French pharma giant Sanofi has announced the closing of the sale to US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) of a 50% controlling stake of its consumer healthcare business Opella.
Kry, a European digital-first healthcare company headquartered in Stockholm, is making a major investment in occupational healthcare, which will become a separate business area within the company.
Like most healthcare REITs, Healthcare Activos is primarily focused on investing in nursing homes. But since 2018 it has begun investing in hospitals as well. In a conversation with HBI, Co-CEO Alberto Fernandez explained why the largely privately funded hospitals run by Spanish and Portuguese private hospital groups are much more attractive investment prospects than the equivalents in Bismarckian countries.
There’s a palpable sense of purpose within the HBI team, who I can report are relishing the prospect of hosting the industry we serve in Paris for the very first time later this month. If you’re reading this and haven’t yet got your ticket, it’s not too late to book now. Please join us for […]
A veterinary services business is fast becoming a ‘must have’ for every private equity healthcare portfolio. And with that in mind, HBI spoke with Daniel Einhorn, founder and former CEO of French veterinary services provider Sevetys, to better understand why they are such a compelling addition.
The share price of listed pan-European French elderly care group Clariane shot up 33% last week, after the release of 2024 results showing a return to profitability.
Pan-European listed French nursing home group emeis may have turned a corner in its long recovery from the scandal that hit the company in 2022. Its share price has climbed 34% since the release of its annual results on February 6, which emphasised improving occupancy and resident satisfaction despite net profit still being negative.
This week’s infographic looks at the French laboratory testing volumes between 2019 to 2024.
The data is sourced from Assurance Maladie, France's national health insurance provider.
Safe Life, a global group of companies specialising in automated external defibrillators (AED) and first aid services headquartered in Stockholm, has acquired D-Sécurité Groupe, a France-based supplier of medical equipment, defibrillators, fire prevention systems and safety training.
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