Enhabit, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Enhabit, Inc. (EHAB) announced that on February 22, 2026 it entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger to be acquired by Anchor Parent, LLC. Under the agreement, Anchor Merger Sub, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent and an affiliate of funds advised by Kinderhook Industries) will merge into Enhabit, with Enhabit surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission granted early termination of the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino (HSR) waiting period effective April 15, 2026. A special meeting of Enhabit stockholders to vote on the Merger Agreement is scheduled for May 12, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time; the company currently anticipates closing in the second quarter of 2026, subject to remaining closing conditions and stockholder approval. The company filed its definitive proxy on April 14, 2026 and issued a press release on April 16, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).

Key Details

• Merger Agreement date: February 22, 2026.
• HSR early termination granted by the FTC: April 15, 2026 (effective immediately).
• Stockholder vote (Special Meeting): May 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m. Central Time.
• Anticipated closing: second quarter of 2026, subject to remaining conditions and stockholder approval.
• Buyer/affiliates: Anchor Parent, LLC and Anchor Merger Sub, Inc.; affiliates of funds advised by Kinderhook Industries.

Why It Matters
This 8‑K confirms a pending acquisition that, if approved, will make Enhabit a privately held subsidiary of Parent and could materially change the company's governance, capital structure and strategic direction. Completion depends on stockholder approval and other closing conditions (already cleared the HSR waiting period). Retail investors should review the definitive proxy filed April 14, 2026 and other SEC filings for transaction terms, potential effects on shareholders, and the listed risks and forward‑looking statements before deciding on any investment action.