EMERGE Industry receives regulatory approval to acquire Bohdaneč and Teplice nad Bečvou spas

The Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (ÚOHS) has granted approval for EMERGE Industry to acquire the Bohdaneč Spa in the Pardubice region and the Teplice nad Bečvou Spa in the Přerov region.** The decision, announced today on the authority’s website, confirms that the transaction will not significantly distort competition in the market.

“The Authority concluded in a simplified procedure that the merger will not result in a significant distortion of competition. The decision is now final,” the ÚOHS stated.

The acquisition will see EMERGE Industry take over the parent companies of both spas from their current owner, Jiří Vitík. Vitík, a long-time senior manager of both facilities, acquired them through an auction in 2021 for CZK 47.1 million. The spas had previously been under the control of a bankruptcy trustee since the collapse of their former owner, Médeia Bohemia, in 2002.

According to the 2023 annual report filed in the Collection of Deeds, Léčebné lázně Bohdaneč reported a net turnover of CZK 284 million, closing the year with a profit of CZK 20 million. The spa specializes in treating musculoskeletal conditions and primarily caters to elderly clients.

Meanwhile, the Teplice nad Bečvou Spa recorded a net turnover of CZK 297 million in 2023, with an annual profit of CZK 33 million. The facility offers a wide range of treatments, focusing on cardiovascular diseases, oncological conditions, metabolic and endocrine disorders, musculoskeletal and nervous system ailments, diabetes, and hypertension.

EMERGE Industry is a holding company owned by Czech entrepreneur Filip Takáč. The firm itself does not engage in direct business operations; instead, it derives income from its subsidiary, EMERGE, based in Bakov nad Jizerou in the Mladá Boleslav region.

EMERGE specializes in warehousing, pressing, and welding services, with a primary focus on supplying the automotive sector. The company, which started as a family-owned business, has grown to employ nearly 700 workers, approximately half of whom are individuals with disabilities.

In 2023, EMERGE reported a net turnover of CZK 3.6 billion and a net profit of CZK 60.6 million, underscoring its strong financial standing.

With the regulatory approval now finalized, the acquisition is set to enhance EMERGE Industry’s presence in the healthcare and wellness sector. Analysts suggest that the move aligns with the growing demand for spa and rehabilitation services, driven by an aging population and increasing health awareness across the Czech Republic.

The integration of Bohdaneč and Teplice nad Bečvou spas into EMERGE Industry’s portfolio is expected to bring new investment and modernization efforts, potentially expanding the range of services offered to clients.

Source: CTK
Photo: Léčebné lázně Bohdaneč