Syneos Health to be Acquired by a Private Investment Consortium In $7.1 Billion Deal
Syneos Health is being acquired by a consortium of private investment firm affiliates composed of Elliott Investment Management, Patient Square Capital and Veritas Capital. Completion of the transaction is expected in the second half of 2023. The consortium of private investment firm affiliates is acquiring Syneos for $43.00 per share in cash in a transaction valued at approximately $7.1 billion, including outstanding debt. The purchase price represents a 24% premium to Syneos Health’s unaffected closing stock price on February 13, 2023. Upon completion of the transaction, Syneos Health will become a private company and shares of Syneos Health Class A common stock will no longer trade on... Read More »
Gainwell Technologies Acquires HMS
Gainwell Technologies, a portfolio company of Veritas Capital, has announced it acquired HMS (NASDAQ: HMSY). HMS provides a broad range of payment accuracy and population health management solutions, as well as analytics and engagement solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, Gainwell will buy HMS for $3.4 billion, or $37 per share in cash, a 52% premium to HMS’ unaffected share price as of October 2, 2020, the last trading day prior to when reports of a possible transaction were published. The purchase price comes out to 5.13x HMS’ 2020 annualized revenue and 22.60x HMS’ annualized EBITDA. Gainwell Technologies supports clients across the United States and territories with offerings... Read More »