In 2019, deal activity remained high as both strategic and financial entities continued to invest in physician practices, but the more recent trend is for financial entities to be the likely partners for physician practices.
Physician M&A activity
In the current volatile healthcare merger and acquisition transaction market, it’s likely that independent physician practices with more than 15 providers (i.e., physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, etc.) have already been or will be contacted by several potential investors expressing interest in creating a strategic option, including acquiring the practice. This may raise many questions for the practice owner: What’s next for my practice? What is my practice worth? When is the right time to consider a strategic option? What does a sale transaction look like? Knowing the answers to these questions will prepare you to make an informed decision and help yield optimal results.
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Physician practices are frequently being approached by private equity firms. This bring about many questions for practices owners regarding what’s next for their practice and how to maximize value as they prepare.
How we can help?
KPMG Corporate Finance LLC’s healthcare services investment banking team understands that the decision to pursue a strategic partnership is a significant decision. We guide physician practice stakeholders through each step of the process, from deciding whether to pursue a partnership, and understanding the value drivers to executing a transaction.
We’re able to answer questions and provide you with objective insights on how to efficiently execute a deal that aligns with your goals and objectives.We understand the healthcarelandscape and how to differentiate your practice. We offer actionable insights and guidance while managing the transaction from start to finish. Our decades of transaction experience allow us to navigate complex transactions, our pulse on the dynamics within the healthcare industry help us maximize value, and our relationships with private equity sponsors and strategic buyers are critical for getting your practice in front of more interested parties.
If you would like to begin a discussion around what your options for a strategic partnership could look like, and to better understand how to maximize value during the process, please contact a member of our team.