Surgery Partners Inc., a Tennessee-based operator of surgical facilities backed by Bain Capital, is exploring options for a potential sale, according to sources. The company, which trades under the ticker $SGRY, is reportedly working with an adviser to evaluate its options. Bloomberg has indicated that Gilead Sciences Inc. ($GILD) may be interested in acquiring Surgery Partners. Following the news, shares of Surgery Partners rose by 4.1% in pre-market trading, reflecting investor optimism regarding the potential sale.