Month: October 2019

Marshfield Labs Transaction Announcement

Ponder & Co. (“Ponder”) is pleased to announce that IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. has purchased the veterinary reference laboratory business of Marshfield Labs. Marshfield Labs is part of Marshfield Clinic Health System (“MCHS”), located in Marshfield, WI. MCHS is retaining the reference laboratory services business for humans. About IDEXX IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a member of … Continued

PCH + BRMC Transaction Announcement

Ponder & Co. (“Ponder”) is pleased to announce that Princeton Community Hospital (“PCH”) has acquired the membership interest in Bluefield Regional Medical Center (“BRMC”), located in Bluefield, West Virginia, from Community Health Systems, Inc. BRMC has become the third hospital in PCH’s health system. About Bluefield Regional Medical Center BRMC is a 92-bed acute care … Continued

KUHA Series 2019B Tax-Exempt Fixed Rate Bonds

$125,440,000 Series 2019B Tax-Exempt Fixed Rate Bonds About University of Kansas Hospital Authority (“KUHA”) The University of Kansas Hospital Authority (“KUHA”) is a Kansas nonprofit corporation organized to own and operate the University of Kansas Hospital (the “KU Hospital”). The mission of KUHA is to improve the health of Kansans and to provide patient care … Continued

M&A Activity Report Q3 2019

27 Change of Control Transactions Target Beds: Average 180; Median 100 Target Rev. ($’s MM): Average $242; Median $70 Total Number of Announced Transactions 2013 – Q3 2019 Number of Announced Hospital Change of Control Transactions 2009 – Q3 2019 Q3 2019 recorded 27 announced transactions, exceeding the trailing four-quarter average for the first time since Q1 … Continued