FRISCO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS), a provider of home care services, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire the personal care operations of Gentiva for an anticipated purchase price, after customary purchase price adjustments, of approximately $350 million. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Gentiva is a dedicated hospice, palliative, and personal care services company and the transaction relates only to its personal care operations, which serve over 16,000 patients per day in a seven-state service area of Arizona, Arkansas, California, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Addus expects to close the transaction following completion of regulatory approvals and subject to customary closing conditions. Addus will fund the acquisition through the Company’s existing revolving credit facility.
Commenting on the announcement, Dirk Allison, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Addus, stated, “We believe this acquisition is a great strategic fit for Addus, and we are excited about the opportunity to expand our personal care market coverage in seven states, including Texas and Missouri, which are new markets for Addus. Notably, Gentiva is the largest provider of personal care services in the state of Texas, where we currently have no personal care operations. This acquisition fits squarely into our growth strategy to leverage our strong personal care experience to build scale in existing markets as well as enter select new markets where we can immediately establish a significant presence. Founded in 1999, Gentiva has an established reputation for quality, compassionate care, and we will continue this important work through our proven operating model. We look forward to working with the experienced operational leadership team and clinical staff in Gentiva’s personal care operations, who share our mission to provide safe, cost-effective care in the preferred home setting.
“The Gentiva personal care operations have annualized revenues of approximately $280.0 million, and we expect this transaction to be accretive to our financial results. Importantly, after funding this acquisition, Addus will still maintain a leverage ratio of less than three times, with the ability to quickly reduce our leverage through the additional expected cash flow,” said Allison.
David Causby, Chief Executive Officer of Gentiva, added, “A recognized leader in personal care services, Addus is the right home for our personal care division and our teammates who provide care to these important clients. This will ensure continued growth for that segment under proven leadership and will allow us to sharpen our focus on our industry-leading core hospice and palliative businesses, where we have the greatest opportunity to deliver the compassionate care that defines who we are, to those who need us the most.”
Allison added, “Acquisitions remain an important part of our growth strategy, and we will continue to pursue strategic acquisitions that meet our criteria and are accretive to our operations. Fortunately, our strong capital structure supports our strategy, and we look forward to additional opportunities ahead for Addus.”
BofA Securities, Inc. is serving as an exclusive financial advisor and Bass Berry & Sims PLC is serving as legal counsel to Addus in this transaction. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is serving as financial advisor and Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Ropes & Gray LLP are serving as legal counsel to Gentiva.
About Addus HomeCare
Addus HomeCare is a provider of home care services that primarily include personal care services that assist with activities of daily living, as well as hospice and home health services. Addus HomeCare’s consumers are primarily persons who, without these services, are at risk of hospitalization or institutionalization, such as the elderly, chronically ill and disabled. Addus HomeCare’s payor clients include federal, state, and local governmental agencies, managed care organizations, commercial insurers, and private individuals. Addus HomeCare currently provides home care services to over 49,000 consumers through 214 locations across 22 states. For more information, please visit www.addus.com.
About Gentiva
Gentiva is a family of industry-leading home healthcare providers, including hospice, palliative, home health, and personal care, with more than 590 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians and caregivers across 38 states. From assistance with daily living and restorative care to helping patients and their families manage the effects of serious illness or a terminal diagnosis, our place is by the side of those who need us. Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering care across the U.S.
