VISTA VISION acquired by ARDIAN

Groupe Imagerie Cardinet acquired 100% of Radiologie Paris Ouest from its previous majority shareholder, Azulis Capital, which had held a stake since 2019. The transaction was financed with the support of Andera Acto (Andera Partners' sponsorless/mezzanine arm), which had already invested in Cardinet in 2023. A critical feature of the deal is the significant reinvestment by RPO's 20 radiologist-associates, who rolled over more than 50% of their proceeds into the combined holding company. This merger creates a major regional champion in the Ile-de-France area, with a combined pool of over 60 partner-physicians and a dense network of centers across Paris and its western and eastern suburbs.

Bridgepoint divested its entire stake in Care UK to Welltower, a US healthcare REIT, marking the conclusion of approximately 14 years of private equity ownership. Bridgepoint had originally acquired Care UK in 2010 and had previously attempted an unsuccessful sale process, incurring £2.5 million in abortive advisory costs as disclosed in its 2019 accounts. The deal excludes Practice Plus Group, which was carved out by Bridgepoint in 2019 and remains under its ownership. Bridgepoint was advised by Barclays (corporate finance), Allen & Overy (legal), and EY (financial and tax).

Montefiore Investment acquired a majority stake in Demenego from Vam Investments. This secondary LBO follows a highly successful four-year period of ownership by the seller, during which the company more than doubled its revenue and expanded its retail network from 15 to 39 stores. The new partnership is designed to build on this solid foundation, with a strategic focus on further transforming the eyewear specialist into a national leader through innovation and omnichannel development. The investment strategy emphasizes continued significant investment in digitalization, customization technology, and the expansion of the "Demenego Labs" concept. The CEO and management team remain in place to execute this next phase of growth, aiming to capitalize on the firm's reputation for visual healthcare and rapid production capabilities. The transaction highlights the group's position as a high-margin, specialized retail platform in a consolidating European market.

Qualium Investissement is acquiring a 25% minority stake in IMPC from its associate radiologists. This primary LBO transaction follows a strategic period of reflection during which the founding doctors chose to maintain operational and capital control of their group rather than pursuing a majority sale. The operation is designed to provide the necessary capital to fund a targeted external growth strategy, particularly in the Paris region, while offering a medical-led alternative to the broader consolidation of the imaging market. A significant portion of the deal structure involves doubling the number of associates to integrate a new generation of radiologists into the group's governance. The transaction is supported by a senior debt facility that includes a substantial capital expenditure line for future acquisitions aimed at reinforcing the group's medical specialties. This partnership emphasizes long-term independence and professional excellence in a rapidly evolving regulatory and financial environment for medical practices.

Orlando Health signed a definitive agreement to acquire Tenet Healthcare's majority interest in Baptist Health, the faith-based integrated health system operating across Central Alabama. Upon closing, Orlando Health will become the majority and managing partner of Baptist Health, assuming day-to-day operational management of the system in partnership with Baptist Health System, which retains its minority stake and continues to anchor the organisation's faith-based mission. At the time of the transaction, the system comprised five hospitals across Central Alabama with more than 1,700 beds, over 70 primary and specialty care clinics, approximately 1,500 affiliated physicians, and more than 7,300 employees.

Integral Diagnostics acquired 100% of Capitol Health via a Scheme of Arrangement. The transaction was approved by the ACCC after initial concerns, creating a highly synergistic group. The merger consolidates the fragmented Australian radiology market and provides the combined "MergeCo" with significant scale to invest in teleradiology (IDXt) and advanced AI diagnostic technologies.

L-GAM, CAPZA, IDIA Capital Investissement, and Bpifrance are acquiring a minority stake in PSV Group from its associate physicians. The transaction allows for the entry of a consortium of minority financial partners while ensuring that the associate doctors, who remain majority shareholders, retain full operational and strategic control of the group. This strategic partnership is designed to provide the financial resources and complementary expertise required to support an ambitious new development phase. Specifically, the investment will fund the construction of a new specialized center in Lens while allowing the group to accelerate its medical project and advance its sustainable development goals. The operation focuses on maintaining the group's long-term independence and ensuring medical excellence in cancer care for the regional population.

Ardian has acquired a significant minority stake in Aprium Pharmacie to support its ambitious growth plan. This investment aims to ensure the continued development of its service and consulting offerings, the expansion of its digital tools and training programs, and the ongoing development of its brand.

Andera Acto is providing minority financing to Imagerie Cardinet to support its next phase of expansion. The transaction is structured to allow the associate radiologists to maintain a massive majority, representing approximately 95% of the capital. This strategic funding provides the group with a development envelope of nearly EUR100 million to finance external growth. The investment strategy aims to reinforce the group's presence in the Paris region and initiate its expansion on a national scale, with several new centers expected to join by the end of the year. The operation also facilitates the entry of seven new associate radiologists into the capital structure, further strengthening the group's medical-led entrepreneurial model.

X-Ray Phocea, a leading medical imaging group in Southern France, has secured a strategic minority investment from Essling Expansion, alongside Bpifrance and SOFIPACA. Despite this new capital entry, the majority of the group�s shareholding remains in the hands of its 20 associate radiologists, preserving a practitioner-led management model.