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04/2026

MEDICAL-SURGICAL SOLUTIONS acquired by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT

UNITED STATES Healthcare Services / Hospital Logistics EV 3b - 100b USD

Context

McKesson Corporation has finalized a definitive agreement to sell a minority ownership interest (13%) in its Medical-Surgical Solutions (MMS) business to funds managed by affiliates of Apollo. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on a "separation-validation" play, merging the target's industry-leading technical operational depth in healthcare distribution with the acquirer's extensive expertise in supporting complex corporate carve-outs. This structural alignment provides the organization with the strategic and financial flexibility required to pursue its definitive separation strategy in preparation for a planned initial public offering. This operation allows the group to execute a definitive structural transition toward operating as a standalone company while maintaining a well-capitalized balance sheet. By incorporating the sponsor's strategic discipline and experience in public market transactions, the organization is now positioned to optimize its governance and operational platforms.

MEDICAL-SURGICAL SOLUTIONS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (14.5x).

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Target

Medical-Surgical Solutions, MSS, operates as a comprehensive distributor of medical-surgical supplies, offering a specialized portfolio of over 300,000 products including high-precision surgical instruments, exam room diagnostic equipment, and advanced wound care solutions. Its business model integrates the distribution of consumables (such as personal protective equipment (PPE), incontinence products, and clinical laboratory supplies) with sophisticated technical services. These services encompass proprietary inventory management software, supply chain analytics, and clinical consulting designed to optimize the operational efficiency of non-acute facilities. Strategically, the firm focuses on the deployment of point-of-care testing technologies and pharmaceutical distribution tailored for ambulatory surgery centers, physician offices, and home healthcare environments. By providing both the physical hardware and the digital data-driven infrastructure for procurement, the entity facilitates the structural efficiency of localized clinical care.

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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b USD

Revenue range: 5b - 100b USD

EBITDA range: 750M - 1.3b USD

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Acquirer: apollo global management