Olympus Capital Asia

A market leader in the GCC countries with revenues of over Rs.12 billion (equivalent to USD 237 million), DM Healthcare owns and operates the largest network of hospitals, clinics and pharmacies in the UAE under the “Aster” and “Medcare” brands, and also has significant operations in Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. In Saudi Arabia, the Company operates through a joint venture with a reputed conglomerate and has already acquired a large and well regarded hospital in the country. DM Healthcare also has a significant presence in India, with currently over 900 operating beds, primarily in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The Company is setting up a large quaternary care hospital with complex and specialized care in Kochi, Kerala, which will attract patients as well as doctors from India and abroad. The project, named Aster Medcity, will have a Core Hospital and nine Centers of Excellence and will be one of the top healthcare destinations in the country; it is expected to commence operations in 2013. The outlay for the first phase of this project will be approximately Rs. 5 billion (equivalent to approximately USD 100 million). In addition, DM Healthcare will set up greenfield projects and partner with smaller hospitals across other Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India, with a target of having close to 3,000 beds by 2015. The Company will continue to strive for operational excellence in all of its endeavors, aiming to provide world-class healthcare services to patients in under-served areas.

Olympus Capital, a regional Asian middle market private equity firm established in 1997, has been investing in India since 1999. In addition to backing companies to grow in their home markets, the firm has a track record of helping companies lead and manage cross-border growth across multiple markets. Olympus Capital’s current investments in India include Vishwa Infrastructure, a leading infrastructure development company with expertise in developing and executing integrated water supply and wastewater projects; Quatrro BPO Solutions, a business services company led by Raman Roy, a pioneer of India’s business process outsourcing industry; and Orient Green Power, a renewable energy company sponsored by Shriram EPC.

Included in Olympus Capital’s investment will be funds provided by Asia Development Partners III, L.P., a fund managed by Olympus Capital that has a loan from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (“OPIC”), the U.S. government’s development finance institution. 

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About DM Healthcare Private Limited

DM Healthcare is one of the largest healthcare services players in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, with a rapidly expanding presence in India. Established in 1987, the Company is promoted by Dr. Azad Moopen, who was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, in 2011. DM Healthcare owns and manages the Aster and Medcare brands of hospitals, medical centers and pharmacies in the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. In India, the Company is the single largest shareholder in leading tertiary care hospitals in Kerala (MIMS Calicut and MIMS Kottakkal), the leading secondary care hospital in Kolhapur, and one of the leading hospitals in Pune. DM Healthcare is also in process of building a large 540 bed complex, Aster Medcity, in Kochi in India, which will be the leading quaternary care hospital in the State of Kerala.

About Olympus Capital Holdings Asia

Olympus Capital Holdings Asia is a leading regional middle market private equity firm focused on Asia. Since its foundation in 1997, the firm has successfully invested approximately US$1.5 billion on behalf of its funds and co-investors in over 35 portfolio companies throughout Asia, including India, China, Japan and South Korea.  Olympus Capital has a team of experienced investment professionals and advisors located in Hong Kong, New Delhi, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo and New York. In addition to helping companies grow in their home markets, the firm seeks to leverage its regional platform to help its portfolio companies drive cross-border expansion.  Olympus Capital’s global investor base includes leading pension funds, financial institutions, endowments and family offices from North America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

About India Value Fund Advisors

India Value Fund Advisors (“IVFA”) was established in 2000 and is one of the most experienced private equity fund managers in India. IVFA manages over US$1.3 billion in assets across four funds of India Value Fund (“IVF”).

IVFA’s investment strategy is to acquire majority / significant minority stakes in mid-size companies in India to build high growth and enduring businesses, which are admired by all stakeholders. An in-house business management team, with deep operating experience, supports IVFA’s unique value creation approach of partnering with portfolio companies to transform businesses. IVFA’s investments include a diverse range of industries such as healthcare, retailing, outsourced services, consumer products and services, media & entertainment and manufacturing. Healthcare is a focus area for IVFA with prior investments in the sector including companies like Biocon, Care Hospitals, TTK Healthcare Services and DM Healthcare.

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