Transaction details
Natural Point
Ethica Corporate Finance advised the shareholders of Natural Point in the sale of the company to Recordati
Natural Point S.r.l. is an an Italian company, based in Milan, active in the food supplements market famous for “Magnesio Supremo”.
Natural Point was established in 1993 with the objective of promoting a culture of healthy use of food supplements. It offers a wide portfolio of very efficacious supplements in highly bioavailable formulations, produced with safe active ingredients, to improve health and well-being. The company’s main product is a particular formulation of magnesium carbonate and citric acid that has the characteristic of being easily assimilated into the body, apart from its having an agreeable flavor.
Recordati, established in 1926, is an international pharmaceutical group, listed on the Italian Stock Exchange with a total staff of more than 4,100, dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Recordati has operations in the main European countries, in Russia, other Central and Eastern European countries, Turkey, North Africa, the United States of America, Canada, Mexico and in some South American countries. Recordati is committed to the research and development of new specialties with a focus on treatments for rare diseases. Consolidated revenue for 2017 was €1,288.
“The acquisition of Natural Point represents a good opportunity to enhance our portfolio in the Italian self-medication market with well-known brands and good market shares” declared Andrea Recordati, Chairman and CEO. “We are developing a growing presence in the market for food supplements and the Natural Point brands are a valid addition to our portfolio.”