New York, January 04, 2016 -- Moody's Investors Service today placed the ratings of Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc., including the B1 Corporate Family Rating, under review for downgrade. This follows the announcement that the company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Priory Group No 3 plc (B2 stable). Priory provides behavioral healthcare services in the United Kingdom in more than 300 facilities. Acadia will issue an aggregate 5.363 million shares of its common stock to the sellers and pay cash consideration of approximately $1.887 billion, including the repayment of Priory's outstanding debt. Moody's understands that the transaction is expected to close by February 16, 2016.

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