Sevita and BrightSpring; Analysis of Proposed Agreement Containing Consent Orders To Aid Public Comment
Published Date: 2/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Trade Commission is reviewing a deal between Sevita and BrightSpring to stop unfair competition. This agreement affects both companies and aims to keep the market fair without raising prices or cutting services. People have until March 9, 2026, to share their thoughts before the deal is finalized.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Required divestiture of local ICFs
The FTC says Sevita's proposed $835 million purchase of BrightSpring's ResCare assets would reduce competition for intermediate care facility (ICF) services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in certain metro areas. To fix this, Sevita must sell (divest) its ICF facilities in specified CBSAs in Indiana (Evansville, Indianapolis, Muncie, Bedford, Jasper), Louisiana (Baton Rouge), and Texas (Austin, Beaumont, Houston, San Angelo) to Dungarvin no later than 10 days after Sevita closes the transaction.
Continuity: maintain and transition ICF operations
The FTC issued a final Order to Maintain Assets that requires Sevita to keep operating and maintaining the divestiture ICF facilities in the ordinary course of business until they are transferred. Sevita must also provide transition services to Dungarvin so the buyer can run the facilities without disruption.
Limits on re-acquisition and oversight
The proposed Order bars Sevita from re-acquiring any of the divested facilities for 10 years and requires Sevita to notify the Commission before buying any ICFs located in the same CBSAs as the divested facilities. The Order also allows the FTC to appoint an independent Monitor and requires reporting and access to information to check compliance.
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