{
  "id": 13123326,
  "title": "La cinese Midea diventa proprietaria al 100% di Esaote",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/la-cinese-midea-diventa-proprietaria-al-100-di-esaote",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-09T12:55:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Il Sole 24 Ore",
    "slug": "il-sole-24-ore",
    "url": "https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/la-cinese-midea-diventa-proprietaria-100percento-esaote-AJKmPfeB"
  },
  "original_language": "it",
  "account": "Chinese technology group Midea has completed its acquisition of 100% ownership of Italian medical imaging company Esaote, headquartered in Genoa and with offices in Florence. The company was purchased by a consortium of Chinese firms in 2018, with Wdm holding a stake of slightly over 22%. Midea later acquired control of Wdm, taking a 100% stake in the Esaote joint venture. The U.S. Antitrust clearance was obtained by mid-June. Midea, a global technology group headquartered in Foshan, plans to accelerate Esaote's growth through targeted investments in research and development, operational and manufacturing capabilities. The new partnership will provide Esaote with access to a broader technological ecosystem, complementary imaging solutions, and a wider platform for innovation. Esaote will be well-positioned to accelerate product development, reduce innovation cycles, and explore new applications and market segments. Simultaneously, the note states, \"the operation will strengthen Midea's positioning in the global medical imaging business.\" The Chinese company's full product portfolio, which includes digital X-ray (Dr), high-field MRI, Tac, and Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA), complements Esaote's premium brand reputation for proven excellence in ultrasound, MRI (open system), and Medical IT solutions, creating strong synergies between the two parties. Esaote will continue to be led by CEO Franco Fontana, who has been confirmed by the new investors.",
  "summary": "Il gruppo aveva il 22% e ora ha acquisto le altre quote del consorzio, sempre composto da imprese cinesi, che controllava la società italiana",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}