Premier Inc. (NASDAQ:PINC) said Monday it will be acquired by an affiliate of Patient Square Capital in a deal valued at $28.25 per share in cash. The agreement, unanimously approved by Premier’s board, gives shareholders a 23.8% premium to the company’s 60-day average closing price as of Sept. 5, 2025. Board chair Richard Statuto said the sale will provide “immediate and certain value” to investors while giving the company more capital to expand services during a pivotal moment in U.S. health care. Also ...