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Bridgepoint eyes takeover of AMS, maker of surgical products

London-based private-equity firm Bridgepoint is reportedly considering a takeover of UK-listed Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS), which makes surgical products such as adhesives, sutures, haemostats, and internal sealants under brands LiquiBand and RESORBA. HBI reached out to both Bridgepoint and AMS. Both companies declined to comment although neither denied the reports.
December 11, 2025

British nutraceutical company Vitabiotics attracts interest from both PE and strategic buyers

Vitabiotics, the UK’s largest nutraceutical company specialising in vitamin and mineral-based supplements, is up for sale and has attracted interest from several potential buyers, including Swedish investment firm EQT, American private equity firm TPG, and Indian pharmaceutical company Lupin. The deal could value Vitabiotics at around £1 billion ($1.32 billion), a 14x multiple of the company’s 2024 EBITDA. 
December 4, 2025

Growth equity investors are driving recovery in European healthcare M&A 

The private equity sector has faced a difficult environment for dealmaking over the past two and a half years, due to higher interest rates, regulatory uncertainty and global political pressures. This has led to a slowdown in M&A deal activity in healthcare, as well as other sectors. There are now signs of recovery. Europe is attracting more interest from global investors, especially those seeking high-quality assets with strong growth potential.
December 4, 2025

Creditors take Colisée off of EQT

Pan-European French nursing home group Colisée has become so overburdened by its debt that its creditors have insisted on taking control from private equity firm EQT, who has owned it since 2020. 
November 27, 2025
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