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Warburg Pincus acquires stake in Chennai medical equipment maker Appasamy Associates

Thehindubusinessline

Thehindubusinessline · 1y ago

Warburg Pincus acquires stake in Chennai medical equipment maker Appasamy Associates

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus has acquired a stake in Chennai-based ophthalmic equipment and device manufacturer, Appasamy Associates. This marks Warburg Pincus' biggest investment in the Indian healthcare sector. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed. Appasamy, founded in 1978, offers a range of ophthalmic devices, including diagnostic and surgical equipment, and intraocular lenses. The company will continue to be led by CEO Senthil Kumar, with the support of the promoter family and in partnership with Warburg Pincus. The Indian healthcare sector, particularly ophthalmology, is experiencing strong growth and presents significant opportunities.

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Warburg Pincus backs Appasamy Associates in its largest India healthcare bet

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus has acquired a stake in Appasamy Associates, the largest ophthalmic equipment and intraocular lenses manufacturer in India. Appasamy will be led by CEO Senthil Kumar, with support from the promoter family and the partnership with Warburg Pincus. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but it is the largest investment in the healthcare sector by Warburg Pincus in India. The firm has previously invested in other healthcare companies in the country, including Meril Group, MedPlus, Laurus Labs, and Metropolis Healthcare.

Warburg Pincus picks up controlling stake in Chennai's Appasamy for $300 mn

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Warburg Pincus picks up controlling stake in Chennai's Appasamy for $300 mn

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus has acquired a majority stake of around 65% in ophthalmic equipment manufacturer Appasamy Associates for approximately $300m, according to people familiar with the matter. The deal represents Warburg's largest investment in India's healthcare sector. Appasamy is India's largest manufacturer of ophthalmic equipment and intraocular lenses and is involved in the entire ophthalmic device value chain. Warburg, which has invested $1.2bn to $1.3bn in India in the past 18 months, is increasingly focused on the country's healthcare market.

Warburg Pincus acquires stake in Everise

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Warburg Pincus acquires stake in Everise

Private equity firm, Warburg Pincus, has acquired a stake in IT services firm Everise Holdings at a valuation of $1 billion, with majority owner Brookfield Asset Management retaining some of its stake. Everstone will exit as part of the transaction. This is Warburg Pincus' entry into the global outsourced technology-enabled services space. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and expected to close by the end of 2023. Everise provides healthcare services outsourcing and employs over 19,000 people across eight markets.

Warburg Pincus to trim stake in Kalyan Jewellers for $155 mn

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Private equity firm Warburg Pincus is planning to sell a 2.36% stake in Indian jeweller Kalyan Jewellers for $155 million. The sale will be made to another major shareholder at a 2% discount to Wednesday's closing price. Warburg Pincus held a 9.2% stake in Kalyan Jewellers as of June, and currently holds a 24.6% stake following the company's listing in March. Kalyan Jewellers' shares have risen by almost 54% this year.

Sunil Mittal and Warburg Pincus in talks for $2 bn stake in Haier India: Report - BusinessToday

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Sunil Mittal and Warburg Pincus in talks for $2 bn stake in Haier India: Report - BusinessToday

Sunil Mittal and Warburg Pincus are in talks to acquire a 49% stake in Haier India, valued at $2 billion. This reflects growing interest in India's home appliance market, driven by rising incomes and urbanization. The deal includes a 49% stake for Mittal-Warburg Pincus and a 49% retention by Haier's parent company, with 2% for employees, ensuring joint control in strategic decisions. An official announcement is expected soon.

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Warburg Pincus exits MedPlus Health Services; sells 11.35% stake for Rs 836 Cr

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Warburg Pincus exits MedPlus Health Services; sells 11.35% stake for Rs 836 Cr

Warburg Pincus has sold its entire 11.35% stake in MedPlus Health Services for approximately ₹836 crore ($112 million) through an open market transaction. Lavender Rose Investment, a Mauritius-based unit of Warburg Pincus, offloaded 1.35 crore shares at a price of ₹616.48 apiece. Singapore government and ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund acquired a 5.2% stake in MedPlus Health Services for about ₹384.72 crore. The remaining buyers of MedPlus Health Services' shares are currently unknown. MedPlus Health Services' shares closed at ₹638.50 on the National Stock Exchange.

Warburg Pincus picks up majority stake in furniture company Ebco

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Warburg Pincus picks up majority stake in furniture company Ebco

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