The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates by half a percentage point marks a shift in monetary policy, signaling that inflation is cooling and that the central bank may now be focused on keeping the labor market stable. In turn, that could mean there’s more ambulatory surgery center (ASC) transaction activity on the horizon. “We’re trying to achieve a situation where we restore price stability without the kind of painful increase in unemployment that has come sometimes … [Read more...]
TPG, UnitedHealth Group Identified as Suitors for Surgery Partners
TPG Inc. (Nasdaq: TPG) and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) have emerged as potential suitors for ambulatory surgery center (ASC) operating company Surgery Partners (Nasdaq: SGRY). UnitedHealth Group is the parent company of both UnitedHealthcare and Optum, its health care services arm. The health care giant is no stranger to the ASC space, with Optum taking over SCA Health for $2.3 billion in 2017. Meanwhile, TPG is a global alternative asset manager with $229 billion in assets under … [Read more...]
After Spending $280M, Additional M&A Will Be ‘Icing’ for Surgery Partners
Surgery Partners Inc. (Nasdaq: SGRY) continues to benefit from the shift toward higher-acuity procedures being performed in lower-cost outpatient settings and surgical technology advancements. The increased demand for services linked to America’s rapidly aging population is likewise driving growth for the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) operator. “We expect that March [toward higher-acuity procedures] to continue,” Surgery Partners CEO Eric Evans said Tuesday during the company’s Q2 2024 … [Read more...]
Surgery Partners Reportedly Acquires 2 ASCs
Surgery Partners (Nasdaq: SGRY) is rumored to be exploring strategic alternatives, including a potential sale. But that doesn’t mean it’s coming out of acquisition mode. According to a post from legal firm Husch Blackwell, Surgery Partners recently worked with the Orthopedic Institute of Wisconsin to acquire 14 Wisconsin-based practice groups and two ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). “Partners Tom Shorter and Jack Enea led the deal, which brings broad network access and value to patients … [Read more...]
ASC Powerhouse Surgery Partners Reportedly Exploring Sale
One of the largest ambulatory surgery center (ASC) chains in the U.S. could be up for grabs. After seeing its stock price tumble throughout 2024, Surgery Partners (Nasdaq: SGRY) is now exploring strategic alternatives for the business, including a potential sale, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The ASC company has already engaged a financial adviser to gauge buyout interest, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Founded in 2004, the Brentwood, … [Read more...]