Reuters (19 Nov) reported that Jeffries’ annual healthcare report forecasts a resurgence in initial public offerings (IPOs) and mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the healthcare sector in 2025.
“According to the report, 72% of surveyed participants anticipate higher M&A levels in 2025, with private equity firms identifying Europe as a key region for opportunities.
“Confidence in the IPO market is growing, with 64% of respondents expecting more healthcare companies to go public in 2025. Equity financing and IPOs are projected to dominate transactional activity, marking the highest level of optimism since Jefferies initiated the survey in 2018.”