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COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO SELL OWNERSHIP INTERESTS IN CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE, HOSPITAL TO VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FRANKLIN, Tenn. (

Key Takeaway: Community Health Systems, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its 80% ownership stake in the Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville and related businesses to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for $600 million. Vanderbilt, which already holds a minority stake in these joint ventures, will acquire the remaining interests. The closure of this transaction is anticipated in early 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and conditions. This move is part of a broader strategy for potential divestitures noted during the company's earnings calls.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Community Health Systems is making a significant $600 million deal.
  • The sale aligns with their strategy to possibly divest other assets.
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center is expanding its operational footprint.

Full Press Release Details

COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
TO SELL OWNERSHIP INTERESTS IN CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE, HOSPITAL TO
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (October 30, 2025) Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CYH) announced today that subsidiaries of the Company have entered into a definitive agreement to sell their 80% ownership interests in two joint ventures, which respectively own and operate 270-bed Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville and certain ancillary businesses located in Clarksville, Tennessee, to subsidiaries of Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) for $600 million, subject to certain net working capital and other adjustments. VUMC currently holds a minority ownership interest in these joint ventures and will purchase the remaining ownership interests through this transaction.
The transaction is expected to close in early 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
This transaction is among the additional potential divestitures discussed on the Company's third quarter 2025 earnings call and in subsequent public appearances.
Leerink Partners is acting as exclusive financial advisor to the Company for the transaction.
About Community Health Systems, Inc.
Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the nation's largest healthcare companies. The Company's affiliates are leading providers of healthcare services, developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states. The Company's subsidiaries own or lease 70 affiliated hospitals with more than 10,000 beds and operate more than 1,000 sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers. The Company's headquarters are located in Franklin, Tennessee, a suburb south of Nashville. Shares in Community Health Systems, Inc. are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CYH. More information about the Company can be found on its website at www.chs.net.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is acquiring the Clarksville hospital?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is acquiring the hospital.

What percentage of ownership is being sold?

Community Health Systems is selling 80% ownership interests.

What is the sale price for the transaction?

The sale price is set at $600 million.

When is the transaction expected to close?

The transaction is expected to close in early 2026.

Who is the financial advisor for the transaction?

Leerink Partners is the exclusive financial advisor.

Last updated: Oct 30, 2025