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Going Private · Healthcare Services · January 1996

Forstmann Little & Co. acquires Community Health Systems, Inc.

On January 1, 1996, Forstmann Little & Co. acquired Community Health Systems, Inc., a healthcare services company in Tennessee, United States.

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AnnouncedJanuary 1, 1996 TypeGoing Private TargetCommunity Health Systems, Inc. Buyer Forstmann Little & Co. SectorHealthcare Services LocationTennessee, United States ValueMembers only

Target company

Community Health Systems, Inc.
Tennessee, United States
Healthcare Servicessector
1866founded
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Buyer

Forstmann Little & Co.
Private equity firm · 27 deals on record
  • 1st transaction in healthcare services
  • 19th transaction in United States
27deals, all time
1in this sector
2005latest

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Community Health Systems, Inc.?Forstmann Little & Co. acquired Community Health Systems, Inc. on January 1, 1996.

What type of deal was it?It was a going private in the healthcare services sector in 1996.

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