 90% threshold, it will delist Amplitude Surgical from Euronext Paris, making the French MedTech innovator a fully owned subsidiary.
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Strategic Rationale: The acquisition represents Zydus' foray into the international orthopaedic technology market, riding on Amplitude's technical strength in lower-limb prosthetics and computer-assisted surgery. Amplitude Surgical posted FY24 sales of €106 million and EBITDA of €27.1 million.
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Growth Vision: Zydus' management views the acquisition as an organic expansion of its life sciences business, opening up new vistas in MedTech manufacturing, R&D, and overseas markets.
Source: Zydus Lifesciences, Economic Times, Business Standard, Moneycontrol