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Lim and others eye up IVIRMA

Singapore billionaire Peter Lim is said to be in talks to buy IVIRMA, the Euro-American fertility player where big private equity is expected to bid high. HBI understands other bidders may include KKR, Carlyle and Cinven.

Investors choose between Affidea and IVI RMA

Big private equity players in health care face a choice as to whether to go for Pan-European imaging group Affidea which is for sale through Goldman Sachs or for IVI RMA, the international fertility group.

Orpea won’t stop nursing home M&A drive

Orpea's smaller PE-backed French rivals who are spilling out across Europe say they are not worried by the Orpea scandal. Colissee has just acquired in Portugal for the first time. HBI talks to the C-level at the French operator to learn more.

Eurofins to build lab hubs

After a strong performance in 2021, international lab group Eurofins plans to build diagnostic lab hubs, which will enable it to increase the volume of tested samples. HBI talks with the source close to the company to find out more.

Sanoptis plans expansion as sale rumours spread

Multiple sources have told HBI that fast-growing German and Swiss ophthalmology group Sanoptis might be looking at a Q2 sale, but HBI understands that is not entirely correct. HBI speaks to Sanoptis CEO Volker Wendel to set the record straight.

New homecare to hospital platform launches in France

A major French operator, the Doctegestio group, has launched a new platform called Avec which combines everything from dentistry and primary care to hospital and nursing homes. We talk to Bernard Bensaid, the entrepreneur behind Avec.

Lusiadas Saude for sale

HBI hears Lusiadas Saude, Portugal’s third-largest hospital group by revenue, is for sale. Meanwhile, imaging and labs may be affected by the surprise re-election of the leftist Socialist government. HBI speaks with a healthcare consultant in Portugal to find out more. 

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