UHS secures $835m Talkspace takeover approval
Shareholders of the virtual behavioural healthcare provider Talkspace have now voted to approve the company’s acquisition by US and UK-based hospital and healthcare management provider Universal Health Services. The decision represents a major milestone for the transaction that was first announced in March 2026. Under the terms of the agreement, Universal Health Services will acquire all outstanding shares of Talkspace…
Universal Health Services acquiring telehealth specialist Talkspace
US-listed Universal Health Services has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the virtual behavioural health provider Talkspace. The transaction places an enterprise value of approximately $835m on the target company. For operators and investors monitoring the behavioural health landscape, this acquisition by the acute care hospitals, behavioural health facilities, and outpatient centre specialist represents a significant strategic pivot towards…