Laurent de Coster, current CEO of Samcon Biomedical Equipment, has built the company over the past years into a leading distributor of high-quality and innovative products and devices for rehabilitation, motion analysis, and sports medicine applications in the Benelux. Thanks to their in-depth market knowledge and strong focus on quality and service, they have established a solid position in the fast-growing medical technology market.
The company’s core activities span three complementary domains: rehabilitation, sports medicine, and motion analysis. Samcon serves a wide range of clients, including nearly all Belgian hospitals, physiotherapy practices, top-level sports clubs, and universities.
With a view to further expansion – both geographically and through a buy & build strategy – the Smart Deal structure was chosen. This mechanism provides management with the necessary support to strengthen the current market position and enter new markets. Additionally, the structure enables other management team members, besides the existing shareholders, to participate in the company’s equity.
The Smart Deal provides the management with both financial firepower and strategic support to realise their ambition: establishing a leading position in the rehabilitation and motion analysis market in the Benelux, with a focus on scaling and internationalisation.
SDM Corporate Finance Group advised this transaction from A to Z, fully supporting the management team and the Smart Deal investors.
