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On March 6, 2025, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by New York‑based private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a take‑private transaction valued at up to $23.7 billion in total consideration. Under the terms of the deal, WBA shareholders received $11.45 per share in cash at closing plus a non‑transferable right to receive up to an additional $3.00 per share from the future monetization of Walgreens’ interests in

The physical therapy industry is a large and steady-growing sub-segment within the healthcare industry, focused on improving mobility, managing pain, and enhancing overall quality of life for patients, often after a significant injury or surgical procedure. Services are provided in various settings including outpatient clinics, hospitals, post-acute facilities, and at-home, and address a wide range of conditions from orthopedic and neurological disorders to cardiopulmonary is

The outsourced healthcare revenue cycle industry is a critical and fast-growing component of the healthcare system, responsible for managing the financial processes associated with generating revenue from payers for patient care. This includes coding, billing, claims submission, payment collection, and denial management. According to one source, the U.S. outsourced RCM market is expected to grow from $141.61 billion in 2024 to $272.78 billion by 2030, driven by increasing com

The healthcare staffing industry connects medical facilities with skilled professionals to meet temporary and permanent staffing needs across a variety of roles. The sector includes traditional healthcare staffing services like travel nursing, per diem staffing, and locum tenens, but also includes a variety of firms focused on specialty staffing and outsourced niche services. The industry generally plays a critical role in addressing labor shortages, fluctuating patient deman

The durable medical equipment (DME) market has shown robust growth in recent years and is projected to continue expanding significantly through the next decade. Some segments face more headwinds than others, as some investors believe GLP-1 weight loss drugs may reduce demand for certain types of equipment. Grand View Research estimates that the global DME market, valued at approximately USD $208.5 billion in 2022, will reach $331.1 billion by 2030, with a compound annual grow

The occupational health industry has experienced steady low- to mid- single-digit growth over the past several years and is projected to continue expanding steadily in the coming decade. According to one source, the global market is forecast to reach $5.94 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2024-2030, while another source forecasts a 5.86% CAGR from 2024-2032 for the U.S. market, specifically. Key Growth Drivers Key growth drivers for the industry include the fol

(See our Occupational Medicine Valuation Multiples and M&A Trends 2025 report here ) Concentra, the occupational health giant recently spun off from Select Medical, announced the acquisition of Nova Medical Centers, a prominent operator of occupational medicine clinics with 67 locations i n Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, Indiana, and Wisconsin . The transaction values Nova at $265 million and is expected to be financed using a combination of cash on hand, available borrowing ca

The med spa and aesthetic medicine segment of the overall general wellness industry has experienced significant growth over the past decade. Increasing demand for non-invasive aesthetic treatments, such as Botox, laser skin treatments, and body contouring, have propelled the sector, leading to an uptick in M&A. With the increasing popularity of GLP-1s, many med spas have diversified their services to include weight-loss management, another fast-growing market segment, while o

In January 2025, BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. agreed to divest its ResCare Community Living business to Sevita for $835 million in cash consideration. For Sevita, the acquisition of ResCare expands its scale in the behavioral health and I/DD support markets and reinforces its footprint across community living environments. With Sevita’s existing platform of in-home and residential services for complex care populations, the addition of ResCare’s capabilities and client

On December 11, 2024, Patterson Companies, Inc. announced its acquisition by Patient Square Capital, an investment firm dedicated to the healthcare industry. Patterson is a leading distributor of dental, animal health, and rehabilitation products and supplies, with a portfolio of subsidiaries that span a broad set of product lines including dental consumables and equipment, veterinary supplies, and physical rehabilitation technologies, and is supported by a nationwide distri

Medical Facilities Corporation (TSX: DR), a Canada-listed and headquartered company with all of its operations located in the U.S., announced the divestiture of Black Hills Surgical Hospital , one its large surgical hospital facilities. The acquirer is Sanford Health, one of the largest non-profit health systems in the United States. Sanford currently owns approximately 45 hospitals, primarily located in rural communities, throughout nine states. The acquisition marks its ini

Healthcare distribution conglomerate Cardinal Health announced it has acquired Advanced Diabetes Supply Group (ADSG) from private equity...