$6 billion takeover! Medical giant Bowser-Coulters plans to take controlling stake in Surgery Partners (SGRY.US)

Zhitong Finance APP has learned that, according to people familiar with the matter, Bon Secours Mercy Health is in late-stage talks to acquire a majority stake in surgical services provider Surgery Partners (SGRY.US), in a deal that would value the Bain Capital-backed company at about $6 billion, including $3.5 billion in debt.