Harris Williams

Better medical products and devices play a key role in meeting a growing need for care and improving patient outcomes, and, as such, are seeing increasing interest from M&A investors. Innovations that can reduce hospital-acquired infections are highly sought after to improve outcomes for patients and reduce financial pressures on the hospital system. In this article, senior professionals from our Healthcare & Life Sciences Group discuss how recent Harris Williams client Irrimax Corporation exemplifies the opportunity for investors to participate in the growth potential and steady demand offered by the medical products and devices sector. https://lnkd.in/e3VqxcbE

We recently advised CLEAResult, a portfolio company of TPG and TPG’s The Rise Fund, on their majority investment from Kohlberg & Company. CLEAResult is one of North America’s largest energy efficiency, energy transition, and energy sustainability services providers. We look forward to following their continued success. https://lnkd.in/gzKdUvF9 #mergersandacquisitions

More people are focusing on their health and wellness, and they’re extending that mindset to their pets. For a growing number of pet owners, that means adding supplements with nutritional and functional benefits to their animals’ diets. In this article, senior professionals from our Consumer Group discuss the evolving value-creation potential in pet supplements, several ways investors can build best-in-class platforms, and how recent Harris Williams clients almapharm GmbH + Co. KG and Lintbells | Home of YuMOVE exemplify the M&A opportunity. https://lnkd.in/guUJMkSm

Frontline workforce technology solutions, the use of data analytics and digital assessments to transform talent acquisition, efforts to enhance the employee experience, and the optimization of remote work solutions are among several factors driving M&A momentum in the human capital management technology sector. Access our 2H 2024 brief for more on these trends and other observations, including what we’re reading, select transactions, and public market updates. https://lnkd.in/gg_jctCj

We recently advised Irrimax Corporation on their sale to ARCHIMED, a private equity healthcare specialist with offices in Europe, North America, and Asia. Irrimax is a global market leader in antimicrobial wound cleansing and develops and markets Irrisept®, the market leading solution for antimicrobial wound lavage. We look forward to following their continued success. https://lnkd.in/e6AFRUrR #mergersandacquisitions

Managing Director Tim Alexander recently spoke with PE Hub to discuss investor interest in foodservice and how the sector is benefiting from a wider strengthening in the M&A market. Companies active in the foodservice value chain – manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and others – are benefiting from an increase in consumer spending and the constant innovation happening in the sector. Access the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZ3qmkEU 

M&A activity and investor interest continue across the broader compliance technology sector, driven by trends such as an increasingly complex and volatile regulatory environment, heightened focus on worker safety, the redistribution of risk management, and supply chain visibility. Our 2H 2024 briefs offer the latest insights and trends in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC); environmental, health, and safety (EHS); and supply chain risk management (SCRM). https://lnkd.in/e2csyraV

We recently advised Armira, a leading investment holding providing entrepreneurial capital for family businesses and ambitious growth companies in DACH and beyond, on entering into a partnership with almapharm GmbH + Co. KG, one of Germany's leading providers for animal nutraceuticals. almapharm has been developing and producing products to support the health of pets for over 30 years. The company relies on natural, quality-tested, and certified active ingredients and offers an extensive range of nutraceuticals with a wide range of applications. We look forward to following their continued success. https://lnkd.in/eUdPFGV6 #mergersandacquisitions 

There is a confluence of factors driving investment and technological innovation across the broader supply chain and logistics technology landscape. Significant investment in automation and AI to create more efficient warehouse operations, continued expansion of e-commerce and omnichannel retailing, and increasing focus on supply chain agility and risk management are contributing to the sector’s evolution. Access our 2H 2024 brief for more on these trends and other M&A insights, including select transactions and public market updates. https://lnkd.in/eWCUmMt6

Pet owners continue to prioritize products and services that enhance their pets’ quality of life. Members of our Consumer Group recently saw this trend’s influence on pet M&A at #SUPERZOO, North America's largest pet retail event. “Health and wellness remains top of mind for pet parents,” says Ryan Budlong, a managing director. “Companies that help pets stay active for longer are in demand and growing quickly.” Pet food, treats, supplements, and meal topper businesses that offer nutritional and functional benefits all fall into this category. Because of their positive impact on pet wellbeing, these items drive long-term customer retention and repeat purchases—two traits that are highly appealing to pet investors. Fresh food is a prime example of consumers seeking products that have visibly higher-quality ingredients and intuitive health advantages. Another area of the pet market that continues to capture attention is the premium cat segment. “Cat parents are increasingly looking for higher quality products which is leading to strong category growth and thriving brands,” says Budlong. To discuss M&A opportunities across the pet landscape, please contact our senior professionals. https://lnkd.in/gFFcsUK7