Italy

 

Italian KOS Charlestons into Germany

Italy's second-largest nursing home group by revenue, Gruppo KOS, has entered Germany for the first time with the acquisition of fast-growing residential care group Charleston. We discuss multiples and market dynamics with a sector expert.

Primonial buys in Italy

French real-estate investor Primonial REIM continues to make inroads into the European senior living market, with a sale and leaseback deal to acquire a portfolio of senior residences in Italy.

Interview: Dimitris Moulavasilis, CEO, Diaverum 

Will international dialysis group Diaverum IPO or sell? We catch up with its new CEO, the former boss of international imaging group Affidea. Rarely have we met such an enthusiastic leader. That may be just as well. Many wonder whether Diaverum, which has been owned by private equity house Bridgepoint since 2007, can ever be sexed up enough to attract a top price. If anyone can achieve this, it is Moulavasilis. 

Change in legislation triggers race to consolidate Italian pharmacies

The price of pharmacies in Italy is soaring, HBI hears – and one new group looks to be setting the early pace in the race to create a network after legislation was passed allowing corporate ownership. Previously, pharmacy businesses could only be owned by licenced pharmacists but, on the recommendation of the Italian Competition Authority, […]

Managing political and regulatory risk in Western Europe

Businesses require real expertise to navigate political and regulatory landscapes across multiple geographies. A panel of seasoned experts, including the CEOs of nursing home group Korian and imaging specialist Affidea, shared insights into the risks in Western Europe.

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