Australia's second largest private hospital operator, Healthscope
(ASX:HSO) has received a second takeover offer for $4.1 billion for $2.36 cash per share.
The consortium of financial investors, who are making the conditional offer again, The BGH - AustralianSuper Consortium are trying again to take over the firm, despite Healtscope previously rejecting the first offer on 22 May 2018.
The parties vying to take over the firm say the indicative price will be reduced by the value of any dividends or distributions declared, proposed or paid.
The exclusive arrangements among the BGH members stands until 31 March 2019. Meantime, Healthscope will asses the proposal and keep the market informed of any developments.
Shares in Healthscope
(ASX:HSO) last traded at $1.79
