Audax Group has partnered with management to acquire Katena Products, a provider of precision ophthalmic instruments and therapeutics to physician offices, hospitals, and surgical centres.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Denville, New Jersey, Katena’s product offering includes precision surgical instruments, single-use devices, and specialty biologics that are sold into over 100 countries through a network of direct salespeople and distributors. Audax acquired Katena from Cortec Group, a private equity firm based in New York.
Geoffrey Ss Rehnert, Co-CEO of Audax Group, says: “Katena is a recognised market leader in ophthalmology products, and is a trusted partner to physicians around the world. Its reputation for product innovation and service has been built over four decades, and we look forward to partnering with Bill Friedberg and the entire Katena team to continue growing the business organically and through strategic add-on acquisitions.”
Bill Friedberg, President/CEO of Katena Products, says: “We are excited to have Audax as our new partner. Its track record of helping teams execute aggressive add-on acquisition strategies around the world will supplement our growth initiatives and enhance our ability to offer our customers the best products and service levels."
William Blair & Company advised Katena. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as counsel to Audax Group.
