Almirall closes the acquisition of ThermiGen LLC

Entering the aesthetics market

11-Feb-2016 - Spain

Almirall, S.A. announced the completion of the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of ThermiGen LLC, after all closing conditions have been satisfied. In accordance with the terms of the agreement signed in September 2015, the transaction has been fulfilled and Almirall now owns this medical aesthetics company, which is a leading developer of thermistor-regulated energy systems for Aesthetics Dermatology and Plastic Surgery applications.

Under the terms of the agreement, Almirall has acquired ThermiGen for an Enterprise Value of $82 million This acquisition represents the definitive entry of Almirall into the aesthetics market, an industry with potential global sales in high growth dermatological indications. The addition of ThermiGen’s portfolio provides Almirall with a solid technology and commercial platform in the energy-based devices segment; a recurrent business model and an experienced management team with a proven track record. In 2014, ThermiGen had $11.4 million of revenue and has already closed 2015 with nearly $30 million in sales and positive operating results.

Almirall announced the exercise of a call option on January 4th 2016. Previously, in September 2015, Almirall acquired a minority stake in ThermiGen for $5 million representing 7.7% of the share capital of the company and paid $2.5 million in exchange of a call option right to acquire up to 100% of the company, now completed.

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