Medical Facilities Corporation Announces Sale of Oklahoma Spine Hospital, LLC and The Surgery Center of Newport Coast, LLC

Executive Summary
- Medical Facilities Corporation (TSX: DR) completed the sale of its 63.96% interest in Oklahoma Spine Hospital, LLP for a total purchase price of $46.0 million.
- The corporation also sold The Surgery Center of Newport Coast, LLC for $1.5 million on December 31 2025.
- Proceeds are being evaluated for possible share repurchases, a substantial issuer bid, or shareholder distributions, indicating a strategic redeployment of capital.
Key Details
- Transaction 1 – Oklahoma Spine Hospital (OSH):
- Buyer: SSM Health Care of Oklahoma, Inc. (55.50032% equity) and OSH physician partners (8.45523% equity).
- Sold interest: 63.95555% held by Medical Facilities (USA) Holdings Inc. (MFH).
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Purchase price: $46.0 million (U.S. dollars), subject to customary purchase‑price adjustments.
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Financial contribution of OSH (FY 2024):
- Facility service revenue: $76.4 million (23.0% of MFC’s consolidated facility service revenue).
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Income from operations: $6.7 million (13.6% of MFC’s consolidated income from operations).
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Transaction 2 – The Surgery Center of Newport Coast, LLC:
- Buyer: Newport Center GK, LLC.
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Sale price: $1.5 million; closed on December 31 2025.
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Use of Proceeds (pending):
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Evaluation of alternatives including:
- Repurchasing shares under the normal‑course issuer bid (NCIB).
- Initiating a substantial issuer bid (SIB).
- Making cash distributions to shareholders.
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Strategic Rationale:
- Divestitures align with MFC’s strategy to maximize shareholder returns and focus on core assets, as noted by Chair Adina Storch.
Notable Quotes
“We are pleased to have worked alongside such a talented group to achieve our shared goals and remain confident that OSH is well positioned for future success under SSM's leadership.” – Jason Redman, President & CEO, Medical Facilities Corporation
“This transaction aligns with MFC's strategic direction, allowing us to maximize the return of capital to our shareholders and to focus on our core assets.” – Adina Storch, Chair of the Board of Directors, MFC
Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (significant cash proceeds and strategic redeployment impacting shareholder value).