Toscafund led consortium to acquire Spire Healthcare

LONDON: Spire Healthcare Group PLC, one of the United Kingdom’s largest independent hospital operators, has agreed to be acquired by a private consortium in a cash deal valued at approximately £1.03 billion, the companies announced Monday. Tulip UK Bidco Ltd., a newly formed company backed by funds managed by Toscafund Asset Management LLP, THCP Advisory Ltd., and Ares…