Eurobio Scientific expands into Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Benelux by acquiring the diagnostic company TECOmedical AG

Eurobio Scientific expands into Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Benelux by acquiring the diagnostic company TECOmedical AG

Paris, July 15, 2020 –7:30 am

Eurobio Scientific (FR0013240934, ALERS, eligible PEA-PME), a leading French group in the field of specialty in vitro medical diagnostics, announces the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of TECOmedical AG (“TECO”), parent company of a Swiss group specializing in the development and distribution of in vitro diagnostic tests in Europe, with operations in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Benelux. The acquisition, which financial terms are not disclosed, was paid in cash.

A strong reputation in specialty tests for medical diagnostics

Founded in 1984, TECO is based in Sissach, Switzerland. The company offers a range of specialty biomarker assays under exclusive distribution contracts, as well as proprietary products for human and veterinary diagnostics, eco toxicology and metabolic syndromes. Its 2019 consolidated revenue was €7.2 million.
The TECO group markets its products in Europe through TECOmedical AG Switzerland, TECOmedical GmbH (Germany and Austria), TECOmedical Benelux BV (Netherland, Belgium and Luxemburg), with a central European warehouse located near Frankfurt.
TECO develops and manufactures its proprietary products through TECOdevelopment GmbH, located in Rheinbach, Germany.
Eurobio-Scientific is currently marketing specific products from TECO in France and the UK.

An acquisition in line with the Group's European development strategy

This acquisition fits perfectly with Eurobio Scientific's European development strategy. With an already long-standing commercial relationship with TECO, it also enables a closer proximity to the largest European markets for diagnostic and research products, and opens opportunities for expanding the Eurobio Scientific group in German speaking countries and Benelux, its presence being currently limited to France and French speaking areas of Belgium, Switzerland and Luxemburg.

Jean-Michel Carle, President and CEO of Eurobio Scientific, declares: “we are delighted to welcome the TECOmedical team within our Group. This acquisition brings us a wide range of products that is highly complementary to our own, as well as an opening on the German-speaking markets in Europe. The long-standing relationship between our two groups will enable us to rapidly activate the commercial and technological synergies resulting from this operation.”