Avista Healthcare Partners Acquires Trillium Health Care Products

Avista Capital Partners Acquires WellSpring Consumer Healthcare

August 23, 2022

Consumer Products

Avista Capital Partners completed the acquisition of WellSpring Consumer Healthcare from Audax Private Equity. WellSpring, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, is a developer and marketer of over-the-counter and personal care brands (including Bactine, Bonine, Emetrol and Glaxal Base); Avista plans to support growth through product innovation, distribution expansion and strategic acquisitions.

Avista Capital Partners and VHC Investco Acquire Vision Healthcare NV

June 1, 2020

Consumer Products

Avista Capital Partners, together with VHC Investco and company management, acquired Belgium-based Vision Healthcare NV in a transaction valuing the company at €305 million (approximately $336 million). Avista and VHC Investco/management will each hold a 50% ownership interest; the partnership will support Vision's omni-channel, direct-to-consumer growth and geographic expansion across Europe and beyond.

Avista Healthcare Partners Acquires PK Benelux

November 20, 2025

Consumer Products

Avista Healthcare Partners has completed its acquisition of PK Benelux, a leading Dutch vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) company and owner of the Lucovitaal brand. The deal strengthens Avista’s consumer health platform in Western Europe and will continue PK Benelux’s founder-led operations from its Uden headquarters.

Avista Capital Partners Acquires GCM Holding Corporation

September 3, 2019

Medical Devices

Avista Capital Partners has acquired GCM Holding Corporation, an outsourced manufacturer of high-precision components and assemblies serving the MedTech, aerospace and diversified industrial markets, from May River Capital. The purchase gives Avista control of GCM’s three manufacturing facilities (including its Union City, California headquarters) as it seeks to invest in operational capacity and drive growth in medical device manufacturing.

Avista Capital Partners Acquires Solmetex, LLC

December 17, 2020

Medical Devices

Avista Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm focused on healthcare, has completed its acquisition of Solmetex, the leading provider of amalgam separators and dental waste-compliance products and services. The deal (terms undisclosed) transfers ownership from prior investors including AVALT and Gemini Investors (and referenced Riveria Investment Group), with Avista planning to invest in product development and accelerate domestic and international expansion.

Cooper Consumer Health Acquires Viatris' Over-the-Counter Business

July 3, 2024

Pharmaceuticals

Cooper Consumer Health has completed the acquisition of the Over-the-Counter (OTC) business of Viatris Inc., following regulatory approvals and worker council consultations. The deal brings more than 200 brands (including Betadine, Saugella, Armolipid and CB12), two manufacturing sites in Mérignac (France) and Confienza (Italy) and an R&D centre in Monza (Italy) into Cooper's platform, doubling Cooper's revenues to approximately €1.2bn.