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Zydus Lifesciences Limited has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire a 85.6% stake in Amplitude Surgical, a leading medtech company that specializes in high-quality lower-limb orthopaedic technologies. The acquisition is valued at €256.8 million, with PAI Partners’ Mid-Market Fund supporting the deal. Amplitude Surgical has experienced significant growth under PAI Partners’ guidance, focusing on product innovation, international expansion, and investments in manufacturing capabilities and R&D.
As a result of the acquisition, Zydus Lifesciences will gain a strong foothold in the orthopaedic device market, including Amplitude’s established position in joint replacement technologies and European markets. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is advising PAI Partners on the sale, led by partners Eduardo Fernandez and Gabriel Flandin, with support from associates Mathilde Faure, Axel Rogeon, and Floriane Teillet.
PAI Partners is a leading private equity firm that focuses on investing in mid-market companies across Europe, with a strong track record of success in sectors such as healthcare, industrials, consumer goods, and business services. With over €15 billion in assets under management, PAI Partners partners with management teams to accelerate growth, improve operational performance, and optimize capital structures.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher is a leading international law firm founded in 1888, known for its expertise in corporate law, litigation, and regulatory matters. The firm has offices in major cities such as New York, London, and Paris, and serves a diverse range of clients, including corporations, financial institutions, and government entities. The firm’s experts handle complex, high-stakes legal matters across industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology, delivering innovative and client-focused solutions.
The acquisition of Amplitude Surgical by Zydus Lifesciences is a strategic move to strengthen Zydus’ position in the orthopaedic device market, and Willkie Farr & Gallagher’s expertise will ensure that all legal aspects of the deal are managed efficiently.