DHCare, recently formed from the acquisition of Invacare Europe and DHG, has signed a definitive agreement to carve out and acquire the Human Mobility division of Ottobock, a globally recognised provider of complex power wheelchairs and specialist mobility solutions. The planned acquisition would represent DHCare\u2019s first under its new ownership structure with Rh\u00f4ne, a global private equity firm, and marks a defining step in building a truly comprehensive Mobility platform that can serve all end users, clinicians, dealer partners, and healthcare systems across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The transaction, which remains subject to the satisfactory completion of customary closing conditions expected to complete in H2 2026, would bring together DHCare\u2019s decades of clinical expertise and breadth of portfolio across Mobility and Care Management, with Ottobock Human Mobility\u2019s deep technical heritage and leadership in the DACH region, particularly in the provision of complex power wheelchairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The combination of DHCare and Ottobock Human Mobility would form one of Europe\u2019s most comprehensive offerings in the post-acute mobility segment, spanning Manual and Powered Wheelchairs, Power Add Ons, Complex Rehabilitation Solutions, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Safe Moving & Handling, and Care Environment solutions. Customers, dealer partners, and end users across Europe would benefit from access to an expanded portfolio underpinned by a shared commitment to clinical outcomes, health economic evidence, and product quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ottobock\u2019s Human Mobility platform brings recognised strength in Complex Power Wheelchair provision, an area of growing clinical and commercial importance across European healthcare systems, as well as a significant presence in the DACH region, complementing DHCare\u2019s existing pan-European footprint and creating a strong, more geographically balanced group. Together, the combined entity will be well positioned to support customers and end users across both the continuum of care and individual mobility needs \u2013 from everyday mobility requirements through to the most complex clinical cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Graham Ewart, CEO of DHCare, said: \u201cThis acquisition marks an important milestone for DHCare. It\u2019s our first under new ownership, our first as a combined platform, and one that sets a clear direction of travel for this business. By bringing Ottobock Human Mobility into DHCare, we are taking a meaningful step towards our ambition of not only being Europe\u2019s leading provider of mobility solutions, but doing so by supporting our clinicians, dealer partners, and end users with high quality, clinically proven solutions, and best-in-class technical support and after-sales service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe complementary strengths of both organisations, in product, geography, and clinical expertise, will allow DHCare to support our valued customers, dealer partners, and end users in more ways, and to a significantly higher standard and benefit, than either business could achieve alone.\u201d Continued Patrick Mundt, Managing Director at Rh\u00f4ne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oliver Jacobi, CEO of Ottobock, said: \u201cBy selling our wheelchair business, we are sharpening our strategic focus on our core business. At the same time, with DHCare we have found the right investor for Human Mobility. The team has built a technologically leading business with strong clinical credibility and close customer relationships. We are convinced that Human Mobility has the best opportunities for growth in its new environment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The completion of the proposed transaction is subject to customary consultation processes, approvals, and closing conditions. Financial terms have not been disclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In connection with this transaction, the French subsidiaries of both groups have entered into exclusive negotiations for the sale of the French Human Mobility business, and the relevant employee information and consultation processes will be initiated shortly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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