Fleury Group strengthens its market position through a calculated R$130 million ($22.4 million) acquisition of Confiance Medical Diagnostics.
The deal adds 25 diagnostic centers in So Paulos prosperous interior region to Fleurys portfolio.The acquisition targets a lucrative healthcare market where 47% of the 3.1 million residents hold private health insurance.
This rate surpasses both the national average of 25% and So Paulo states 42%, highlighting the regions economic strength.Fleury secured the deal at 5.5 times EBITDA, factoring in cost synergies through centralized test processing at their So Paulo technical center.The company maintains its debt-to-EBITDA ratio at 1.2x, demonstrating sound financial management.
The purchased network processes 5.8 million tests annually across seven cities, including Campinas and surrounding municipalities.Confiances annual revenue reaches R$103 million ($17.8 million), serving middle to high-income patients through both physical locations and home services.Fleury Expands Medical Diagnostics Empire with R$130 million Acquisition.
(Photo Internet reproduction)Home testing services show particular promise, already generating 7.8% of Fleurys gross revenue across their operations.
This segment equals the output of 60 physical locations, reflecting changing consumer preferences in healthcare delivery.Fleurys Strategic GrowthFleurys expansion strategy focuses on maintaining dividend payments while avoiding excessive debt exposure.
The company allocates 6% of revenue to capital expenditures, primarily targeting technology upgrades and infrastructure maintenance.This marks Fleurys nineteenth acquisition since 2017, with total investments reaching R$2 billion ($344.8 million).
The companys broader healthcare portfolio includes specialized medical clinics offering orthopedics, ophthalmology, and oncology services.The Campinas region represents a strategic growth opportunity as one of Brazils most dynamic economic hubs.
Fleury plans to retain the Confiance brand while exploring organic growth opportunities in other interior cities.Fleurys financial performance remains solid, with R$5.8 billion ($1 billion) revenue and R$532 million ($91.7 million) net profit in the first nine months.
Their specialized medical services division contributed R$600 million ($103.4 million) during this period.The deal strengthens Fleurys competitive position in a region known for its robust healthcare demand and economic vitality.
This strategic move aligns with their goal of expanding quality diagnostic services while maintaining operational efficiency.