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hg medical
hg medical is a vertically integrated contract manufacturer for orthopedic implants which supports large medical technology companies in the technical implementation of product innovations, development services and individual customer solutions.
Within a competitive M&A process, hg medical group was up for sale by the former shareholders with hg Darco Group LLC as the former majority shareholder. We were mandated to structure the financing solution and to manage a competitive debt financing process in order to secure optimal financing conditions for the transaction.
Debt and Capital Advisory
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Zentrale Ergebnisse
Optimal acquisition financing conditions
during a competitive financing process secured.
Future organic and inorganic growth
of hg medical group enabled.
Successful acquisition
of hg medical group by Nord Holding during a competitive M&A process.
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The challenge
- Within a competitive M&A process hg medical group was up for sale by the former shareholders with hg Darco Group LLC as the former majority shareholder.
- Within the transaction the German hg medical GmbH and US based hg medical LLC have jointly been sold as hg medical group, now majority-owned by Nord Holding and its related funds.
- Due to the competitive and short-timed M&A process and the cross- border business model of the group with significant US sales, demands for an optimal acquisition financing solution were complex.
- Therefore, we were mandated to structure the financing solution and to manage a competitive debt financing process in order to secure optimal financing conditions for the transaction.
The solution
- Structured an optimal acquisition financing solution and managed competitive debt financing process.
- Ensured financing solution is well-fitted to business model.
- Lender education and management of due diligence process to ensure bankable due diligence reports, tailor-made to specific needs of acquisition lenders.
- Secured financing in a short-timed process, meeting tough timelines.
- Provided a competitive edge to Nord Holding during acquisition process by best-market terms financing package, enabling Nord Holding to in turn provide most attractive acquisition bid during M&A process.
They have played a vital role in providing a tailored financing solution in a complex cross-border transaction. We have been very pleased with the ongoing support and deep expertise the team has showcased throughout the entire, tight-knit process. We want to thank the team and are looking forward to future engagements.Member of the Investment Committee of hg medical
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