Mehiläinen Expands into Eastern Europe with Key Acquisitions
Deal News | Apr 01, 2025 | White & Case
Mehiläinen Group, Finland's largest social care and healthcare provider, is set to acquire Regina Maria in Romania and MediGroup in Serbia from the private equity firm MidEuropa. As part of the acquisition, Hellman & Friedman has joined CVC in an investment partnership with Mehiläinen. These acquisitions are currently pending regulatory and investor approvals. Regina Maria and MediGroup are leading private healthcare providers in their respective countries and together generate approximately €550 million in revenue. White & Case LLP advised Mehiläinen on this transaction, with significant contributions from their partners based in Prague and other international offices.
Sectors
- Healthcare
- Legal Services
- Private Equity
Geography
- Finland – Home country of the Mehiläinen Group, a major player in the transaction.
- Romania – Location of Regina Maria, one of the companies being acquired.
- Serbia – Location of MediGroup, another company being acquired.
- Europe – Mehiläinen operates in multiple European countries, and acquisitions span across Eastern Europe.
Industry
- Healthcare – The article focuses on acquisitions in the private healthcare sector, involving significant companies in Romania and Serbia.
- Legal Services – Legal advisory services are prominently featured, with White & Case providing legal support for the transaction.
- Private Equity – The transaction involves private equity firms, such as MidEuropa and Hellman & Friedman, playing a major role.
Financials
- 550 million – Combined revenue of Regina Maria and MediGroup in 2024.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehiläinen Group | Acquirer | Company | Finland's largest social care and healthcare provider. |
| Regina Maria | Target Company | Company | Leading private healthcare company in Romania. |
| MediGroup | Target Company | Company | Leading private healthcare service provider in Serbia. |
| MidEuropa | Seller | Company | Private equity firm selling Regina Maria and MediGroup. |
| Hellman & Friedman | Investor Partner | Company | Global private equity firm joining CVC in Mehiläinen investment. |
| CVC | Investor Partner | Company | Existing investor partner in Mehiläinen. |
| White & Case | Legal Advisor | Company | Global law firm advising on the Mehiläinen acquisition. |