KKR's Acquisition of Assura Gets Green Light From Europe

KKR wins takeover battle for Assura as rival deal falls through

US private equity giant KKR's £1.7bn takeover of the London-listed healthcare property giant has been given the green light by the EU

KKR's acquisition of Assura gets green light from Europe

The heated battle for Assura’s takeover has finally reached a conclusion, with KKR’s bid to take over the healthcare property giant securing EU approval. Assura accepted private equity giant KKR’s £1.7bn bid, which was made via acquisition vehicle Sana Bidco, last week. The merger has now received clearance from the European Commission. It will see yet another company leave the London Stock exchange amid a mass exodus of listed firms as internat…

Assura to go private in £1.6bn acquisition

KKR and Stonepeak’s cash offer has been accepted by the major healthcare estates firm, which some say will support accelerated investment in the national healthcare infrastructure