$CCRN

CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE INC (CCRN): Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE INC (CCRN) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. false --12-31 0001141103 0001141103 2026-07-21 2026-07-21 iso4217:USD xbrli:shares iso4217:USD xbrli:shares UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ____________________________ Form 8-K ____________________________ Current Report Pursuant to Sectio

Original reporting
Published Jul 27, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$CCRN
Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
$CCRN
Relevance
7/10
alphai data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR 8-K
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CCRNNeutralMed
01

Why it matters

At the effective time, each outstanding share converts into $13.25 cash, and the company terminates its ABL credit agreement obligations and credit commitments. The filing also documents Nasdaq trading suspension and steps toward delisting and termination of Exchange Act reporting.

02

Market read

Deal close mechanics (cash conversion, credit agreement termination, and Nasdaq suspension/delisting steps) are the primary near-term trading drivers for CCRN.

03

What to watch

Traders should watch for any remaining procedural items (Form 25/15 effectiveness timing, any appraisal rights outcomes) that can affect liquidity and residual volatility even after the merger close.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: after-hours/filing of 8-K on July 27, 2026, covering July 21 merger closing and Nasdaq trading suspension

Background

The 8-K reports the completion of a previously announced merger agreement dated May 6, 2026, with Cross Country Healthcare surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the parent.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CCRNNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Cross Country Healthcare completed its merger, converting each share into $13.25 cash and terminating its ABL credit agreement at closing.

Expected impact

Likely limited upside after deal close; volatility may persist around delisting/registration termination mechanics and any remaining appraisal or settlement-related items.

Evidence & confidence

The filing states the merger effective time consideration ($13.25 per share), termination of the ABL credit agreement, and Nasdaq trading suspension/removal process, all of which are immediate, deal-specific drivers for the stock.

Market effects

Minimal sector read-through; this is primarily a single-company deal completion and delisting process.

No clear regional spillover beyond US healthcare staffing M&A activity.

Low global relevance; transaction is domestic and deal-specific.

Counterpoint

If the market had priced in a higher probability of delay or different consideration, the confirmed $13.25 close could still support a short-term relief bid despite delisting.

Key entities

  • Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.

    Subject of the merger completion and cash consideration conversion at the effective time.

  • KL Criss Cross Intermediate, LLC

    Parent entity in the merger agreement.

  • KL Criss Cross Merger Sub, Inc.

    Merger subsidiary that merged into Cross Country Healthcare.

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association

    Administrative and collateral agent under the ABL Credit Agreement that was terminated at closing.

  • Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

    Requested suspension of trading and removal from listing prior to the July 21, 2026 open.

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