BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audax Private Equity (“Audax”), together with its co-investors and management of Laborie Medical Technologies (“Laborie” or the “Company”), has completed the sale of Laborie to Patricia Industries, a part of Investor AB.
Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Laborie Medical Technologies is a leading global provider of innovative medical devices for urological, pelvic health, and gastrointestinal applications. The company’s products are used in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence and other urological and GI conditions. Laborie supplies physician offices, hospitals, and mobile providers on six continents. Since Audax’ initial investment in 2012, Laborie has completed 14 acquisitions to expand product lines and enter international markets.
Young Lee, Managing Director of Audax Group, “Under Audax’ ownership, Laborie transformed from a manufacturer of capital equipment for urodynamic testing into a fully-integrated medical device company with a market-leading position in urology and a rapidly growing gastroenterology business. We are proud of the shared accomplishment and wish Laborie continued success with its new partner.”
Jefferies LLC and Harris Williams & Co. served as exclusive financial advisors to Laborie and Audax. Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Stikeman Elliott LLP served as legal advisors to Laborie and Audax.
ABOUT LABORIE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES
Laborie is an
industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of pelvic health and
gastrointestinal medical equipment and consumables. Since its founding
in 1967, Laborie has been committed to delivering innovative, complete
solutions that provide better diagnostics and treatment outcomes to
patients worldwide.
ABOUT AUDAX PRIVATE EQUITY
Since its founding in 1999, Audax
Private Equity has been focused on building leading middle market
companies. Audax has invested $4 billion in 99 platform and 503 add-on
companies. Through its disciplined Buy & Build approach, Audax seeks to
help platform companies execute add-on acquisitions that fuel revenue
growth, optimize operations, and significantly increase equity value.
Audax Private Equity is an integral part of Audax Group, an alternative
asset management firm specializing in investments in middle market
companies. With offices in Boston, New York, and Menlo Park, Audax Group
has over $10 billion in assets under management across its Private
Equity, Mezzanine, and Senior Debt businesses. For more information,
visit the Audax Group website www.audaxgroup.com.
ABOUT PATRICIA INDUSTRIES AND INVESTOR AB
Patricia
Industries, a part of Investor AB, makes control investments in
best-in-class companies with strong market positions, brands and
corporate cultures within industries positioned for secular growth. Its
ambition is to be the sole owner of its companies, together with strong
management teams and boards. Patricia Industries invests with an
indefinite holding period, and focuses on building durable value and
capturing organic and non-organic growth opportunities.
Investor AB, founded by the Wallenberg family a hundred years ago, is the leading owner of high quality Nordic-based international companies. Through board participation, its industrial experience, network and financial strength, Investor AB strives to make its companies best-in class. Its holdings include, among others, Atlas Copco, SEB, ABB, Ericsson and Mölnlycke Health Care.
