<p>BSN medical, the global integrated medical therapy solutions provider, was today acquired by Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (“SCA”). To this effect, Private Equity investor EQT VI has entered into an agreement to sell the Company in a transaction valuing BSN medical at EUR 2.7 billion.</p>
<p>During EQT VI’s ownership, BSN medical, specializing in Wound Care/Vascular and Orthopaedics, has undergone significant transformation into a globally leading specialist medical technology firm. The company is posting double-digit growth in specialized businesses and has shifted into high growth product segments and increased its Emerging Markets exposure.</p>