South African health giant eyes up Mater Private

Netcare, South Africa health giant eyes up Mater Private

Netcare, the largest provider of private healthcare in South Africa, has held discussions with the Mater Private about acquiring the hospital.

The Mater Private, which is located in Dublin’s north inner city and which is majority-owned by investment firm Capvest, is not engaged in any sale process, but is understood to have received unsolicited approaches in recent months.

Alongside Netcare, at least one other Irish-based party has circled the hospital, although no party ...