- Blackstone (NYSE:BX) is among a group of private equity firms considering offers for Optum”s UK operations, which is owned by UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH).
- Bank of America has been hired to advise on the sale process, according to a Sky News report on Friday. Several other large PE firms are in the early stage of considering bids for the UK business.
- Optum told Sky News it doesn’t comment on rumors or speculation. Blackstone declined to comment.