Faes Farma to Acquire SIFI to Build Leading Ophthalmology Franchise
June 10, 2025
SIFI shareholders have signed an agreement to sell 100% of SIFI shares to Faes Farma, a European pharmaceutical company listed on the Spanish stock exchange. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and Faes Farma’s extraordinary shareholders’ meeting.
- Buyers
- Faes Farma
- Targets
- SIFI
- Sellers
- SIFI shareholders (founding families and 21 Invest SGR S.p.A. on behalf of the managed fund 21 Investimenti III)
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Italy
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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