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Germany’s 2025 election — what does it mean for private healthcare?

With Germany’s election results in, the healthcare landscape is rife with discussions about what lies ahead. While a number of conclusions can be drawn from these elections, the increasing polarisation of the German electorate is the most stark realisation. As a result, the Bundestag is likely to become more polarised and less willing to compromise. This expectation is further supported by speculation that the outgoing coalition and the CDU may work together to pass legislation before the new parliament convenes. Final results are to be confirmed on March 14.

KKR is now the largest shareholder in India’s cancer care giant, HCG

KKR, a US-based private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in HealthCare Global (HCG), a Bengaluru-based cancer hospital chain, from CVC Capital in a $400 million deal (54% stake), following weeks of media speculation. Announced on 23 February, the deal includes an open offer that could raise KKR’s stake to 77%, making it HCG’s controlling shareholder.

Saudi Arabia’s SMC Hospitals eyes IPO

Saudi Arabian healthcare group SMC Hospitals is planning an initial public offering in Riyadh, as part of a trend of healthcare firms going public in the kingdom.

Four Seasons sells remaining 46 care homes for £241m

UK care home group Four Seasons has found buyers for the opco and propco of its 46 remaining care homes, bringing to an end the years-long liquidation process for what used to be the UK’s largest private elderly care home provider.

emeis’ share price rises 34% after release of annual results

Pan-European listed French nursing home group emeis may have turned a corner in its long recovery from the scandal that hit the company in 2022. Its share price has climbed 34% since the release of its annual results on February 6, which emphasised improving occupancy and resident satisfaction despite net profit still being negative.

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