R1 RCM Announces Conversion Agreement with Ascension and TowerBrook

Conversion of Preferred Stock to Shares of Common Stock to Enhance Alignment with Common Shareholders

Ascension and TowerBrook Committed to Supporting Sustainable Long-Term Growth

CHICAGO, Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- R1 RCM Inc. (NASDAQ: RCM), a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management services to healthcare providers, announced that it has entered into an agreement with TCP-ASC ACHI Series LLLP, an investment vehicle jointly owned by Ascension Health Alliance (“Ascension”) and investment funds affiliated with TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P. (“TowerBrook”), for the conversion of all of the 8.00% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”) held by the joint investment vehicle to common stock. The Preferred Stock, issued in February 2016, was entitled to 8.0% annual payment-in-kind (“PIK”) dividends until February 2023, followed by perpetual 8.0% annual cash dividends, and was not redeemable by R1. As part of the conversion agreement, the joint investment vehicle will receive approximately 139.3 million shares of common stock and a one-time $105 million cash payment. R1 intends to fund the cash payment with cash from its balance sheet.

Pro forma for the conversion of the Preferred Stock, Ascension and TowerBrook, through the joint investment vehicle, will collectively own approximately 54%¹ of R1’s outstanding shares of common stock.

¹Excludes the dilutive effect of the warrants Ascension and TowerBrook hold through the joint investment vehicle (representing the right to purchase 60 million shares of common stock at $3.50 per share), warrants held by Intermountain Healthcare (representing the right to purchase 1.5 million shares at $6.00 per share), and any employee stock options and awards.

²Reflects share amounts Ascension and TowerBrook, through the joint investment vehicle, would have been entitled to pursuant to the existing terms of the Preferred Stock.

The transaction is expected to close later this month, and all the shares of common stock to be issued as part of the transaction will be subject to a one-year lock up scheduled to expire in 2022. Ascension and TowerBrook will retain their seats on R1’s Board of Directors.

Joe Flanagan, President and Chief Executive Officer of R1 said, “We believe this transaction is highly beneficial for R1 and our shareholders. Simplification of the capital structure affords us enhanced flexibility and alignment to pursue the many growth avenues available to us. Ascension and TowerBrook continue to be exceptional partners and I look forward to advancing R1’s long-term strategy to innovate and grow as the leading provider of revenue cycle technology and solutions to healthcare organizations.”

Anthony J. Speranzo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ascension Capital, said, “We look forward to remaining proud partners and customers of R1 for many years to come. Since our investment and the creation of our long-term strategic partnership, R1 has delivered premier end-to-end revenue cycle solutions across our organization. We are committed to continuing our work together, strengthening our ability to provide compassionate and personalized care to all.”

Ian Sacks, Managing Director of TowerBrook and President of Ascension TowerBrook Healthcare Opportunities, said, “Our thesis that R1 could significantly grow its business while driving best-in-class outcomes for its customers has been shown to be resoundingly true. We look forward to continuing as long-term shareholders and working with Joe and the R1 family to support its significant anticipated growth and innovation.”

Centerview Partners LLC served as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis served as legal advisor to R1. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is acting as legal counsel and Barclays and Duff & Phelps, LLC are acting as financial advisors to the special committee. Deutsche Bank AG served as financial advisor and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Covington & Burling LLP served as legal advisors to Ascension and TowerBrook.

About R1 RCM
R1 RCM is a leading provider of technology-enabled RCM services which transform and solve revenue cycle performance challenges across hospitals, health systems and group physician practices. R1’s proven and scalable operating models seamlessly complement a healthcare organization’s infrastructure, quickly driving sustainable improvements to net patient revenue and cash flows while reducing operating costs and enhancing the patient experience. To learn more, visit: r1rcm.com.

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