Ares Management Acquires Majority Stake in Point Vision; Bpifrance Takes Minority Stake
October 12, 2021
Funds managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management acquired a majority stake in Point Vision, the French network of ophthalmology centers, while Bpifrance took a minority stake. The founders and key professionals are reinvesting as Point Vision plans to continue rolling out new centers across France and expand its services including teleconsultation and additional surgical specialties.
- Buyers
- Ares Management (Private Equity Group), Bpifrance
- Targets
- Point Vision
- Sellers
- Abenex
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- France
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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