** Shares of Healthcare Global Enterprises HEAC.NS rise
3.5% to 517 rupees
** The healthcare services provider said U.S. private equity
firm KKR to acquire controlling stake in co for $400 million
** KKR will initially acquire a 51% stake in HEAC, with an
option to purchase an additional 3% if its open offer for a
further 26% stake is unsuccessful
** More than 374,000 shares change hands, 1.3x its 30-day
avg
** Five analysts covering the stock on avg have a "buy"
rating; median PT is 546 rupees - LSEG data
** Healthcare Global stock has gained 4% so far this year
(Reporting by Ashna Teresa Britto in Bengaluru)
((AshnaTeresa.Britto@thomsonreuters.com ; ( +91 8078332441))