TPG IncTPG bought a stake in UnitedHealth's Florida WellMed clinics and earlier acquired Optum UK, expanding its healthcare portfolio.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. has sold an interest in its Optum Health operations in Florida to private equity firm TPG Inc., as the health conglomerate works to recover from a collapse in profits last year. The Florida clinics are part of Optum's WellMed business, which focuses on healthcare for older people. UnitedHealth CFO Wayne DeVeydt said the company didn't need the money but needed a local partner to help the business grow faster while executing a broader turnaround. Optum Health's operating margins were negative last year due to rising healthcare costs and restricted federal payments, prompting leadership changes. DeVeydt said Optum Health margins will be around 2% this year, rising to about 4% in 2027 and 6% in 2028. TPG also bought Optum UK earlier this year, generating $400 million for the United Health Foundation. UnitedHealth expects to reaffirm its financial guidance on Wednesday at a Wells Fargo investor conference.
TPG IncTPG bought a stake in UnitedHealth's Florida WellMed clinics and earlier acquired Optum UK, expanding its healthcare portfolio.
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UnitedHealth Group IncorporatedUnitedHealth sells a WellMed stake to TPG to gain a local partner for growth amid an Optum Health margin turnaround.
TPG bought Optum UK earlier this year, generating $400 million for the United Health Foundation.