British healthcare real estate investor Assura on Monday recommended rival Primary Health Properties' new £1.79bn (€2.09bn) takeover bid that trumps a lower offer from KKR and Stonepeak Partners.

Assura has extensive operations in the UK before entering the Irish market three years ago. It has been responsible for developing primary care centres and other healthcare facilities in counties including Mayo, Cavan, Monaghan, and Offaly.

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