New company poised to improve costs and outcomes with comprehensive employer health platform that combines AI-powered technology, valuable data insights, and live expert support

新公司通过综合雇主健康平台，结合人工智能技术，宝贵的数据见解和现场专家支持，有望提高成本和成果

PROVIDENCE, R.I. and FRESNO, Calif., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Pulse, a leading global digital-first health, wellbeing, and navigation company, and HealthComp, a next-generation benefits and analytics platform, today announced the completion of their merger. Together, the new company will address the issues of increasing healthcare costs and complexity with an innovative, holistic approach that brings together engaging technology, data, and expert services in an all-in-one platform..

PROVIDENCE，R.I.和FRESNO，CA，2023年11月9日/PRNewswire/-全球领先的数字第一健康，福利和导航公司Virgin Pulse以及下一代福利和分析平台HealthComp今天宣布完成合并。新公司将通过创新的整体方法，在一体化平台上汇集技术，数据和专家服务，共同解决日益增加的医疗成本和复杂性问题。。

The new, unified company aims to reduce healthcare costs and improve outcomes by delivering a comprehensive health platform-as-a-service that leverages leading technologies and AI-driven data models to significantly improve member decision making and behavior. Together the company will deliver:

新的统一公司旨在通过提供全面的健康平台即服务来降低医疗成本并改善结果，该平台利用领先技术和AI驱动的数据模型来显着改善成员决策和行为。公司将共同交付：

Innovative and flexible health plan designs that meet their employees' unique needs – Resulting in an average savings of up to $3,000 per employee per year

创新灵活的健康计划设计，满足员工的独特需求-每年平均节省高达3000美元的员工

A high-engagement member experience with concierge level service for clients and members – Driving members to return an average of 6 times daily and a sustained engagement rate of up to 50%

为客户和成员提供协调级别服务的高参与度会员经验-驾驶会员平均每天返回6次，持续参与率高达50%

Whole health advocacy, support, and navigation with an integrated approach – Leading to improvements such as 48% lower inpatient costs for members and a 3:1 value-on-investment for clients

采用综合方法进行全面的健康宣传，支持和导航-从而实现改进，例如成员的住院费用降低48%，客户的投资价值为3:1

'Today is an exciting day for our clients, members, and employees,' said Chris Michalak, CEO of Virgin Pulse and HealthComp. 'We are stronger together as one purpose-driven organization with the technology, talent, and opportunity to radically change how people engage with and navigate the healthcare ecosystem.

“对于我们的客户，成员和员工来说，今天是一个激动人心的日子，”Virgin Pulse和HealthComp首席执行官Chris Michalak说我们作为一个以技术，人才和机会为中心的一体化组织，以彻底改变人们如何参与和导航医疗生态系统。

This combination will deliver on the ultimate vision of the Homebase for Health platform, and I'm looking forward to making a bigger impact on the lives of millions of people.'.

这种组合将实现健康平台家园的最终愿景，我期待着对数百万人的生活产生更大的影响。

New Mountain Capital is the majority owner of the new company. Marlin Equity Partners will maintain minority ownership. Other shareholders include Blackstone and Morgan Health.

新山区资本是新公司的多数所有者。马林股权合作伙伴将维持少数族裔所有权。其他股东包括Blackstone和Morgan Health。

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as financial advisor to HealthComp. HealthComp's legal counsel was Ropes & Gray LLP. Evercore acted as financial advisor to Virgin Pulse, with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and McDermott Will & Emery LLP serving as legal advisors.

J、 P.Morgan Securities LLC担任HealthComp的财务顾问。HealthComp的法律顾问是Ropes＆Gray LLP。Evercore担任Virgin Pulse的财务顾问，Kirkland＆Ellis LLP和McDermott Will＆Emery LLP担任法律顾问。

About Virgin PulseVirgin Pulse is a leading digital-first health, wellbeing, and navigation company that empowers organizations across the globe to activate populations, improve health outcomes, and reduce spend in an era of accelerating cost and complexity. Virgin Pulse's Homebase for Health® connects data, people, and technology to deliver high tech, human touch experiences that engage and reward individual journeys. Virgin Pulse impacts over 100 million people across 190 countries by helping Fortune 500, national health plans, and many other organizations change lives – and businesses – for good.

