Vote against Express Scripts deal ‘somewhat shortsighted,’ says Citi

Citi analyst Ralph Giacobbe believes a vote against Cigna’s (CI) proposed acquisition of Express Scripts (ESRX), which the Wall Street Journal reported that activist Carl Icahn will push for, could prove “somewhat shortsighted given the changing and evolving healthcare landscape and the integrated offering and cash flow that a combined entity would generate to compete more effectively.” The analyst says that regardless of the outcome, he remains positive on Cigna shares. The company’s model should continue to drive growth without Express Scripts, and potentially enhance growth with the deal, Giacobbe tells investors in a research note. He keeps a Buy rating on Cigna.

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