MedLife, which is the largest private operator in the local health care system, has acquired another 40% stake in the Timisoara-based Stem Cells Bank.

The company previously bought a 60% stake in Stem Cells Bank in March 2016. The stem cell bank was inaugurated in 2010 in Timisoara.

Besides that, MedLife recently took over another 3% in the Arad-based Genesys Medical Clinic group. The company currently owns a stake of 58% in the company, which includes a large hospital, maternity, and laboratory.

MedLife recorded a net profit of almost EUR 1 million in the first quarter of the year, up 15.5% year-on-year. Its turnover amounted to EUR 32 million during this period.

The company is listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange and has a market value of EUR 160.7 million.

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