Buying the entire network, Cencora to acquire American Oncology Network for $2.4B
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Cencora, Inc. (COR) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire American Oncology Network, Inc. (AONC), a physician-led network of more than 350 oncology providers across 21 states, according to a press release from the company.
The transaction values AON at an enterprise value of $2.4 billion, consisting of $2.3 billion at closing and contingent value rights of up to $100 million, payable upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Cencora currently holds approximately 4% of AON’s equity and has agreed to acquire all remaining equity interests it does not currently own.
Certain AON stockholders may participate in an equity rollover representing up to 25% of AON. Assuming full participation in that rollover, Cencora expects to pay approximately $1.7 billion to increase its ownership stake to 75%.
Cencora expects the acquisition to be accretive to its adjusted diluted EPS in the second year following closing. The company also updated its fiscal year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to at least $17.90, at the high end of its previous range of $17.75 to $17.95.
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