ARMONEA acquired by COLISÉE

Triton Partners acquired a controlling majority stake in Aleris Group from Patricia Industries in a significant Nordic healthcare transaction. The deal was structured via a definitive share purchase agreement and funded primarily through equity drawn from the Triton Fund V, a flagship vehicle that finalized fundraising at €5 billion in January 2019. Under the binding terms of the carve-out agreement, the digital healthcare platform entity Doktor24 was explicitly excluded from the perimeter and remained under the ownership of Patricia Industries. The transaction immediately transitioned Aleris into Triton’s healthcare portfolio, providing the asset with substantial institutional backing and capital reserves to fund downstream digital infrastructure updates and target localized clinical bolt-on acquisitions.

Naxicap Partners entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Emera. The transaction was highly competitive, involving bidders from both strategic industrial backgrounds and infrastructure funds. To secure the deal, the acquirer formed a partnership with one of its primary subscribers to cover the equity requirement for the "upper mid-cap" valuation. The founding family and the management team significantly reinvested in the operation, with the founder of a major industry peer also joining the round as a strategic minority partner. This primary LBO facilitated the full exit of a previous minority financial investor.

DomusVi entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire 100% of the capital of Residalya, in a move designed to significantly densify its territorial coverage within France. The transaction allowed DomusVi to absorb 35 additional facilities and roughly 2,630 beds, bringing its total capacity to over 17,000 beds and narrowing the gap with its primary market competitors. This strategic build-up was motivated by the need to reach a critical industrial scale, merging Residalya’s localized expertise and specialized assets—including the ownership of twelve of its residences—into DomusVi’s global operational platform.

Humana AB entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Coronaria Hoiva Oy to significantly expand its operational footprint in the Finnish market. This strategic acquisition was designed to integrate Coronaria Hoiva’s specialized residential care portfolio into Humana’s existing Finnish operations, creating a more diversified and robust platform for social care delivery. The transaction was financed through a combination of existing cash reserves and new credit facilities, and it received formal approval from the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority in early April. The move aligned with Humana’s long-term strategy of consolidating the Nordic care market, providing an immediate positive contribution to the group's revenues and earnings per share while enhancing its ability to serve the growing Finnish aging population.

Investindustrial acquired a controlling stake in Lifebrain from the investment vehicle lb EK Management. The deal follows a period of intense growth supported by MCI Capital, during which the group established itself as a leading consolidator in the fragmented Italian laboratory market. The acquisition was structured through a Luxembourg vehicle, European Laboratory Services, and aimed to provide the capital and expertise necessary to professionalize the group and accelerate its aggressive acquisition strategy across Italy.

Pan-European private equity firm Hg has successfully completed the divestiture of its majority equity stake in Swedish care provider Frösunda Omsorg AB to Norway-based investment firm The Adolfsen Group. Executed through the holding company Brado—an investment vehicle owned by brothers Kristian and Roger Adolfsen—the transaction concludes a highly successful eight-year holding period for the sponsor. Throughout the targeted sale process, Hg was exclusively advised by investment bank Carnegie, acting as sole financial advisor. For the acquirer, the buyout represents a strategic opportunity to further consolidate its footprint and deepen its portfolio exposure within the highly resilient Nordic care services sector. For Frösunda, partnering with a long-term, specialized investment group provides the management team with the necessary backing to continue scaling the corporate platform, while remaining fully focused on its core operational mission: delivering premium, critical specialist care to its customers.

Permira acquired I-MED from EQT Mid Market and its co-investors (GIC and CDPQ) in a competitive auction process. The transaction was structured as a majority buyout, with the existing management team, led by CEO Steven Rubic, rolling over equity and remaining at the helm. Under EQT's previous four-year ownership, I-MED had significantly expanded its footprint through hospital contracts and bolt-on acquisitions. Permira's entry was designed to drive the next phase of growth by further consolidating the fragmented Australian radiology market, investing in advanced imaging technologies, and exploring potential international expansion (including teleradiology).

ICG and founder Yves Journel have entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the majority stake in DomusVi from PAI Partners. The transaction follows a preemptive bid by ICG that successfully bypassed a formal auction process involving major international investors and sovereign funds. This deal marks a significant change in scale for the group, which was valued at less than €650 million in 2014. The acquisition is structured to maintain the existing high-yield bond financing, as the continued presence of ICG and the founder in the capital prevents the activation of change-of-control repayment clauses. The strategic rationale centers on pursuing the international expansion of the group, particularly in markets like Spain, where the recent integration of SARquavitae has already propelled the company to a leadership position. The partnership intends to bridge the gap with major competitors such as Orpea and Korian-Medica by leveraging DomusVi's strong expertise in specialized care and home services.

IK Investment Partners, through its IK VIII Fund, reached an agreement with Eurazeo PME and the management team to acquire a majority stake in Colisée. The founding family and management team reinvested alongside IK, ensuring continuity of strategic direction and operational leadership. The investment thesis centres on supporting Colisée's continued growth through selective buy-and-build acquisitions in France and across Europe, as well as the development of innovative services for elderly people.

Partners Group and Canadian pension fund PSP entered exclusive negotiations to acquire Cerba from PAI Partners. The consortium beat out CVC and Apax, but most notably rejected a higher offer (>EUR2bn) from industrial player Cinven (owner of Synlab/Labco). Management preferred the financial sponsors to avoid massive cost synergies and restructuring.