Private Equity Transactions In Health Care Down 15% Since 2023
The number of private equity (PE) deals in health care has fallen since last quarter, and the year-over-year trend is heading toward a 15% decline. In the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, 185 private equity deals were closed. In Q3, that number decreased to 148. Two notable health care services PE deals include the acquisition of Integrated Oncology Network by Cardinal Health for $1,120 million; and an initial public offering (IPO) from Guardian Pharmacy Services (specialty pharmacy), at $112.0 million.
The number of private equity transactions in health care has also decreased since 2021, after peaking . . .