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UK: Shawbrook delivers funding solution to support Sovereign’s acquisition of Apollo Home Healthcare

Buy Out Nick Herbert -
Shawbrook has structured a unitranche funding solution of undisclosed value to support Sovereign Capital Partners with its acquisition of Apollo Home Healthcare. Founded in 2014, Apollo is a leading provider of complex, nurse-led healthcare-at-home services for children and adults with high-acuity clinical needs. It operates across the Midlands, North and...

Switzerland: Alcon and Lensar agree to terminate merger agreement

Healthcare Nick Herbert -
Switzerland-based Alcon, the largest eye care device company in the world, has announced that the proposed merger with Lensar is being terminated. In March 2025, SIX-Swiss listed Alcon agreed to acquire Nasdaq-listed Lensar, a global medical technology company focused on advanced laser solutions for the treatment of cataracts, in a transaction representing a total consideration of up to approximately US$430m. With the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) intending to oppose the deal, Lensar and Alcon mutually agreed that terminating the merger agreement was in the best interest of both companies. "Alcon continues to believe that...