DFG

DFG (Deutsche Fachpflege Gruppe) is the largest intensive care provider in Germany, for patients mostly in need of a 24/7 care service with breathing and/or ventilation support. Patients are cared for at their own homes or live in specialised shared accommodations. Headquartered in Munich and positioned as quality leader, DFG operates across all of Germany while maintaining a local approach to the market through its regional structure.

 

Value creation

Chequers acquired 100% of the share capital in the company alongside its management team in 2013. As the market leader, DFG is an efficient consolidation platform in a highly fragmented market environment. Chequers has supported multiple add-on acquisitions as well as organic development in order to accelerate the business' growth. In 2018, DFG was sold to private equity investor Advent.

Investment year
2013
Turnover at acquisition
€0-100m
Type of operation
Sector Consolidation
Business sector
Healthcare
Country
Germany