Chiesi, a leading Italian pharmaceutical Company well recognized worldwide for respiratory disorders, completes the acquisition of Laboratoires NHCO Nutrition to accelerate a diversification strategy in OTC products

Based in Nice, NHCO Nutrition was founded by Charles Elkrief, a pharmacist, entrepreneur visionary who developed Aminoscience® in the food supplements market. NHCO develops and distributes a full portfolio of food supplement products centered on amino acids and their benefits on human physiology and health including dermatology, diet and sport performance. Founded in 2008, NHCO maintains a strong growth strategy due to its differentiated and quality products as well as high customer satisfaction

Potomac Transactions is a French independent M&A firm dedicated to healthcare. This unique sectorial approach provides excellent opportunities to both prospective buyers and sellers. For years Potomac Transactions demonstrates a strong momentum of significant transactions including most recently Laboratoire Gravier, a pioneer in organic cosmetics, advising the sellers ̶  FX Solutions, a leading orthopedic company advising the buyer Ekkio Capital ̶ Pyxidis, a MedTech company designing and manufacturing cases and trays for surgical instruments, advising the sellers ̶ IMMR, a contract research organization specializing in preclinical surgical research well recognized for its cardiology expertise,  advising the buyer MBO Partenaires; and Lafayette Conseil, a leading French retail pharmacy chain acting as sole financial adviser to the sellers.

For further information:  Potomac Transactions, Sébastien Drouot – Partner sdrouot@potomac.fr