Australia: Ramsay shares jump higher on news of proposed takeover

Ramsay Health Care is the target of a takeover attempt by a consortium led by KKR. The Australia-based multinational healthcare provider and hospital network issued a press release confirming receipt of a conditional, non-binding, indicative proposal to acquire 100% of the shares in Ramsay. Under the proposal, Ramsay shareholders would receive A$88.00 per share cash,…