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At least six firms vying for Abraaj’s US$1bn healthcare fund

At least six firms are reportedly in the running to take over management of embattled Abraaj's US$1bn healthcare fund, including TPG, Colony Capital and Cerberus Capital. We talk to contacts in the emerging markets investment community, one of whom says as much as half of the portfolio's EBITDA could be in one country.

CVC buys Greek hospital group

Marfin Investment Group (MIG) has agreed to sell its stake in Greek listed hospital group Hygeia to CVC Capital Partners-backed Hellenic Healthcare in a deal that values Hygeia at over €290m.

Why Care UK could take another year to sell

A buyer for Care UK's nursing home segment might not be revealed for another 12 months, we understand. A number of sources tell us owner Bridgepoint's asking price was high, with one claiming "few, if any, were that interested."

Russian hospital ready for IPO

Russian private clinic European Medical Center looks to be greasing the PR wheels with a recent Reuters article in which the CEO says the company is ready to go public in London or Moscow. He also reveals margins, dividend payout and how the company is protecting itself from a devaluing ruble.

DocteGestio buys failing hospital and takes on its debt

French healthcare platform DocteGestio has bought the failing Saint-Jean-l’Ermitage hospital in Melun, south of Paris, promising to keep on its staff and pay off €10m in debt. We speak to a French healthcare expert to find out more.

End in sight for saga of Fortis sale?

The race to buy under-fire Fortis, India's second largest hospital group, may be nearing the finish line. So who are the most likely purchasers and what is the timescale.

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