Positioning Multisite Businesses for Growth in Healthcare

This guide outlines the current state of healthcare dealmaking and provides strategic recommendations for private equity (PE) firms to enhance the value of multisite businesses. It begins by describing the challenges faced by PE firms in the healthcare sector, including a decline in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity since 2021, which has led to increased restructuring efforts. The guide presents three strategic priorities for growth: pursuing strategic mergers and acquisitions to expand market presence and achieve operational synergies, engaging in de novo expansion to establish new locations in underserved markets, and rationalizing operations and assets to improve efficiency and profitability. Each strategy is explained in detail, highlighting the potential benefits and considerations involved. The guide emphasizes the importance of preparing for a future rebound in healthcare dealmaking by positioning portfolio companies as high-quality assets, thereby maximizing exit values when market conditions improve.