Filed under: Deals , The Blackstone Group , Blackstone Group L.P (BX) Apria Healthcare (NYSE: AHG ), a home healthcare services firm, agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of Blackstone Group (NYSE: BX ) for approximately $1.6 billion. AHG share holders will receive $21 in cash for each share they own. AHG closed at $15.82. AHG July option implied volatility of 46 is near its 26-week average according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional risk. Buyout Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments ...