Mon, 02 Feb 2026 | BUSINESS SALE
A dental company based in Yorkshire is set to be acquired by a listed Swedish group. Lifco, which is traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm Exchange, has signed an agreement to acquire the majority of shares in Silsden-based EthOss Regeneration Limited.
EthOss Regeneration, which is led by Manager Director Peter Wheeler, sells regenerative bone graft material used in dentistry and oral surgery globally. The company produces a synthetic biomaterial that is used to encourage bone growth in dental implant procedures.
The company operates in 65 countries worldwide and has a team of 16 staff. In the year to the end of July 2025, EthOss reported net sales of approximately £5.4 million.
Following the acquisition, Lifco says it intends to consolidate EthOss in its Business Area Dental, with the consolidation process expected to occur during the first quarter of 2026. Lifco adds that the acquisition will not have any significant effect on its earnings or financial position during the current financial year.
Lifco, which is headquartered in the Swedish municipality of Enköping, characterises itself as a “safe haven for small and medium-sized businesses”. The group aims to acquire and develop niche, market-leading businesses with the potential to generate sustainable earnings growth and solid cash flows.
The group’s acquisitive growth strategy is focused on profitability, long-term growth and a strong decentralised operation. It operates across three business areas: Dental, Demolitions & Tools and Systems Solutions.
As of the end of 2024, Lifco Group consisted of 257 operating companies spanning 34 countries. During 2024, the group generated EBITA of SEK5.9 billion (currently approximately £482.3 million) on sales of around SEK26.1 billion (approx. £2.1 billion), with an EBITA margin of 22.6 per cent.
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