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Halyard Health
Halyard Health is a medical technology firm spun off from Kimberly-Clark in 2014, now part of Owens & Minor. Focus: surgical and infection prevention.
Halyard Health
Halyard Health was formed in 2014 when Kimberly-Clark spun off its medical supplies division into an independent public company (per SEC filings, 2014). The spin-off included brands such as Microcool and Kimguard, targeting operating room and infection control markets. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the firm employed roughly 5,000 people at the time of its separation. Halyard's strategy centered on manufacturing and distributing medical devices and supplies across three segments: surgical and infection prevention (S&IP), pain management, and respiratory health. Its portfolio included surgical drapes, gowns, gloves, and sterilization wraps, along with pain pumps and respiratory therapy products. The firm sold to hospitals, surgical centers, and long-term care facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. Confirmed products included the Microcool surgical gown and the Kimguard sterilization wrap. In 2018, Owens & Minor acquired Halyard Health for approximately $1.7 billion (per Owens & Minor press release, October 2018). The acquisition folded Halyard into Owens & Minor's global healthcare supply chain, with Halyard's products distributed through Owens & Minor's network. As of 2023, Halyard remained a distinct brand within Owens & Minor's product portfolio, headquartered in Alpharetta. A structural differentiator for Halyard was its legacy as a spin-off from Kimberly-Clark, a consumer goods giant, which gave it deep expertise in infection prevention and surgical products. This heritage provided a strong brand and patent portfolio. Post-acquisition, it became part of Owens & Minor's strategy to consolidate the healthcare supply chain, offering scale and distribution efficiencies.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Alpharetta
Corporate office
Alpharetta, GA, United States
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Halyard Health currently?
Halyard Health is owned by Owens & Minor, which acquired the company in October 2018 for approximately $1.7 billion (per Owens & Minor press release, October 2018). Halyard operates as a brand and product line within Owens & Minor's global healthcare supply chain.
What were Halyard Health's primary product segments?
Halyard Health focused on three segments: surgical and infection prevention (S&IP), pain management, and respiratory health. The S&IP segment included surgical drapes, gowns, gloves, and sterilization wraps. Pain management products included pain pumps, and respiratory health covered oxygen therapy and ventilation products.
How was Halyard Health formed?
Halyard Health was created as a spin-off from Kimberly-Clark in 2014. Kimberly-Clark separated its medical supplies division into a standalone publicly traded company, which was listed on the NYSE under the ticker 'HYH' (per SEC filings, 2014). The spin-off was designed to allow both companies to focus on their core operations.
Where are Halyard Health's headquarters?
Halyard Health was headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, United States, a suburb of Atlanta. This location housed its corporate offices and some manufacturing operations. Post-acquisition, it remains part of Owens & Minor's operational footprint in the region.
Does Halyard Health operate internationally?
Yes, prior to its acquisition, Halyard Health had operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its products were distributed to hospitals and healthcare facilities in multiple countries. Under Owens & Minor, its international reach expanded through Owens & Minor's global supply chain.
What is Halyard Health's relationship to Owens & Minor?
Halyard Health is a wholly owned subsidiary of Owens & Minor, a global healthcare supply chain company. Owens & Minor acquired Halyard in 2018 for about $1.7 billion. Halyard's products are now distributed through Owens & Minor's network, and its brand remains active.
Who led Halyard Health at the time of its acquisition?
Robert 'Bob' J. MacDonald was the CEO of Halyard Health at the time of the acquisition (per Owens & Minor press release, October 2018). He had led the company since its spin-off from Kimberly-Clark in 2014.
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