Industry Trends
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The healthcare industry’s deal volume fell by 30% in 2022 to 2,878 transactions, and aggregate deal value declined 56% to $202 billion, according to a report by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The decline is partly attributable to an imbalance in expectations as healthcare executives have been hesitant to accept lower valuations amid significant market declines. In contrast, acquirers have seen record-high 2021 valuations as ceilings, not a baseline to begin negotiation.1 2
Private equity firms have increased healthcare services acquisitions over the last couple of years as they continue rolling-up companies in the sector, according to data from Pitchbook. PE firms have completed over 725 healthcare services acquisitions by the third quarter, 77% of which are add-ons. Volume surpassed 2020 levels, although falling short of 2021’s high. With looming recession concerns, PE firms are expected to remain acquisitive as healthcare services are typically considered more resilient.3
Hospitals faced a challenging year as inflation and labor shortages tightened margins, a trend expected to continue into 2023, according to a report from Deloitte. Affordability issues for patients and continuing supply-chain constraints will likely hamper the industry’s outlook. Payers, who have not yet fully felt the impact of inflation, are also expected to face rising prices as fixed-rate contracts are renegotiated over the coming years.4
In December, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) completed one of the year’s largest acquisitions with their purchase of heart-device maker Abiomed Inc. for $16.6 billion. The transaction was an all-cash offer at $380 per share, in addition to shareholders receiving a non-tradeable contingent value-right, worth up to $35 per share if certain commercial and clinical milestones are met. The company will operate as a standalone business under J&J’s MedTech segment.5
Served as advisor to Physician Associates on their acquisition by Orlando Health
Served as advisor to HemaCare on a fairness opinion
Served as advisor to Rotech Healthcare, Inc. on a purchase price allocation
Served as advisor to Harbor Retirement Associates for credit facility to fund growth plans
Issued a fairness opinion related to the sale of Telligen to an ESOP
Data Assumptions This report represents transaction activity as mergers & acquisitions, consolidations, restructurings and spin-offs. Targets are defined as U.S. Based companies with either foreign or U.S. based buyers. Transaction information provided is based on closed dates only. Glossary EBIT - Earnings Before Interest and Taxes Sources:
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