James [Analyst]'s questions to Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc (AVAH) leadership • Q3 2024
Question
An analyst named James, on behalf of A.J. Rice, asked for Aveanna's updated thoughts on geographic expansion, particularly through acquisitions of smaller assets in the Southeast and Midwest.
Answer
CEO Jeff Shaner confirmed that with the company's strategic transformation stabilizing the business, Aveanna plans to re-enter the M&A market in 2025. He stated that both organic and inorganic growth are now a top priority and the company is actively evaluating transactions in its Private Duty Services and Home Health & Hospice segments that fit within its existing capital structure.