About This Deal

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC acquired Empresas Banmedica S.A. for CLP$2,150 per share; equity value about CLP$1.7 trillion (approximately US$2.8 billion), a transaction announced in December 2017, structured as all cash.

Empresas Banmedica S.A. operates in UnitedHealthcare (International), is based in Santiago, Chile (Chile, Colombia, Peru). Empresas Banmedica is a leading health care provider and insurer serving Chile, Colombia, and Peru, operating health plans, hospitals, and clinics in South America.

Building UnitedHealth Group's South American footprint through a leading integrated payer-provider platform, via a tender offer for 100 percent of shares.

Integrated payer-provider model in growing Latin American private health markets. UnitedHealthcare International / Optum

Deal Terms

Acquirer
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC
Target
Empresas Banmedica S.A.
Value
CLP$2,150 per share; equity value about CLP$1.7 trillion (approximately US$2.8 billion)
Date
December 2017
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Santiago, Chile (Chile, Colombia, Peru)
Segment
UnitedHealthcare (International)
Structure
All cash
Announced
December 21, 2017

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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