When HealthBeacon went into examinership in 2023, it appeared to be the end for a long-running Irish medtech company, but navigating through the process brought it to a familiar face. HealthBeacon’s woes were well-documented, from going into examinership to delisting from the stock market to the exit of its founding CEO. In the end, US home appliances firm Hamilton Beach swooped in to acquire HealthBeacon for €6.9 million – a significant drop from its one-time market cap of €98 million. Hamilton Beach had an existing partnership through its health business arm with HealthBeacon, which makes a smart sharps bin for…

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