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VALEARA completes the acquisition of IVS
VALEARA, a leading provider in the field of psychiatric and neurological care in Germany, has acquired IVS, the largest state-approved training institute under the German Psychotherapists Act (PsychThG) in Bavaria (Germany).
VALEARA is a provider of outpatient mental health services. Based on an integrated platform of various care facilities, VALEARA enables patients to gain timely access to comprehensive and high-quality treatment services. In addition, the VALEARA Academy promotes the training and further development of therapeutic professionals.
The majority stake in the VALEARA Group was recently transferred from GENUI GmbH, a private investment company based in Hamburg and Zurich, to Luxempart S.A., a publicly listed investment company headquartered in Luxembourg.
Crowe BPG advises VALEARA on the acquisition of IVS, the largest state-approved training institute under the German Psychotherapists Act (PsychThG) in Bavaria (Germany).
The Crowe BPG team was responsible for the financial due diligence and financial-related SPA-advice.
Crowe advises 1Q Health on the cross-border acquisition of a majority stake in the EHF Group
EHF (located in the Netherlands) draws on more than 25 years of experience in developing and manufacturing dietary supplements. Its newly occupied, state-of-the-art production site in Capelle aan den Ijssel, opened in 2024, provides ample space for further growth and expansion. At this site, the EHF team produces high-quality powders, tablets, and hard capsules under IFS-certified conditions.
1Q Health (headquartered in Germany) is a leading European CDMO and development partner for dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals. The company focuses on supporting dynamic clients throughout the entire product lifecycle and beyond—from development and production to logistics and regulatory support. At its state-of-the-art production facilities in Germany, Austria, and now also the Netherlands, 1Q Health manufactures hard capsules, liquids, powders, and tablets under GMP and IFS/FSSC conditions. In addition, 1Q Health supports clients in their international market expansion and online presence.
As the first member outside the DACH region, EHF expands the production capacity and expertise of the 1Q Health Group. Furthermore, EHF’s online formulator underscores the digital capabilities and service-oriented approach of the 1Q Health Group.
Crowe advises 1QHealth, a portfolio company of NORD Holding, in this cross-border transaction.
The financial and tax advisory support for the transaction was provided by an interdisciplinary Crowe team composed of Crowe BPG (Crowe Germany) and Crowe Foederer (Crowe Netherlands).