Gores Technology Group, LLC

Gores Technology Group, LLC has shown interest in either forming an alliance or acquiring Agfa-Gevaert. Gores is particularly interested in the healthcare division, according to an interview with Trends. "We find Agfa an interesting company with some great assets, and we are ready to speak about a partnership or a purchase," Ashley Abdo, Gores' executive responsible for mergers and takeovers in Europe, said. He added that Gores had been eying Agfa for years. He said the division that was utmost interest was the healthcare. "Gores knows a lot about healthcare. We own 50 medical imaging centers in the United States, and a few Gores people, myself included, have a background in healthcare," said Abdo. "We naturally have a stronger affinity with Agfa Healthcare, but we are open to discussions on other activities." Agfa-Gevaert Chief Executive Jo Cornu told Trends that Gores' interest was positive. "That is an investor that has the correct profile," he said.