M/25/064 – Advent International/Medguard
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Mediq International B.V. which is ultimately controlled by Mediq Top Holding B.V., a portfolio company of Advent International, which is ultimately controlled by AIC Parent Inc, of sole control of Innocare Healthcare Holdings Limited and its subsidiary Medguard Healthcare Limited, has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday October 16, 2025 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Advent International | Advent International is a US headquartered private equity firm which focusses on investing across business and financial services, consumer, healthcare, industrial and technology sectors. |
| Mediq International B.V. | Mediq International B.V. offers products, services, knowledge and logistics solutions to healthcare professionals within healthcare institutions, pharmacies, homecare and primary care practices. |
| Medguard Healthcare Limited | Medguard Healthcare Limited is a wholesale and retail supplier of medical devices and consumable products to hospitals, pharmacies, surgeries and home-care providers. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Thursday, October 30, 2025 | |
| Current status: Active |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Iseult O'Kelly | iseultokelly@ccpc.ie |
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