PRESS RELEASE ANS Approves Association with UnitedHealth Group

AMIL PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A. (BM&FBOVESPA: AMIL3), a publicly-held company headquartered at Avenida das Américas, 4.200 - Bloco 3, Barra da Tijuca, City and State of Rio de Janeiro, Corporate Taxpayers' ID (CNPJ/MF) under No. 36.461.242/0001-20 ("Company"), informs its shareholders and the market that on October 22, 2012, the Brazilian Healthcare Regulatory Agency - ANS ("ANS") approved the association between the Company and UnitedHealth Group Incorporated ("Association"), in the terms and conditions of the contract signed on the evening of October 5, 2012 ("Contract") by Company's direct and indirect controlling shareholders. It is important to mention that the effectiveness of the Association is subject to other conditions to be accomplished according to the Contract.
The Company will keep the market informed about upcoming events of the aforementioned Deal.
Rio de Janeiro, October 23, 2012.
Erwin Kleuser Investor Relations Officer Amil Participações S.A. Phone: +55 (21) 3805-1155 invest@amil.com.br www.amilpar.com.br

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