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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950157-26-000882"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TALK"
cik: "0001803901"
company_name: "Talkspace, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-12T20:27:16+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-12T20:28:07.140086+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Talkspace-UHS merger clears state healthcare approvals; closing set for Aug 17, 2026

## Summary
- All state healthcare law waiting periods expired or terminated as of Aug 11, 2026; required approvals obtained.
- Closing of Talkspace-UHS merger expected on or around Aug 17, 2026, subject to remaining conditions.
- Merger announced Mar 9, 2026; Talkspace to become indirect wholly owned subsidiary of UHS.
- Remaining closing conditions per merger agreement still subject to satisfaction or waiver.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950157-26-000882
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TALK
- cik: 0001803901
- company_name: Talkspace, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-12T20:27:16+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1803901/000095015726000882/0000950157-26-000882-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1803901/000095015726000882/form8-k.htm

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