Europe's largest lab groups could both sell in 2020, with Apax appointing Rothschild to explore a sale of Unilabs while Synlab's majority owner Cinven is also weighing up an exit. The sale values including debt could potentially reach €10bn combined.
Dutch non-profit nursing home and homecare provider Aafje is setting up two franchise businesses in what we hear is the Dutch non-profit sector's first ever foray into for-profit healthcare.
Dutch digital mental health provider Karify was acquired by an electronic health records (EHR) software provider, Avinty, last month. The move could mark the beginning of a trend in the integration of EHR and patient-facing digital services in Europe. We speak to both parties about the deal.
Nearly a third of all private equity-owned health care businesses in Europe have been held for at least five years, according to the new HBI Deals Pipeline tool. That suggests many private equity houses are struggling to sell on their investments.
Belgian psychiatry operator Reseau Abilis has acquired a small Dutch provider, putting it in direct competition with Orpea's Woonzorgnet. We speak to a Dutch specialist about the sector and hear their thoughts on how to build a successful psychiatric business.
The largest Dutch psychiatric providers are struggling to turn a profit with Parnassia, the biggest of the bunch, reporting losses of €29m for 2018. We speak to the company about the reasons behind the sector's troubles.
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