Hospice News July 28, 2021
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) expects its acquisition of a 100% interest in Kindred at Home will boost its financial outlook for 2021 and 2022. The company expects that soon-to-be implemented value-based models will be a primary driver of value for that newly acquired segment.
Humana in April announced plans to acquire the remaining 60% stake in Kindred at Home for $8.1 billion. This includes Humana’s existing equity value of $2.4 billion from its existing 40% ownership of the business. Humana acquired the 40% stake in 2018, with private equity firms Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe and TPG Capital holding the remaining 60%.
“We obviously don’t have a home health business to integrate into [Kindred]. We are certainly looking at opportunities...