70% of Larger Physician Groups Use an Investment Banker
An investment banker specialized in medical practice deals can greatly improve the process and outcome of a sale.
Women’s Health Deals Are Heating Up
Even with the chilling effects of COVID-19, 2020 was the biggest deal year yet for private equity's investment in women's health practices (in terms of transaction count).
2020 Marked by Mostly Small Deals in Dermatology
Members of the FOCUS Healthcare team counted approximately 25 closed dermatology transactions in 2020. Of those, fifteen were for small single-dermatologist practices. Ten deals were for two-dermatology practices, and five deals were for three-to six physician groups.
How a Capital Gains Tax Change Could Affect Medical Practice Sales
With President Biden's inauguration today, many are wondering about potential tax changes that could take place in the near future.
2020 Ophthalmology Deals, By Number of Selling Doctors
We looked at completed ophthalmology deals in 2020 to understand different practice sizes that transacted. A couple of items are of note ...
2021 is off to a Fast Start for Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology deals have been accelerating, with eight closed transactions in Q4 2020 and another eight already closed (as of Jan 19) in 2021. We believe this will be a very big year for GI.
Private Equity Moving Outside Surgical Specialties
In many ways, the third wave of private equity investment in physician-owned businesses is starting to mature. We view this third wave as having started around 2015 with investments in ophthalmology and dermatology practices. Earlier investments in radiology and emergency medicine, or pure-play ASCs, are really part of an earlier wave.
FOCUS Healthcare Team Members Close 8 Medical Practice Transactions in 18 Months
Members of the FOCUS Healthcare team announced eight completed transactions for a combined 15 clinical businesses in the last 18 months.
Are You Charging Yourself ‘Fair Market Rent?’
The wealthiest independent tire dealers I’ve met always owned most of their own real estate. They lived in and around the market areas that their stores were in, so they knew the good locations with the best demographics and highest traffic patterns.
Supply chain M&A is hot, hot, hot!
Amid global challenges and confronting new and unexpected conditions, the increasingly mission-critical supply chain industry is hot. Savvy players are investing in new capabilities across manufacturing, distribution, warehousing and logistics, seeking competitive advantages and more market share. The materials handling industry need look no further than the relatively recent acquisitions of Dematic and Egemin by Kion or Toyota’s acquisitions of Bastian and Vanderlande.