“In 2015, we moved to a bigger location and operated major investments. Until the business consolidates, we will have high expenses in the first half, primarily related to headcount. It will be a more challenging period until September,” said Ambrozie, who is also a minority stakeholder in the hospital.
Ponderas, operated by Delta Health Care company, is a business controlled by surgeon Catalin Copaescu and it has seen rapid growth since setup. From 13 million lei in 2011 (not a complete operational year) it climbed to RON31 million in 2013 and almost RON40 million last year. According with Finance Ministry data, the company has generated profit since 2011.
Unlike major operators, Ponderas operates only the unit that moved in Nicolae Caramfil street of northern Bucharest, where it rented a space of almost 10,000 square meters. This is the first hospital unit on the private market that moves to a double space amid rising activity.
Ponderas ranked second among the biggest private hospitals in Romania in 2013, according with Trade Registry data.
“For 2014, we’d targeted 20% growth and we had an increase of 23-24%,” said Alina Ambrozie.
In 2014, Ponderas had a 6-0% occupancy rate against a capacity of 55 beds. This year, the hospital expanded to a capacity of 129 available beds.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)