Amedisys, a publicly traded home health and hospice care provider headquartered in Baton Rouge, announced a merger agreement with a larger company last month.Â
Today, a cash acquisition offer was made public that initially appears to be a better deal for shareholders. But as the board evaluates the new proposal, could more suitors be readying a bid?Â
Just over a month after announcing a pending merger agreement, Amedisys has received a competing buyout offer that might be a better deal for shareholders.Â
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