ASX drops 1.6pc; coal miners lead energy wipeout
ASX hits a three-month low as energy and miners plunge. Dollar hits 29-month low, New Hope leads coal losses, Costa smashed on CEO exit and health stock rally.
Ramsay
Big super gets dirty in private equity street fight
Wholesome fund HESTA now has a front row seat to KKR’s bloody $20bn hospital battle.
KKR cold feet not the last we’ll hear of Ramsay interest
A plan by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts to buy Ramsay Health Care is over for now but other interest in the country’s largest private hospital operator might emerge.
KKR pulls pin on Ramsay offer
It was a letter from KKR to Ramsay Health Care chairman Michael Siddle on Monday night that finally, probably, killed the one of the biggest takeovers of the year.
ASX rises; Star jumps; Ramsay, Link plunge
ASX closes at a 12-day high amid broad gains. Star jumps despite being ‘unsuitable’ for licence, Link hammered on deal fears and Ramsay dumped as KKR walks.
ASX ends week higher; Nuix, MinRes surge
Miners and energy lead ASX gains. NAB and ANZ hike home loan rates, MinRes soars as it mulls spin-off, Nuix says no takeover bid and FTSE 100 rallies after the Queen’s death.
Fantastic fakes
Cutting-edge robot technology prompts a rethink of how we view rare objects and what their value is, educationally, culturally and in cash.
KKR still keen on Ramsay, with new offer likely
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is understood to remain in pursuit of Ramsay Health Care, as solutions are sought for its French assets.
Nation’s biggest health companies vow to cut carbon footprint
Australia’s biggest health companies are launching a range of strategies to cut carbon emissions, saying environmental goals are “inextricably linked” to healthcare.
Slash Covid-19 isolation rules: Ramsay
The chief executive of Ramsay Health Care’s Australian operations has unveiled a list of measures the government should take to combat a national shortfall of 123,000 nurses.
Shortlisted contenders revealed for Healius day hospitals
Bids are due for Healius day hospitals in about four weeks.
‘Social progress lagging wealth’
New head of Australia’s richest foundation urges action on deep national disadvantage.
Ramsay shuts door on KKR bid
The private hospital group has rebuffed its suitor, while revealing it will seek better terms from its payers after the pandemic wiped $264m off earnings.
ASX jumps 0.8pc; Bega, Viva, Qantas rocket
ASX ends a five-week winning streak despite Friday’s strong rally. Bega soars on price hikes, Zip dives on ‘cash burn’ warning and resources the top sectors.
Ramsay opens door to $20bn-plus KKR deal
Ramsay said it continues to actively engage with the private equity-led bid, but there could be one sticking point.
Ramsay gets serious with Healius unit bid
Australia’s largest private hospital operator Ramsay Health Care is getting serious about buying the Healius day surgery business, sources say.
Ramsay, Bupa stalemate over and patients spared pain
The 11th hour peace deal will avoid Bupa customers paying potentially hundreds of dollars in out of pocket costs.
High-flier ‘stabbed close family friend’
Just two weeks ago, police and ambulance attended the Bondi apartment of the high-flying real estate agent who allegedly stabbed his close family friend in nearby Dover Heights.
Dramatic vision of Sydney stabbing arrest
Footage has captured the arrest of a prominent Sydney real estate agent after the stabbing of a woman in Dover Heights.
Health insurers warn premium hikes are on the way
Australians are expected to pay significantly more for health insurance but talk of a double digit premium rise if Bupa caves in to Ramsay’s demands is ‘fanciful’.
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