M&A Deal Summary

UnitedHealth Acquires Fiserv s Health Business

On November 2, 2007, UnitedHealth acquired healthcare services company Fiserv s Health Business from Fiserv for 775M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is UnitedHealth’s 3rd transaction in the Healthcare Services sector.
  • This is UnitedHealth’s 8th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is UnitedHealth’s 8th transaction in the United States.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-11-02
Target Fiserv s Health Business
Sector Healthcare Services
Buyer(s) UnitedHealth
Sellers(s) Fiserv
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 775M USD

Target

Fiserv s Health Business

United States
Fiserv's Health Businesses consist of Fiserv Health Plan Administration, a Third Party Administrator (TPA) of self-funded health plans; Fiserv Health Plan Management, an outsourcing service for mid-sized health plans and health care payer organizations; Innoviant, a prescription benefits administrator; Innoviant Pharmacy, a prescription mail-order service; Avidyn Health, a care management company; and four other components of Fiserv Health's ancillary businesses.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

UnitedHealth

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States

Category Company
Founded 1974
Sector Healthcare Services
Employees440,000
Revenue 371.6B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
UnitedHealth Group's corporate headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
UnitedHealth Group's corporate headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

UnitedHealth is a diversified healthcare company. With a suite of health benefits and services, the company serves millions of individuals, employers, and government organizations. UnitedHealth operates through two primary businesses: UnitedHealthcare, which offers a range of health insurance plans and services, and Optum, which provides healthcare solutions focused on improving healthcare delivery, affordability, and outcomes. Through its network of healthcare providers, advanced analytics, and technology-driven solutions, UnitedHealth looks to make healthcare more accessible, efficient, and patient-centered, ultimately transforming the way healthcare is delivered and experienced. UnitedHealth was formed in 1974 and is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 16
Sector (Healthcare Services) 3 of 7
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 8 of 14
Year (2007) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 8 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-03-12 Sierra Health Services

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Sierra Health Services, Inc. is a diversified healthcare company. Sierra provides and administers the delivery of managed care benefit plans for employers, government programs and individuals. Sierra defines managed healthcare as quality care delivered in an organized and cost-effective manner, requiring providers, insurers and members to work together.

Buy $2.6B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-04 FrontierMEDEX Group

Mitcheldean, United Kingdom

FrontierMEDEX Group is a provider of medical, safety, and security solutions worldwide.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Fiserv

Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States

Category Company
Founded 1984
Sector Information Technology
Employees42,000
Revenue 19.1B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Fiserv's corporate headquarters in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Fiserv's corporate headquarters in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

Fiserv is a provider of information management and electronic commerce systems for the financial services industry, providing integrated technology and services that create value and results for clients. Clients include banks, credit unions and thrifts, billers, mortgage lenders and leasing companies, brokerage, and investment firms. Fiserv was founded in 1984 and is based in Brookfield, Wisconsin.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 9
Sector (Healthcare Services) 1 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 8
Country (United States) 1 of 8
Year (2007) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-10-15 BancIntelligence.com

Norcross, Georgia, United States

BancIntelligence is a provider of automated analysis and web-based strategy development.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-12-04 CheckFree

Norcross, Georgia, United States

CheckFree Corp. is a provider of financial electronic commerce services and products, including electronic bill payment and internet banking.

Buy $4.4B