November 2023
Healthcare Holding acquires Mikrona Group
Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG, a leading Swiss Medtech services and distribution group, managed by Winterberg Advisory GmbH, expands Portfolio with Mikrona Group AG acquisition.
Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG has successfully acquired Mikrona Group AG. Mikrona Group, including its business unit Ortho Walker, expands Healthcare Holding’s offering with the comprehensive range of Orthodontic and selected Dental products.
This includes Orthora 200, Europe’s most popular orthodontic treatment unit, LX Master™ Mirror, an innovative dental mirror that includes different types of light and proud winner of the Red Dot Design Award 2023, as well as the biggest product offering of orthodontic parts and consumables in Switzerland representing all major international brands.
As a founding member of the ICCO (Interdisciplinary Competence Center of Orthodontics) Mikrona Group supports orthodontists, dentists, oral surgeons, speech therapists and other related professionals to further improve treatment and life quality of all patients.
The entire sale of the Mikrona Group to a long-term-oriented investor in the healthcare sector enables the further implementation of the national and international roll-out.
All employees at the Schlieren location and all customer and supplier relationships are taken over by Healthcare Holding Switzerland and will remain unchanged. In addition, the buyer aims to implement a sustainable growth strategy for the business.
With the sale of GHA to a management buy-in (MBI) investor, Mr. and Mrs. Scheidegger carry out a well- and long-prepared succession solution. The MBI investor has taken over 100% of the share capital of GHA and started managing the company as the new CEO in September 2023.
About Mikrona
Mikrona, the company founded in 1959 and headquartered in Schlieren, Switzerland, is synonymous with outstanding quality in orthodontic products and devices. Mikrona is a reliable and committed partner for orthodontists, dentists and dental technicians. More than 60 years of experience in this field and the relentless commitment of numerous partners and distributors have led to Mikrona and its products securing a firm foothold in renowned orthodontic and dental practices across more than 30 countries worldwide.
Further information: www.mikrona.com
About Ortho Walker
Ortho Walker has been distributing high-end orthodontic products from internationally renowned brands in Switzerland since 1988 and is leading the market today, both in volume and in its unparalleled online and offline service offering. Ortho Walker always focused on innovation and continuity, by consistently prioritizing the distribution and use of the best available products. The company, therefore, also offers a large range of training for orthodontic professionals.
Further information: www.orthowalker-kieferorthopaedie.ch
About Healthcare Holding Schweiz
Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG is a prominent player in the Swiss Medtech services and distribution space, dedicated to expanding its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and cooperations. Committed to innovation and customer satisfaction, the company endeavors to set new benchmarks in the healthcare industry through cutting-edge solutions and unrivalled service.
About Winterberg
Winterberg Advisory GmbH based in Gruenwald, Germany, manages Private Equity investment funds which are primarily active on Buy-and-Build platforms for small and medium-sized companies.
Winterberg Group AG based in Zug, Switzerland is an independent family office investing in Small and Midcap Private Equity as well as selectively in Ventures, Real Estate and other asset classes.
Further information: www.winterberg.group
Role of Ramus & Company
Ramus & Company managed the sale process of the company on behalf of the sellers as exclusive advisor. In this role, Ramus prepared the sales documentation, identified prospective buyers, managed the due diligence, conducted the con-tract negotiations and successfully closed the transaction.