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Veterinary fundamentals as strong as human healthcare, with more consolidation opportunities and less regulatory risk

Speakers at HBI’s first ever panel on the veterinary sector made a compelling case for the sector’s investability to HBI 2024 attendees. Demand is resilient and growing, supported by a growing number of pets as well as greater expenditure from pet owners as the range of services expands. Demand growth is also supported by greater price flexibility than human healthcare typically has in most European countries. And almost all the continent’s markets remain unconsolidated. 

HBI News Round Up, 21st June 2024

In this HBI News Round Up, we look at the outcome of Dutch primary care chain Co-Med’s bankruptcy hearing in the Netherlands, French real estate investor Transitions Europe’s entry into Spain’s care home sector, PE firm Columna Capital's latest €290m raise, Spanish hospital group Ribera Salud’s acquisition of Covadonga Hospital in Spain, the extension of the Greek government-backed EquiFund-2 programme to finance life sciences and healthcare start-ups, real estate investor PGIM Real Estate’s acquisition of UK senior housing provider Signature Senior Lifestyle, the first strike by public sector healthcare workers in Sweden in 16 years, and pan-Asian hospital group IHH's desire to enter Vietnam and Indonesia. 

Clariane exploring French homecare business disposal options

Pan-European listed French nursing home group Clariane is exploring disposal options for its Hospitalisation à Domicile and Services de Soins Infirmiers à Domicile (HAD/SSIAD) business in France with the members of the Comité Social et Economique Central d'Entreprise (CSEC).

Orpea rebrands to emeis amid turmoil

French care home operator Orpea has rebranded itself as emeis, in the wake of a tumultuous period marked by allegations of mistreatment in its facilities. The company's decision to change its name comes as it attempts to distance itself from the scandals that have plagued it since 2022, including accusations of abuse within its French care homes.

Clariane exits the UK and makes progress on Dutch and Belgium sale

Pan-European listed French nursing home group Clariane has successfully exited the UK with the sale of its Berkley Care subsidiary. The group has also made progress on the sale of its Belgian and Dutch branches, but has not yet secured a buyer for these.

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