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Select Medical stockholders approve merger with Ortenzio-WCAS consortium; closing mid-2026

Jun 26, 2026, 5:21 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Stockholders' approval removes a key overhang; near-term price typically moves on confirmation and closing timeline, especially when a financing package and sponsor group are in place. However, the ultimate upside depends on final closing conditions and regulatory clearance; any delay or termination risk could cap upside.

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Select Medical confirmed stockholder approval of its merger with a consortium led by Ortenzio and WCAS, with closing anticipated mid-2026. The deal is backed by debt financing led by JPMorgan and Wells Fargo and advised by Goldman Sachs, with the final voting results to be filed on Form 8-K. If completed, the transaction would shift ownership and could unlock value, albeit with execution risk.

Stockholders approved the merger with a WCAS-led consortium; closing expected mid-2026.
Approximately 82.54% of shares voted; 79.88% approved; unaffiliated support 76.64%.
Debt financing led by JPMorgan and Wells Fargo; Goldman Sachs advised.
As of 3/31/2026, SEM operated 103 hospitals, 41 rehab facilities, 1,912 outpatient clinics.

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