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Occupancy loss and excess deaths during the pandemic

A lot of discussion has taken place about the conduct of nursing homes in the pandemic. Today we look at the number of excess deaths among the over 65s in a population in 2020, and compare it to the loss in occupancy that operators suffered through that year.
July 8, 2021

Pan-European nursing home groups expand as sector recovers from Covid

The three big pan-European nursing home players have all announced big acquisitions - and Orpea has boosted its growth forecast. Is this a sign that the tide is turning for nursing home operators, as vaccines roll out across the continent and pandemic restrictions continue to lift?
July 8, 2021

Why the low margin Danish nursing home sector is attracting attention

Denmark is a relatively small market, with a population of less than six million, and like the rest of the Nordics its politics can often be very hostile to for-profit operators. Despite this, the for-profit care home sector is growing despite relatively low returns. HBI talks to two market experts about the appeal and development of the Danish nursing home sector.
July 1, 2021

Korian further consolidates French mental health

Korian, the major pan-European elder care group, continues its consolidation of the mental health sector in France. It has just entered exclusive negotiations to acquire the Osny psychotherapy centre based in the Paris region. HBI looks at this, and other recent acquisitions.
July 1, 2021

Antin considers sale of €1bn Almaviva

HBI hears that Antin Infrastructure Partners is considering the sale of Almaviva Sante, the fourth largest French hospital group by revenue. HBI speaks to a France-based consultant to find out more and to talk about potential suitors.
June 24, 2021

Looking to build an ophtha pipeline? Sell glasses first

What is the key to a regular throughput of profitable ophthalmology clients, and how does an operator fill its clinics? According to Ulla Näpänkangas, ophthalmologist and CEO of Finland-based Silmäasema Silmäsairaala, the answer lies in selling them glasses first.
June 24, 2021

Interview: Ray Berglund and Dominic Orchard, Alvarez and Marsal

The pandemic is causing many businesses and their investors to reassess their plans - and their portfolios. HBI speaks to Ray Berglund, Head of European Healthcare and Life Sciences at management consultants Alvarez & Marsal, and his colleague and Managing Director Dominic Orchard, about why they have never been busier, and the clear trend they are seeing towards carve-outs.
June 24, 2021

DomusVi founder and management take control from ICG

The management of DomusVi, the pan-European nursing home group, backed by DomusVi founder Yves Journel's investment vehicle, have bought out private equity firm ICG in a leveraged buyout. The group was reportedly valued at €4.3bn, 16.4 times adjusted 2020 EBITDA.
June 17, 2021

Greek nursing home sector: An untapped opportunity?

The Greek care home sector gets scant support from a periodically hostile government and has yet to attract major interest from large European nursing home groups and investors. Despite this, the population is ageing rapidly and demand for nursing care is growing. HBI talks to two market experts about the pandemic in Greece and the future of the market.
June 17, 2021
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