SECTOR | ACQUIROR | ACQUIRED COMPANY | COMMENTS |
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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 |
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Diagnostics | An Investor Group | Bi-Op Laboratories, Inc.
an orthotic insole manufacturer and clinic based in Canada and a subsidiary of Langer, Inc. |
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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 |
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Respiratory | S&T Medical Technologies, Inc.
a newly formed entrepreneurial company. |
B&B Medical Technologies, Inc.
a producer of proprietary, critical care respiratory products |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |