Acquiring Company
Universal Health Services
Acquired Company
Talkspace
Upper Merion TownshipNew YorkHealth CareMedicalHealth CareDescription
Talkspace has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Universal Health Services. Each eligible outstanding share of Talkspace is expected to be converted into the right to receive $5.25 in cash. The merger is expected to close during the third quarter of 2026, making Talkspace a wholly owned subsidiary of UHS.
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Who acquired Talkspace?
Talkspace was acquired by Universal Health Services, based in Upper Merion Township. The deal was reported on August 12, 2026. Universal Health Services, Inc. is one of the largest stockholder-owned hospital management companies in the United States. Universal Health Services is publicly traded (UHS) and operates in Health Care.
When did Universal Health Services acquire Talkspace?
Universal Health Services's acquisition of Talkspace was reported on August 12, 2026. Talkspace has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Universal Health Services. Each eligible outstanding share of Talkspace is expected to be converted into the right to receive $5.25 in cash. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Talkspace do?
âTalkspace has given me a chance to not give up on myself. It's helped me see things very differently.â âIf it doesn't work out with one therapist, you can move to somebody else. But in-person it's not easy to move from one therapist to another.â It is privately held, operating in Health Care, and is based in New York.