BUYER DISCOVERY
Who buys imaging centers?
40 disclosed imaging centeracquisitions analyzed — the active strategic and private equity buyers, how often each one buys, and their most recent named deals. Sourced from SEC filings and verified M&A press releases.
Quick answers
- How many disclosed transactions?
- 40 disclosed imaging center acquisitions with a named acquirer.
- Most active buyers
- RadNet, Inc. (14) · Akumin, Inc. (5) · Honolulu Imaging Center (1) · Hawaii Pacific Health Partners, Inc. (1) · Cranemere Group (1) · Tahoe Investment Group Co., Ltd. (fka Fujian Thai Hot) (1)
- What would these buyers pay for my business?
- Run the ExitValue.ai calculator to price your imaging center against these 40 disclosed transactions. The engine surfaces what each buyer pool pays for your size, margin, and growth profile.
Top strategic buyers
Operators, larger competitors, and corporate consolidators acquiring imaging center businesses for synergy and capability fill.
| Acquirer | Deals | Median deal size | Recent targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| RadNet, Inc. | 14 | $35M | Gleamer (2026), Northwest Radiology Network (2026), Radiology Regional (13 LucidHealth Locations) (2026), Radiology Regional (LucidHealth) (2026) |
| Akumin, Inc. | 5 | $26M | Seven Florida Imaging Centers (2021), Coral Springs Acquisition (2020), Crystal Lake Acquisition (2020), Advanced Diagnostics Group (2019) |
| Honolulu Imaging Center | 1 | $31M | Avanti Imaging dba Insight Imaging (2022) |
| Hawaii Pacific Health Partners, Inc. | 1 | $10M | Hawaii Advanced Imaging Institute (2021) |
| Cranemere Group | 1 | $400M | Outpatient Imaging Affiliates (2021) |
| Tahoe Investment Group Co., Ltd. (fka Fujian Thai Hot) | 1 | $663M | Alliance Healthcare Services, Inc. (2017) |
| Fujian Thai Hot Investment Co., Ltd. | 1 | $767M | Alliance Healthcare Services, Inc. (2016) |
| Alliance Healthcare Services, Inc. | 1 | $5M | American Health Centers, Inc. (Mobile Business) (2016) |
| Third Avenue Imaging | 1 | $6M | Third Avenue Open MRI, Inc. (2016) |
| Digirad Corporation | 1 | $36M | DMS Health Technologies (2015) |
| Digirad Corp. | 1 | $3M | MD Office Solutions (2015) |
| Addus HomeCare Corporation | 1 | $4M | Priority Home Health Care, Inc. (2015) |
Top private equity buyers
Private equity firms and PE-backed platforms rolling up imaging center businesses. Platform-tier buyers typically pay up for scale, clean financials, and a management layer that survives integration.
| Acquirer | Deals | Median deal size | Recent targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quadrant Private Equity | 1 | $200M | Carlisle Health (2025) |
| American Securities | 1 | $600M | SimonMed (2021) |
| Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe | 1 | $275M | American Health Imaging (2019) |
| Wellspring Capital Management | 1 | $750M | Center for Diagnostic Imaging (2019) |
Recent M&A activity
Disclosed imaging center acquisitions by year.
Methodology note
Acquirer activity reflects disclosed M&A transactions in the ExitValue.ai database, filtered to imaging center businesses with a named acquirer. Counts include deals with disclosed financials only — total transaction volume in this segment is typically 2–3x larger. The valuation engine reveals what each buyer pool pays for your specific business when you run the calculator. Full methodology
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