Ardian and Bertrand and Thierry Letartre compelte the sale of laboratories Anios to Ecolab

Over the past three years, Laboratoires Anios has achieved sustained growth, strengthening its position, particularly in three areas: hospitals and clinics; international trade; and on the value chain for endoscope washer-disinfectors. The speed of this development was boosted by the acquisition of Soluscope (France) in 2014, followed by the acquisition of a majority stake in Endoclear (Brazil) and Deren (Turkey) in 2015. In 2016, the company also acquired Hysis (France) and the hospital disinfection activities of Inibsa (Spain). Laboratoires Anios has achieved growth of around 25% in turnover, 55% in EBITDA and 56% in headcount during this period. At the same time, the company now employs some 710 people around the world, including around 550 in France.

The sale to Ecolab reflects Bertrand and Thierry Letartre and Ardian’s shared commitment to finding a long-term strategic partner to support the company’s future growth. This includes further international expansion and the consolidation of its position in the European market for hygiene and disinfection in hospitals and clinics.

Bertrand and Thierry Letartre, CEO and Managing Director of Laboratoires Anios, said: “We are thrilled at the prospect of this partnership with Ecolab. The strength of the Anios brand, combined with Ecolab’s global presence, will provide an opportunity to accelerate our development. It will offer exciting new career prospects for Anios’ employees and new and innovative solutions for its customers. We will open a new chapter in Anios’ history, following a partnership with Ardian which has provided valued support for the company’s strong growth in recent years.”

Philippe Poletti, Head of Mid Cap Buyout at Ardian, added: “The team and I would like to thank Bertrand and Thierry Letartre for the trust they have placed in Ardian over the last few years. We are happy and proud to have had the opportunity to support Anios in this key phase of its development, and to have worked closely with its teams, all of us driven by the same entrepreneurial spirit. This transaction also reflects Ardian’s ability to successfully work on ambitious growth projects alongside entrepreneurs operating a family business.”