Aster to separate GCC, India businesses

Dr. Azad Moopen

Arabian Post Staff

Integrated healthcare provider Aster announced its board  has approved the separation of Aster’s India and GCC businesses, subject to regulatory and corporate approvals including Aster India’s shareholders’ approval. The separation plan will unlock value for the shareholders by allowing both the India and GCC businesses to adopt a market-focused strategy and create sustained long-term growth.

Under the separation plan, a consortium led by Fajr Capital has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 65% stake in the ownership of the GCC business, Aster DM Healthcare FZC. The Moopen family will continue to manage and operate the GCC business retaining a 35% stake, on and from closing.

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The current market cap of the combined India and GCC business stands at ~USD $ 2.0 billion.  The transaction values the GCC business at an enterprise value of US$ 1.7 billion  and an equity value of US$ 1.0 billion.

Existing shareholders will remain with the listed Indian entity, Aster DM Healthcare Ltd. Upon successful completion of the proposed transaction, the Company is desirous of declaring dividends to the shareholders of Aster DM Healthcare Ltd from the proceeds, subject to approvals required under law.

Dr. Azad Moopen will continue in his role as the Founder & Chairman and will oversee both India and GCC businesses, while Ms. Alisha Moopen will be promoted to the position of Managing Director and Group CEO of the GCC business. Dr. Nitish Shetty will continue as the CEO of the Aster business in India.

Aster DM Healthcare was established by Dr Azad Moopen in 1987 as a single clinic in Dubai, UAE. The company has since grown to become a leading integrated private healthcare provider, offering a full spectrum of primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary healthcare services that cater to the diverse needs of its patients. In India, Aster has a substantial and growing network in 5 South Indian states through its 19 hospitals, 13 clinics, 226 pharmacies and 251 patient experience centres. Meanwhile, in the Gulf, Aster has developed a strong reputation and presence, with 15 hospitals, 118 clinics and 276 pharmacies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Jordan.

 


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