Blackstone Group is reportedly considering a bid to top the $21.3 billion made by from Bain Capital, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Merrill Lynch leveraged buyout of the HCA hospital chain.
Considerations concerning a bid have not been finalized and Blackstone is remaining quiet about bringing in other private equity firms into the offer, the Times of London reports.
Blackstone may face a difficult time in convincing other private equity firms to join in a counter offer because the world of private equity investments is often incestuous with many firms joining together in alliances for multiple offers.