Abaxis acquired by Zoetis

Bridgepoint has acquired a majority stake in HTL, the specialized producer of hyaluronic acid, in a secondary LBO transaction from Naxicap Partners. This operation follows a period of rapid development under the previous sponsor, which had orchestrated a management buy-in (MBI) only eighteen months prior. In this new capital structure, Naxicap Partners retains a significant minority interest, signaling continued confidence in the company's growth trajectory and industrial potential. The rationale for the transaction is rooted in HTL,s exceptional profitability and its unique position in a high-barrier-to-entry niche of the biotechnology sector

The acquisition of Acteon by Dentressangle represents a major turning point in the medtech’s trajectory, moving toward an aggressive buy-and-build strategy. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on an "industrial-consolidation" play, merging the group’s industry-leading technical operational depth in ultrasonic surgery with the sponsor’s extensive expertise in executing international build-up operations. This structural alignment provides the organization with the institutional capital and strategic guidance required to address the increasing demand for integrated dental technology suites

Permira, the global private equity firm, acquired a majority stake in Corin Group, a UK-based leader in orthopaedic innovation, from a consortium of investors including DeA Capital, Hunt Capital, and IP (Investimenti e Partecipazioni). Permira's thesis was centered on accelerating Corin's international scale—particularly in the US and Australian markets—and fueling an aggressive buy-and-build strategy to integrate digital health and robotic capabilities into the core implant business. This approach aimed to position Corin as a "Challenger OEM" capable of disrupting larger incumbents through superior product innovation and data-driven patient monitoring

The integration of Paragon Medical into the NN, Inc. life sciences portfolio represents a definitive shift in the group's overarching corporate strategy. By absorbing Paragon Medical, NN, Inc. significantly enhances its technical proficiencies and diversifies its finished device offerings, moving beyond traditional industrial components into highly regulated healthcare markets. The strategic rationale for the transaction centers on the fusion of Paragon Medical’s niche leadership in orthopedic instrumentation with NN, Inc

PerkinElmer, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of EUROIMMUN Medical Laboratory Diagnostics. The transaction aims to significantly expand PerkinElmer's reach into the autoimmune and allergy diagnostic markets, while simultaneously strengthening its presence in China and other emerging markets. By combining EUROIMMUN’s expertise in immunology and infectious diseases with PerkinElmer's established leadership in reproductive health and genomic offerings, the merged entity will offer a more robust suite of diagnostic solutions globally

Théradial has completed a shareholder restructuring agreement, welcoming UI Gestion and Bpifrance as new majority shareholders. This transaction is part of a management buy-out, enabling Frédéric Le Pottier, the former Commercial Director, to take the helm as Chairman of the Executive Board. Meanwhile, Bruno Duval, the company's founder, will retain a key role as a shareholder and become Chairman of the Supervisory Board. The goal of this transaction is to support Théradial's growth strategy, which aims to leverage its pharmaceutical establishment status, obtained two years ago, to expand its product portfolio

CVC and the Canadian company CDPQ are acquiring control of the medical diagnostics specialist Sebia. The company is valued at nearly EUR2 billion, according to multiple sources.

Fresenius Medical Care announced a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of NxStage Medical. The acquisition is strategically central to FMC's 2020 strategic initiative, positioning the combined entity as a global leader in home dialysis by integrating NxStage's System One platform into FMC's vertically integrated dialysis ecosystem. The transaction is expected to generate net cost synergies of approximately $80–100 million per annum before tax over three to five years, with integration costs of approximately $150 million over the first three years

EQT VII has entered into an agreement to acquire a 20% minority stake in Ottobock, as part of a strategic partnership aimed at supporting Ottobock's international growth ambitions, driving its strategic objectives, and potentially preparing the company for a future initial public offering (IPO) in the medium term. The investment by EQT comes at a time of significant transformation in the mobility technology market, driven by an aging population, increasing demand for rehabilitation solutions, and advancements in smart prosthetics

This transaction involves Charterhouse successfully acquiring a controlling majority stake in SERB. The operation is meticulously structured to perfectly align with the target's existing executive leadership. The historical controlling shareholder and the incumbent management team are significantly reinvesting their proceeds to retain a robust equity position while continuing to lead day-to-day operations. Charterhouse utilizes its latest flagship investment vehicle to capitalize this partnership