December 20, 2018
BVI (Beaver-Visitec International), a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of specialized surgical devices and custom procedure packs for the ophthalmic marketplace, announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PhysIOL Group SA (PhysIOL), a Belgium-based ophthalmic company specializing in the research, development, and manufacture of intraocular lenses (IOLs), from TA Associates. The transaction, which was backed by TPG Capital, will allow BVI to expand its portfolio, furthering the company’s transformation into a fully-integrated, technology-enabled ophthalmic player.