Private equity firm EQT Partners acquired Press Ganey, a healthcare performance improvement company, for $2.3bn. The offer price represents a 20% premium to the year to date volume-weighted average price and a 62% premium to the initial public offering price for the common stock. The acquisition of Press Ganey represents EQT’s first direct EQT Equity investment in North America. “We are excited by the unique opportunity to acquire Press Ganey, in a transaction highlighting EQT’s deep expertise and commitment to investing in market-leading healthcare companies,” said Eric Liu, Partner at EQT Partners Inc., Investment Advisor to EQT Equity. “As one of the most active global healthcare investors, with a demonstrated track record of success, we believe that EQT is an ideal partner for Press Ganey, as the Company seeks to expand both organically and through acquisitions. EQT will leverage its deep platform and provide valuable resources to support Press Ganey’s continued growth.”