The combined businesses share a vision for achieving a simpler, more intelligent and adaptive health system for patients, payers and care providers. Optum is focused on connecting and simplifying the core clinical, administrative and payment processes health care providers and payers depend on to serve patients. Increasing efficiency and reducing friction will benefit the entire health system, resulting in lower costs and a better experience for all stakeholders. We believe these fundamental similarities will help support a smooth and seamless integration of the two companies.