RTI Surgical Acquires Optecure Bone Graft Product from Exactech

RTI Surgical Acquires Cook Biotech from Cook Group (Montagu-backed carve-out)

January 8, 2024

Medical Devices

RTI Surgical, backed by private equity firm Montagu, has agreed to acquire Cook Biotech Incorporated, a West Lafayette, Indiana–based leader in regenerative biomaterials, from Cook Group. The add-on will expand RTI's CDMO capabilities in xenograft and naturally derived bioresorbable materials, reinforcing its presence in soft-tissue clinical segments and enabling broader end-to-end services for customers.

Exactech Acquires Minority Stake in JointMedica

January 24, 2022

Medical Devices

Exactech, Inc. acquired a minority interest in U.K.-based JointMedica Limited to collaborate on commercialization of the Polymotion hip resurfacing implant. The partnership pairs JointMedica's device design and manufacturing capabilities with Exactech's global distribution and clinical relationships to bring the next generation of hip resurfacing to targeted markets following regulatory approvals.

RTI Surgical Acquires Collagen Solutions

October 7, 2024

Medical Devices

RTI Surgical, a Montagu-backed CDMO, has agreed to acquire Collagen Solutions, a global supplier of engineered medical-grade collagen and xenograft tissue, expanding RTI's soft-tissue biomaterials capabilities. The acquisition broadens RTI's access to high-growth therapeutic areas including cardiac, sports medicine and orthopedics, and plastic and reconstructive surgery; Collagen Solutions is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota with additional sites in the U.K. and New Zealand.

Montagu Private Equity Acquires RTI Surgical OEM Business

July 20, 2020

Medical Devices

Montagu Private Equity LLP completed the acquisition of the RTI Surgical OEM business (including Tutogen Medical GmbH in related disclosures) from RTI Surgical Holdings, Inc., with the OEM business to operate as a standalone RTI Surgical focused on tissue, biologics and hardware. Montagu will support the business' growth and innovation strategy under President & CEO Olivier Visa following the close in July 2020.

Exactech Acquires Muvr Labs

December 2, 2020

Medical Devices

Exactech acquired Muvr Labs Inc., a developer of patient wearables, mobile apps and chatbot communication tools, to integrate the Muvr portfolio into its Active Intelligence platform. The deal expands Exactech's digital health and remote patient-monitoring capabilities for joint replacement care; Muvr's pilot launch was slated for early 2021 following the December 2020 acquisition announcement.

Jackrabbit Equipment (Midwest Growth Partners) Merges with Exact Corporation

October 4, 2024

Agriculture

Jackrabbit Equipment Inc., a portfolio company of Midwest Growth Partners, has merged with Exact Corporation to create an integrated solutions provider for the permanent crop (nut) harvesting industry. The combined business will market both Jackrabbit and Exact brands, with Exact CEO Doug Flora named CEO of the merged entity, and will focus on product innovation, expanded customer support and growth in domestic and international markets.