MGC Diagnostics Corp. a leading global medical technologies company, today announced it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Medisoft SA of Sorinnes, Belgium.
Under the proposed agreement, MGC Diagnostics would acquire all the outstanding shares of Medisoft stock. Medisoft, a privately held independent manufacturer of Cardio-Respiratory diagnostics products, had 2013 revenues of approximately € 5 million ($6.6 million).
The acquisition would significantly expand MGC Diagnostics Cardio-Respiratory diagnostics business internationally by adding new products, manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and establishing the company as a leader in the Cardio-Respiratory market.
“The acquisition of Medisoft is well-aligned with our strategic plan,” said Gregg O. Lehman, Ph. D., CEO and President of MGC Diagnostics. “Together, MGC Diagnostics and Medisoft would have the R&D, sales, marketing and manufacturing resources to drive innovation and growth in major global markets.”
MGC Diagnostics and Medisoft share complementary product lines, technologies, operations and geographic markets. The acquisition would enable MGC Diagnostics to:
- Increase global footprint: With the majority of Medisoft revenues originating outside the United States, Medisoft would advance MGC Diagnostics’ strategy to augment product offerings, develop established markets, expand emerging markets, enhance customer support initiatives and meet the competitive demands of the global market;
- Establish direct global operations: Our acquisition of Medisoft, including its subsidiaries in France, Italy and Germany, would provide MGC Diagnostics scale, presence and support to our well established distribution partnerships in these territories; and
- Enhance product and intellectual property portfolio: Medisoft’s diverse product line, manufacturing capacity and R&D pipeline has enabled Medisoft to grow faster than the market. The acquisition would result in a robust, competitive and scalable portfolio of present and future products for the combined company.
“I am confident that this transaction would provide Medisoft tremendous potential for growth. The complementary product fit between the two companies, strong cultural fit of our management teams and our missions – dedicated to cardio-respiratory health solutions – are well aligned. MGC Diagnostics is the right partner,” said Guy Martinot, President and Founder of Medisoft.
The acquisition is subject to completion of confirmatory due diligence, the negotiation and execution of a definitive agreement and customary closing conditions. MGC Diagnostics expects to complete the Medisoft acquisition prior to May 31, 2014. The transaction is not subject to MGC Diagnostics shareholder approval. MGC Diagnostics Corporation intends to finance the transaction from a combination of its current cash and cash equivalents, working capital and a bank credit facility.
