Summary
This Form 8-K filing by Fiserv, Inc. (FISV) on November 6, 2007, announces a significant divestiture. Fiserv has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement to sell all outstanding shares of its subsidiary, Fiserv Health, Inc., to United Healthcare Services, Inc. for an aggregate purchase price of $775 million in cash. This transaction encompasses a suite of health-related businesses, including third-party administration, outsourcing services for health plans, prescription benefits administration, care management, and claims resolution services. This sale represents a strategic move by Fiserv to streamline its operations and focus on its core businesses. The substantial cash infusion from this sale is expected to strengthen Fiserv's financial position. Investors should monitor the closing of this transaction, anticipated by the end of 2007 or early 2008, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Key Highlights
- 1Fiserv, Inc. to sell its entire Fiserv Health, Inc. subsidiary to United Healthcare Services, Inc.
- 2Aggregate purchase price for Fiserv Health is $775 million in cash, subject to working capital and debt adjustments.
- 3The sale includes various health-related businesses such as plan administration, prescription benefits, and care management.
- 4Transaction is expected to close by the end of 2007 or in the first quarter of 2008.
- 5Regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions must be met.
- 6Fiserv entered into the agreement on November 1, 2007.
- 7A press release announcing the agreement was issued on November 2, 2007.