The battle to save private hospital operator Healthscope is shaping up as one of the deal stories of the year.
In the blue corner is perennial deal maker David Di Pilla, who has a lot of skin in this game. His investment vehicle, HMC Capital, has lobbed an initial bid in the sale process being run by Healthscope’s private equity owner, Brookfield Asset Management – a move largely designed to try and protect the interests of the ASX-listed HealthCo Healthcare and Wellness REIT that HMC manages. The real estate investment trust is one of Healthscope’s major landlords, and its share price has fallen 30 per cent as concerns about the viability of the private hospital operator have grown.
