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Oxygen shortage concerns in South Africa could lead to stockpiling

Worries of an oxygen shortage in South Africa and concerns about the Delta variant of Covid-19 might lead to operators stockpiling O2 tanks, and has led to them increasing storage tank capacity. HBI talks to a South Africa-based for-profit hospital operator to find out more.

Spire takeover looks unlikely as Circle-BMI sells

Ramsay Health Care’s takeover of UK competitor Spire Healthcare is looking increasingly unlikely as the share price trades well below the new offer price and its rebel shareholders press on with their derail attempt. It’s been a busy week for Toscafund, which has also sold a controlling stake in Circle-BMI to an American provider. 

Quironsalud further expands in Spain

Pre-Covid, Spain's largest hospital group Quironsalud appeared far more interested in its international market than the domestic one, with Latin America appearing to be its main focus. Does a new multidisciplinary clinic in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which will double its care and diagnostic capacity there, and it's recent announcement it will open a new 250-bed hospital in Zaragoza suggest a swing away from LATAM and back home?

Sovereign wealth funds big Asia-Pacific plays

Sovereign wealth funds are making some big entrances and exits in the Asia-Pacific with bids closing in QIC-owned oncology player Icon Group and Singapore's GIC acquiring a minority stake in Sunway hospital group Sunway Healthcare.

EMC plans Moscow IPO

Russia's second-largest healthcare operator by revenue, European Medical Center (EMC), has announced an intention to float in Moscow but will not be raising any proceeds from the process.

Antin considers sale of €1bn Almaviva

HBI hears that Antin Infrastructure Partners is considering the sale of Almaviva Sante, the fourth largest French hospital group by revenue. HBI speaks to a France-based consultant to find out more and to talk about potential suitors.

Interview: Ray Berglund and Dominic Orchard, Alvarez and Marsal

The pandemic is causing many businesses and their investors to reassess their plans - and their portfolios. HBI speaks to Ray Berglund, Head of European Healthcare and Life Sciences at management consultants Alvarez & Marsal, and his colleague and Managing Director Dominic Orchard, about why they have never been busier, and the clear trend they are seeing towards carve-outs.

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