H.I.G. Bayside Capital Europe Completes Lifeways Group Refinancing with Key Support

H.I.G. Bayside Capital Europe Completes Lifeways Group Refinancing

On May 20, 2026, H.I.G. Bayside Capital Europe announced a significant financial milestone with the successful refinancing of Lifeways Group, a prominent player in the UK's assistance services sector. Specializing in high-quality care for individuals with complex needs, Lifeways is a market leader and is supported by Fidera Group and Barings. This refinancing includes a £90 million unitranche term loan aimed at restructuring Lifeways' existing debt.

Lifeways, headquartered in the United Kingdom, serves over 4,000 clients across approximately 1,100 locations, focusing on individuals with learning difficulties, autism, mental health disorders, and physical disabilities, among others. The new five-year facility allows Lifeways to refinance its existing term loan and provides a robust foundation for future growth. With this financial support, Lifeways plans to enhance its assisted living capacity, improve service quality, and upgrade operational infrastructure.

Mathilde Malezieux, CEO of H.I.G. Bayside, expressed enthusiasm about this partnership, stating, "Lifeways is a resilient provider of essential high-quality care with a leading market position in a growing industry that is structurally supported. The company has experienced strong EBITDA growth in recent years, thanks to successful operational transformation, improved governance, and a clear focus on high-quality user outcomes. This capital solutions loan from H.I.G. Bayside refines the existing capital structure and provides the necessary flexibility to support Lifeways’ next phase of growth. We look forward to collaborating with Andrea Kinkade, Kieron Steele, and the teams involved to continue enhancing Lifeways’ services."

Andrea Kinkade, the CEO of Lifeways, also shared insights into the company’s recent transformation. "Lifeways has undergone significant operational changes over the years, prioritizing care quality, governance, efficiency, and making substantial investments in our workforce, digital infrastructure, and service offerings. We are excited to partner with H.I.G. Bayside for this new growth phase, aiming to maintain high-quality outcomes for the individuals we support, expand independent living and mental health assistance services, and execute our long-term growth strategy across the UK."

About H.I.G. Bayside Capital

H.I.G. Bayside operates as a subsidiary of H.I.G. Capital, specializing in special situations. Targeting mid-market companies, it invests across various segments of both primary and secondary debt capital markets, focusing on long-term returns. With offices in the United States and Europe, and over 500 investment specialists, H.I.G. Bayside possesses the expertise and resources necessary to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns.

About H.I.G. Capital

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Miami, H.I.G. Capital operates across several global offices. Its investment vehicles cover both equity and debt financing for mid-market businesses, often engaging in management buyouts, restructurings, and acquisitions in various sectors. The firm currently manages a portfolio exceeding 400 companies worldwide, with a cumulative revenue of over $53 billion.

For more information about H.I.G. and its investment strategies, visit hig.com.