Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) and Magellan Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGLN) reported entry into a definitive merger agreement where Centene will acquire Magellan Health for USD 95 per share in cash for a total value of USD 2.2 Billion. The transaction was approved by both Boards and will improve Centene’s whole health capabilities.
“There is a critical need for a fundamentally better approach to supporting people with complex, chronic conditions through better integration of physical and mental health care. This has become even more evident in light of the pandemic which has driven a dramatic rise in behavioral health needs,” said Michael F. Neidorff, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Centene. “This acquisition accelerates our diversification strategy and enhances our ability to build next generation capabilities in our specialty care business by leveraging our scale and investments in technology. Furthermore, we are very familiar with the range of Magellan Health’s healthcare solutions as we have been one of their customers over many years, and our shared commitment to taking care of the most vulnerable populations makes this transaction a natural step.”
“We’re thrilled to bring together two businesses with complementary capabilities and a shared commitment to driving higher quality care for our members while lowering overall healthcare costs,” said Kenneth J. Fasola, Chief Executive Officer of Magellan Health. “By joining Centene under the Health Care Enterprises umbrella, we will maintain the independence necessary to ensure continued service to our third-party customers while accelerating the introduction of innovative solutions and reimagining behavioral health. I look forward to continuing to lead Magellan Health as we create exciting new opportunities for our customers and employees who will benefit from the creation of a best-in-class platform that meets our members’ needs today and in the future.”
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Centene Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Magellan Health