Bon Secours Mercy Health is in late-stage talks to buy a majority stake in Surgery Partners, valuing the group at about $20 a share, the Financial Times reports, citing people familiar with the matter. US hospital chain is the latest not-for-profit healthcare provider to seek a large deal Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Bon Secours Mercy Health is in late-stage talks to buy a majority stake in Surgery Partners, valuing the group at about $20 a share, the Financial Times reports, citing people familiar with the matter.S1

• US hospital chain is the latest not-for-profit healthcare provider to seek a large dealS2