Caisse de dépôt invests $25 mln in global growth of LASIK MD

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has invested $25 million in LASIK MD, a Canadian provider of laser vision correction services. The Caisse said the investment forms part of a broader financing intended to support LASIK MD's global expansion. The company, which is headquartered in Montréal, currently operates 36 clinics in Canada and one in the United States. The Caisse also said the deal helps finance the acquisition of a minority interest in Vision Group Holdings LLC (VGH), which owns and operates LASIK surgery centres across North America. West Palm Beach, Florida-based VGH is backed by Audax Private Equity, Charlesbank and other investors.

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