CVC Capital Partners and GTCR are reportedly teaming up to consider a possible takeover of Teleflex Inc., a U.S.-based medical equipment provider.
The discussions are described as preliminary, with no certainty that an offer will be made or that Teleflex (NYSE: NFX) would be receptive to a transaction. The reported interest follows pressure from activist investor Irenic Capital Management, which recently urged the company to explore strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, Bloomberg reported.
Teleflex manufactures a range of medical devices used in critical care and surgical applications, with a global footprint spanning hospitals and healthcare providers. The company is known for products in vascular access, anesthesia and urology, serving a broad base of clinicians and institutions.