Baxter agrees to sell kidney care unit to Carlyle for $3.8B
MedTech Dive August 13, 2024
Selling the business, called Vantive, rather than spinning it off, should maximize shareholder value and give Baxter more flexibility to pursue other growth opportunities, the company said.
Dive Brief:
- Baxter has agreed to sell its Vantive kidney care business to private equity firm Carlyle Group for $3.8 billion, the companies said Tuesday. Carlyle is partnering with Atmas Health in the investment.
- Carlyle formed Atmas Health in 2022 with healthcare executives Kieran Gallahue, Jim Hinrichs and Jim Prutow to focus on acquiring assets in the medical technology, life science tools and diagnostics sectors. Gallahue will become chairman of Vantive, working with Vantive CEO Chris Toth.
- Baxter will target annual operational sales growth of 4% to 5% after the Vantive...