American Heart of Poland Secures Debt Facilities from CVC Credit for Expansion

Deal News | Apr 23, 2025 | CVC Capital Partners

CVC Credit, part of CVC Capital Partners, has announced the provision of debt facilities to the American Heart of Poland (AHP), which is recognized as the leading privately-operated cardiology-focused healthcare provider in Poland. The support from CVC is expected to assist AHP in its transformative acquisition of Scanmed, facilitating the expansion of healthcare services, reducing patient wait times, and modernizing public hospitals across Poland. AHP, owned by Italy's Gruppo San Donato, will leverage this financial backing to enhance its position as a pivotal partner in Poland's public healthcare system. AHP offers a wide array of medical services through its extensive network of facilities, employing over 8,000 staff members and primarily serving publicly funded patients. The CEO of AHP, Adam Szlachta, emphasized the significance of this collaboration in advancing their capability to provide top-tier cardiology and general healthcare services to Polish communities.

Sectors

  • Healthcare
  • Private Equity
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

Geography

  • Poland – The American Heart of Poland operates and is expanding its services within Poland.
  • Italy – Gruppo San Donato, the owner of American Heart of Poland, is based in Italy.

Industry

  • Healthcare – The article focuses on the healthcare sector, particularly cardiology and general healthcare services provided by American Heart of Poland.
  • Private Equity – CVC Credit, a part of CVC Capital Partners, is involved as the provider of debt facilities, highlighting the role of private equity in financing healthcare sector expansions.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions – American Heart of Poland is using the debt facilities to finance its acquisition of Scanmed, indicating activity in M&A.

Financials

  • Not disclosed – The specific amount of the debt facilities provided by CVC Credit is not disclosed.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
CVC CreditDebt Facility ProviderCompanyA division of CVC Capital Partners providing debt financing to AHP.
American Heart of Poland (AHP)Borrower/Target CompanyCompanyPoland's largest privately operated cardiology focused healthcare provider.
Gruppo San DonatoOwner of AHPCompanyLeading private and public hospital group in Italy.
Adam SzlachtaCEO of AHPPersonChief Executive Officer of American Heart of Poland.