Dechert LLP has advised a consortium led by Hohnhaus & Jansenberger and funds advised by Cathay Capital Private Equity on the recent acquisition of medifa healthcare group, a owner-run one-stop-shop provider of medical technology for operating rooms.
Dechert and Ely Place have advised a consortium led by Hohnhaus & Jansenberger and funds advised by Cathay Capital Private Equity on the recent acquisition of medifa healthcare group, a owner-run one-stop-shop provider of medical technology for operating rooms.
The transaction includes a full recapitalisation of the company’s balance sheet.
The product and service portfolio of medifa healthcare group covers all operating room requirements including modular wall, door, ceiling and cabinet systems for the turnkey operating room, operating tables, table accessories and operating lights. medifa healthcare group is also the owner of one of the largest German OEM suppliers in the medical technology sector. Partnering with YIELCO Investments as co-investor, Hohnhaus & Jansenberger is an operationally driven mid-market investment firm based in Munich. Cathay Capital Private Equity is an international private equity firm focused on innovative cross-border investments, committed to supporting the growth and international expansion of its portfolio companies in Europe, North America, and China.
The Dechert team included partner Dominik Stühler, national partner Carina Klaes-Staudt and associate Christian Böhme (corporate/PE, Munich) as well as partner Clemens York and associate Thirith von Döhren (antitrust, Frankfurt/Brussels).
Ely Place acted as exclusive adviser to Hohnhaus & Jansenberger.
Daniel Roddick, Founder at Ely Place, says: “This was a complex GP-led transaction which commenced just as the world was entering lockdown. We are delighted however that Hohnhaus & Jansenberger have now secured the backing of a prominent LP and positioned themselves well for their future fundraising.”