关于处女PulseVirgin Pulse是一家领先的数字优先健康，福祉和导航公司，使全球组织能够在成本和复杂性加速的时代激活人口，改善健康结果并减少支出。Virgin Pulse的Health®Homebase连接数据，人员和技术，以提供高科技，人性化的体验，参与和奖励个人旅程。 Virgin Pulse通过帮助“财富500强”，“国家健康计划”和许多其他组织为生活和企业带来好处，影响了190个国家的1亿多人。

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About HealthCompHealthComp, a New Mountain Capital company, has a customized and responsive approach to health benefits administration. We advocate for our members to get the best possible care suited for their unique needs. Our next generation benefits and analytics platform brings together concierge-level service, best-in-class operations, powerful analytics, and expert medical cost management.

关于HealthCompHealthComp，一家新的山区首府公司，对健康福利管理有定制和响应的方法。我们主张我们的成员获得适合其独特需求的最佳护理。我们的下一代优势和分析平台汇集了协调级别的服务，一流的运营，强大的分析和专业的医疗成本管理。

HealthComp integrates seamlessly with any benefits ecosystem to drive a personalized experience that delivers higher clinical outcomes at lower costs. HealthComp has offices in California, Illinois, Kentucky, West Virginia, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. For more information, visit https://healthcomp.com..

HealthComp与任何利益生态系统无缝集成，以推动个性化体验，以更低的成本提供更高的临床结果。HealthComp在加利福尼亚州，伊利诺伊州，肯塔基州，西弗吉尼亚州，路易斯安那州和宾夕法尼亚州设有办事处。欲了解更多信息，请访问https://healthcomp.com..

About New Mountain CapitalNew Mountain Capital is a New York-based investment firm that emphasizes business building and growth, rather than debt, as it pursues long-term capital appreciation. The firm currently manages private equity, credit and net lease investment strategies with over $45 billion in assets under management.

关于新山首府新山资本是一家纽约投资公司，在追求长期资本估值时，强调商业建设和增长，而不是债务。该公司目前管理私募股权，信贷和净租赁投资战略，管理下资产超过450亿美元。

New Mountain seeks out what it believes to be the highest quality growth leaders in carefully selected industry sectors and then works intensively with management to build the value of these companies. For more information on New Mountain Capital, please visit http://www.newmountaincapital.com..

新山寻求被认为是精心挑选的行业领域最高质量的增长领导者，然后与管理层密切合作，建设这些公司的价值。有关新山区首都的更多信息，请访问http://www.newmountaincapital.com..

About Marlin Equity PartnersMarlin Equity Partners is a global investment firm with approximately $9 billion in capital commitments. The firm is focused on providing corporate parents, shareholders and other stakeholders with tailored solutions that meet their business and liquidity needs. Marlin invests in businesses across multiple industries where its capital base, industry relationships and extensive network of operational resources significantly strengthen a company's outlook and enhance value.

关于Marlin Equity Partners Marlin Equity Partners是一家拥有约90亿美元资本承诺的全球投资公司。该公司致力于为公司父母，股东和其他利益相关者提供量身定制的解决方案，以满足他们的业务和流动性需求。Marlin投资于多个行业的企业，其资本基础，行业关系和广泛的运营资源网络显着增强了公司的前景并提高了价值。

Since its inception, Marlin, through its group of funds and related companies, has successfully completed over 200 acquisitions. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with an additional office in London. For more information, please visit www.marlinequity.com..

自成立以来，Marlin通过其资金集团和相关公司成功完成了200多项收购。该公司总部设在加利福尼亚州洛杉矶，在伦敦设有另一个办事处。欲了解更多信息，请访问www.marlinequity.com。。

SOURCE Virgin Pulse

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