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Digital health’s big players’ valuations rocket

The heaviest hitters in Europe’s digital health market have valuations at an all-time high: Babylon is valued at $4.2bn, Kry at $2bn and Alan at €1.4bn. There remains, however, a huge disparity between the M&A and the fundraising markets, with most buyers of these start-ups opting for early-stage acquisitions. HBI gives an overview of the market. 
July 22, 2021

The deals you can expect to see in the next two months

M&A slowed to a trickle during COVID but the next six weeks will see a flood of deals. HBI examines the deals that are about to happen, the companies looking to IPO, and reviews a handful of deals that remain resolutely on hold for the moment.
May 21, 2021

Final week for bids on Penta Hospitals

Questions are surrounding the ongoing stake sale process for pan-CEE hospital chain Penta Hospitals International (PHI). Owner Penta Investments director Václav Jirků tells HBI that remaining bids are to be received by next week and rejects rumours it may pull the process entirely.
May 6, 2021

Bridgepoint’s IDH buy could signal pan-European ambitions

Bridgepoint has been confirmed as the buyer for the UK's largest dental group IDH/mydentist, which is to be sold on a 10x EBITDA multiple. The private equity firm already owns a Norwegian dental asset and others are coming to market in the next 12 months, so the deal could see the emergence of another pan-European dental group. But it is a poor outcome for current holders Carlyle and Palamon.
April 26, 2021

Eurofins wins €48m contract for EU-wide genome sequencing

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has awarded Eurofins a €48m whole-genome sequencing (WGS) contract for COVID-19 variant testing. The move demonstrates confidence that countries will be running high volumes of COVID-19 testing in the mid to long term.
April 22, 2021

Penta shortlists investors for first-round bids on PHI

CEE firm Penta Investments' sale of a stake in its hospital business Penta Hospitals International (PHI) has progressed with NDAs signed by a dozen parties and indicative offers expected next month, director Václav Jirků tells HBI.
March 25, 2021

NMC Health’s Aspen disposal could end with propco takeover

In-administration GCC group NMC Health's attempt to offload UK hospital chain Aspen Healthcare looks to have stalled. An advisor says the opco could be taken over by propco owner NorthWest Healthcare Properties, echoing what happened to the largest operator BMI Healthcare just two years ago.
March 18, 2021
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