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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950103-24-017277
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2
FILED AS OF DATE: 20241204
DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20241204
FILER:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE INC
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001141103
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-HELP SUPPLY SERVICES [7363]
ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services
IRS NUMBER: 134066229
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: DEFA14A
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-33169
FILM NUMBER: 241526845
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 6551 PARK OF COMMERCE BOULEVARD, N.W.
CITY: BOCA RATON
STATE: FL
ZIP: 33487
BUSINESS PHONE: 8003472264
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 6551 PARK OF COMMERCE BOULEVARD, N.W.
CITY: BOCA RATON
STATE: FL
ZIP: 33487
FORMER COMPANY:
FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CROSS COUNTRY INC
DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010521
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Country Healthcare, Inc. (“Cross Country”) in its discussions with recruiters, healthcare professionals and educators in connection
with the proposed acquisition of Cross Country by Aya Healthcare, Inc. </FONT></P>
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Points</U></B></FONT></P>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt">·</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Cross
Country announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Aya, a leading
healthcare talent software and staffing company based in San Diego.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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is no immediate change in how you work with Cross Country; the transaction likely won’t
be completed until the first half of 2025.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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now and then, Cross Country will remain a separate, independent company and will continue
to operate in its ordinary course of business.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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there are no changes to your current assignment – it is business as usual.</B></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>1.</B></FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>What does this announcement mean
for me, my current assignment and my day-to-day responsibilities?</B></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"> </FONT></P>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt">·</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">There
are no changes to your current assignment or how you work with Cross Country – it is
business as usual.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"> </FONT></P>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt">·</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Today’s
announcement is just the beginning and, until the transaction has closed, which Cross Country
expects in the first half of 2025, Cross Country remains a separate, independent company
and continues to operate in the ordinary course of business.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"> </FONT></P>
<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt">·</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">When
the transaction closes, Cross Country expects much will stay the same, except it will operate
as a private company with enhanced opportunities for you.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>2.</B></FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Does this announcement impact
my compensation or benefits?</B></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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Country remains a separate, independent company and there are no expected changes to compensation
and benefits at this time.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt">·</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">When
the transaction is completed, Cross Country expects much will stay the same.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>3.</B></FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>What happens if I’m in the
middle of an assignment when the transaction closes? </B></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt">·</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">There
are no changes to your current assignment or how you work with Cross Country – it is
business as usual.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>4.</B></FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>What are the next steps to close
the transaction?</B></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt">·</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Cross
Country expects the transaction to close in the first half of 2025.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt">·</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Between
now and closing, Cross Country will remain a separate, independent company and will continue
to operate in its ordinary course of business.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>5.</B></FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Who can I contact if I have more
questions?</B></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your normal HR
representative at Cross Country.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="font: bold 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Important Information and Where
to Find It</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font: bold 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"> </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">This communication relates to a proposed
transaction between Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (“<B>Cross Country</B>”) and Aya Healthcare, Inc. (“<B>Aya</B>”)
and certain wholly owned subsidiaries of Aya. In connection with this proposed transaction, Cross Country will file a proxy statement
on Schedule 14A or other documents with the SEC. This communication is not a substitute for any proxy statement or other document that
Cross Country may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF CROSS COUNTRY ARE
URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT, INCLUDING THE DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE PROXY STATEMENT, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT
MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
The definitive proxy statement, when available, will be mailed to stockholders of Cross Country as applicable. Investors and security
holders will be able to obtain free copies of these documents, when available, and other documents filed with the SEC by Cross Country
through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Cross Country will be
available free of charge on Cross Country’s internet website at https://ir.crosscountryhealthcare.com/ or by contacting Cross Country’s
primary investor relations contact by email at jvogel@crosscountry.com or by phone at 561-237-8310.</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Participants in the Solicitation</B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"> </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Cross Country, Aya,
their respective directors and certain of their respective executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies
in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Cross Country, their ownership
of Cross Country common shares, and Cross Country’s transactions with related persons is set forth in its Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1141103/000162828024006454/ccrn-20231231.htm),
in its proxy statement on Schedule 14A for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders in the sections entitled “Security Ownership
of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” and “Related Party Transactions”, which was filed with the SEC on April
1, 2024 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1141103/000114036124016761/ny20018339x1_def14a.htm),
certain of its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and certain of its Current Reports on Form 8-K.</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"> </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">These documents can
be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations
and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement
and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"> </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>No Offer or Solicitation</B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"> </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">This communication
is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an
offer to buy or sell any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction
in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such
jurisdiction.</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="font: bold 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font: bold 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"> </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">This
communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements
contained in this communication that are not statements of historical fact, including statements regarding the proposed transaction,
including the expected timing and closing of the proposed transaction; Cross Country’s ability to consummate the proposed transaction;
the expected benefits of the proposed transaction and other considerations taken into account by the Cross Country Board of Directors
in approving the proposed transaction; the amounts to be received by stockholders and expectations for Cross Country prior to and following
the closing of the proposed transaction, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements are intended
to provide management’s current expectations for the future of Cross Country based on current expectations and assumptions relating
to Cross Country’s business, the economy and other future conditions. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified through
the use of words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “may,” “should,” “will,”
“plans,” “projects,” “expects,” “expectations,” “estimates,” “forecasts,”
“predicts,” “targets,” “prospects,” “strategy,” “signs,” and other words
of similar meaning in connection with the discussion of future performance, plans, actions or events. Because forward-looking statements
relate to the future, they are subject to inherent risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Such
risks and uncertainties include, among others: (i) the timing to consummate the proposed transaction, (ii) the risk that a condition
of closing of the proposed transaction may not be satisfied or that the closing of the proposed transaction might otherwise not occur,
(iii) the risk that a regulatory approval that may be required for the proposed transaction is not obtained or is obtained subject to
conditions that are not anticipated, (iv) the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues, (v) risks related to disruption
of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction, (vi) the risk that any announcements relating to
the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of the common stock of Cross Country, (vii) the risk that the
proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of Cross Country to retain customers and retain
and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with its suppliers and customers, (viii) the occurrence of any event, change or other
circumstance or condition that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement, including in circumstances requiring Cross
Country to pay a termination fee, (ix) the risk that competing offers will be made, (x) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting
from the merger, (xi) potential litigation relating to the merger that could be instituted against the parties to the Merger Agreement
or their respective directors, managers or officers, including the effects of any outcomes related thereto, (xii) worldwide economic
or political changes that affect the markets that Cross Country’s businesses serve which could have an effect on demand for Cross
Country’s services and impact Cross Country’s profitability, (xiii) effects from global pandemics, epidemics or other public
health crises, (xiv) changes in marketplace conditions, such as alternative modes of healthcare delivery, reimbursement and customer
needs and (xv) disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, including diminished liquidity and credit availability, changes
in international trade agreements, including tariffs and trade restrictions, cyber-security vulnerabilities, foreign currency volatility,
swings in consumer confidence and spending, costs of providing services, retention of key employees, and outcomes of legal proceedings,
claims and investigations. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements.
Investors, therefore, are cautioned against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical
fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to
differ materially from these forward-looking statements is available in Cross Country’s filings with the SEC, including the risks
and uncertainties identified in Part I, Item 1A - Risk Factors of Cross Country’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2023 and in Cross Country’s other filings with the SEC. The list of factors is not intended to be exhaustive.</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">These
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication, and Cross Country does not assume any obligation to update
or revise any forward-looking statement made in this communication or that may from time to time be made by or on behalf of Cross Country.</FONT></P>
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