Selected Transactions
| Sector | Acquiror | Acquired Company |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Surgery |
Halma p.l.c. (HLMA.L:LSE)
a provider of health optic products, sensor technologies, instruments for eye surgery and diagnostic monitoring devices. |
MicroSurgical Technology, Inc.
a manufacturer of specialized ophthalmic surgical devices. Representing Halma, The Walden Group cultivated a relationship with MST and assisted Halma in structuring the transaction and the various steps in effecting a closing by year-end. |
| Surgical Instruments |
Steris Corporation (NYSE:STE)
a $2.1b provider of infection prevention, contamination control, and surgical support products and services primarily to hospitals. |
Total Repair Express
a national provider of comprehensive surgical instrument repair services, difficult-to-source custom parts for hospital products, technical staff training, and sophisticated instrument tracking information systems. |
| Advanced Wound Care |
Molnlycke Health Care
a Sweden-based maker of advanced woundcare and surgical products |
Brennen Medical
a maker of advanced wound and burn products based on porcine xeongraft and oat beta glucan technologies. Representing Molnycke, The Walden Group performed a strategic acquisition search, identified Brennen and helped arrange for the transaction. |
| Pain Management |
Roscoe Medical
a provider of homecare products and a portfolio company of River Associates LLC. |
Current Solutions
a maker of non-invasive pain management products |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Ophthalmic Instruments |
The Cortec Group
a private equity firm |
Katena Products Inc.
a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic surgical instruments |
| Pain Management |
KPI Acquisition Co., LLC
a corporate acquisition company |
Koalaty Products, Inc.
a provider of electronic products for pain management and rehabilitation |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

