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WA-70002

Ethos (TPG) / EMIS and certain related assetsWA-70002

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Processing timeline

10

days

Filed

3 Jan 2026

Notification waiver determination published

Decision

13 Jan 2026Notification waiver determination published
Type
Waiver
Outcome
Approved
Stage
Waiver application
Status
Assessment completed

Parties

Acquirer(s)

Ethos Bidco, Ltd UK Company Number: 16905190

Target(s) or Vendor(s)

EMIS Group Limited ABN - 75 075 102 028, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UHG) US EIN - 41-13221939

Other parties

TPG, Inc US EIN - 87-2063362

Summary

Ethos Bidco, Ltd, backed by TPG Inc. funds, is acquiring UK-based healthcare software business EMIS Group Limited, EMIS Health India Private Limited, and certain healthcare technology assets from affiliates of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated. EMIS provides primary care electronic patient record systems. This is a share and asset acquisition.

Acquisition details

Ethos Bidco, Ltd ( Ethos ) proposes to indirectly acquire the following from affiliates of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated ( UHG ) pursuant to a Share and Asset Purchase Agreement ( EMIS SAPA ): 100% of the shares of EMIS Group Limited ( EMIS ); and Certain healthcare technology assets used in the UK by UHG's wholly owned subsidiary, Optum Health Solutions (UK) Limited ( Transferred Assets ). Ethos also proposes to acquire 100% of EMIS Health India Private Limited ( EMIS India ) (together with EMIS and the Transferred Assets, the Target Group ) from UHG through a separate Share Purchase Agreement ( EMIS India SPA , together with EMIS SAPA, the Acquisition ). Ethos is a special purpose vehicle established by funds managed by affiliates of TPG Inc. ( TPG ) for the purpose of the Acquisition. TPG is a leading global alternative asset manager firm founded in San Francisco in 1992. UHG is an NYSE-listed multinational healthcare and well-being company. EMIS is a UK-based healthcare software business ultimately owned by UHG. Its core product is a primary care electronic patient record ( EPR ) system. In Australia, the Target Group's activities are limited to the provision of ancillary services to a single customer in relation to the Target Group's legacy EPR system.

Industry

Broad:Technology, Media & TelecomsANZSIC 5420:Software Publishing

Decisions and key events

13 Jan 2026Notification waiver determination publishedAttachmentPDF154.8 KB

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