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Lifco publ AB is a Stockholm Stock Exchange-listed holding company focused on dental, demolition & tools and systems solutions. Its U.S. subsidiary DirectaDentalGroup has been manufacturing and distributing internationally recognised quality dental consumables for over 100 years.
The extraction instrument line Physics Forceps from Detroit-based manufacturer GoldenDent is designed and patented in 2007 by Dr Richard Golden. The Physics Forceps atraumatic extraction system is among the most clinically effective and easy-to-use extraction systems on the market.
DirectaDentalGroup is a part of Lifco AB. Lifco acquires and develops market-leading niched operations with the potential to deliver sustainable profit growth and strong cash flows. The group has three business areas: dental, demolition and tools, and systems solutions. Lifco has a clear corporate philosophy which includes a long-term perspective, focus on profits and a highly decentralised organisation. Lifco holds 146 companies in 29 countries. In 2018, the group’s net sales amounted to SEK 12.0 billion and the EBITA margin was 18.1%.
Bryan, Garnier & Co advised LIFCO on the acquisition of Physics Forceps, which strengthens Directa’s supply of atraumatic extraction instruments and complements the Luxator instrument line. “Thanks to these additional products in our portfolio we will offer a wider choice of atraumatic extraction techniques to the dental market and further strengthen the position of Directa as a manufacturer of premium products,” said Henric Karsk, CEO of DirectaDentalGroup.
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