ABU DHABI - PureHealth Holding, a leading healthcare network based in Abu Dhabi, has accelerated its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) for December 2023. This move, confirmed by UAE news sources today, is set to enhance the company's visibility on the local stock exchange and comes amid a period of significant expansion and strategic acquisitions.
The company, supported by key investors such as ADQ and IHC Healthcare Holding, operates an extensive network that includes more than 25 hospitals, over 100 clinics, multiple diagnostic centers, pharmacies, and health insurance products. In addition to its robust presence in the healthcare sector, PureHealth has made strides in health-tech innovation with ventures like Pura, an AI-powered health super-app, and PureNet, a digital health platform.
PureHealth's international growth strategy recently included the acquisition of Ardent Health Services in the United States and Circle Health Group in the United Kingdom. These strategic moves have positioned PureHealth on a trajectory to become a dominant player not only in regional markets but also on an international scale.
Chairman Hamad Al Hammadi expressed confidence that PureHealth's IPO will have a positive influence on the evolution of healthcare and contribute to strengthening Abu Dhabi's economic stature. Managing Director Farhan Malik aligned the upcoming IPO with the UAE’s vision for societal advancement and emphasized Abu Dhabi's ambition to become a global nexus for healthcare excellence.
While details regarding the size of the IPO remain confidential, industry experts point to PureHealth's strategic consolidations and international acquisitions as indicators of its potential impact on both regional and international healthcare markets.
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