Aster DM Healthcare Limited ("Aster") is one of the largest healthcare service providers operating in India with a strong presence across primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary healthcare through 19 hospitals, 13 clinics, 226 pharmacies (operated by Alfaone Retail.
Pharmacies Private Limited under brand license from Aster), and 251 labs and patient experience centres across 5 States in India. The equity shares of the Company are listed om nationwide bourses. Currently Aster has two major geographies in which it operates:
India
GCC
Aster DM Healthcare FZC in GCC is a leading integrated healthcare service. provider across six countries in the GCC. With a robust integrated healthcare model encompassing 15 hospitals, 118 clinics and 276 pharmacies. Entire stake of Aster DM Healthcare FZC has been held by Aster through a Mauritius entity; Affinity Holdings Private Limited.
The Transaction
Under the separation plan, Affinity has entered into a definitive agreement with a consortium of investors led by Fajr Capital, a sovereign-owned private equity firm headquartered in the UAE along with Promoters of Aster to divest its 100% equity interest in GCC business. Postseparation Aster will be completely focused on Indian operations.
The transaction is expected to be closed by Q4Fy2024. Post completion, Dr. Azad Moopen will continue as the Founder & Chairman of Aster overseeing both India and GCC entities. Ms. Alisha Moopen will be promoted to Managing Director and Group CEO of the GCC business to lead a long-term strategy that will unlock value as a pure-play GCC operating company. The Indian entity will continue to be led by Dr. Nitish Shetty as Chief Executive Officer, who will focus on the growth of the India business, aimed at creating value for its shareholders.
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