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Aedifica finds buyers for Orpea’s Brussels homes

Belgium-based real estate specialist Aedifica has confirmed the sale of five of its nine Orpea homes, all located in Brussels. The news confirms previous speculation that Belgium was next on the French nursing home’s divestment list from a €1.2bn chunk of its real estate portfolio.

Orpea sells in Austria and the Netherlands

The ongoing sale of significant parts of French nursing home operator Orpea’s €1.2bn real estate portfolio has expanded to Austria and the Netherlands. As newly released H1 figures show low occupancy rates in France, HBI speaks to three market experts to gauge the current state of affairs for the French giant looking to bounce back from its recent troubled history.

Is Kursana a Cinderella?

Dussmann, the big European facilities management company which also owns Kursana, the fifth largest German nursing home group, saw revenue grow 20% to €2.8 billion in 2022. The company claimed that this was “almost exclusively organic.” But the Care & Kids division which is mainly Kursana didn’t grow at all. Is it a Cinderella?

Cinven looks to take Synlab private as Covid boost falters

Frankfurt-listed Synlab could be about to be taken private following a non-binding full takeover offer earlier this week. With its full year results released yesterday and facing questions about its plans, HBI asks market experts what they think of the move.

TFP up for sale

HBI hears UK-based pan-European fertility group TFP is up for sale, and speaks to two well-placed sources to find out more.

Will record results for Synlab precipitate Cinven sale?

Almost a year after its IPO, lab giant Synlab has posted strong FY21 results bolstered by Covid, but not, it says, dependant on it. Management say extra cash will be used as a springboard for growth. Could it also lead to private equity majority shareholder Cinven selling its remaining interest?

HBI 2021: Data drives efficiencies in healthcare systems

AI is not the be-all and end-all of efficiency in healthcare, a more basic automation and understanding of data can drive 10%+ savings. However, payors must be prepared to share some of this with their partners.

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