The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has blocked two major healthcare acquisitions, marking what some observers believe is a new level of proactiveness for the antitrust body.
The Greek health care services sector continues to consolidate as rivals face up to near certainty that CVC, which owns the largest hospital group in Greece, Hellenic Healthcare Group, will finally get the green flag for its acquisition of Ethniki Insurance. That would create a dominant payor/provider. So how does that affect number two hospital player Athens Medical and Bioatriki, the largest lab network?
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.
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.
Several healthcare companies in the UAE are merging to create the the county's largest healthcare provider. The new company will operate as a payor-provider.
REIT Icade Sante has purchased acute care real estate in Italy for the first time, with the acquisition of four hospitals from Gruppo Villa Maria for €85m. The company has also signed contracts for the purchase of four new nursing homes in Germany, for €71m.
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