Eversheds Sutherland advises Performance Health on its acquisition of Sissel France, a leading care equipment and well-being product distributor in France

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Eversheds Sutherland advises Performance Health on its acquisition of Sissel France, a leading care equipment and well-being product distributor in France

September 14, 2023

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Performance Health, a manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment is present in over 100 countries. The acquisition of Sissel France marks a strategic expansion of their product offerings in France and signifies the growth of their family of brands.

Headquartered in the greater Chicago, Illinois area, Performance Health has become a pioneer in the health, functional rehabilitation and well-being markets. The company has been present on the French market for over 45 years, where it is particularly renowned in the fields of occupational therapy, custom orthopedics and perineal rehabilitation.

Created in 1991, Sissel France is a leader in the distribution of medical products to physiotherapists in the French market. Through this acquisition, Performance Health will be able to leverage local warehousing capabilities, enhancing its ability to serve customers more effectively.

Performance Health was advised by Eversheds Sutherland’s team on the corporate / M&A aspects of the operation by Catherine Detalle, Partner, and Raphaël Sendowski, Counsel, in Paris, and Steven Hacking, Partner, in Birmingham. 

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catherinedetalle@eversheds-sutherland.com

Catherine Detalle

Partner

Paris, France

stevenhacking@eversheds-sutherland.com

Steven Hacking

Partner

United Kingdom

raphaelsendowski@eversheds-sutherland.com

Raphaël Sendowski

Counsel

Paris, France

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