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PureHealth Withdraws from NMC Healthcare Acquisition Negotiations

Abu Dhabi-based PureHealth Holding PJSC has ceased discussions to acquire hospital operator NMC Healthcare, according to individuals familiar with the matter. The decision marks a significant shift in the UAE’s healthcare sector, where consolidation efforts have been prominent.

PureHealth, controlled by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund ADQ, had been evaluating a potential bid for NMC Healthcare, which operates approximately 85 medical facilities across the UAE. These facilities include community clinics, day surgery centres, and fertility centres, serving over 5.5 million patients annually.

NMC Healthcare, founded in 1975, was once a flagship healthcare provider in the UAE and became the first from the region to list on the London Stock Exchange in 2012. However, in late 2019, financial irregularities surfaced, revealing more than $4 billion in undisclosed debt. This led to the company’s collapse and subsequent administration in 2020. Following a $4 billion debt restructuring led by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, NMC emerged from administration in 2022 and has since focused on rebuilding under new CEO David Hadley.

PureHealth, valued at approximately $10 billion, has been actively expanding its portfolio. The company recently agreed to acquire a 60% stake in Hellenic Healthcare Group, a leading European hospital operator. This move aligns with PureHealth’s strategy to strengthen its position in the global healthcare market.

The cessation of talks with NMC Healthcare indicates a strategic decision by PureHealth to focus on other opportunities within the healthcare sector. The reasons behind the withdrawal from negotiations have not been disclosed.

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