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WELL Health Acquires CRH Medical Corporation
WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX.V: WELL) had an incredibly busy year in 2020, announcing eight deals, according to search results in our Healthcare Deals Database. Most of its activity focused on smaller eHealth targets to build up its digital health platform, but now WELL Health is turning its attention to the physician market. On Monday, the company announced the acquisition of CRH Medical Corporation (NYSE: CRHM), which provides physicians with innovative services and products for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. CRH serves 69 ambulatory surgical centers in 13 states. The purchase price came out to be $292.7 million, or $4.00 per share for CRH, a premium of approximately... Read More »
MB2 Dental Solutions Finds a New Partner
After Sentinel Capital Partners took a majority interest in MB2 Dental Solutions (MB2), the dental services organization became a prolific buyer in the healthcare M&A market, building a national network of practices. The organization has a presence in 24 states and has partnered with more than 275 dental practices. In 2019, MB2 had an estimated revenue of $320 million. Now that partnership has ended. Sentinel Capital Partners is exiting its investment and Charlesbank Capital Partners will become the new majority owner. Charlesbank Capital Partners is a middle-market private investment firm managing more than $7 billion of capital. Charlesbank focuses on management-led buyouts and... Read More »
Ophthalmology Groups Are Still Hot Targets
It’s been an incredibly busy January, and deal volume continues to pile up. Investor interest in physician groups has swelled in particular, as we reach 36 deals and counting. The hottest specialty so far has been for ophthalmology practices, which have accounted for seven deals so far this month. It’s a trend that has spilled over from 2020, when ophthalmology deals accounted for 22% of the 189 Physician Medical Group transactions announced last year. As other specialties, such as dental practices and dermatology groups, were hit hard by the pandemic, demand for cataract surgery and the ability to conduct eye exams and other routine care via telehealth grew, resulting in increasing... Read More »
ENT Partners Kicks off 2021 with Multiple Acquisitions
Candescent Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, acquired ENT Partners LLC in 2018 to build a leading network of ear, nose and throat (ENT) and sleep providers. And now in 2021, it seems like the company is making good on that mission. In just two weeks into the new year, the company has added three practices to its network, according to search results in our Healthcare Deal Database. No terms were disclosed. On January 7, the physician group purchased Arlington ENT based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Arlington ENT – Head & Neck and Facial Plastic Surgery offers a wide range of services within the surgical specialties of cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery and... Read More »
