Tenet and USPI Close Transaction to Acquire SurgCenter Development.

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US-based healthcare services company Tenet Healthcare Corp. (NYSE: THC) and its subsidiary United Surgical Partners International have closed a transaction to acquire SurgCenter Development, the company said.

In connection with the closing of the transaction, Tenet/USPI acquired SCD's ownership interests in 86 ambulatory surgery centers and other related ambulatory support services for approximately USD 1.1bn.

Additionally, USPI is offering to acquire a portion of equity interests in the ASCs from physician owners for incremental consideration of approximately USD 250m.

As previously reported, this is an ongoing process that is expected to continue over the coming months.

Assuming successful completion of the acquisition of physician interests, Tenet will consolidate in its financial statements the results of the centers in which USPI holds a majority ownership position.

The company still anticipates a phased consolidation of various centers with an estimated fully ramped Adjusted EBITDA of approximately USD 275m by years three to four, consistent with Tenet's previous disclosures on the transaction.

Also as previously announced, USPI and SCD's principals have entered into a partnership and development agreement under which USPI...

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