Listed Malaysian hospital group IHH Healthcare says it will 'vigorously defend' a $6.5bn suit by US fund Emqore relating to the issuance of shares by IHH-owned Indian hospital group Fortis.
Global investment firm KKR has closed a $4bn fund dedicated to health care growth equity investment opportunities primarily in Europe and North America.
Spain-based fertility provider Eugin Group, part of Germany-based hospital group Fresenius Helios, has acquired a majority stake in a US-based fertility centre.
Buyout firms Bain Capital and CVC are reportedly joining forces to put in a multibillion pound bid for UK pharmacy, health and beauty retailer Boots, which also has a presence in Thailand, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Netherlands, Malta and Indonesia.
UK immigration law is set to change to make it easier to bring in overseas care workers. HBI chats to Jemima Johnstone, head of corporate immigration at Gherson Solicitors, to find out more.
Countries across Europe are turning to outsourcing to relieve the rapidly ramping up pressure on their public healthcare systems, as Omicron cases and staff absences mount. HBI hears the opportunities for for-profits to step in and help and substantial, and growing.
EQT-backed pan-European lab group Cerba HealthCare has contracted to acquire global virology and immunology contract research organisation Viroclinics-DDL from US-based PE Summit Partners, expanding its offering in clinical trials.
Care group giant Korian has signed a second property deal with another big institutional investor, in this case, BAE Systems Pension Funds. This partnership leaves Korian in control of its property whilst giving the investor protection from the volatility of the stock market and guarantees on minimum returns.
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