KKR nears deal to acquire WebMD [FOX Business Network]
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Private equity firm KKR & Co is nearing an all-cash deal to acquire WebMD Health, a U.S. online health publisher with a market capitalization of $2.1 billion, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday. Continue Reading Below The deal would bring under one roof WebMD's websites, such as WebMD.com, Medscape.com and MedicineNet.com, with those owned by another KKR company, Internet Brands, including DentalPlans.com, VeinDirectory.org and AllAboutCounseling.com. WebMD is close to agreeing to a deal to sell itself to KKR after running a five-month auction and soliciting bids from more than 100 companies and private equity firms, the people said. The deal is expected to be announced by Monday, the people added. The exact price KKR was offering could not be learned. WebMD declined to comment, and KKR did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A deal would make WebMD the latest healthcare media company to be sold. In December, j2 Global Inc's d
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