Community Health Systems completes $110 million sale of four Arkansas hospitals
Community Health Systems completed the sale of four Arkansas hospitals and associated outpatient centers to Freeman Health System on June 1, 2026, for $110 million in cash before certain transaction expenses, subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment. The unaudited pro forma figures show an estimated pre-tax loss on the sale of $55 million and lower 2025 results without these facilities, including diluted EPS of $3.50 versus $3.77 as reported.
Key points
- Closed June 1, 2026; the purchase agreement was signed March 5, 2026, with Freeman Health System as purchaser
- Facilities sold: Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville (128 beds), Springdale (222 beds), Willow Creek Women's Hospital in Johnson (64 beds), and Siloam Springs Regional Hospital (73 beds)
- Pro forma estimated pre-tax loss on sale of $55 million ($48 million after tax)
- Pro forma 2025 net operating revenues of $12,070 million versus $12,485 million as reported
The filing
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