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COUNTON is an independent advisor on mergers and acquisitions as well as related strategic and financial matters. We provide tailor-made advice to a diverse client base, with a strong commitment to their goals.
Latest news
Aug 13, 2026
COUNTON advised PlusTerveys in its acquisition of SYNLAB’s retail diagnostics and medical imaging service network business
CountOn Corporate Finance acted as financial adviser to PlusTerveys in its acquisition of SYNLAB's retail diagnostics and medical imaging service network business in Finland. Through this strategic acquisition, PlusTerveys will be able to offer more comprehensive healthcare services and significantly expand its nationwide service network. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions.
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Aug 10, 2026
COUNTON advised Heltti in the sale of its occupational healthcare services business
CountOn Corporate Finance acted as financial adviser to Heltti on the divestment of its occupational healthcare services business to Mehiläinen. Founded in 2013, Heltti offers tailored, fixed-price occupational healthcare services to more than 800 small and medium-sized knowledge-work companies across Finland, with around 9,000 employees using its services. Closing has been agreed to take place on 1 September 2026.
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Apr 28, 2026
COUNTON advised A-Clinic Foundation (A-Klinikkasäätiö) in the sale of A-Klinikka Oy
CountOn Corporate Finance acted as financial adviser to A-Clinic Foundation (A-Klinikkasäätiö) in the sale of A-Klinikka to Attendo. A-Klinikka provides substance abuse and addiction services to wellbeing service counties and the City of Helsinki. The company employs 300 social and healthcare professionals, and its substance abuse and addiction services generate 70,000 treatment days annually. The transaction is subject to approval by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority.
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We invest in clients
Strong commitment to our clients’ goals and tailor-made, first-class services are the cornerstones of our operations.
Services
Mergers & acquisitions
We advise on sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions as well as public takeovers.
Debt & equity financing
We provide debt and equity financing advisory ranging from recapitalization to acquisition financing and private placement.
Strategic advisory
We provide comprehensive financial and strategic advice as well as evaluate potential targets and merger partners.
Featured transactions

August 2026
Acquisition of retail diagnostics and medical imaging service network business from SYNLAB

CountOn Corporate Finance acted as financial adviser to PlusTerveys in its acquisition of SYNLAB's retail diagnostics and medical imaging service network business in Finland. Through this strategic acquisition, PlusTerveys will be able to offer more comprehensive healthcare services and significantly expand its nationwide service network. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions.
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April 2025
Sale of Validia Group to Ambea Ab

COUNTON acted as a financial advisor to Invalidiliitto in the sale of Validia Group, a leading disabled care provider in Finland, to a Nordic care operator Ambea Group (listed on Nasdaq Stockholm). Validia’s operations have a strong track record in providing care for individuals with diverse needs, particularly in residential care and support for people with disabilities. The Company operates a nationwide unit network of approx. 50 care homes and has more than 2,600 employees. In 2024, the Compa...
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September 2024
Sale of Docrates Cancer Center to Mehiläinen

CountOn Corporate Finance acted as a financial advisor to Aava Terveyspalvelut and other shareholders in the sale of Docrates Cancer Center to Mehiläinen. Docrates Cancer Center, based in Helsinki, is a state-of-art private hospital specialising in the diagnostics, treatment and follow-up of cancers. The company provides world-class cancer treatments and individual care without delay to Finnish and international patients from 50 different countries. Docrates is the only private cancer hospital i...
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Recent transactions

August 2026
Acquisition of retail diagnostics and medical imaging service network business from SYNLAB

CountOn Corporate Finance acted as financial adviser to PlusTerveys in its acquisition of SYNLAB's retail diagnostics and medical imaging service network business in Finland. Through this strategic acquisition, PlusTerveys will be able to offer more comprehensive healthcare services and significantly expand its nationwide service network. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions.
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August 2026
Sale of Heltti’s occupational healthcare services business to Mehiläinen

CountOn Corporate Finance acted as a financial advisor to Heltti on the divestment of its occupational healthcare services business to Mehiläinen. Founded in 2013, Heltti offers tailored, fixed-price occupational healthcare services to more than 800 small and medium-sized knowledge-work companies across Finland, with around 9,000 employees using its services. Closing has been agreed to take place on 1 September 2026.
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July 2026
Sale of A-klinikka to Attendo

CountOn Corporate Finance acted as a financial advisor to A-Clinic Foundation (A-Klinikkasäätiö) in the sale of A-Klinikka Oy to Attendo. A-Klinikka provides substance abuse and addiction services to wellbeing service counties and the City of Helsinki. The company employs 300 social and healthcare professionals, and its substance abuse and addiction services generate 70,000 treatment days annually.
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Vast experience from M&A and capital markets transactions since the 1990s

Jyrki Leppänen
Partner
+358 50 339 0925 jyrki.leppanen@counton.fi LinkedInJyrki has over 20 years of experience in investment banking. Prior to founding CountOn Corporate Finance, Jyrki worked at Handelsbanken Capital Markets, Teollistamisrahasto and SKOP. Jyrki holds an MBA from Helsinki School of Economics and an LL.M. from the University of Helsinki.
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Anssi Markkula
Partner
+358 50 562 3918 anssi.markkula@counton.fi LinkedInAnssi has 10 years of experience in investment banking. Prior to joining CountOn Corporate Finance in 2016, Anssi worked in equity capital markets team at Pohjola Bank. Anssi holds an M.Sc. in Finance from Aalto University.
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Olli Kinnunen
Partner
+358 50 530 5415 olli.kinnunen@counton.fi LinkedInOlli joined CountOn Corporate Finance in 2017. Olli has previous experience from capital markets team at CBRE Finland and LocalTapiola Asset Management. Olli holds an M.Sc. in Finance from Aalto University.
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