The healthcare sector remains one of the most active in terms of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), demonstrating resilience and strategic innovation even in the face of evolving market conditions. According to the latest Translink Corporate Finance M&A Healthcare Insights report, 2024 continued to see robust transaction activity, despite a slight decline in deal volumes compared to the previous year.
Translink Corporate Finance in the United States, Dinan & Company, initiated the acquisition of Maskwa High Voltage LTD by ENTRUST Solutions Group, which is majority-owned by Kohlberg & Company, a leading private equity firm based in Mount Kisco, NY, with additional minority investment from Neuberger Berman Alternatives, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager.
Translink Corporate Finance Switzerland advised Institut für histologische und zytologische Diagnostik AG Aarau on the sale to Affidea Group (Affidea). This acquisition adds two high-quality pathology laboratories – one in Zollikon next to Zürich, close to Affidea’s Centre of Excellence in Breast Cancer, Brust-Zentrum Zurich, and another one in Aarau, Argovia.
Translink Corporate Finance in Denmark acted as the advisor to Dansk Fundering A/S on the sale to Christiansen & Essenbæk A/S . The acquisition is a strategic step that will strengthen Christiansen & Essenbæk’s existing activities within foundations, where demand is experiencing increasing growth.
Translink Corporate Finance Sweden acted as financial and strategic advisor to Eyeon Group on its acquisition of the Swedish IT security company, Safestate.
Translink Corporate Finance in the United Kingdom and Switzerland, advised Cromar Building Products (Cromar), a well-established supplier of roofing products, on the sale to the listed Swiss company Sika AG (Sika).
The global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape is poised for a robust 2025, driven by rapid technological advancements, increasing sustainability demands, shifting economic dynamics, and evolving consumer preferences. Drawing upon in-depth analyses from sector experts, Translink Corporate Finance has identified key industry-wide trends that signal a dynamic shift in deal structures, valuations, and strategic priorities as businesses adapt to this rapidly changing global environment.
Translink Corporate Finance in the United States, Dinan & Company, initiated the acquisitions of Site Barricades, Integrity Traffic and WS Barricade by AWP Safety, a portfolio company of Kohlberg & Company, LLC a portfolio company of Kohlberg & Company, LLC, which is a leading U.S. middle market private equity firm based in Mount Kisco, New York.
Translink Corporate Finance in Germany and Dinan & Company, the US partner of Translink Corporate Finance, advised the BUHLMANN Group, a premium trading company for steel pipes, pipe fittings and accessories around the world, in the acquisition of Trupply. This acquisition strengthens BUHLMANN’s position in North America and significantly expands its service portfolio.
Translink Corporate Finance in Germany advised Mition GmbH Mittelstandsbeteiligungen (Mition), a renowned investment company focused on majority investments in medium-sized companies, on the acquisition of Detlef Klinkhammer Steuerungen und Komponenten für Aufzüge GmbH (KLST).
