Zydus to Acquire Amplitude Surgical for €300M, Expanding MedTech Influence

March 11, 2025
Zydus to Acquire Amplitude Surgical for €300M, Expanding MedTech Influence
  • The acquisition includes a mandatory cash tender offer for the remaining shares at €6.25 per share, potentially valuing the entire deal at €300 million and leading to Amplitude's delisting from Euronext Paris.

  • On March 11, 2025, Zydus Lifesciences announced its intention to acquire an 85.6% stake in Amplitude Surgical, a French MedTech leader, for approximately 256.8 million euros (around USD 280 million).

  • Zydus plans to finance the acquisition through a combination of debt and internal funds, anticipating revenue growth from the medtech segment within the next 18 to 24 months as new products are commercialized.

  • Sharvil Patel, Managing Director of Zydus, highlighted that this acquisition is a natural extension into medical technology, presenting various growth opportunities in portfolio, capabilities, and geographic reach.

  • Amplitude Surgical is recognized for its high-quality lower-limb orthopedic technologies and has experienced significant growth in sales and EBITDA, driven by product development and international expansion.

  • Zydus is entering a growing orthopedic market, projected to rise from $45 billion in 2024 to $60 billion by 2029, leveraging Amplitude's established presence in hips and knees products.

  • Zydus Lifesciences reported a 29.62% increase in net profit for Q3 FY25, with revenues rising 16.96% year-on-year, indicating strong financial performance.

  • The acquisition is expected to enhance Amplitude's distribution capabilities through ongoing product development and a computer-assisted program.

  • Following the acquisition announcement, Zydus Lifesciences' stock fell by 1.2% to Rs 889, nearing its 52-week low, reflecting market reactions to the deal.

  • The deal is pending regulatory approvals, including from France’s Ministry of Economy, and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.

  • Zydus Lifesciences is currently trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of nearly 20 times estimated FY 2025 earnings, positioning itself competitively within the pharmaceutical sector.

  • The acquisition price reflects an 80.6% premium over Amplitude's closing price on March 10, 2025, indicating Zydus's commitment to expanding its presence in the international medical devices market.

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