UniCredit GmbH provided acquisition financing that enabled EuroEyes International Eye Clinic Limited to acquire all shares in FYEO Europe B.V. and its subsidiaries. UniCredit GmbH received legal advice from a Noerr team led by Dr. Martina Buller and Dr. Nikolai Warneke. This transaction highlights the expertise of the parties involved in complex financing structures within the context of corporate acquisitions.
The divested shares in FYEO Europe B.V. were held, among others, by the private equity investor Committed Capital. FYEO is a company active in the field of refractive surgery, specialising in laser eye treatment and lens implantations. This positions the company in a growth market focused on improving vision without aids.
Background of the Acquirer
EuroEyes International Eye Clinic Limited, founded in 1993 by ophthalmologist Dr. Jørn S. Jørgensen, is among the internationally leading specialists in refractive surgery. With over 30 years of experience in laser eye and lens implantation treatments, EuroEyes has focused on providing clear vision without glasses or contact lenses. The company operates more than 30 clinics in Germany, Denmark, China, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, thereby establishing a global reputation for high patient care standards, innovation and specialisation in refractive surgery.
By integrating FYEO into EuroEyes' global platform, FYEO's strong local market presence in the Netherlands is combined with EuroEyes' internationally renowned ophthalmological offering. This strategic connection aims to create synergies and strengthen the market position of both entities. Noerr's expertise in advising on private equity-led transactions and complex acquisition financings was crucial in this regard.
Advisory Services Involved
- —UniCredit GmbH as financing partner for the acquisition.
- —EuroEyes International Eye Clinic Limited as acquirer of shares in FYEO Europe B.V.
- —FYEO Europe B.V. as target company in the field of refractive surgery.
- —Noerr as legal advisor to UniCredit GmbH, led by Dr. Martina Buller and Dr. Nikolai Warneke.
The transaction demonstrates continued activity in the corporate acquisitions market and the importance of specialised financing and advisory services. Noerr's role as UniCredit's legal advisor in this context underlines the firm's competence in structuring and executing comprehensive corporate financings, particularly those backed by private equity.
