Stephenson Harwood Advises Zydus Lifesciences on €400 Million Financing for Amplitude Surgical Acquisition

"Stephenson Harwood has advised Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on securing a €400 million financing arranged by BNP Paribas for the acquisition of Amplitude Surgical, a company listed on Euronext Paris. This financing aims to support Zydus's growth and strengthen its position in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. The public offer for the acquisition has been approved by the French financial markets authority (AMF) and may lead to a mandatory withdrawal if conditions are met. The transaction highlights Stephenson Harwood's expertise in complex financing and its strong presence in the life sciences sector."

**Law Firms Involved in the Transaction:** Stephenson Harwood advised Zydus Lifesciences Ltd (Zydus) on the financing of the acquisition of Amplitude Surgical. Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier also advised Zydus on merger and acquisition and capital markets aspects, while Kanga & Co provided legal assistance to Zydus as well. BNP Paribas was advised by Ashurst. **Transaction Overview:** Stephenson Harwood assisted Zydus in negotiating and signing a €400 million financing arranged by BNP Paribas, aimed at financing the acquisition of Amplitude Surgical, a company listed on Euronext Paris and controlled by PAI Partners. This transaction enables Zydus to continue its growth trajectory and strengthen its position as a leader in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. The credit facility was finalized at the end of July 2025, with BNP Paribas acting as lender, agent, and presenting and guaranteeing bank for the public offer. The public offer was approved by the AMF (Autorité des marchés financiers) on September 25, 2025. **Legal Teams and Lawyers Involved:** - **Stephenson Harwood:** - Yann Beckers, Partner - Francisca Tchouli, Associate - Hugo Le Ridou, Senior Associate - **Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier:** - Olivier Huyghues Despointes, Partner - Florian Benard, Associate - Mehdi Tiguidda, Associate - Paul de Tacon, Associate - **Kanga & Co:** (specific names not provided in the press release) - **Ashurst (advising BNP Paribas):** - Éric Fiszelson, Partner - Jeffrey Andrélan, Associate

Stephenson Harwood Advises Zydus Lifesciences on €400 Million Financing for Amplitude Surgical Acquisition

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