New York, October 09, 2014 -- Moody's Investors Service placed the ratings of Kindred Healthcare, Inc., including the B1 Corporate Family Rating, under review for downgrade following the announcement that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gentiva Health Services, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Gentiva shareholders will receive $14.50 per share in cash and $5.00 of Kindred common stock. The transaction is valued at $1.8 billion, including the refinancing of Gentiva's debt. Moody's understands that the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2015.

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