Scandinavian care provider Ambea has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Finnish care provider Validia Oy from Invalidiliitto, the Finnish Association of People with Physical Disabilities.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail company and US owner of the Boots pharmacy chain with locations across the UK and Ireland, is to be taken over by Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm.
Asker Healthcare Group, the pan-European medical products and solutions provider, has announced its intention to launch an initial public offering (IPO) and to list its shares on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Two of the UK’s largest listed specialist healthcare real estate investors are being bought out and taken private by US investors. Assura looks as though it is about to accept a fifth offer from US private equity firm KKR. Care REIT (formerly Impact Healthcare REIT) has accepted a takeover offer from US care home REIT CareTrust.
Sahyadri Hospitals, the largest private hospital chain in the Indian state of Maharashtra, has attracted interest from multiple investors, including Singapore’s Temasek, Sweden’s EQT, and US-based KKR, as well as the top hospital groups Manipal Hospitals and IHH Healthcare.
Unicorn femtech Flo Health, a period tracker, ovulation tracker and pregnancy app, is looking for startups to acquire to help expand into new health verticals and increase revenue following a $200 million raise from US investor General Atlantic in August.
March, so far, has been a busy month in Portugal’s private hospital sector. Last Friday, Portugal’s government announced plans to convert five hospitals — Braga, Amadora-Sintra, Vila Franca de Xira, Loures, and Garcia de Orta — into public-private partnerships (PPPs). "This is a historic decision," said António Leitão Amaro, Minister of the Presidency, at a […]
At the end of last month, members of the UK’s House of Lords supported a Lib Deb amendment to the National Insurance Contributions Bill to exempt social care providers from the planned increase.
Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s second-largest private hospital group, has hired investment bank Goldman Sachs to explore options for its underperforming European division, Ramsay Santé. This move hints at a potential sale.
Global private equity firm KKR has provided a financing solution to Family Doctor, an Australian GP clinic network, to support its growth and acquisitions. As HBI understands, Dr. Aziz will retain 100% ownership and KKR’s Asia Pacific Credit strategy intends to start with an initial A$170 million facility.
Healthcare Business International users cookies to improve the functionality, performance, and effectiveness of our communications. Detailed information on the use of cookies is provided in our Cookies Policy. By continuing to use this site, or by clicking "I agree" you consent to the use of cookies.
