Humana Jointly Acquires Kindred, Expands Into Patient Care
Humana Inc. HUM recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (KND) along with other companies, namely TPG Capital (“TPG”) and Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (“WCAS”).
Per the agreement, Kindred’s long-term acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities and contract rehabilitation services business were separated from its home health, hospice and community care businesses, which is collectively known as Kindred at Home.
While Kindred Healthcare would be operated and owned by TPG and WCAS, Kindred at Home will be run as a standalone company by Humana, which owns 40 % stake in it. TPG and WCAS are entitled to a 60 % interest. However, Humana will enjoy the right to purchase the remaining ownership interest in Kindred at Home over years through a put/call arrangement.
This acquisition will lend Humana an extensive geographic coverage with around 65 percent overlap via its individual Medicare Advantage Membership. Kindred at Home being the largest home health company in the country would enable Humana to provide better clinical facilities, integrated with the member’s lifestyles.
Care in the home is aimed at improving the health of senior members with chronic conditions within the comfort zone of their homes. The robust data sharing between Humana and Kindred at Home would offer a transformative platform for a brighter future with advanced capabilities such as remote monitoring, telehealth, digital interactions, etc.
The buyout structure will provide Humana with an improved geographic and clinical scale in a capital efficient manner as well as reduce the company’s upfront capital outlay. Moreover, the transaction would eliminate all exposure to non-core assets in this Specialty Hospital company.
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