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What: Shares of health-care services company Skilled Healthcare Group
So what: "Exploring strategic alternatives." It's a phrase that's often music to investors' ears -- particularly shorter-term investors looking for a quick gain. While those three words can mean many things, they often mean a company is looking to sell itself, which seems to be the direction that Skilled Healthcare's strategic alternatives are aimed. In its press release, the company cited "current favorable market conditions," which is a likely head nod toward the HCP
Now what: According to Reuters, both Jefferies and RBC have a $17 price target on Skilled Healthcare, which implies another 10%-plus in upside if a buyer pays at full price. However, it's important to keep in mind that this isn't an announced transaction, nor is it a disclosure of discussions with any particular party -- it's just an acknowledgement that the company will start entertaining potential suitors. Current investors may want to temper their excitement a bit until there's talk of a potential takeout price, while those on the sidelines may want to be careful about trying to chase the stock in hopes of a quick buyout gain.
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