Carlsquare accompanies German medical laser systems manufacturer StarMedTec GmbH in its sale to American Boston Scientific
14 Feb 2014
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) acquired StarMedTech GmbH, a manufacturer of medical laser systems based in Starnberg, Germany. The completion of this transaction enables Boston Scientific to provide patients with a broad range of high-quality laser systems that are highly complementary to the existing portfolio of Urology devices.
Boston Scientific is the global market leader in Stone Management devices spanning two decades and through this transaction is adding StarMedTec’s capabilities and product offering to complement its business. For Boston Scientific, the StarMedTech transaction is consistent with the goal to provide innovative medical devices and efficient healthcare solutions for customers who treat patients suffering with stone disease, and is a step in expanding their global product offering with a clinically and economically differentiated solution. “Our company represents innovative and reliable medical laser systems based on years of research and development,” said Dr. Werner Falkenstein, CEO and President of StarMedTec GmBH. “We look forward to joining the Boston Scientific family and continuing to provide doctors and their patients a broad portfolio of medical laser systems”.
Carlsquare has accompanied the shareholders of StarMedTec exclusively in this transaction process.
About StarMedTech
StarMedTec is an internationally established manufacturer of medical laser systems. With its laser surgery solutions, it covers the medical disciplines of urology, gynecology, gastroenterology, ENT, pneumology, and general surgery.
About Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 30 years, the company advances science for life by providing a broad range of high performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare.
About Carlsquare
Carlsquare and Globalscope offer integrated international M&A consulting services for medium-sized transactions. Carlsquare – a partner led corporate finance firm – advises businesses and shareholders to realise their strategic objectives ensuring the highest level of quality. Carlsquare is managed by three partners and is based in Hamburg and Munich with 16 employees. Globalscope has 32 members in 26 countries with more than 300 professionals worldwide.
Contact Carlsquare / Deal Team:
Caspar Graf Stauffenberg
caspar.stauffenberg@carlsquare.com
Niels von Harbou
niels.harbou@carlsquare.com