M&A Alert: Global PE Firm Acquires Majority Stake in Leading Chengdu Fertility Group at 18x EBITDA
【Abstract】: (Capital Market Deal) A major global private equity firm has announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in a top-tier private IVF chain based in Chengdu. The deal, valued at nearly $200 million, implies a valuation of 18x EBITDA, signaling a recovery in asset prices for profitable, compliant medical service groups.
Business Insight: The "Southwest Market" (Sichuan/Chongqing) is becoming the industry's "Fourth Pole" alongside Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangdong. Investors are moving away from saturated coastal markets to inland hubs with high population density and lower operating costs. This deal sets a new valuation benchmark for regional clinic chains looking to exit or raise capital in 2026.
【Keywords】: #PrivateEquity #MergersAndAcquisitions #ChinaIVFMarket
【Source】: PE Daily / DealStreetAsia (Feb 6, 2026)
