Brazilian hospital chain Rede D’or announced a tender offer to take over medical labs chain Alliar for up to $259.14m, as it expands its businesses to new healthcare sectors.

Rede D’or, which is backed by private equity firm Carlyle, is offering $2.19 per Alliar share, a 21.8% premium over Friday’s closing price, according to a securities filing.

The move by Rede D’Or, which listed its shares on Sao Paulo stock exchange last year, comes amid a dealmaking boom in Brazil’s healthcare sector, with major players seeking consolidation in a fragmented industry. Alliar has 105 medical labs in Brazil.

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Shares in Alliar jumped almost 20% in morning trading following the announcement, while shares in Rede D’or were up 0.7%.

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Source: Yahoo News

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