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Cambian surrenders its adult care segment

UK care provider Cambian has hired banker Rothschild to sell off its adult care division – the most profitable and the one with the highest occupancy rates. The sale should cover Cambian's refinancing needs following two profit warnings and a breach in its debt covenants during the past year.

Assessing Italy’s 2014-2016 Health Pact

Italy’s 2014-2016 Health Pact, which focuses on downsizing the acute sector and on increasing outpatient services, is coming to an end. Andrea Fortuna, associate partner at PwC, says it has resulted in over 10% drop in the number of acute beds over the past five years.

Waterland ready to sell in Germany?

Germany's largest rehab group Median is expected to hit annual sales of roughly €1bn, after incorporating 45 clinics from AHG Allgemeine Hospitalgesellschaft in July 2016. Shortly after, private equity owner Waterland announced it would be separating Median's three-hospital network Atos into a different business. We look at prospects to sell Atos - or Median.

UK healthcare faces up to Brexit

The UK has voted to leave the EU unleashing economic and political turmoil that has taken the legs out from under Sterling, ignited press hysteria and will likely see the leaders of both major parties replaced. As always, the NHS was front and centre during the campaign. But concerns for healthcare more broadly, including the private sector, are numerous. We talk to investors, operators and advisors.

Unicare to expand in the Nordics

One month after it sold to private equity house G Square, Unicare has big expansion plans across the Nordics. Tom Tidemann, CEO of Unicare says the group just bought an 80-bed rehabilitation hospital in Norway –and there is more to come.

Circle to partner in China and Europe

UK hospital management group Circle is set to partner with a European player to offer a rehabilitation solution in the UK. We name the likely partner. Circle has also announced a joint venture with what it claims is the fourth largest hospital chain in China.

Ambea set to IPO

Investment analysts expect Swedish care group Ambea to file for an IPO soon. Banks and advisers have already approached it to kick off the process.

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