McKesson to invest $1.4 billion for 49% of Option Care Health in $5.8 billion deal
McKesson and CD&R agreed to acquire Option Care Health for $32.05 per share, a total enterprise value of approximately $5.8 billion. McKesson will invest approximately $1.4 billion for a minority stake of approximately 49%, while CD&R will hold approximately 51%, and the filing describes a framework for McKesson to later acquire CD&R's interest.
Key points
- Price of $32.05 per share, a premium of approximately 37% to Option Care Health's October 5, 2026 closing price
- McKesson to invest approximately $1.4 billion for a minority stake of approximately 49%; CD&R to hold approximately 51%
- Expected to close in the first half of calendar 2027, subject to Option Care Health stockholder approval and regulatory approvals
The filing
Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 2:16 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on October 06, 2026.
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