EURAZEO (EPA:RF) - EURAZEO CAPITAL COMPLETES ITS ACQUISITION OF DORC
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PRESS RELEASE
EURAZEO CAPITAL COMPLETES ITS ACQUISITION OF DORC
Paris, April 25, 2019 - Eurazeo Capital announces the completion of the
acquisition of DORC (Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center), one of the global
leading specialists of vitreoretinal surgery. Headquartered in the Netherlands,
DORC designs, manufactures and distributes ophthalmic surgery equipment,
consumables and instruments worldwide. DORC enjoys strong market positions
notably in Western Europe, and more recently in the US.
DORC has a strong brand recognition and is widely recognized for its innovation
track record. It has delivered a consistently strong financial performance,
supported by growing global ophthalmic surgery needs.
In 2018, DORC generated revenues of EUR125 million, with an average annual
growth rate of 9% over the past 3 years. The transaction consists in the
acquisition of 100% of the share capital of DORC and will be the fifth
investment of Eurazeo Capital IV. The company is valued at c. EUR430 million
(enterprise value), of which c. EUR300 million equity funded by Eurazeo and
its affiliates.
About Eurazeo
o Eurazeo is a leading global investment company, with a diversified portfolio
of EUR17 billion in assets under management, including nearly EUR11 billion
from third parties, invested in over 300 companies. With its considerable
private equity, venture capital, real estate, private debt and fund of funds
expertise, Eurazeo accompanies companies of all sizes, supporting their
development through the commitment of its 235 professionals and by offering
deep sector expertise, a gateway to global markets, and a responsible and
stable foothold for transformational growth. Its solid institutional and
family shareholder base, robust financial structure free of structural
debt, and flexible investment horizon enable Eurazeo to support its
companies over the long term.
Eurazeo has offices in Paris, New York, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Shanghai,
London, Luxembourg, Frankfurt and Madrid.
o Eurazeo is listed on Euronext Paris.
o ISIN: FR0000121121 - Bloomberg: RF FP - Reuters: EURA.PA
EURAZEO CONTACTS
CAROLINE COHEN
Head of Investor Relations
email : ccohen@eurazeo.com
Tél : +33 (0)1 44 15 16 76
VIRGINIE CHRISTNACHT
Head of Communications
email: vchristnacht@eurazeo.com
Tel: +33 1 44 15 76 44
OTHERS CONTACTS
HAVAS PARIS
AMELIE DE BOURBON PARME
email: amelie.de-bourbonparme@havas.com
Tel: +33 (0)6 09 01 68 25
For more information, please visit the Group's website: www.eurazeo.com
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