Poly Medicure Acquires Italian Orthopedic Firm Citieffe Group for €31 Million
Poly Medicure Limited has acquired Citieffe Group, an Italian trauma and extremity orthopedic products manufacturer, for €31 million. The acquisition includes €18.80 million in equity valuation, €4.20 million for repayment of shareholder loan, and €8.00 million in debt assumption. Citieffe Group, established in 1962, specializes in trauma and extremity orthopedic products with €17.30 million revenue in 2024 and 15% year-on-year growth. The acquisition provides Poly Medicure entry into the €12 billion trauma and extremity orthopedic market, access to differentiated MDR-certified products, and strong market positions in Italy and Mexico. Poly Medicure aims to double Citieffe's business in five years, expand product portfolio, and leverage synergies in manufacturing and distribution.

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Poly Medicure Limited , a leading medical device manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Citieffe Group, an Italian trauma and extremity orthopedic products manufacturer, for an enterprise value of €31 million. This strategic move marks Poly Medicure's entry into the lucrative orthopedic space, specifically targeting the €12 billion trauma and extremity segment.
Transaction Details
The acquisition includes:
- Equity valuation: €18.80 million
- Repayment of shareholder loan: €4.20 million
- Assumption of debt: €8.00 million
Poly Medicure will acquire 100% of Citieffe Group through its subsidiary, Poly Medicure B.V., from the selling shareholders of MediStream, a Swiss corporation.
About Citieffe Group
- Established: 1962
- Location: Bologna, Italy
- Specialization: Trauma and extremity orthopedic products
- Revenue (2024): €17.30 million
- Year-on-year growth: 15%
- EBITDA: €3.10 million
- Capacity utilization: 60%
- Gross margins: Exceeding 90%
Strategic Rationale and Synergies
Rahul Gautam, President of Strategy and Corporate Development at Poly Medicure, highlighted several key reasons for the acquisition:
- Market Entry: Access to the fast-growing orthopedic market, particularly the trauma and extremity segment.
- Differentiated Portfolio: Citieffe's products are fully MDR certified in Europe and have approvals in key markets, including the US.
- Strong Market Position: 12% market share in both Italy and Mexico.
- Integrated Business Model: Control over the entire value chain from R&D to distribution.
- Growth Potential: Aim to double Citieffe's business in the next five years with Poly Medicure's support.
Synergy Opportunities
- Product Portfolio Expansion: Introducing plates to complement Citieffe's existing product range.
- US Market Expansion: Leveraging Citieffe's direct sales presence.
- Manufacturing Optimization: Potential outsourcing of some processes to India for cost competitiveness.
- Distribution Network Expansion: Utilizing Poly Medicure's global network to enter new markets.
Management Continuity
The existing management team, led by CEO Pascal Govi, will continue to operate the business. Poly Medicure has implemented a performance-linked incentive structure for the key managerial team over the next five years.
Financial Implications
- Gross margins: Over 90%
- EBITDA margin: Approximately 18%
- Current net asset value: About €16.50 million
- Total investment (including debt): Around €30.00 million
Future Outlook
Poly Medicure plans to leverage Citieffe's R&D capabilities to develop 3-5 new products annually. The orthopedic space, particularly the trauma and extremity segment, is projected to grow from €12 billion to €16 billion in the coming years.
Himanshu Baid, Managing Director of Poly Medicure, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating that it aligns with the company's strategy to expand into high-technology segments and key markets in Europe and the US.
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