LIMES Schlosskliniken Expands Into Italy With Planned Mental Health Clinic in Tuscany

LIMES Schlosskliniken AG, a German operator of high-quality private clinics for mental health, has taken a significant step toward international expansion by signing a notarized preliminary agreement to acquire the operating company of the “Villa Boccella” estate in Lucca, Tuscany. The agreement was signed on June 17, 2026, in Florence, marking the company's entry into the Italian market.

The renovated, luxurious 14-hectare historic estate comprises eight buildings, including six villas and four swimming pools, with 37 rooms offering 62 beds across approximately 3,100 square meters of living space. LIMES plans to convert the estate into a mental health clinic that will focus on stress-related illnesses, depression, affective disorders, and acute burnout conditions, mirroring its successful model in Germany.

The new facility is designed to cater primarily to an international clientele, bridging the gap between Paracelsus Recovery in Zurich and LIMES's existing locations in Germany. Subject to obtaining the necessary clinic license from Italian authorities, the opening is scheduled for early summer 2027. The company also holds an option to purchase the property.

This expansion underscores LIMES's commitment to its unique approach of relationship-oriented medicine, offering patients a protected and healing environment for holistic recovery. The Villa Boccella estate, with its historic charm and modern amenities, is expected to provide an ideal setting for this purpose. Further details about the project can be found on the company's website at www.limes-schlosskliniken.de.

The move into Italy represents a strategic growth opportunity for LIMES, leveraging the growing demand for premium mental health services in Europe. The clinic will target private patients, those entitled to subsidies, and self-payers, offering top medical quality in an exclusive environment. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals, but the preliminary agreement signals a concrete step toward diversification and international presence.

LIMES Schlosskliniken AG, headquartered in Cologne, Germany, operates under the stock exchange codes ISIN DE000A0JDBC7 and WKN AOJDBC, trading on the Dusseldorf Open Market, Primary Market, and XETRA. The company's investor relations can be contacted via Petra Kaes at [email protected].