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Business merger agreement

GHO_Capital and CBC_Group Merge

Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported May 20, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026

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The merger of GHO Capital>>> and SK Group>>> creates the world's largest dedicated healthcare investment manager, signaling consolidation in the private equity healthcare sector. This could lead to increased investment in healthcare innovation and global expansion for portfolio companies, potentially impacting the valuations of healthcare-focused private equity and credit assets.

Healthcare Investment Management Private Equity

GHO Capital>>>, a European specialist healthcare investor, and SK Group>>>, an Asian healthcare-focused asset manager, have signed a definitive agreement to merge, creating the world's largest dedicated healthcare investment manager with over USD 21 billion in AUM. The combined firm will have more than 200 professionals across 13 offices in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, aiming to capitalize on high-growth, innovation-led opportunities. The merger will enable portfolio companies to scale internationally and offer investors access to private equity, private credit, and real estate assets focused on healthcare and life sciences. Mike Mortimer>>> and Fu Wei>>> will serve as Co-Chief Executives, with Andrea Ponti>>> overseeing group finance and Duncan MacKay>>> group governance. Mireille Gillings>>> and Fu Wei>>> will co-chair the Board. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.

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GHO Capital>>> is merging with SK Group>>> to form the world's largest dedicated healthcare investment manager, expanding its global reach and capabilities.
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Mike Mortimer>>>, Co-Founder of GHO Capital>>>, will serve as Co-Chief Executive of the combined firm, leading its strategic direction.
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Fu Wei>>>, Founder and CEO of SK Group>>>, will serve as Co-Chief Executive and Co-Chair of the Board for the new combined firm, driving its mission.
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Mireille Gillings>>>, Vice Chair and Co-Founder of GHO Capital>>>, will co-chair the Board of the combined firm, emphasizing AI applications in healthcare.
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Andrea Ponti>>> will assume board responsibilities for oversight of group finance in the newly merged entity.
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Duncan MacKay>>> will assume board responsibilities for oversight of group governance in the newly merged entity.
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Michael Keyoung>>> will continue to lead credit and infrastructure strategies at SK Group>>> within the new firm.
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Han Kang>>> will continue to lead credit and infrastructure strategies at SK Group>>> within the new firm.
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Stuart Quin>>> will continue as co-head of GHO Capital>>>'s investment team in the combined entity.
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Edward Deng>>> will continue as co-head of GHO Capital>>>'s investment team in the combined entity.
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