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ABU DHABI (WAM)
Response Plus Medical (RPM) has announced the strategic acquisition of UK-headquartered Prometheus Medical, a healthcare training and consultancy services company. Prometheus is part of Safeguard Medical, a global provider of innovative emergency medical technologies and specialised training for first responders.
RPM is part of Response Plus Holding PJSC, the largest pre-hospital medical services provider in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Prometheus focuses on equipping combat service providers and emergency responders with training and consultancy services, empowering emergency service personnel since 2005. This acquisition brings together two leading healthcare providers forming a credible global healthcare platform for energy and defense companies.
Presently, RPM operates 500 clinics catering to the oil gas and industrial sectors, boasting a tier-one client roster that includes prominent names such as ADNOC, Schlumberger, Oxy, TOTAL and Halliburton. The Prometheus acquisition will provide an opportunity to RPM to extend its coverage to global oil majors and reputed defense provider serviced by Prometheus, including Shell, Chevron, ACKER BP, DCAS, the United Kingdom’s Military, Royal Flight of Oman, and the UKsecurity, defense and NHS emergency services.
By acquiring the UK company, RPM is set to strengthen its training capabilities, while expanding the company’s portfolio to cover health consultancy for emergency preparedness and response. The acquisition also accelerates RPM’s market entry into the UK and Nordic region. Integration of the two companies will offer one-stop solutions for offering emergency consultancy and training services, remote health (including emergency) services tailored to needs of energy and defense companies, VIPs medical coverage, and other health needs.
“The strategic acquisition of Prometheus not only enhances our capability to deliver top-tier healthcare services to valued clients in diverse and innovative fields but also expands our global footprint. This move further solidifies our position as the preferred healthcare provider for leading energy and defense entities worldwide. We eagerly anticipate integrating Prometheus's expertise into our offerings as part of our ongoing mission to deliver exceptional healthcare solutions,” said Dr. Rohil Raghavan, CEO of Response Plus Medical.
As part of the acquisition, RPM will become a distributor for US-based Safeguard Medical’s innovative trauma care and simulation products in GCC and India, bringing the most advanced range of trauma products to the region.
Steven Wines, President of Training and Consultancy at Prometheus Medical, said, “This is a pivotal moment for both organisations, paving the way for an integrated healthcare solutions provider encompassing pre-hospital services and specialised training and consultancy services.”
The acquisition is planned to be funded through a combination of debt and internal accruals.
