Premier, Inc. to be acquired by Patient Square in $2.6B deal.

Premier, Inc., a leading health care improvement company, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Patient Square Capital for $2.6 billion. Premier stockholders will receive $28.25 per share in cash, a 23.8% premium to the company's 60-day volume-weighted average price. The acquisition has been unanimously approved by Premier's Board of Directors.

Premier, Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC), a leading technology-driven health care improvement company, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Patient Square Capital for $2.6 billion. The deal, valued at $28.25 per share, represents a 23.8% premium to the company's 60-day volume-weighted average price. The acquisition has been unanimously approved by Premier's Board of Directors Premier, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Patient Square Capital in Transaction Valued at $2.6 Billion^[2].

Under the terms of the agreement, Premier stockholders will receive $28.25 in cash per share. The transaction is expected to close by the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The acquisition will provide Premier with access to additional capital, enhancing its financial flexibility and allowing it to accelerate the support and services provided to members and other customers Premier, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Patient Square Capital in Transaction Valued at $2.6 Billion^[2].

Patient Square Capital, a dedicated health care investment firm with over $14 billion in assets under management, aims to achieve strong investment returns by partnering with growth-oriented companies and top-tier management teams. The firm's investments focus on companies that strive to improve patient lives, strengthen communities, and create a healthier world Premier, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Patient Square Capital in Transaction Valued at $2.6 Billion^[2].

Premier, Inc., headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers integrated data and analytics, collaboratives, supply chain solutions, consulting, and other services. The company plays a critical role in the rapidly evolving health care industry by uniting providers, suppliers, payers, and policymakers to make health care better with national scale, smarter with actionable intelligence, and faster with novel technologies Premier, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Patient Square Capital in Transaction Valued at $2.6 Billion^[2].

The acquisition is expected to deliver immediate and certain value to Premier's stockholders while providing the company with additional resources to accelerate the advancement and tech-enablement of its product portfolio and capitalize on emerging opportunities Premier, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Patient Square Capital in Transaction Valued at $2.6 Billion^[2].