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Schoen Klinik bidding for Priory Group

HBI understands German psychiatric operator Schoen Klinik is looking to buy Priory Group, the UK's largest psychiatric provider by revenue. The German contender would be a good fit for the company which has been on the block for almost a year. We talk to a market expert to find out more.

Esperi Care acquired by creditors

Troubled Finnish nursing home operator Esperi Care has been acquired by its creditors. Growth at the group is now on hold, and its new owners say they will be looking for a new buyer. We speak to the chairman of the board of Esperi's new holding company.

Mears Group to sell off domiciliary care business

UK listed social housing and homecare provider Mears Group is selling off its domiciliary care operations to concentrate on more profitable parts of its business. We speak to a market advisor to find out more and speculate about the possible buyer.

Private equity grabs France’s third-largest homecare group

French private equity firm Ardian has acquired a majority stake in Santé Cie, the parent company of medicalised homecare specialists Elivie and Asdia. We discuss Santé Cie's plans and the wider market with an expert in the respiratory sector from advisors Candesic.

Circle and MPT take over BMI Healthcare

UK hospital group Circle Health is acquiring competitor BMI Healthcare, confirming HBI's earlier exclusive report, while international healthcare REIT Medical Properties Trust (MPT) is buying the bulk of the real estate. We talk to UK advisors and crunch the numbers of the deal.

NMC Health share price plummets 25% on Muddy Waters short note

London-listed EMEA healthcare group NMC Health saw a 25% fall in its share price on Tuesday, December 17, as research firm Muddy Waters, founded by renowned short seller Carson Block, published a negative report on the company. NMC Health says the assertions appear "principally unfounded, baseless and misleading, containing many errors of fact."

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