M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
Cardinal Health acquires 71% of GI Alliance for ~$2.8B and ADSG for ~$1.1B
CARDINAL HEALTH INC
- Acquires 71% stake in GI Alliance (gastroenterology MSO) for ~$2.8B cash; remaining ~29% callable at fair value after 3 years.
- Acquires Advanced Diabetes Supply Group for ~$1.1B cash to merge with at-Home Solutions segment.
- Both deals expected to close early CY2025 and be accretive to revenue, segment profit, and non-GAAP EPS in first 12 months.
- Bridge loan facility of up to $2.9B from Bank of America to fund acquisitions; company plans to delever over 18-24 months.
- FY2025 share repurchase plans unchanged; Investor Day scheduled for June 12, 2025.