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MedEuropa acquisition heralds start of PE radiotherapy consolidation spree

The fragmented German radiotherapy market is starting to pique the interest of private equity, as many doctors reach retirement age. Pan-EU platform MedEuropa has acquired a three-centre group in the northwest, and CEO Ralph Hefti tells HBI that its model of co-investing alongside doctors is likely to win out consolidation efforts.

Rayner plans global expansion after CVC acquisition

CVC Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in global medtech ophthalmology business Rayner from UK-based PE Phoenix Equity Partners. We speak to Rayner CEO Tim Clover to find out what the deal means for the expansion of the group and how COVID-19 has affected the market. Click here to see the largest ophthalmology players […]

Ophtha M&A: the latest European deals and rumours

The ophthalmic services M&A market is heating up across Europe as investors envisage a largely COVID-free 2022. HBI has been speaking to operators to find out the latest on known deals and rumours circulating at the moment.

Quironsalud further expands in Spain

Pre-Covid, Spain's largest hospital group Quironsalud appeared far more interested in its international market than the domestic one, with Latin America appearing to be its main focus. Does a new multidisciplinary clinic in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which will double its care and diagnostic capacity there, and it's recent announcement it will open a new 250-bed hospital in Zaragoza suggest a swing away from LATAM and back home?

Sovereign wealth funds big Asia-Pacific plays

Sovereign wealth funds are making some big entrances and exits in the Asia-Pacific with bids closing in QIC-owned oncology player Icon Group and Singapore's GIC acquiring a minority stake in Sunway hospital group Sunway Healthcare.

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.

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.

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