Gentiva's new suitor?

[Anonymous]

Any idea who is trying to acquire Gentiva now that they have rejected Kindreds latest offer?

 

[Anonymous]

Most think it is just a way to get KND to pay more but it could be Chemed they own Vitas Hopsice.

 

[Anonymous]

Looks like you may be right. Kindred increased offer to match at $17.25 / share. I think when they get in that $18 - $19 range, you may see some real movement, depending on Kindred's willingness to take on Gentiva's executive management team as partners.

 

[Anonymous]

Odds that Kindred buys Gentiva? They have been in non-disclosure agreement for over a month now.

 

[Anonymous]

Anyone who doesn't think that Kindred will end up owning Gentiva is not paying attention. My concern is this: Once Kindred acquires Gentiva will it adopt the home health programs i.e. safe strides, or reinvent the wheel? What will the finished product look like and how will it sell in the market?

 

[Anonymous]

Agreed. I wonder what potential shake ups in management may look like, potential branch consolidations, and changes in compensation/incentives that may take place.

 

[Anonymous]

Any news on potential buyout. I m trying to decide whether to accept offer at Gentiva( should I try to negotiate higher offer than initially presented?). Or accept offer at pharma company that is having financial problems. Both are going to be high pressure but pharma sales is 9-5 because offices close at 5pm . I hate being micro managed and thrive when I know I am doing a good job....is Gentiva going to beat me down. I like the people I interviewed with but honestly didn t spend a lot of time with them. The office I ll be with is in the southeast, and is the market leader. Any thoughts?

 

[Anonymous]

Stay tuned......announcement this week...possibly today.