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12/2021

ELYSIUM HEALTHCARE acquired by RAMSAY HEALTH CARE

UNITED KINGDOM Health Providers / Healthcare Facilities / Clinics / Hospitals EV 500M - 1.5b GBP

Context

Ramsay Health Care entered into a definitive agreement on December 13, 2021, to acquire 100% of the UK-based mental healthcare provider Elysium Healthcare from BC Partners to solidify its standing within the specialized British clinical landscape. This strategic acquisition was designed to bridge the gap between Ramsay’s existing acute medical hospitals and the specialized psychiatric and complex care segments where demand remains consistently high. By integrating these two distinct healthcare models, the group created a diversified clinical platform capable of managing patients through every stage of their recovery, from secure inpatient wards to community-based residential support. The move was strategically timed to align with broader national shifts toward integrated care models and increased public focus on mental health infrastructure and neurological rehabilitation.

ELYSIUM HEALTHCARE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (15.3x).

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Target

Established as a leading independent operator within the British healthcare landscape, Elysium Healthcare specializes in the management of long-term medium and low secure hospitals alongside complex care homes designed for individuals suffering from persistent mental health conditions. The provider manages a robust network of 72 operational sites across the United Kingdom, offering approximately 2,000 beds and employing a dedicated professional workforce of more than 6,000 people.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b GBP

Revenue range: 250M - 500M GBP

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M GBP

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Target: elysium healthcare

Acquirer: ramsay health care