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05/2026

I-MED RADIOLOGY NETWORK acquired by JARDINE MATHESON

AUSTRALIA Health Providers / Outpatient Care / Radiology EV 3b - 100b AUD

Context

The full realization of the investment by the Permira Funds via a 100% equity sale to Jardine Matheson constitutes a total platform exit executed in May 2026. This divestment concludes an active period of liquidity distributions for the sponsor following multiple high-profile exits across its global portfolio earlier in the year. The transaction marks the transition of the asset from an aggressive private equity build-up phase to a long-term institutional holding structure. Strategic value realization follows a comprehensive digital transformation that embedded machine learning tools into the core radiology workflow, expanding the company's geographical reach into international markets. Final completion of the acquisition remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and foreign investment clearances, with closing anticipated later in 2026.

I-MED RADIOLOGY NETWORK, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (14.4x).

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I-MED Radiology Network, based in Australia, operates as a provider of diagnostic imaging services used in clinical pathways and acute hospital care. The system deploys a comprehensive network of +200 clinics utilizing magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and nuclear medicine modalities to process over seven million medical procedures annually. Operational execution combines physical footprint scaling with a proprietary teleradiology pipeline that aggregates and routes complex scans to remote clinical specialists. Revenue generation is driven by fee-for-service medical billing tied directly to clinical practitioner referrals. This volume momentum is sustained by long-term demographic tailwinds and the increasing reliance on early preventive diagnostics. The deep integration of the platform's digital interface into the daily workflows of referring physicians creates high systemic switching costs. Furthermore, high capital requirements for advanced modality hardware combined with stringent medical licensing regulations prevent localized competitive replication. In 2018, I-MED performed over 4 million patient procedures annually with a staff of more than 3,500, including 300+ radiologists.

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Other operations with I-MED RADIOLOGY NETWORK

DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
01/2018PERMIRAI-MED RADIOLOGY NETWORKAUSTRALIAHealth Providers

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).

03/2014EQT PARTNERSI-MED RADIOLOGY NETWORKAUSTRALIAHealth Providers

The EQT Mid Market fund, alongside institutional co-investors CDPQ and GIC, acquired a majority stake in I-MED Radiology Network. The deal followed a complex period for I-MED, which had recently refinanced its debt after being controlled by a syndicate of over 40 lenders (led by Ares and Anchorage) following the global financial crisis. EQT's entry was strategically aimed at stabilizing the capital structure and pivoting towards aggressive growth. The investment thesis centered on the advanced nature of the Australian imaging market and the opportunity to leverage EQT's industrial network to improve operational efficiency, win hospital contracts, and pursue add-on acquisitions. The acquisition successfully transitioned the company from lender control back to professional private equity ownership, setting the stage for its eventual billion-dollar exit four years later.

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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b AUD

Revenue range: 1b - 3b AUD

EBITDA range: 250M - 500M AUD

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Acquirer: jardine matheson