ATHOS Consortium (led by ATHOS) Acquires Schülke from EQT Private Equity
August 7, 2023
A consortium led by ATHOS, a Munich-based single family office, together with co-investors including Bitburger Holding, agreed to acquire Schülke from EQT Private Equity. Schülke, headquartered in Norderstedt, Germany, is a leading provider of infection prevention and treatment solutions for healthcare and life sciences, employing ~1,200 people and operating in more than 80 countries; the deal is expected to close in Q4 2023 and is subject to regulatory approvals.
- Buyers
- ATHOS Consortium, Bitburger Holding
- Targets
- Schülke
- Sellers
- EQT Private Equity
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Location
- Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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