Enhabit to be Acquired by Kinderhook Industries for $13.80 Per Share in Cash

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Enhabit, Inc. has confirmed the definitive per-share cash consideration of $13.80 for its acquisition by Kinderhook Industries, a premium to its current stock price, with the deal expected to close in Q2 2026.

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• Definitive Acquisition Terms Finalized

  Enhabit, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Kinderhook Industries, a leading middle-market private equity firm.

• Cash Consideration of $13.80 Per Share

  Stockholders will receive $13.80 in cash for each vested share of Enhabit stock, and for each outstanding unvested share from prior equity grants, upon closing of the transaction. This represents a premium over the current stock price of $13.57.

• Expected Closing Timeline

  The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, contingent on stockholder and regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions.

• Employee Reassurance on Continuity

  The company communicated to leaders that day-to-day operations, team structures, strategy, mission, and employee benefits/compensation programs are expected to remain largely unchanged post-acquisition, with no anticipated material layoffs or location closures.

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This DEFA14A filing provides critical details regarding the previously announced acquisition of Enhabit, Inc. by Kinderhook Industries. While the total deal value was disclosed earlier today, this filing explicitly states the cash consideration of $13.80 per share, which represents a premium over the current trading price. This definitive per-share price is the most direct and actionable information for shareholders, confirming the exact value they will receive. The filing also includes FAQs for employees, reassuring them about the continuity of operations, team structures, benefits, and compensation, which helps mitigate internal uncertainty during the transition. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals.