2021’s Largest Mergers and Acquisitions

Here are some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions in the behavioral health industry over the last year. Ginger and Headspace Finalize Merger, Creating $3B Behavioral Health Platform The newly-combined Headspace Health brings together Ginger’s therapy, counseling, and coaching services with Headspace’s mindfulness and meditation offerings. The company will serve more than 100 million customers […]

Children’s Behavioral Health Provider Stepping Stones Reportedly Set for Sale

Stepping Stones Group, which is a multi-state provider of services to children with autism and other behavioral needs, is reportedly up for sale. PE Hub reported Thursday that the organization’s parent company, Five Arrows Capital Partners, has recently initiated a competitive sale process for the provider that is aimed exclusively at private equity buyers. Investment […]

Onex Partners Finalizes 60% Purchase of Newport in Reported $1.3B Deal

One month after private equity platform Onex Partners agreed to acquire a majority stake in Newport Healthcare, the deal is now officially done. The Toronto-based Onex Corporation — a financial investment firm that oversees Onex Partners — announced Tuesday it had completed its purchase in Newport, a behavioral health provider for teens, young adults and […]

Transactions: Medical Properties Trust’s $950M Springstone Deal; Acorn’s Latest ABA Acquisition

Medical Properties Trust announces $950M Springstone deal Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 18 inpatient behavioral health hospital facilities and an interest in the operations of Springstone from the PE firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. The deal has a price tag of $950 million, with $760 million […]