Dealmakers Turn to Healthcare in a Slow Week for M&A

May 25, 2023

In a bit of a slower week for middle-market M&A, private equity investors embraced a tried-and-true industry: healthcare, reports Middle Market Growth. Women’s health, pain management and clinical research were all niches that saw dealmaking activity this week, reflecting the continued strength of healthcare M&A in a challenging environment. Read more.

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