Humana and BlackRock launch $2.8 billion joint venture to run 150 CenterWell clinics
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Humana announced a new partnership with BlackRock’s HPS Investment Partners to take over roughly 150 CenterWell senior‑primary‑care clinics. BlackRock will buy the equity stake held by Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe for about $2.8 billion and will be the majority owner, while CenterWell will continue to operate the sites. The arrangement eliminates the prior put options, which Humana says will cut balance‑sheet liabilities and lower its cost of capital, and it is not expected to change the company’s FY 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of at least $9.00. The deal is slated to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, pending standard approvals.
Why it matters
The reduction in liabilities and cheaper financing could improve Humana’s cash flow and credit profile, benefiting bondholders and equity investors. The unchanged FY 2026 adjusted EPS guidance means earnings expectations remain stable despite the transaction.
Key facts
- 1BlackRock will acquire WCAS’s equity stake valued at approximately $2.8 billion. tradingview.com
- 2The joint venture will manage about 150 CenterWell Senior Primary Care clinics. tradingview.com
- 3Humana expects a significant reduction in balance‑sheet liabilities because the new structure removes existing put options. tipranks.com
- 4Humana reaffirmed its FY 2026 adjusted earnings‑per‑share guidance of at least $9.00. tradingview.com
- 5The transaction is planned to close in Q4 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. tipranks.com
- 6CenterWell will retain operational control of the clinics and may purchase them starting in 2028; if not all are bought by the end of 2033, BlackRock can exit the venture. gurufocus.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 17 of 17 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.