Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising J.P. Morgan as financial advisor to Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCAI), a leading ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and surgical hospital provider, in its combination with Optum, a leading health services company and part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH). The agreement calls for the acquisition of SCA’s outstanding common stock for $57.00 per share.

The Debevoise team is led by partner Andrew L. Bab and includes associates Usman Arain and Adam Garmezy.

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