HELLMAN & FRIEDMAN / CVC to acquire MEHILÄINEN

Hellman & Friedman and CVC have agreed to acquire Mehiläinen, a Finnish healthcare provider, in a private equity acquisition announced on 11 May 2025. The transaction involves the purchase of the target company by the two investment firms, though the specific financial terms and consideration structure remain undisclosed. Mehiläinen operates within the healthcare sector and is based in Finland, where the deal is currently under review by relevant authorities.

The acquisition represents a significant entry into the Finnish healthcare market for the buyer consortium. As the deal has not yet been completed, the transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. No further details regarding the purchase price or specific strategic rationale have been released to the public at this stage. The parties are expected to proceed with the necessary regulatory filings to finalise the agreement.