Carlyle and Palamon acquire dbg

The Carlyle Group, the global alternative asset manager, in partnership with Palamon Capital Partners, has acquired dbg (UK) Limited, the specialist healthcare support services provider, from Synova Capital. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Using a membership-based model, dbg works alongside over 8,000 dental, GP and veterinary practices throughout the UK, and is headquartered in Winsford, Cheshire. Eric Kump, managing director at Carlyle said: dbg is a well-established business delivering clear benefits to its members, customers and suppliers. Carlyle and Palamon have a strong track record in this sector, having acquired Integrated Dental Holdings (IDH), the UK’s largest dental surgery chain, in 2011. While the two businesses will be part of the same investment vehicle, dbg will remain independent and will benefit from the expertise of the investors.’