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

On May 20, 2026, H.I.G. Bayside Capital Europe, a subsidiary specializing in European special situations and capital solutions, announced the successful refinancing of the Lifeways Group, a leading provider of support services for high-need patients in the UK. This significant move utilizes a unitranche credit facility amounting to £90 million aimed at solidifying the company’s capital structure.

Lifeways Group is recognized as the largest British provider of intensive support services targeting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, physical disabilities, and other complex needs. With over 4,000 users across approximately 1,100 locations nationwide, Lifeways has established itself as a central figure in the healthcare landscape.

The newly secured funding will enable Lifeways to refinance existing debt while also providing its management team with a strong financial basis to pursue growth strategies. These include expanding their capacity in supported living, improving service quality, and enhancing operational infrastructure—priorities that align with Lifeways' commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Mathilde Malezieux, Managing Director at H.I.G. Bayside, expressed her enthusiasm regarding the deal: "Lifeways is a resilient provider of essential care services, occupying a leading market position in a robustly growing and structurally supported sector. In recent years, the company has achieved strong EBITDA growth, attributable to effective operational restructuring and enhanced corporate governance. The new financing solution provides the flexibility that Lifeways needs to support its next growth phase. We look forward to collaborating closely with Andrea Kinkade, Kieron Steele, and the teams at Lifeways, Fidera, and Barings to further expand Lifeways’ service offerings."

Andrea Kinkade, CEO of Lifeways, added to this sentiment, stating, "Lifeways has undergone a profound operational transformation, with a renewed emphasis on care quality, corporate governance, and efficiency. We are excited to work with H.I.G. Bayside during this next growth phase. This new infusion of capital provides us with a stable and flexible structure, enabling us to continue delivering excellent outcomes for our service users while expanding our services in supported living and mental health, in line with our long-term strategy across the UK."

About H.I.G. Bayside Capital

H.I.G. Bayside is the special situations subsidiary of H.I.G. Capital, which is a globally recognized leader in alternative investments with managed capital of $75 billion. The firm focuses on middle-market companies and invests in various segments of the primary and secondary leveraged finance markets. With offices in the US and Europe, and a team of over 500 investment professionals, H.I.G. Bayside has the experience and flexibility necessary to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns.

For more information about H.I.G. Bayside, visit bayside.com.

About H.I.G. Capital

Founded in 1993, H.I.G. Capital specializes in providing debt and equity capital to small and medium-sized companies, emphasizing a flexible, operationally focused approach to value creation. H.I.G. has invested over $53 billion in more than 400 companies globally.

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