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Invacare Acquires Medical Support Systems Holdings

On April 18, 2005, Invacare acquired medical products company Medical Support Systems Holdings

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Invacare’s 5th transaction in the Medical Products sector.
  • This is Invacare’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-04-18
Target Medical Support Systems Holdings
Sector Medical Products
Buyer(s) Invacare
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Medical Support Systems Holdings

Cardiff,, United Kingdom
Medical Support Systems designs and manufactures high quality, foam pressure-reducing products for the healthcare market. MSS' products include mattresses, overlays and cushions for both armchairs and wheelchairs.

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Buyer

Invacare

Elyria, Ohio, United States
Category Company
Founded 1885
Sector Medical Products
Employees3,000
Revenue 872M USD (2021)
DESCRIPTION

Invacare is an American manufacturer and distributor of non-acute medical equipment including wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers, pressure care and positioning, as well as respiratory products. Invacare was founded in 1885 and is based in Elyria, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 6
Sector (Medical Products) 5 of 6
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 5
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2005) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-01-18 Australian Healthcare Equipment Pty

Chipping Norton, Australia

Australian Healthcare Equipment designs and manufactures beds, related furniture and pressure care products for home care and non-acute institutional care. AHE currently markets three well-known Australian brands, Murphy Healthcare Furniture, Hendicare and Bosshard Medical.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-06-08 Altimate Medical

Morton, Minnesota, United States

Altimate Medical engages in the design, development, and manufacture of standing frames and equipment to improve the quality of life for kids and adults using wheelchairs. Altimate Medical was founded in 1987 and is based in Morton, Minnesota.

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