Selected Transactions

SECTOR ACQUIROR ACQUIRED COMPANY COMMENTS
Non-Invasive Orthopedic Products DJO Incorporated

a leading producer of orthopedic devices and products for rehabilitation, pain management and physical therapy

Bell-Horn Orthopedic Products

a supplier of orthopedic softgoods primarily to independent pharmacies

Walden represented Bell-Horn, which offered DJO a distribution channel for non-invasive bracing products not subject to medical reimbursement constraints.

Medical Electronics Seque Manufacturing Services (US)

a contract manufacturer of electronic medical products.

Sanbor Interconnect Solutions (China)

a leading OEM manufacturer of complex medical interconnect solutions

Walden represented Sanbor, which offered Seque a high quality, low-cost China-based technical manufacturing capability, as well as a new niche in medical-oriented cable assemblies.

Cardiovascular Stent Systems Degania Silicone Ltd. (Israel)

a leading OEM manufacturer of specialized stent delivery cardiovascular catheters

Arthesys, S.A. (France)

a leading OEM manufacturer of silicone-based catheters and other devices. The Walden Group was retained by Degania to conduct a strategic acquisition search, identified Arthesys, and helped arrange for the transaction.

Walden was retained by Israel-based Degania to identify synergistic companies to complement its silicone-based medical device disposable business. Walden identified and effected the transaction with Arthesys, which provided specialized cardiovascular technologies using high-end thermoplastic implantable materials.

Ophthalmic Instruments The Cortec Group

a private equity firm

Katena Products Inc.

a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic surgical instruments

The owners of Katena retained Walden to find a worthy home for its leading ophthalmic instrument lines. As part of a disciplined process conducted by Walden, Cortec emerged as the best fit.

Pain Management KPI Acquisition Co., LLC

a corporate acquisition company

Koalaty Products, Inc.

a provider of electronic products for pain management and rehabilitation

Walden represented Koalaty Products in this sale transaction. Walden was later called upon by the acquiror to represent it in reselling the business.

Incontinence Paul Hartmann AG (Germany)

a producer of wound management, incontinence management and operating room risk prevention products

Whitestone Corp.

a manufacturer of incontinence management products for long-term and homecare markets

Walden represented Whitestone, which annually produced and distributed products for over $40m, serving the acute and institutional long-term and home care markets.  Walden conducted a highly contoured worldwide approach to identify synergistic acquirors that would be interested in a US-based, high quality manufacturing facility and coordinated a complicated negotiation and due diligence process due to the discerning requirements of a prestigious, conservative European bedrock company.

Orthotics The Orthotics Group (Ontario Canada)

an affiliate of PNC Equity Partners

The Orthotics Division of Langer, Inc. (NasdaqGM:GAIT)

a maker of custom foot orthotics

Diagnostics An Investor Group

Bi-Op Laboratories, Inc.

an orthotic insole manufacturer and clinic based in Canada and a subsidiary of Langer, Inc.

Infection Control Products Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.

a leading manufacturer of disposable medical products for surgical applications and a portfolio company of RoundTable Healthcare Partners

Colby Manufacturing Corp.

a manufacturer of disposable infection control products for OR environments

Colby engaged the Walden Group in a sell-side discriminating approach, resulting in a synergistic add-on acquisition for Aspen Surgical, then owned by Roundtable Healthcare Partners.

Laparoscopic Access Devices Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE)

a large diversified manufacturer, with a substantial medical division

Taut, Inc.

a manufacturer of ground-breaking laparoscopic access ports and other minimally invasive products

Walden represented Taut, which coordinated a worldwide confidential search to find the most appropriate acquiror in Teleflex.

Medical Services Blue Cross of Northeast Pennsylvania

a provider of managed care and medical management services

Health Resources Corporation

a leading provider of outsourced occupational health services

Respiratory S&T Medical Technologies, Inc.

a newly formed entrepreneurial company.

B&B Medical Technologies, Inc.

a producer of proprietary, critical care respiratory products

Utilization/Disease Management The Pennsylvania Medical Society's KePRO subsidiary

a utilization and case management firm specializing in managing cancer care

ITA Partners

a leading provider of disease management services for cancer care

Pain Infusion Pumps Moog Inc. (NYSE)

a manufacturer of precision control components serving military, commercial aircraft, aerospace, industrial and medical equipment sectors

Curlin Medical LLC

a maker of "smart" ambulatory infusion pumps for pain management and other applications. The Walden Group was retained by Moog to conduct an acquisition search, identified Curlin as a strategic fit for Moog, and originated this $75 million transaction.

Orthopedics Trulife Group (Ireland)

a manufacturer of orthopedic, breast care, prosthetic and consumer products

Seattle Systems, Inc.

a manufacturer of orthotics, prosthetics and orthopedic products

OR / ER Products CAS Medical Systems, Inc.

a manufacturer of high-quality blood pressure measurement devices, vital signs monitors, apnea monitors and neonatal supplies

Statcorp, Inc.

a manufacturer of specialized disposable and reusable products for operating room, emergency room and trauma call points

Surgical Instruments Alimed, Inc.

a leading manufacturer and direct marketer of rehab, orthotic, orthopedic and ergonomic products

Arista Surgical Supply Co.

a long-established direct marketer of surgical instruments and physician supplies

DME/HME Products Invacare Corporation (NYSE)

one of the largest worldwide producers of long-term care and home care equipment and supplies

Champion Manufacturing Corporation

a leading producer of medical grade seating for dialysis, chemotherapy and other applications,

Walden represented Champion Manufacturing, prepared and guided the company and its principals throughout the sale process. Walden had ongoing close relations with Invacare and many other prospects.

Aesthetics, Cancer PMT Corporation,

a medical device manufacturer specializing in neurosurgery, plastic surgery and orthopedic products

Permark, Incorporated

an maker of aesthetic products for cancer patients

Medical Device Packaging J Pac LLC,

a New Hampshire based medical contract manufacturer

Doyen Medipharm

a U.S. and U.K. based manufacturer of medical manufacturing and packaging machinery