Adenia Partners Acquires Stake in Egyptian Healthcare Company Parkville
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Adenia Partners, a private equity firm focused on Africa, has acquired a significant stake in Parkville, an Egyptian pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, and nutraceutical company, from Admaius Capital Partners, Dr. Sherif Bassiouny,and Dr. Mahmoud Farrag. The transaction is pending regulatory approvals,with financial terms undisclosed as of January 27,2024.
According to a press release from Adenia Partners, the investment aims to support parkville’s expansion plans.
Parkville: Company Overview
Parkville was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. The company operates in the pharmaceutical,cosmeceutical,and nutraceutical sectors,offering a diverse range of products including skincare,haircare,deodorants,wellness products,and therapeutic medicines. Parkville emphasizes in-house research, manufacturing quality, and a broad distribution network within Egypt.
Further details on Parkville’s product range can be found on their official website.
Adenia Partners: Investment Strategy and Focus
Adenia Partners focuses on backing scalable, locally-built businesses across Africa.Adenia Partners manages over $650 million in assets and has invested in companies across various sectors including financial services, consumer goods, and healthcare.This acquisition marks Adenia’s first investment in egypt.
According to Private Equity Africa, Stéphane Bacquaert, Managing Partner at Adenia Partners, highlighted the firm’s confidence in Parkville’s affordable, high-quality health and personal care offerings.
Egypt’s Healthcare sector and Economic Fundamentals
Egypt’s healthcare sector is experiencing growth, driven by a rising population and increasing demand for quality healthcare services. The Egyptian government has been implementing reforms to improve access to healthcare and attract foreign investment. The U.S. Department of Commerce reports a growing pharmaceutical market in Egypt.
Heba Hakky, principal at Adenia Partners, expressed confidence in Egypt’s long-term economic fundamentals and the potential for local companies like Parkville to expand regionally, as reported by Private Equity Africa.
Transaction Advisors
Baker McKenzie served as legal counsel to Adenia Partners. Zilla Capital acted as the sole financial advisor to the existing shareholders, and Matouk Bassiouny provided legal counsel to the sellers. Baker McKenzie’s global network provides legal services across various industries. Matouk Bassiouny is a leading egyptian law firm.
Breaking News Check (as of 2026/01/27 12:27:19): A search on Google News and financial news databases (Bloomberg, Reuters) reveals no significant updates or developments regarding this transaction beyond the initial proclamation in January 2024. the transaction remains as reported, pending regulatory approvals.
